The 13th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024 is scheduled between Sylhet Strikers (SYL) and Chattogram Challengers (CCH) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on January 29.
Team Standings: Sylhet Strikers currently find themselves at the bottom of the table, having faced defeats in all their games. In contrast, Chattogram Challengers have secured the second position with three wins out of four matches.
Recent Performances: In their previous encounter against Comilla Victorians, Sylhet Strikers won the toss and opted to field. Despite an early breakthrough, Victorians managed a competitive total of 130 runs. Strikers, however, struggled in their batting innings, with only Zakir Hasan showing resilience. As expected, they were bowled out for 78 runs, resulting in a 52-run defeat.
Chattogram Challengers faced Fortune Barishal in their last match, where Barishal won the toss and chose to field. Challengers, despite losing a wicket early on, showcased aggression. Avishka Fernando played a pivotal role, steering the team to a formidable total of 193 runs. Barishal made an impressive start but fell short, losing by just 10 runs.
Squads:Sylhet Strikers:
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto
- M Mithun (wk)
- SR Patel
- Zakir Hasan
- Yasir Ali
- Ben Cutting
- M Mortaza (C)
- RP Burl
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- R Ngarava
- Rejaur Rahman Raza
Bench:
- Ariful Haque
- H Tector
- Jawad Royen
- MADI Hemantha
- Nazmul Islam
- Nayeem Hasan
- GLS Scrimshaw
- Shafiqul Islam
- Salman Hossain
- Benny Howell
- Shamsur Rahman
- Shannon Gabriel
Chattogram Challengers:
- Josh Brown
- A Fernando
- Imran Uzzaman (wk)
- Shahadat Hossain
- Najibullah Zadran
- Curtis Campher
- Shuvagata Hom (C)
- Nihaduzzaman
- Shohidul Islam
- Al-Amin Hossain
- Bilal Khan
Bench:
- Mohammad Haris
- Stevie Eskinazi
- Shykat Ali
- Ziaur Rahman
- M Hasnain
- Salauddin Sakil
- K Mendis
- Abdullah Shafique
- Tanzid Hasan
- Waseem Muhammad
- PD Salt
- Husna Habib Mehedi
- Romario Shepherd
Injury and Availability News: Josh Brown is set to join Chattogram Challengers, potentially bolstering their squad.
Pitch Report: The track at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is more favorable to batsmen, with good seam and swing movement off the deck. While pacers are expected to perform well, the game may be dominated by the batsmen. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to chase, with an average first innings score of 140.
Pitch Statistics:
- Pace Bowling: 60%
- Spin Bowling: 40%
- Batting Pitch: 60%
- Average Score: 140
- Bowling Pitch: 40%
