Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers, Bangladesh Premier League 2020, Today Match Prediction 12 Dec 2019

cgc vs klt Match Prediction & Analysis

Chattogram Challengers will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they take on Khulna Tigers in the 4th match of Bangladesh Premier League at Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. Captain Rayat Emrit will be pleased with his side’s performance in the opening game of the competition. Challengers will be looking to maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.

On the other hand, Khulna Tigers will be looking to turn things in this year’s competition. Last year, Khulna Tigers failed to deliver up to expectations and lost 10 games out of 12 played in the tournament. New-captain Mushfiqur Rahim will be hoping that the side can do well in this opening fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chattogram Challengers Preview

The side registered a hard-fought win over Sylhet Thunder, courtesy splendid performances from Imrul Kayes, Rubel Hossain and Chadwick Walton. In the opening fixture, the likes of Rubel Hossain, Muktar Ali and Nasir Hossain produced excellent spells to restrict Sylhet Thunder to 162 runs in 20 overs.

In reply, Avishka Fernando, Imrul Kayes and Chadwick Walton delivered notable scores to see Challengers complete a five-wicket win in the penultimate over of the innings. Rookie opener Avishka Fernando delivered a quick-fire 33 runs off 26 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes. It was due to his efforts that Challengers scored at a good rate throughout their innings.

Middle-order batsman Imrul Kayes was the standout performer for the side in the batting department. He put on an 86-run partnership with Chadwick Walton to see the side complete a hard-fought win. Kayes played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 61 runs off 38 balls with the help of two fours and five sixes. He was well supported by Walton, who scored a brisk 49 not out off 30 balls with the help of three fours and two sixes. In the bowling department, pacer Rubel Hossain delivered a probing spell with the new-ball against Sylhet Thunder. He was the pick of the bowler and finished with figures of 2 for 27 in his four overs. Nasir Hossain, Muktar Ali and Nasum Ahmed bowled well in the opening fixture played in Dhaka.

Chattogram Challengers Predicted Playing XI:

Avishka Fernando, Imrul Kayes, Chadwick Walton, Junaid Siddique, Nasir Hossain, Ryan Burl, Nurul Hasan (wk), Muktar Ali, Rayad Emrit (c), Rubel Hossain, Nasum Ahmed

Chattogram Challengers Actual Playing XI:

Chadwick Walton, Nurul Hasan, Muktar Ali, RR Emrit, Enamul Haque jnr, Nasum Ahmed, Kesrick Williams, LMP Simmons, Rubel Hossain, Nasir Hossain, Imrul Kayes

Khulna Tigers Preview

The franchise will be confident of doing well in this year’s competition. Rilee Rossouw, Mohammad Amir, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Wanindu Hasaranga were notable acquisitions made by Khulna Tigers for this season. Wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim has been named the captain of the side for this year’s tournament. In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim, Rilee Rossouw and Rahmanullah Gurbaz to deliver the bulk of the runs. Rilee Rossouw will be one player to watch out for Khulna this season.

Last year, Left-hander scored over 500 runs in the tournament with one century and five half-centuries to his name. Last year, Mushfiqur Rahim was the most consistent player in the batting department. He finished as the leading run-scorer for Khulna Tigers in the competition with 426 runs at an average of 35.50 with three half-centuries to his name.

Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz has delivered credible performances in the T20 format. He will be determined to make a big impact on the side in this competition. In the bowling department, the side will be depending on Shafiul Islam, Mohammad Amir and Wanindu Hasaranga to make crucial breakthroughs.

Khulna Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Mushfiqur Rahim (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Saif Hassan, Rilee Rossouw, Aminul Islam, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Amir, Shahidul Islam, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shamsur Rahman.

Khulna Tigers Actual Playing XI:

RR Rossouw, Shafiul Islam, Mohammad Amir, Shahidul Islam, Nazmul Hossain, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan, Robbie Frylinck, Aminul Islam, Shamsur Rahman, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be good for batting. The weather condition for the game to be played on Thursday is expected to be bright and sunny.

Venue Details

Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka is going to host the game between Chattogram Challengers and Khulna Tigers. Last season, Chattogram Challenger won their both round-robin games against Khulna Tigers.

Toss: To Bat

The side will be looking to win the toss and bat first on this placid surface. The bowlers will get rewards if put the ball in the right areas.