The 42nd match of Bangladesh Premier League 2024 will be played on 1 February at 6 pm at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka.
In this match, the top-ranked Fortune Barishal team will take on the third-ranked team Chittagong Kings. Both teams have made it to the playoffs, but now it is a matter of the top spot. The Barishal team would like to strengthen its position, while Chittagong Kings are trying to come in the top-2.
BPL 2025, FB vs CK Head to Head Record
So far in this season, there has been only one match between the two teams in which Fortune Barishal won. The matches between the two teams have always been exciting and today’s match is also going to be very interesting.
BPL 2025, Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings Team Status
Fortune Barishal has performed tremendously so far. The team is at number one with 18 points with 9 wins in 11 matches. The team’s net run rate is also +1.534 which is quite impressive. In the last 5 matches, the team has registered consecutive wins and is in form.
On the other hand, Chittagong Kings are also in good form. With 7 wins in 11 matches, they have 14 points and are at number three. The team’s net run rate is +1.414. However, in the last 5 matches, the team has faced 3 wins and 2 losses.
Probable Playing XI Fortune Barishal
T Iqbal, M Rahim (wk), T Hridoy, M Mahmudullah (c), K Mayers, M Nabi, F Ashraf, J Fuller, R Hossain, S Islam, T Islam
Probable Playing XI Chittagong Kings
U Khan (wk), G Clark, M Mithun, S Hossain, M Ayub, S Al Hasan (c), A Mathews, K Ahmed, A Al Islam, M Mridha, B Fernando
BPL 2025, FB vs CK Pitch and Weather Report
The weather in Dhaka is going to be slightly cloudy today. The temperature will be around 20.7 degrees Celsius. The wind speed will be 2.90 kmph and there is no chance of rain.
The pitch at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium is good for batting. An average of 151 runs are scored here in the first innings and 137 runs in the second innings. The pitch is flat and the fast bowlers get some help. The pitch is average for spin. The team winning the toss will prefer to bat first.
BPL 2025, Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings Dream11 Fantasy Tips
BPL 2025, FB vs CK Dream11 Prediction: While making a fantasy team for today’s match, one should focus on some special players. Tamim Iqbal and Graham Clark are both in great form and can play a big innings. Shakib Al Hasan is the best option for the captain as he can do wonders with both bat and ball.
Faheem Ashraf and Khaled Ahmed have the ability to take wickets in bowling. One of Mushfiqur Rahim and Usman Khan can be chosen as a wicketkeeper. Mohammad Nabi and Angelo Mathews are good options among all-rounders.
BPL 2025, FB vs CK Match Prediction
BPL 2025, Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings Match Prediction: Today’s match is going to be between two strong teams, but looking at some factors, Fortune Barishal’s team seems to be slightly ahead. His team is unbeaten in the last five matches and looks balanced in all departments. Tamim Iqbal’s form in batting and Faheem Ashraf’s performance in bowling is strengthening the team.
Chittagong Kings is also not weak. Match winners like Graham Clark and Shakib Al Hasan are in the team who can change the course of the match any day. However, the form of the team has been a bit erratic.
The toss can also play an important role as the team batting first inning can get an advantage. In this way, Fortune Barishal’s chances of winning are 60%, while Chittagong Kings are 40% contenders.
