BPL 2023: Match 26, CCH vs FBA Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Chattogram Challengers and Fortune Barishal?

Chattogram Challengers will clash against in-form Fortune Barishal in the 26th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023 at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday (January 27).

The Challengers suffered a 55-run defeat against Rangpur Riders in their last game as they were bowled out on just 124 runs while chasing 180. Captain Shuvagata Hom shone with two wickets while bowling and then smashed 52 off 31 but his teammates failed to make any impact. The Challengers remain at the bottom of the league table after their fifth defeat from the opening seven games this season.

Fortune Barishal lost a thriller against Sylhet Strikers by just two runs in their last game. Pakistani pacer Mohammad Wasim took three wickets to restrict the Stikers to 173 while bowling first. Then Afghan batter Ibrahim Zadran scored 42 off 37 and captain Shakib Al Hasan added quick 29 runs but they managed to score just 171/8. This was their only second defeat of this season as they sit in the second position in the table with 10 points from seven games.

Match Details:

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: January 27, 06:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface in T20 cricket with an average first innings score of 163. Spin bowlers are likely to get some help with an old ball but the pacers will struggle for the wickets. 

Probable Playing XIs for CCH vs FBA

Chattogram Challengers

Usman Khan (wk), Khawaja Nafay, Tawfique Nafay, Afif Hossian, Darwish Rasooli, Shuvagata Hom (c), Ziaur Rahman, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Taijul Islam

Fortune Barishal

Saif Hasan, Ibrahim Zadran, Anamul Haque (wk), Shakib Al Hasan (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Karim Janat, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Mohammad Wasim, Kamrul Islam, Khaled Ahmed

Probable Best Performers from CCH vs FBA:

Probable best batter: Shakib Al Hasan

The star Bangladeshi all-rounder scored 29 off 18 while chasing a big total against Sylhet Strikers in the last game. Shakib is currently leading the scoring chart in BPL 2023 with 304 runs from just six innings at an average of 76.00 and a strike rate of 192.40. He has scored three fifties this season, including an unbeaten 89 against Rangpur Riders.

Probable best bowler: Mohammad Wasim

The 21-year-old right-arm pacer took three wickets for 34 against Syhlet Strikers in the last match. He missed the opening four games due to his involvement with Pakistan's national team. But he has now taken six wickets from three innings in this tournament at an economy rate of 8.58.

Today's Match Prediction: Fortune Barishal to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.