
Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers Match Preview
Match Details
- Match Date: Thursday, January 23
- Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
- Teams: Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers
- Start Time: 12:30 GMT / 6:00 pm IST / 6:30 pm local time
Team Previews
Khulna Tigers
The Khulna Tigers, led by Mehidy Hasan Miraz, have shown resilience and versatility in the Bangladesh Premier League. Key players include:
- Mohammad Naim
- Afif Hossain
- Alex Ross
- William Bosisto
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Rubel Hossain
- Hasan Mahmud
- Abu Hider
- Salman Irshad
Sylhet Strikers
The Sylhet Strikers, under the leadership of Ariful Haque, have demonstrated promise in the league. Notable players include:
- Rony Talukdar
- Zakir Hasan
- Aaron Jones
- Jaker Ali
- George Munsey
- Tipu Sultan
- Sumon Khan
- Al-Amin Hossain
- Ruyel Miah
Pitch Report
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium pitch is expected to be favorable for batting, with a possibility of seam movement for fast bowlers. However, as the game progresses, the pitch may become less dangerous for batsmen. Spinners are likely to benefit from the dry and slower conditions.
Toss Prediction
Given the stadium's history, teams batting first have won six out of nine matches this season. Therefore, the team that wins the toss may choose to bat first.
Weather Report
The match day is expected to be hot and sunny with humidity, but no rain is forecasted.
Head-to-Head
The Khulna Tigers have won all five of their last five matches against the Sylhet Strikers.
Match Prediction
The Khulna Tigers are fancied to beat the Sylhet Strikers in this match, given their recent performance and head-to-head record.
Probable Playing XI
Khulna Tigers
- Mohammad Naim
- William Bosisto
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c)
- Afif Hossain
- Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Alex Ross
- Abu Hider Rony
- Hasan Mahmud
- Salman Irshad
- Rubel Hossain
Sylhet Strikers
- Rony Talukdar
- Paul Stirling
- George Munsey (wk)
- Zakir Hasan
- Aaron Jones
- Jaker Ali
- Ariful Haque (c)
- Nahidul Islam
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib
- Nihaduzzaman
- Ruyel Miah
Top Fantasy Picks
- Afif Hossain (Khulna Tigers) – Best batsman in the upcoming match
- Mehidy Hasan (Khulna Tigers) – Good all-rounder with five wickets in the last four matches
- Abu Hider (Khulna Tigers) – Best bowler in the upcoming match
- Zakir Hasan (Sylhet Strikers) – In good form with 298 runs in eight matches
- Rony Talukdar (Sylhet Strikers) – Has scored 260 runs at a strike rate of 134 in eight matches