BPL 2017, Match 29: Chittagong Vikings v Dhaka Dynamites - Result Predictions

The twenty-ninth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature the Chittagong Vikings (CGV) in a head-to-head clash with Dhaka Dynamites (DD). While the former have next to nil chances of making it to anywhere above the bottom of the rankings ladder, the latter have a chance to top the table if they seal a victory in Monday’s match. The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong will serve as the venue for the match.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: DD wins the toss

Toss Prediction: DD will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 140-150

Result prediction: DD will win the match by 6 wickets

Scenario 2: CGV wins the toss

Toss Prediction: CGV will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 170-180

Result prediction: DD will win the match by 25-35 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches played -10, Chittagong Vikings won – 2, Dhaka Dynamites won – 7, No Result/ Tied – 1.

There have been instances of underdog teams emerging victorious against strong oppositions in the tournament. To walk on the same path, Chittagong Vikings will have to pull out something incredible from their hat to gain the upper hand over a strong Dhaka side.

Chittagong Vikings

The batting for the Vikings can be opened by Luke Ronchi and Soumya Sarkar. The middle-order can be constituted by Anamul Haque, Stiaan van Zyl, Sikandar Raza, Najibullah, Luis Reece and all-rounder, Al-Amin. The bowling attack can comprise spinners, Sunzamul Islam and Tanbir Hayder. The pace department can be handled by Taskin Ahmed to balance the combination.

Predicted XI:  Luke Ronchi (c), Stiaan van Zyl, Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Al-Amin, Taskin Ahmed, Luis Reece, Sikandar Raza, Sunzamul Islam, Tanbir Hayder

Dhaka Dynamites

The opening duo can find its footing in the form of Evin Lewis and Sunil Narine. The rest of the batting responsibilities can be shouldered by Mehedi Maruf, Jahurul Islam, Kieron Pollard, Nadif Chowdhury and skipper, Shakib Al Hasan. Mosaddek Hossain and Shahid Afridi can serve the roles of the required all-rounders. The bowling attack can comprise Mohammad Amir and Abu Hider Rony as the front-line bowlers.

Predicted XI: Shahid Afridi, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Nadif Chowdhury, Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Amir, Sunil Narine, Jahurul Islam (wk), Abu Hider Rony, Mosaddek Hossain, Evin Lewis, Mehedi Maruf

The prediction is for Dhaka Dynamites to win the match and occupy the top ranking on the points table.

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