The 14th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 featured a competitive clash between Chittagong Kings and Dhaka Capital. Both teams exhibited commendable performances, with the Kings ultimately prevailing in a closely contested match.

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Date	January 9, 2025
Venue	Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Tournament	Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
Match	Chittagong Kings vs. Dhaka Capital
Toss	Chittagong Kings, elected to field first
Player Of The Match	Khaled Ahmed
Result	Chittagong won by 7 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

– Sabbir Rahman: Played a sensational knock, remaining unbeaten on 82 runs off 33 balls, including 3 fours and 9 sixes, accelerating the innings in the latter stages. – Tanzid Hasan: Provided stability at the top with a well-compiled 54 runs off 48 balls. – Khaled Ahmed (Chittagong Kings): Was the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs, effectively curbing Dhaka’s scoring rate.

– Usman Khan: Led the chase with a brisk 55 runs off 33 balls, setting a solid foundation. – Graham Clark: Contributed 39 runs off 32 balls, maintaining the momentum. – Mohammad Mithun: Anchored the innings towards the end with an unbeaten 33 runs off 22 balls, ensuring the team’s victory.

Dhaka Capital, batting first, posted a total of 177/5 in their 20 overs, propelled by a blistering innings from Sabbir Rahman. In response, Chittagong Kings chased down the target, scoring 180/3 in 19.3 overs, with significant contributions from their top-order batsmen.

Chittagong Kings

• Strengths: Demonstrated depth in batting, with multiple players contributing significantly; effective bowling performance, particularly from Khaled Ahmed
• Weaknesses: Need to improve fielding efforts to support bowlers better.

Dhaka Capital

• Strengths: Strong individual performances, notably from Sabbir Rahman and Tanzid Hasan.
• Weaknesses: Bowling attack lacked penetration, failing to contain the opposition during crucial phases.

Chittagong Kings

• Khaled Ahmed : Earned the Player of the Match award for his impressive bowling figures of 3/21.
• Usman Khan : His quickfire 55 provided the impetus needed for a successful chase.

Dhaka Capital

• Sabbir Rahman : His explosive 82* off 33 balls was instrumental in setting a competitive total.

• Mohammad Mithun (Chittagong Kings): Showed composure under pressure; a reliable middle-order batsman.
• Tanzid Hasan (Dhaka Capital): Consistent opener with the ability to anchor the innings.

The pitch at Sylhet was conducive to batting, offering consistent bounce and minimal lateral movement. Batsmen from both sides capitalized on the favorable conditions, leading to a high-scoring encounter. Bowlers had to rely on variations and strategic placements to contain the flow of runs.

Chittagong Kings

• Batting: Focused on building partnerships and maintaining a steady run rate, with calculated aggression during the powerplay and death overs.
• Bowling: Targeted early breakthroughs and applied pressure through disciplined bowling, particularly in the middle overs.

Dhaka Capital

• Batting: Relied heavily on individual brilliance; need to focus on building more substantial partnerships.
• Bowling: Required more effective strategies to break partnerships and contain the opposition’s scoring, especially during the chase.

• Umpires: Gazi Sohel
• Third Umpire: Morshed Ali Khan
• Match Referee: Debabrata Paul
• TV Umpires: Masudur Rahman
• Reserve Umpire: Sajedul Islam

The Bangladesh Premier League matches are broadcast live on various sports networks and streaming platforms. For specific channels and streaming services, viewers should refer to local listings or the official BPL website.

The match between Chittagong Kings and Dhaka Capital was a showcase of competitive cricket, with both teams displaying remarkable skills. The Kings’ successful chase highlighted their batting depth and strategic acumen, while Dhaka Capital will look to address their bowling concerns in future matches.