Sylhet Strikers
Khulna TigersIn the 17th fixture of the BPL 2024-25, Khulna Tigers will host Sylhet Strikers on Sunday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. The two teams have met on 11 occasions and Sylhet Strikers holds an edge with 6 wins.
Khulna Tigers are currently at the 3rd spot in the Bangladesh Premier League point table with 2 wins and they are yet to witness their first loss. Their net run rate stands at +1.425. Khulna Tigers started their campaign with a win in the first fixture against Chittagong Kings in the first fixture and the 2nd fixture, they defeated Dhaka Capitals.
Sylhet Strikers are currently at the bottom of the point table with three consecutive losses in the league and their net run rate stands at -2.403. They started their campaign with a loss against Rangpur Riders in the first two fixtures and their third loss came against Fortune Barishal.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib is the 5th highest wicket-taker in the league with 6 wickets in 3 fixtures at an economy of 7.56.
The betting tip is...
Tanzim Hasan Sakib will pick above 1.5 wickets in the match.
Sylhet Strikers
Khulna TigersKhulna Tigers are on the right track in the league with two consecutive wins. They have a strong combination of players who are coming out as the right combination of playing XI.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is the leading man for the team and his contribution to the team will be as an all-rounder. Australiaβs William Bosisto is the leading scorer for the team, scoring 101 runs in 2 fixtures at an average of 101 and a strike rate of 129.48.
On the bowling front, Abu Hider is the key bowler. He is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 6 wickets in 2 fixtures at an economy of 11.61. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is following him with 4 wickets in 2 fixtures at an economy of 4. These two players will be crucial for the winning momentum of the team.
Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, and Alauddin Babu are the key players for the team.
Predicted Lineup: Litton Das, Stephen Eskinazi, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shahadat Hossain, Thisara Perera, Shubham Ranjane, Mustafizur Rahman, Nazmul Islam, Abu Jayed, Alauddin Babu, Chaturanga de Silva
Sylhet Strikers are going through a nightmare in the ongoing campaign and the franchise is in desperate need of a win. One win might change things in the Strikers camp because they have come star players who are very well experienced in T20 format.
The team is under the leadership of Arigul Haque who is also serving as an all-rounder for the team. As of now, Rony Talukdar is the leading run-scorer for the team but his average stands at 31.66 with a total of 95 runs in 3 fixtures. It showcases the vulnerability of the Strikers in their batting unit.
On the bowling front, Tanzim Hasan Sakib is their leading wicket-taker. He has scalped 6 wickets in 3 fixtures at an economy of 7.56. Al-Amin Hossain and Reece Topley will be the other two bowlers who can do their respective jobs well.
Rony Talukdar and Tanzim Hasan Sakib are the two key players for the team.
Predicted Lineup: Jaker Ali, Zakir Hasan, George Munsey, Aaron Jones, Ariful Haque, Rony Talukdar, Rahkeem Cornwall, Reece Topley, Ruyel Miah, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Al-Amin Hossain
Sylhet Strikers are in big trouble and their batters are the primary reason for their consecutive losses. Their batting unit has failed to perform and the future looks dark for the team.
Khulna Tigers are high on confidence with two consecutive wins in the league and hence they are expected to dominate the upcoming fixture. We predict a win for the Khulna Tigers on Sunday.