Bangladesh Premier League : Durabar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings Head To Head, Preview, Live Streaming, Key Players, Pitch Report

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Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings: Durbar Rajshahi lock horns with Chittagong Kings in match 7 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

This will be the first match of the double header on 3rd January as it is expected to be an exciting clash in the capital city of Dhaka.

Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings: Match Information

Date: Friday, January 3, 2025

• Toss Time: 1:00 PM (IST), 1:30 PM (Bangladesh Time)

• Match Start Time: 1:30 PM (IST), 2:00 PM (Bangladesh Time)

• Venue: Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka

• Live Telecast in India: Zoom TV

• Live Telecast in Bangladesh: T Sports

• Live Streaming Platforms in India: FanCode

• Live Streaming Platforms in Bangladesh: RabbitholeBD, TSports App, Nagorik

Preview

The match between Durbar Rajshahi and Chittagong Kings in the seventh game of the Bangladesh Premier League promises to be an intriguing contest. Durbar Rajshahi has had a mixed start to the season, winning one game and losing another, placing them in fourth position on the points table. In their last match, they demonstrated their potential with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Dhaka Capitals, showcasing strong batting and bowling performances. They will aim to build on this momentum and secure back-to-back wins to climb higher in the standings.

On the other hand, Chittagong Kings are struggling to find their rhythm, currently sitting at the bottom of the table after losing their opening match against Khulna Tigers. Their performance in that game exposed significant weaknesses in both batting and bowling, leaving them desperate to bounce back. This match presents a crucial opportunity for the Kings to register their first win and kickstart their campaign, while Rajshahi will be eager to maintain their upward trajectory. Fans can expect a competitive battle as these two teams face off at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.

Durbar Rajshahi vs Chittagong Kings : Head To Head

Out of the five matches played between the two teams, Chittagong Kings have a slight edge, having won three encounters, while Durbar Rajshahi has emerged victorious in two games. There have been no matches ending without a result, indicating that their contests have consistently produced decisive outcomes. Both teams will look to tilt the balance in their favor in their upcoming clash, adding another chapter to this closely contested rivalry.

Pitch Report

The Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium is renowned for its spin-friendly wickets, which typically provide grip and turn for spinners. However, the current conditions at the venue lean toward being more batter-friendly, with some assistance for fast bowlers, particularly when the ball is new. As the tournament advances and the pitch undergoes more use, wear and tear start to affect its nature. This transition leads to slower, lower tracks, posing greater challenges for batters to execute their strokes effectively. These changes ultimately work to the advantage of bowlers, especially spinners, who thrive on such deteriorating surfaces.

Key Players

Durbar Rajshahi : Mohammad Haris, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Taskin Ahmed

Chittagong Kings : Shamim Hossain, Usman Khan

Full Squads

Chittagong Kings Squad: Naeem Islam, Parvez Hossain Emon, Usman Khan, Mohammad Mithun(w/c), Haider Ali, Shamim Hossain, Tom O Connell, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shoriful Islam, Aliss Al Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Marshall Ayub, Moeen Ali, Shakib Al Hasan, Angelo Mathews, Rahatul Ferdous, Maruf Mridha, Graham Clark, Parvez Rahman Jibon.

Durbar Rajshahi Squad: Mohammad Haris, Jishan Alam, Anamul Haque(c), Yasir Ali, Ryan Burl, Akbar Ali(w), Sabbir Hossain, Hasan Murad, Mohor Sheikh, Shafiul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, SM Meherob, Lahiru Samarakoon, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Saad Nasim, Sunzamul Islam, Bilal Khan, Mizanur Rahman, Zahiduzzaman, Arafat Minhas, Asaduzzaman Payel.