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Chittagong Kings
Khulna Tigers
The third match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 will see Khulna Tigers face Chittagong Kings at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur. The Tigers finished fifth last season and struggled at the end, winning only 1 of their last 5 matches. They will aim to start strong after a poor end to their previous campaign.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz will lead the Tigers. Key players include Oshane Thomas, Hasan Mahmud, and Ibrahim Zadran. Their bowling is strong, but their batting needs to improve.
Chittagong Kings are a new team in the tournament and will be captained by Shakib Al Hasan. Their squad features experienced players like Moeen Ali, Angelo Mathews, and Shoriful Islam. They will look to make a strong start against the Tigers as they face off for the first time.
Chittagong Kings have a strong and versatile bowling attack with experienced players like Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Binura Fernando, and Moeen Ali, making them the team to dominate with the ball.
The betting tip is...
Top Bowler Team - Chittagong Kings
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Chittagong KingsKhulna TigersMehidy Hasan Miraz will captain the Khulna Tigers this season and is expected to lead with both bat and ball. Afif Hossain and Nasum Ahmed, key performers from last season, will continue to play crucial roles. Oshane Thomas, the direct foreign signing, will strengthen the pace attack with his experience in T20 leagues.
The team has added Hasan Mahmud, Naeem Sheikh, and Mahidul Islam Ankon from the draft, boosting their domestic talent. Mohammad Hasnain and Lewis Gregory will provide depth to the bowling and all-round options.
Abu Hider Rony and Ziaur Rahman will support the middle-order batting and pace bowling. Mahfuzur Rahman Rabbi, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, and Mohammad Nawaz will bring variety to the squad with their all-round abilities.
Miraz, Joy and Thomas are the key players in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Naeem Sheikh, Imrul Kayes, Afif Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nawaz, Ziaur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Oshane Thomas, Nasum Ahmed.
Shakib Al Hasan will lead the Chittagong Kings in their debut season and will be key with both bat and ball. Shoriful Islam will lead the bowling attack, providing pace and consistency. Moeen Ali and Angelo Mathews, among the foreign direct signings, will add valuable experience and all-round capabilities.
The Kings have further strengthened their squad with Haider Ali, Usman Khan, and Mohammad Wasim Jr, who will add depth to the batting and bowling departments.
From the draft, players like Shamim Hossain Patwary and Parvez Hossain Emon will bolster the top order. Khaled Ahmed and Aliss Al Islam will add variety to the bowling attack, while Graham Clark and Thomas O'Connell will bring versatility.
Shakib, Mathews and Moeen are the key batters in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Parvez Hossain Emon, Usman Khan, Moeen Ali, Shakib Al Hasan, Angelo Mathews, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Haider Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Binura Fernando.
Chittagong Kings will rely heavily on their experienced bowling attack in this match. Shakib Al Hasan and Shoriful Islam are likely to lead the charge with their international experience for Bangladesh. Binura Fernandoβs left-arm pace and Mohammad Wasim Jrβs variations will add further strength to the attack. Moeen Aliβs part-time spin will also come in handy when needed.
The Khulna Tigersβ batting lineup is led by Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz and they will face a tough challenge against this well-rounded bowling unit.
The conditions at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium are expected to favour the bowlers, which should work to Chittagong Kingsβ advantage. Their variety and depth in bowling make them well-placed to dominate this match with the ball and eventually win the match.
