Dhaka Platoon vs Khulna Tigers, Bangladesh Premier League 2020, Today Match Prediction 03 Jan 2020

dap vs klt Match Prediction & Analysis

Dhaka Platoon and Khulna Tigers are ready to clash in the 31st match of the Bangladesh Premier League at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet on Friday.

Dhaka Platoon registered a 74-run win against Rajshahi Royals in their last fixture, courtesy splendid performances from Tamim Iqbal, Asif Ali and Wahab Riaz. With this win, Dhaka Platoon are currently lying third in the league table with 8 points to their name.

On the other hand, Khulna Tigers registered a comfortable eight-wicket win against Sylhet Thunder due to scintillating innings from Mehidy Hasan and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Khulna Tigers are currently lying second in the points table and will be keen to continue their winning momentum in this contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dhaka Platoon Preview

Dhaka Platoon will be looking to deliver another strong performance as they are currently placed on the third position on the league table, but a win could help them clinch top spot in the competition. In the batting department, the focus will be on the likes of Tamim Iqbal and wicket-keeper Anamul Haque to produce the goods for the team, as they’ve scored 293 and 157 runs respectively at averages of 58.60 and 19.62.

In the previous encounter, Tamim Iqbal was the standout performer with the bat for the side against Rajshahi Royals. He delivered a scintillating inning to help Dhaka Platoon post a competitive score on the board. Left-hander remained unbeaten till the end and finished the innings with the top-score of 68 not out off 52 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes. He put on a 90-run partnership with Asif Ali to see Dhaka Platoon post 174 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

Asif Ali finding form with the bat in the previous fixture must be good news for Dhaka Platoon going into this match, as he has the ability to score big runs in the later stages of the innings. Against Rajshahi Royals, Asif Ali smashed unbeaten 55 off 28 balls with the help of four fours and four sixes.

On the other hand, pacers Mashrafe Mortaza, Hasan Mahmud and Wahab Riaz to deliver breakthroughs with the new ball. Left-arm quick Wahab Riaz claimed a five-wicket haul and conceded just eight runs in 3.4 overs.

Dhaka Platoon Predicted Playing XI:

Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Tamim Iqbal, Wahab Riaz, Mominul Haque, Ariful Haque, Anamul Haque (wk), Luis Reece, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud

Dhaka Platoon Actual Playing XI:

Ariful Haque, Hasan Mahmud, Mominul Haque, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mahedi Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Thisara Perera, Asif Ali, Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Anamul Haque

Khulna Tigers Preview

Mushfiqur Rahim-led unit will be high on confidence after registering an impressive eight-wicket win against Sylhet Thunder, courtesy Shahidul Islam’s brilliant spell and Mehidy Hasan’s splendid 87 runs. The team will be depending on the likes of Rilee Rossouw (274 runs at an average of 54.80) and Mushfiqur Rahim (216 runs at an average of 54.00) to produce the goods from the top, whereas all-rounder Robbie Frylinck will be expected to provide fireworks in the later stages of the innings.

Makeshift opener Mehidy Hasan was the standout performer for the side in the previous game played against Sylhet Thunder. He delivered a majestic 87 not out off 62 balls with the help of nine boundaries and three boundaries. Mehidy put on a mammoth 115 run partnership with Najmul Hossain Shanto to see Khulna Tigers get off to a flying start in the chase. Najmul Hossain played a supporting role to Mehidy Hasan and scored 41 runs off 31 balls with the help of five boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mohammad Amir, Robbie Frylinck and Shahidul Islam to provide crucial breakthroughs in this contest. Medium-pacer Shahidul Islam has topped the bowling charts for the side so far in the competition with 12 wickets at an average of 18.25. Tanvir Islam and Shafiul Islam are other bowling options for the side for this game.

Khulna Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Mushfiqur Rahim (c & wk), Shamsur Rahman, Mohammad Amir, Rilee Rossouw, Shafiul Islam, Robbie Frylinck, Najibullah Zadran, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan, Shahidul Islam, Tanvir Islam

Khulna Tigers Actual Playing XI:

RR Rossouw, Tanvir Islam, Shafiul Islam, Mohammad Amir, Shahidul Islam, Mehidy Hasan, Robbie Frylinck, Aminul Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shamsur Rahman, N Zadran

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepare for Sylhet is expected to be a placid one with plenty of runs for both the batting units. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Friday is expected to have light showers with gentle winds.

Venue Details

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is going to host the BPL game between Dhaka Platoon and Khulna Tigers. Dhaka Platoon will take heart from the fact that they have won five games out of seven played against Khulna Tigers in the Bangladesh Premier League.

Khulna Tigers last win came against Dhaka Platoon in 2016 Bangladesh Premier League.

Toss: To Bowl

The side that wins the toss would be looking to bowl first and restrict the opposing team to a modest score. Rain predicted for the game will make chasing a better option in this contest.