The 2nd qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League 2022 will be played between Chattogram Challengers and Comilla Victorians. The Challengers defeated the Khulna Tigers by seven runs in the Eliminator to earn a spot in this game. They scored 189 runs for the cost of five wickets, limiting the Tigers to 182 runs. Chadwick Walton was named player of the match after scoring 89 runs off just 44 deliveries.
The Comilla Victorians lost their first qualifier to the Fortune Barishal, but they still can make the final. For the Victorians, Barishal scored 143 runs for the loss of eight wickets, while Shohidul Islam took three wickets. The Victorians, in response, experienced a massive batting collapse after the 11th over and never recovered. They were defeated by ten runs.
Weather
The weather will be foggy, but there will be no risk of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 23°C, and the humidity will be around the 40s for the most part.
Pitch
In recent times, the Dhaka pitch has been ideal for batting. The spinners have had some help, but the hitters have also been able to play up-and-down strokes. The strategy should be to win the toss and bat first.
Probable Playing XIs
Chattogram Challengers:
Afif Hossain (c), Akbar Ali (wk), Kennar Lewis, Shoriful Islam, Zakir Hasan, Chadwick Walton, Shamim Hossain, Mehidy Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Benny Howell, Nasum Ahmed
Comilla Victorians:
Imrul Kayes (c), Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Tanvir Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Liton Das, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Mustafizur Rahman, Faf du Plessis, Nahidul Islam, Shohidul Islam
Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians – 2nd Qualifier, Dream 11:
Faf du Plessis (c), Chadwick Walton (wk), Liton Das (wk), Shamim Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Mehidy Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
Prediction
Match winner
- Comilla Victorians
Winning the toss
- Comilla Victorians
Top Batsman
- Chattogram Challengers – Will Jacks
- Comilla Victorians – Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Top Bowler
- Chattogram Challengers – Nasum Ahmed
- Comilla Victorians – Nahidul Islam
Most Sixes
- Chattogram Challengers – Benny Howell
- Comilla Victorians – Faf du Plessis
Player of the Match
- Comilla Victorians – Mahmudul Hasan Joy
Team Scores Batting First
- Chattogram Challengers – 160+
- Comilla Victorians – 165+
Although Comilla Victorians ended the group stage with three more points and one more win than Chattogram Challengers, the Challengers are in better shape going into this match. We expect a competitive game, with Comilla Victorians emerging victorious and qualifying for the final.