Durdanto Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians Prediction: Struggling Dhaka to lose again

In the 26th game of the Bangladesh Premier League, Durdanto Dhaka is set to face off against Comilla Victorians at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka. The Victorians are coming off a recent victory against Khulna Tigers. Durdanto Dhaka, currently positioned at the bottom of the table, will strive to put up a strong challenge against them in Friday's match at their home venue.

Despite a promising start with a victory against Comilla Victorians, Durdanto Dhaka's campaign in BPL 2024 has taken a downturn with six consecutive defeats. The team is facing challenges on multiple fronts, struggling with both batting and bowling performances. Mohammad Naim emerges as the top run-scorer for the team, amassing 192 runs in seven matches. However, his contributions are countered by an average of 27.42 and a strike rate of 125.49. The overseas player, Alex Ross, has scored 110 runs in six innings this season, averaging 18.33. Irfan Sukkur is the third-highest scoring batter with 87 runs in seven games.

In the bowling department, Durdanto Dhaka heavily relies on Shoriful Islam to secure wickets. His exceptional performance places him as the third-highest wicket-taker in BPL 2024, with 13 wickets in seven matches and an economy rate of 8.17. On the other hand, Arafat Sunny's performance has been subpar, managing only 6 wickets in the same number of matches with an economy rate of 6.95.

Saim Ayub, Mohammad Naim, Gulbadin Naib, Saif Hassan, Alex Ross, Irfan Sukkur (wk), Mosaddek Hossain (c), Taskin Ahmed, Usman Qadir, Arafat Sunny, Shoriful Islam

In stark contrast to Dhaka's struggles, Comilla Victorians have established themselves as a dominant force in the current season of BPL. With four victories in their last five matches, they have surged to the third position in the points table after a shaky start. Imrul Keyes spearheads their batting lineup with an impressive 148 runs in three matches, boasting an average of 49.33. Following closely is Towhid Hridoy, contributing 142 runs in six matches with a solid average of 23.66.

In the bowling department, Tanvir Islam and Mustafizur Rahman have played crucial roles for Comilla Victorians. Islam's outstanding form has earned him the distinction of being the team's leading wicket-taker, securing an impressive tally of 11 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 6.14. Similarly, Mustafizur has made significant contributions with 8 wickets in the same number of matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.43.

Mohammed Rizwan, Mahidul Islam, Khusdil Shah, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Raymon Reifer, Jaker Ali, Aamer Jamal, Tanvir Islaam, Aliss Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Durdanto Dhaka currently stands as the weakest team in the league, and I don't anticipate a significant performance from them, even with the home advantage. On the contrary, Comilla Victorians, despite a recent loss on the road to Dhaka, are favored in this match, much like their previous encounter. Considering the visitors' consistent good performances in recent matches, I'm inclined to support them to secure a victory on the road.

While Durdanto Dhaka posed a challenge for Comilla Victorians in their previous meeting, I don't believe they will easily be overruled, and I expect them to provide another tough competition. Therefore, a bet on the over seems reasonable for this match.