CGC vs FBL Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Jan 21, 2022
The Bangladesh Premier League 2022 is going to start with a match between the Chattogram Challengers and Fortune Barishal. The first leg of matches is going to be played in Dhaka after which BPL 2022 will start to move to different cities.
As the depth of talent in Bangladesh cricket increases, the teams of the BPL start becoming more competitive than ever.
Let us look at the two teams in more detail and try to find some good betting opportunities at the best cricket betting sites in the world.
Match prediction and cricket betting tips for Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal BPL 2022. The match is going to be played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka on the 21st of January 2022
CGC vs FBL Team Previews
Chattogram Challengers
The Chattogram Challengers seem to have put together a pretty good squad on the face of it. They have Kennar Lewis and Chadwick Walton in their lineup as two potentially destructive opening batsmen, Sabbir Rahman and Afif Hossain as the Bangladeshi batsmen that add to the lineup, and Will Jacks as another destructive overseas batsman that can be quite flexible with his batting position.
The batting is usually the more difficult piece of the puzzle for BPL teams and this is where the Chattogram Challengers seem to have done well.
Their bowling attack has three excellent Bangladeshi bowlers in Nasum Ahmed, Enamul Haque Jr, and Shoriful Islam. We actually think Shoriful Islam has the potential to be just as good as Mustafizur Rahman if he is treated properly.
Mehidy Hasan is a genuine all-rounder in the BPL and could help balance the team alongside someone like Riyad Emrit or Benny Howell.
The trick is going to be getting the players in the right places so that they can make the most impact.
Chattogram Challengers Playing 11
K Lewis, Shamim Patwari, Sabbir Rahman, Afif Hossain, Benny Howell, Mehidy Hasan, Naeem Islam, Will Jacks, Shoriful Islam, Mukidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed.
Barisal Bulls
Fortune Barishal has some of the biggest names of T20 cricket in their squad, however, the question must be asked about their utility at this late stage of their career. Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo are going to go down as two of the best-ever T20 players but are they still worth investing in for a franchise? We don't think they are as consistent or as impactful as other younger players could be.
Shakib Al Hasan is in the team and that is always a huge bonus. He is as good as having two players in the lineup and contributes as a genuine batsman or a front-line bowler. His experience also helps in driving the entire team forward. With respect to the rest of the batting, the stocks look a bit thin. They are really going to hope that their local players like Nurul Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shantocan step up otherwise things might be a bit difficult.
Obed McCoy and Alzarri Joseph are in the squad and if they are available for selection, they should help add some world-class talent to the lineup. Dwayne Bravo is also in there as well giving Fortune Barishal a pretty strong bowling attack.
Barisal Bulls Playing 11
Shakib Al Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shykat Ali, Towhid Hridoy, I Sukkur, Dwayne Bravo, Ziaur Rahman, Alzarri Joseph, Jake Lintott, Nayeem Hasan, Salman Hossain.
CGC vs FBL Toss Prediction
The team that wins the toss is going to want to bat first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The weather forecast is very good for this match. No rain has been forecast and the temperatures should quite comfortable as well. The pitch is always a talking point in matches being played in the BPL. We generally tend to see matches in which the batsmen have to struggle because the pitches are sluggish or help the spinners a lot. Hopefully, the surface will be good for batsmen at the start of the BPL.
We think a relatively high-scoring match could be in-store to start off BPL 2022.
CGC vs FBL Dream11 Prediction
Dream 11 team and Dream 11 tips for Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal BPL 2022
CGC vs FBL Playing 11
- Wicketkeeper:
- C Walton
- Nurul-Hasan
- Batsmen:
- Sabbir-Rahman
- N Hossain-Shanto
- K Lewis (c)
- All-rounders:
- S Al Hasan (vc)
- A Hossain
- Bowlers:
- N Ahmed
- O McCoy
- S Islam
Find more Dream11 predictions and other tips and tricks on our dedicated Dream11 guide.
CGC vs FBL Betting Tips
We are going to bet on the Chattogram Challengers to win. We just think they have picked a better-balanced squad that will allow them to put a better eleven on the field. Fortune Brishal has some big names but we think they are lacking depth and their dependence on stars of yesteryears could prove to be a big problem.
Bet on the Chattogram Challengers to win.
Bonus Cricket Bets
Shoriful Islam is a vastly underrated bowler in Bangladesh cricket. He was brilliant in the series against Australia and New Zealand played in Bangladesh before the T20 World Cup. He also thrives in bowling at the death. We think the odds on him to bet the best bowler are quite attractive.
One of the most destructive players going around, Kennar Lewis has become a T20 league mercenary. He performs in a variety of conditions and usually opens the batting giving him the best chance to score runs. We think the Over/Under line for him right now is very favorable. Take a punt on him in this match.
We are eager to know what you think of our match predictions, if there is anything we can do better or if you want to let us know your own predictions for the match.