Khulna Tigers (KHT) lock horns with Sylhet Strikers (SYL) in match 17 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024-25), at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, on Sunday, January 12.Notably, Khulna started their campaign with convincing victories against Chittagong Kings and Dhaka Capitals by 37 and 20 runs, respectively. However, in their most recent fixture against Durbar Rajshahi, the Mehidy Hasan Miraz-led side lost by 28 runs.Meanwhile, Sylhet Strikers have had a terrible start to their BPL 2024-25 campaign. They have played four matches but have been able to win only one of them. They began with two consecutive defeats to Rangpur Riders. In their third game, defending champions Fortune Barishal completely annihilated them. The Ariful Haque-led side finally got off the mark when they defeated Dhaka Capitals in their last game.Also Check: KHT vs SYL Live Score, Match 17KHT vs SYL Match DetailsMatch Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers, Match 17, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 Venue Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet Date & Time Sunday, January 12 , 1:00 pm IST Live Broadcast & Streaming Details FanCode (app and website)Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch ReportEight matches have been played so far at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet so far this season. Seven games have been won by chasing teams. The average first innings score is around 170. Winning the toss and bowling first is the better option at this venue. Teams will look to go hard inside the powerplay and continue the momentum for the rest of the innings.Also Check: BPL 2024-25 ScheduleHead-to-Head RecordMatches Played 15 Won by Khulna Tigers 07 Won by Sylhet Strikers 08 No Result 00 First Played 18 February, 2012 Last Played 23 February, 2014Predicted Playing XIs for KHT vs SYLKhulna Tigers (KHT):Mohammad Naim, William Bosisto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Abu Hider, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Nawaz, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Salman Irshad.Sylhet Strikers (SYL):Rony Talukdar, George Munsey, Rahkeem Cornwall, Zakir Hasan (wk), Jaker Ali, Ariful Haque (c), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahidul Islam, Reece Topley, Al-Amin Hossain, Aaron Jones.Also Check: BPL 2024–25 SquadsProbable Top Performers from KHT vs SYLProbable Best Batter: Zakir HasanBatter Zakir Hasan has been in exhilarating form of late. In four matches, he has amassed 151 runs at an average of 37.75 and a strike rate of 146.60. He has registered two half-centuries so far in the league. Zakir will want to continue his purple patch on Sunday.Probable Best Bowler: Tanzim Hasan SakibPacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has picked up seven wickets from four matches so far this season. He is averaging an impressive 18.71. The right-arm seamer has an economy rate of 8.45, which is decent for someone who bowls in the powerplay and at the death.Also Check: BPL 2024–25 StatsToday's Match Prediction: Khulna Tigers to win the matchScenario 1Khulna Tigers win the toss and opt to bowl firstPowerplay: 40-50SYL: 170-180Khulna Tigers win the matchScenario 2Sylhet Strikers win the toss and opt to bowl firstPowerplay: 45-55KHT: 175-185Khulna Tigers win the match
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