Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers Match Preview
The 19th match of the Bangladesh Premier League will feature Chittagong Kings taking on Sylhet Strikers at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on January 13, 2025, at 07:30 GMT.
Match Details
- Tournament: Bangladesh Premier League, 2024-25
- Date: Jan 13
- Time: 07:30 GMT
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium
Team Overview
The Chittagong Kings have been in impressive form, with a mix of experienced players and young talent. They have a strong batting lineup, led by the likes of Usman Khan, Graham Clark, and Mohammad Mithun. Their bowling attack, featuring Khaled Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, and Arafat Sunny, has been performing well, with the ability to pick up wickets at regular intervals.
On the other hand, the Sylhet Strikers have struggled to find consistency, but they have a talented squad with players like Rahkeem Cornwall, George Munsey, and Zakir Hasan. Their bowling attack, led by Reece Topley and Tanzim Hasan Sakib, has the potential to cause problems for the opposition.
Pitch and Weather Report
The pitch at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is expected to be batting-friendly, with a average first-inning score of 177. The weather forecast indicates clear skies, which should result in a high-scoring match.
Head-to-Head Stats
The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with the Chittagong Kings having a slight edge. In their last five meetings, the Kings have won three matches, while the Strikers have won two.
Probable Playing XIs
Sylhet Strikers Probable Playing XIs
- Rony Talukdar
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Zakir Hasan
- George Munsey
- Aaron Jones
- Jaker Ali
- Ariful Haque
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Nahidul Islam
- Reece Topley
- AlAmin Hossain
Chittagong Kings Probable Playing XIs
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Usman Khan
- Graham Clark
- Mohammad Mithun (c)
- Shamim Hossain
- Haider Ali
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Arafat Sunny
- Shoriful Islam
- Aliss Al Islam
- Khaled Ahmed
Top Picks for Dream11 Prediction
- Batters: Usman Khan, Zakir Hasan, Graham Clark
- All-rounders: Rahkeem Cornwall, Shamim Hossain
- Bowlers: Khaled Ahmed, Reece Topley, Shoriful Islam
Match Prediction
Considering the team combination and recent form, the Chittagong Kings are expected to win this match. However, the Sylhet Strikers have the potential to cause an upset if they can get their act together and perform as a unit.