BPL 2017, Match 33: Chittagong Vikings v Rajshahi Kings - Result Predictions

The thirty-third match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will see Rajshahi Kings (RK) and Chittagong Vikings (CGV) take the field against one another. Although both teams are in a bottomless pit from where there can be no ascent for either, they will look to play to salvage their reputation. The match venue will be the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: CGV wins the toss

Toss Prediction: CGV will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 140-150

Result prediction: RK will win the match by 10-20 runs

Scenario 2: RK wins the toss

Toss Prediction: RK will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 120-130

Result prediction: RK will win the match by 7 wickets

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 8, Rajshahi Kings won – 4, Chittagong Vikings won – 4, No Result/ Tied – 0.

Both Chittagong Vikings and Rajshahi Kings are situated at the very bottom of the points table and at this juncture of the tournament, there is no way up for either of them. They can do is to put up some competitive cricket for the sake of the loyal fans who have been supporting them throughout their highs and lows and put in their best efforts to make the match an exciting affair.

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 and all-rounders, Rayad Emrit and 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: Rayad Emrit, Luke Ronchi (C), Stiaan van Zyl, Soumya Sarkar, Anamul Haque (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Al-Amin, Taskin Ahmed, Sikandar Raza, Sunzamul Islam, Tanbir Hayder.

Rajshahi Kings

The opening pair of Luke Wright and Mominul Haque can be utilised by Rajshahi Kings. The rest of the batting responsibilities can be carried out by keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan, James Franklin and all-rounder captain, Darren Sammy. The bowling attack can comprise pacers Mohammad Sami, Mustafizur Rahman and Kesrick Williams and spinner Mehidy Hasan.

Predicted XI: Mohammad Sami, Darren Sammy (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), James Franklin, Luke Wright, Mominul Haque, Mustafizur Rahman, Zakir Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Mehidy Hasan, Kesrick Williams.

The prediction is for Rajshahi Kings to win the match and salvage some of their remaining pride.

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