Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers, BPL 2023, Today Match Prediction 08 February 2023

klt vs syst Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Khulna Tigers will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note when they face Sylhet Sixers in the 39th match of 2023 Bangladesh Premier League at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.

In the previous match, Khulna Tigers suffered 37-run defeat at the hands of Fortune Barishal. Captain Shakib Al Hasan will be hoping that the side can put on a good show in this fixture.

On the other hand, Sylhet Sixers suffered comprehensive defeat at the hands of Rangpur Riders. Skipper Nurul Hasan will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this contest.

In a game played earlier this season, Sylhet Sixers registered 31-run win over Khulna Tigers.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Khulna Tigers Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Shai Hope, Andrew Balbirnie, Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Yasir Ali to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Yasir Ali played exceedingly well for Khulna Tigers and finished the innings with the top-score of 60 runs off 38 balls with the help of five boundaries and three sixes. He was well supported by captain Shai Hope, who chipped in 37 runs off 24 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Nahidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Shafiqul Islam, Paul van Meekeren and Hasan Murad to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

With 10 wickets at an economy rate of 7.17, off-spinner Nahidul Islam have been decent performer for Khulna Tigers this season.

Khulna Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shai Hope (c & wk), Andrew Balbirnie, Yasir Ali, Mark Deyal, Nahidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed , Shafiqul Islam, Paul van Meekeren, Hasan Murad

Khulna Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Munim Shahriar, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahidul Islam, Paul Van Meekeren, Hasan Murad, Andy Balbirne, Sabbir Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Yasir Ali , Shai Hope

Sylhet Strikers Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, captain Mushfiqur Rahim, wicket-keeper Zakir Hassan, Tom Moores, Ryan Burl and Thisara Perera to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Towhid Hridoy played exceedingly well for Sylhet Sixers and finished the innings with the top-score of 85 not out off 57 balls with the help of thirteen fours and two sixes. He was well supported by captain Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored a splendid half-century off 35 balls with the help of five boundaries and three sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Irfan, Ryan Burl, Thisara Perera and Rejaur Rahman Raja to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Mohammad Irfan and Rajaur Rahman Raja bowled well and claimed one wicket apiece.

Sylhet Strikers Predicted Playing XI:

Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tom Moores, Zakir Hasan (wk), Ryan Burl, Mushfiqur Rahim (c), Thisara Perera, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Rubel Hossain, Nabil Samad, Mohammad Irfan

Sylhet Strikers Actual Playing XI:

Mushfiqur Rahim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mashrafe Mortaza, Imad Wasim, Rubel Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Amir, Ryan Burl, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Gulbadin Naib, Zakir Hasan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be decent for batting with some help for the bowlers. The weather condition for the Wednesday’s match is going to be sunny intervals with moderate breeze.

Venue Details

Shere Bangla National Stadium is going to be host the 39th match of the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League between Khulna Tigers and Sylhet Sixers.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing team to less than 155 runs. The previous three matches have been won by side batting second.