The 29th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 season featured a compelling encounter between Chittagong Kings and Dhaka Capital at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on January 22, 2025. Dhaka Capital delivered a commanding performance, excelling in both bowling and batting departments to secure a comprehensive victory.

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Date	January 22, 2025
Venue	Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Tournament	Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
Match	Chittagong Kings vs. Dhaka Capital
Toss	Dhaka Capital, elected to bat first
Player Of The Match	Tanzid Hasan
Result	Dhaka Capital won by 8 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)

The Kings’ innings was anchored by their top-order batsmen, who laid a solid foundation. However, the middle-order struggled to accelerate the scoring rate, resulting in a modest total of 148/6. Dhaka Capital’s bowlers maintained disciplined lines and lengths, effectively containing the Kings’ batting lineup.

Chasing 149, Dhaka Capital’s innings was marked by a strong opening partnership, setting the tone for the chase. The top-order batsmen displayed composure and aggression, ensuring the required run rate was consistently met. The Kings’ bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, leading to a comfortable victory for Dhaka Capital.

Chittagong Kings, opting to bat first, posted a total of 148/6 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Dhaka Capital chased down the target efficiently, reaching 149/2 in 18.1 overs, securing an 8-wicket victory with 11 balls to spare.

Dhaka Capital

• Strengths: Strong opening partnerships providing a platform for successful chases.
• Disciplined bowling unit capable of restricting opponents to modest totals.
• Weaknesses: Middle-order yet to be thoroughly tested under pressure situations.

Chittagong Kings

• Strengths: Solid top-order batting capable of building foundations.
• Weaknesses: Middle-order inconsistency, leading to difficulties in accelerating the scoring rate.
• Bowling attack lacked penetration, struggling to contain opposition batsmen.

• Dhaka Capital Top-Order Batsmen: Instrumental in the successful chase, providing a solid foundation and maintaining the required run rate.
• Dhaka Capital Bowlers: Maintained disciplined bowling, effectively restricting the Kings to a modest total.

• Dhaka Capital Top-Order Batsmen: Their consistent form and ability to anchor the innings make them pivotal players for upcoming matches.
• Dhaka Capital Bowlers: With their effective bowling performances, they remain key figures in the team’s bowling lineup.

The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batsmen who applied themselves were able to score runs, while bowlers who maintained disciplined lines and lengths found success in containing the opposition.

Dhaka Capital

• Batting: Continue leveraging strong opening partnerships to anchor chases.
• Bowling: Maintain disciplined bowling to restrict opponents and create wicket-taking opportunities.

Chittagong Kings

• Batting: Focus on building partnerships and accelerating in the middle overs to set competitive totals.
• Bowling: Aim for early breakthroughs and maintain pressure through consistent line and length.

• On-field Umpires: Gazi Sohel and Raveendra Wimalasiri
• TV Umpire: Muhammad Kamruzzaman
• Reserve Umpire: Ali Arman
• Match Referee: Ehsanul Hoque

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Dhaka Capital’s comprehensive victory over Chittagong Kings highlights their dominance in the BPL 2024-25 season. The team’s cohesive performance, led by their top-order batsmen and disciplined bowlers, sets a positive tone for their campaign. Chittagong Kings will need to reassess and strategize to bounce back in the forthcoming matches.