Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers, BPL 2023, Today Match Prediction 10 February 2023

brsal vs klt Match Prediction & Analysis

With all eager and awaiting the playoffs, the Bangladesh Premier League still has one last league game to go. With all four playoff spots sealed a long time back, there isn’t that excitement that we usually get to see from other leagues going into the last day of the league stage. But it does not mean the encounter is a dead rubber.

Fortune Barishal already secured their playoff spot a long time back and has been very impressive in the tournament this season. They do not have a chance to finish at the top of the table, so they will need to go through the eliminator if they want to go all the way.

On the other hand, Khulna Tigers have been awful in the tournament. Having just won 2 games our of the 11 played, this is not a campaign they would have wanted. They would want to end up on a strong note and build momentum for the next edition.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Fortune Barishal Preview

One cannot complain when you have qualified for the playoff stage, and that too with a few games to spare. They have been mighty impressive this season and will want to go all the way, by winning the Bangladesh Premier League.

Losing the toss and put into bat first, things could not have gone worse for the Fortune Barshal. From losing early wickets in the powerplay to losing wickets consistently they could not build any momentum to finish off on a high. Getting bowled out for 121 runs was not the dress rehearsal they needed going into the playoffs. Mahmudullah was the top scorer with 36 runs off 26 balls.

The bowling department did not have much to defend, but they did manage to make a game of it. Economical bowling and picking up wickets at crucial intervals really took the game to the very end until Andre Russell finished it off with a quickfire cameo. Ebadot Hossain was exceptional picking up 2 wickets and giving away just 18 runs.

Key Players: Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, Ebadot Hossain

Fortune Barishal Predicted Playing XI:

Anamul Haque(w), Fazle Mahmud, Chaturanga de Silva, Shakib Al Hasan(c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Karim Janat, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Khaled Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain

Fortune Barishal Actual Playing XI:

Ebadot Hossain, Anamul Haque, Khaled Ahmed, Dwaine Pretorius, Salman Hossain, Karim Janat, Mahmudullah, Ibrahim Zadran, Chaturanga de Silva, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan

Khulna Tigers Preview

Whatever could have gone wrong for the Khulna Tigers, went wrong for the Khulna Tigers this season. Losing 9 games off the 11 you have played, is extremely embarrassing. However, they will want to get their act together and prepare well for the next edition.

After winning the toss, and electing to bat first they got off to a horrible start losing 3 wickets in the powerplay itself. Getting losing 8 wickets, and they just managed to score 113 runs. Mahmudul Hasan Joy was the top scorer with 41 runs in 41 balls.

The bowling department had a huge task to restrict the opposition, but they started off extremely well picking up 2 quick wickets. But in the end, the total was too small to be defended and they suffered a huge loss, losing the match by 6 wickets. Mohammad Saifuddin was the pick of the bowlers, picking up one wicket but giving away just 13 runs in 3 overs.

Key Players: Shai Hope, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Saifuddin, Paul van Meekeren

Khulna Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Shai Hope(w/c), Andrew Balbirnie, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Yasir Ali, Munim Shahriar, Sabbir Rahman, Paul van Meekeren, Nahidul Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Murad, Nasum Ahmed

Khulna Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Saifuddin, Habibur Rahman, Nahidul Islam, Andy Balbirne, Hasan Murad, Shafiqul Islam, Sabbir Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Yasir Ali , Shai Hope

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather seems to be perfect for a game of cricket, as there are no signs of rain whatsoever. The maximum and minimum temperatures will be in the 28°C - 16°C range.

Venue Details

The Shere Bangla National Stadium is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The stadium is one of the most used stadiums for international matches in Bangladesh and has a capacity of 26,000

The pitch is usually on the slower side and will assist the spinners as the tournament progresses. In the 65 matches played here, the team batting first has won 31 games, while the team batting second has won 34 games.

Toss: To Bowl

The team which has won the toss would want to bowl first. Given the history and record on this venue, teams will look to chase under the lights. With batting getting easier under lights, it would be a much better option.