Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Rangers Prediction: Chattogram lost four head-to-head games

Chattogram Challengers and Rangpur Rangers are going head to head in the 34th Match of Bangladesh Premier League at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh on 16 Feb 2024. Chattogram has lost last four head to head games against Rangpur. Who will win this game of cricket?

The Chattogram Challengers had a strong start to the season, but their performance has slightly declined with three losses in the last four matches. Despite this, they are currently in the third position on the points table. The Challengers have experienced inconsistent batting this season, with Tanzid Hasan and Josh Brown likely to open the innings. In the previous match, Hasan played a notable innings of 41 runs, although it was in a losing effort. Hasan is also the highest run-scorer for the team. Tom Bruce will be a crucial player in the middle order, supported by Shykat Ali and Shahadat Hossain. The team also possesses two quality all-rounders, Shuvagata Hom and Curtis Campher, adding depth to their batting lineup. Chattogram Challengers have a strong pace attack featuring Bilal Khan, Shohidul Islam, and Al-Amin Hossain. However, their spin department seems to lack depth, with Nihaduzzman being the only full-time spinner.

Josh Brown, Tanzid Hasan, Tom Bruce (wk), Shahadat Hossain, Shykat Ali, Curtis Campher, Shuvgata Hom (c), Shohidul Islam, Nihaduzzaman, Al-Amin Hossain, Bilal Khan

The Rangpur Riders have been the most consistent team this season, winning 7 out of 9 matches and currently leading the table by 2 points. Despite a poor start in the last match by Rony Talukdar and Reeza Hendricks, they are still considered a strong opening pair capable of scoring well in the Powerplay. The team's greatest strength lies in their all-rounders. Shakib Al-Hasan has had an exceptional season, scoring 134 runs and taking 13 wickets, while Mahedi Hasan has also performed well, taking 13 wickets and scoring 109 runs. The middle order consists of skilled players such as Dwaine Pretorius, Nurul Hasan, and James Neesham. In the last match, Imran Tahir bowled an impressive spell and took five wickets. The seam attack will be led by Hasan Mahmud, who has already taken 10 wickets.

Rony Talukdar, Reeza Hendricks, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Nurul Hasan (c) (wk), Dwaine Pretorius / Tom Moores, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Ripon Mondol, Imran Tahir

The team that wins the coin toss will most likely choose to bat first. The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is in excellent condition for batting, providing a good amount of bounce and pace, particularly during the first half of the match. Batsmen will be able to comfortably play their shots. However, the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings, giving spinners the opportunity to find grip and turn, which can make it challenging for batsmen. Any score over 180 runs can prove difficult to chase on this ground. The weather is expected to be clear with temperatures ranging from 20 to 25 degrees. Considering the recent performances of both teams, it appears that the Rangpur Riders have an advantage. They have consistently shown clinical performances in the past few weeks and are likely to continue playing well. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on the Rangpur Riders to win.