Bangladesh T20 League 2023

Match 35: CCH vs COV

Preview 

CCH and COV will lock horns in match number 35 of the ongoing edition of the Bangladesh T20 League at the Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on Saturday, February 4. With 2 wins and 7 losses from 9 matches, CCH are tottering at the bottom of the table. They lost their last fixture to SYS by 7 wickets. COV on the other hand has produced a remarkable comeback after losing their first two league games. They are currently placed at the third in the points table with 12 points (6 wins, 3 losses) to their name. Kayes and co rounded off the Sylhet leg of the tournament with a record run chase against KHT in their previous match. 

Things are not looking good for Shavugata Hom’s men. They have done well in patches but have failed to click as a unit. In the last game against SYS, they lost despite putting up a formidable total of 174. Mehedi Maruf and Hom scored fifties to propel their side to a competitive total. While Maruf held one end firmly and played an anchor role when wickets were falling from the other end, Hom provided CCH’s innings with the late flourish. SYS in reply chased down the target with two overs to spare and handed CCH their seventh loss of the tournament. Ahead of this key clash, the Challengers will need to find the right balance and play together as a well oiled unit. 

COV set a new Bangladesh T20 League record when they chased down a monumental target of 211 against KHT in their last game. Johnson Charles notched an unbeaten 107 to guide his side home. He enjoyed good support from Mohammad Rizwan (73) at the other end, who has been in top form right throughout this season. With 255 runs under his belt, the Pakistani International is COV’s leading run scorer this season so far. In the bowling attack, the Challengers have the likes of Tanvir Islam and Mustafizur. Before we head out for matchday 35, let us have a look at how these two sides will fare out on Saturday. 

Match Details

Match: CCH vs COV, 35th Match, Bangladesh T20 League 2023

Date: Saturday, February 04, 2023

Time: 1:00 PM

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Pitch and Weather Report

The Dhaka wicket has traditionally been favourable for batters. They will enjoy playing their shots on the rise. 149 is the average first innings total at this venue. Clear skies have been forecasted on matchday. 

CCH vs COV Squads

CCH: Afif Hossain, Vishwa Fernando, Ashan Priyanjan, Curtis Campher, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Shuvagata Hom, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Irfan Shukkur, Mehedi Maruf, Ziaur Rahman, Maxwell Patrick, Unmukt Chand, Taijul Islam, Abu Jayed Rahi, Farhad Reza, Towfiq Khan

COV: Mustafizur Rahman, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nabi, Abrar Ahamed, Litton Das, Mosaddek Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Imrul Kayes, Josh Cobb, Aashiqur Zaman, Brandon King, Jaker Ali Anik, Sean Williams, Chadwick Walton, Shykat Ali, Abu Haider Rony, Nayeem Hasan, Mukidul Islam, Mahidul Islam Ankon

CCH vs COV Probable Playing XIs

CCH: Mehedi Maruf, Afif Hossain, MP O'Dowd, Usman Khan, Shuvagata Hom(C), Curtis Campher, Nihaduzzaman, Irfan Sukkur, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth

COV: Imrul Kayes(C), Khushdil Shah, M Hossain, Ashiqur Zaman, Jaker Ali, Liton Das, Mohammad Rizwan, Johnson Charles, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Naseem Shah

Match Prediction

COV are in serious form at the moment. They will be brimming with confidence after an incredible 7 wicket win over KHT in their last game. We predict them to win this encounter 

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