The excitement is running high among fans as the Chattogram Challengers prepare to go head-to-head with the Rangpur Riders in the 34th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024. Set against the backdrop of the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, this clash promises an exciting spectacle on Friday, February 16.
Fresh off a commendable victory against the Khulna Tigers, the Rangpur Riders step into the arena with the goal of sustaining their winning streak. In contrast, the Chattogram Challengers faced a setback in their recent encounter against the same opponents, the Khulna Tigers. Eager to redeem themselves, they are determined to rebound and claim victory in this upcoming duel.
BPL 2024, Match 34:
- Date and time: February 16; 1:00 pm GMT/ 06:30 pm IST/ 07:00 pm local
- Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report:
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium features a cricket pitch that heavily favours bowlers, presenting a formidable challenge for batters. The slow surface hinders swift run-scoring, creating a daunting task for batters. However, spinners experience significant support from the track, particularly as the game progresses into its later stages.
CCH vs RAN Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Nurul Hasan, Tom Bruce
- Batters: Reeza Hendricks, Josh Brown, Tanzid Hasan
- All-rounders: Shakib al Hasan, Jimmy Neesham, Mahedi Hasan, Shykat Ali
- Bowlers: Bilal Khan, Imran Tahir
CCH vs RAN Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Shakib al Hasan (c), Jimmy Neesham (vc)
Choice 2: Mahedi Hasan (c), Imran Tahir (vc)
CCH vs RAN Prediction Backups:
Curtis Campher, Dwaine Pretorius, Shuvagata Hom, Rony Talukdar
CCH vs RAN Team for today’s match (Feb 16, 1:00 pm GMT)
Squads:
Chattogram Challengers: Josh Brown, Tom Bruce (wk), Shahadat Hossain, Shykat Ali, Curtis Campher, Shuvagata Hom (c), Salauddin Sakil, Nihaduzzaman, Shohidul Islam, Al-Amin Hossain, Bilal Khan, Tanzid Hasan, Najibullah Zadran, Ziaur Rahman, Stephen Eskinazi, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Haris, Imran Uzzaman, Hunain Shah, Husna Habib
Rangpur Riders: Nurul Hasan (c/wk), Reeza Hendricks, Rony Talukdar, Shakib Al Hasan, James Neesham, Shamim Hossain, Dwaine Pretorius, Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Ripon Mondol, Imran Tahir, Tom Moores, Ashiqur Zaman, Babar Azam, Fazle Mahmud, Salman Irshad, Hasan Murad, Yasir Mohammad, Ihsanullah, Abu Hider Rony
