Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Rangers, Bangladesh Premier League 2020, Today Match Prediction 21 Dec 2019

cgc vs rpr Match Prediction & Analysis

Chattogram Challengers will be keen to extend their lead in the points table when they face Rangpur Riders in the 16th match of 2019 Bangladesh Premier League at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday.

Chattogram Challengers registered a 16-run win over Cumilla Warriors, courtesy splendid performances from Imrul Kayes, Chadwick Walton and Mehedi Hasan Rana. Captain Imrul Kayes will be hoping that the side can put in a clinical performance in this contest.

On the other hand, Rangpur Riders have struggled to produce collectively as a unit in this year’s competition. The side has lost four matches in a row and will need to produce something special to end their winless streak against Chattogram Challengers.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Chattogram Challengers Preview

The franchise is currently placed top spot in the league table with 10 points to their name. The opening pair of Lendl Simmons and Avishka Fernando have delivered good scores for the side in this year's competition. 

In the previous encounter, Lendl Simmons failed to capitalize on his good start and perished after scoring 10 runs. His opening partner, Avishka Fernando, played exceedingly well and scored 48 off 27 balls with the help of three fours and three sixes. He will be looking to do well for the side in this contest.

Captain Imrul Kayes has been a standout performer for the side so far this season. Left-hander currently has scored 225 runs at an average of 45.00 with two half-centuries to his name. Against Cumilla Warriors, Kayes smashed 62 runs off 41 balls with the help of nine fours and one six.

Chadwick Walton delivered exceptional performance for the side against Cumilla Warriors. He put on an unbeaten 99-run partnership with Chadwick Walton and wicket-keeper Nurul Hasan to help Chattogram Challengers post 238 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Walton produced unbeaten 71 runs off 27 balls with the help of five fours and six sixes. He was well supported by Nurul Hasan, who chipped in with 29 runs off 15 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rubel Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Rana, and Kesrick Williams to provide crucial breakthroughs.

Chattogram Challengers Predicted Playing XI:

Lendl Simmons, Avishka Fernando, Imrul Kayes (captain), Chadwick Walton, Nurul Hasan (wk), Nasir Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Kesrick Williams, Muktar Ali, Rubel Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Chattogram Challengers Actual Playing XI:

Avishka Fernando, Chadwick Walton, Muktar Ali, LMP Simmons, Rubel Hossain, Liam Plunkett, Nasum Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Nurul Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Nasir Hossain

Rangpur Rangers Preview

Mohammad Nabi-led unit will be looking to make changes to their playing XI in a bid to end their losing streak in this year’s competition. In the previous game, Rangers lost to Khulna Tigers by eight wickets. With this result, Rangers are currently lying at the bottom of the league table.

In the batting department, the side will be looking towards the likes of Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Shahzad and Mohammad Nabi to do the bulk of the scoring. Wicket-keeper Mohammad Shahzad perished for a low score and will be looking to make a notable contribution for the side in this game.

Against Khulna Tigers, Mohammad Naim played well and scored 49 runs off 32 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes. Opener Mohammad Naim is currently franchise’s leading run-scorer so far this season with 152 runs in 4 matches at an average of 38.00. The team management will be hoping that the side can deliver big innings in this contest.

Cameron Delport, Nabil Chowdhury and Captain Mohammad Nabi will need to contribute with a crucial score for the side in this contest.

The lower-order showed some fight as Fazle Mahmud chipped in with 42 runs off 33 balls with the help of two fours and two sixes. Lewis Gregory also scored 22 runs off 20 balls with the help of two boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Lewis Gregory, Mustafizur Rahman and Mukidul Islam to make crucial breakthroughs. Mustafizur Rahman and Mukidul Islam bowled well and claimed one wicket each.

Rangpur Rangers Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Mohammad Naim, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nabi (c), Cameron Delport, Nadif Chowdhury, Fazle Mahmud, Arafat Sunny, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mukidul Islam

Rangpur Rangers Actual Playing XI:

Fazle Mahmud, Lewis Gregory, Jahurul Islam, Shadman Islam, Tom Abell, Mukidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Sanjit Saha, Cameron Delport, Mohammad Naim, Mohammad Nabi

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be excellent with plenty of runs for batsmen. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Saturday is going to be sunny and light winds.

Venue Details

Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram is going to host the 16th match of Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Rangers. Mohammad Nabi and co. will take heart from the fact that they have won all three games against Chattogram Challengers.

Toss: To Bat

The side that wins the toss would be looking to bat first and post a daunting total on the board. The average score at the venue is around 135 to 140 runs.