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The Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25 has crossed its midpoint and the points table is stacked tightly as ever. It is number 3 versus number 4 as Match 28 approaches. We are in the Chattogram leg of the tournament and it is a reverse fixture between the Durbar Rajshahi going up against Chittagong Kings once again. Remember Match number 7? Well, that might be in your distant memory now as a lot has happened since then. Well, this was the first clash between these two sides and a storm named Chittagong Kings blew away the Rajshahi, defeating them by 105 runs. So, Durbar Rajshahi has a huge task to settle the score, and not only to avenge their heavy defeat, but to grab two crucial points which would further increase their hopes to stay in or around the top four. Sitting in the middle of the table with an even split of three victories and four losses, the team has shown inconsistent form but aims to build on their recent success against the Strikers. Durbar Rajshahi's campaign faces a significant hurdle beyond just collecting points, as their net run rate is currently second-worst in the competition, with only the Sylhet Strikers faring worse. This could prove decisive when playoff spots are determined in the tournament's closing stages. The Chittagong Kings enter this match looking to bounce back from consecutive losses, with victory promising to boost them to ten points. While Usman Khan and Graham Clark have delivered strong batting performances, the team needs greater contributions from other players. Their defensive prowess has been notable, successfully winning all three matches when bowling in the second innings. Durbar Rajshahi's campaign has largely depended on Taskin Ahmed, who currently leads the tournament's wicket-taking charts. However, their batting has been particularly concerning, suffering two heavy defeats with margins exceeding 100 runs. At a critical point in their campaign, Durbar Rajshahi find themselves with a challenging record of three wins against five losses. Yet, a silver lining emerged from their recent defeat - skipper Anamul's brilliant century while pursuing a target of 210 marked the team's first truly notable batting performance this season. His inspiring knock could be the catalyst Durbar's batting unit needed, potentially igniting a renewed fighting spirit throughout the squad. As they prepare to face the Kings again, the question remains: Will Durbar Rajshahi successfully exact revenge, or will the Kings maintain their dominance with another victory? This upcoming clash promises to be an intriguing battle for supremacy.