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Chattogram Challengers. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Struggling Chattogram Challengers will clash against Comilla Victorians in the 35th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023 (BPL) at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday (February 4). Chattogram Challengers suffered a heart-breaking seven-wicket defeat against Sylhet Strikers in their last game. Mehedi Maruf and captain, Shuvagata Hom, smashed fifties to help the Challengers post 174 runs while batting first. But the high-flying Strikers eased to a win with 12 balls remaining after another poor bowling display from the Challengers.

Comilla Victorians boosted to third position with a dominating seven-wicket win against Khulna Tigers in their last game. Caribbean star Johnson Charles smashed 107* off 56 deliveries and wicketkeeper-batter, Mohammad Rizwan, played a fiery knock of 73 runs to chase a big 211-run target with ten balls remaining. They have all of their last five encounters against the Challengers and are clear favorites to win this game as well.

Match Details:

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Date & Time: February 4, 01:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Details:

The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium has a balanced surface but the batters are enjoying big knocks this season. The average first innings score here is around 155, but Comilla Victorians are expected to post a big total, if they bat first on Saturday. Teams batting first have won last six games here in the tournament so a toss will be crucial factor in this game.

Probable Playing XIs for CCH vs COV:

Chattogram Challengers:

Usman Khan, Mehedi Maruf, Afif Hossain, Max O’Dowd, Shuvagata Hom (c), Curtis Campher, Irfan Sukkur (wk), Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mohammad Nihaduzzaman, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Comilla Victorians:

Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Litton Das, Imrul Kayes (c), Johnson Charles, Khushdil Shah, Mosaddek Hossain, Jaker Ali, Tanvir Islam, Naseem Shah, Mustafizur Rahman, Ashiqur Zaman

Probable Best Players from CCH vs COV:

Probable Best Batter: Mohammad Rizwan

The star Pakistani wicketkeeper-batter smashed 73 runs off 39 balls with the help of eight fours and four sixes against Khulna Tigers while chasing 211-run target. Rizwan, world’s no. 2 T20I batter, is leading the scoring chart for Comilla Victorians with 255 runs from seven innings at an average of 63.75 and a strike rate of 125.00 this season.

Probable Best Bowler: Naseem Shah

The young pacer took a wicket at an economy rate of 8.5 against Khulna Tigers in the last match and has been in great form in BPL 2023. He missed the opening six games for the Victorians but has managed to grab seven wickets from just three innings at an impressive economy rate of 6.25 so far.

Today’s Match Prediction: Comilla Victorians to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.