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Fortune Barishal will lock horns with Sylhet Strikers in the 12th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. While Fortune Barishal comes into this game on the back of a convincing seven-wicket victory, Sylhet Strikers are reeling from consecutive losses, including a crushing defeat to Rangpur Riders.
With Barishal aiming to consolidate their position in the standings and Sylhet looking for a revival, an exciting contest awaits cricket fans.
Match Details
| Fixture | Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, 7 January 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 PM Local |
| Venue | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
Team Previews
Fortune Barishal
Fortune Barishal have shown promise with strong performances from their senior players. Captain Tamim Iqbal was exceptional in the previous match, smashing an unbeaten 86 off 48 balls. Mushfiqur Rahim continued his consistent run with a quick 34 not out, and Kyle Mayers contributed a brisk cameo.
The bowling unit has been equally effective, with Shaheen Afridi leading from the front. His economical spell of 2/20 in the last match was complemented by Faheem Ashraf’s tight lines. Spinners Tanvir Islam and Mohammad Nabi will be key on a pitch that could assist turn later in the game.
Key Players: Tamim Iqbal, Shaheen Afridi, Mushfiqur Rahim
Predicted XI:
Tamim Iqbal (c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Tanvir Islam, Iqbal Hossain Emon
Sylhet Strikers
The Strikers are in a desperate need of a turnaround. Their batting revolves around Rony Talukdar, who impressed with a 54-run knock in the last match, and Zakir Hasan, who also registered a half-century. Aaron Jones added firepower with a quick 38 but lacked support from the lower order.
Their bowling has been inconsistent, with Tanzim Hasan Sakib being the lone bright spot. His figures of 2/23 in the previous game were overshadowed by a collective failure of the rest of the attack. Reece Topley and Al-Amin Hossain need to step up to complement Sakib.
Key Players: Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Predicted XI:
Rony Talukdar, George Munsey, Zakir Hasan, Paul Stirling, Jaker Ali (wk), Ariful Haque (c), Aaron Jones, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nihaduzzaman, Reece Topley, Al-Amin Hossain
Pitch Report
The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium offers a balanced surface with something for both batters and bowlers. Historically, chasing teams have had the upper hand at this venue. A first-inning score of around 180 should be competitive.
Toss Prediction: Bowl first. Teams prefer chasing at Sylhet due to favorable conditions under lights.
Fantasy XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Tamim Iqbal (c) | Batter |
| Rony Talukdar | Batter |
| Najmul Hossain Shanto | Batter |
| Zakir Hasan | Batter |
| Kyle Mayers (vc) | All-Rounder |
| Mohammad Nabi | All-Rounder |
| Faheem Ashraf | All-Rounder |
| Shaheen Afridi | Bowler |
| Tanzim Hasan Sakib | Bowler |
| Reece Topley | Bowler |
Winning Prediction
Fortune Barishal appears to have the edge with their in-form players and balanced squad. With Tamim Iqbal and Shaheen Afridi leading from the front, Barishal looks set to exploit Sylhet’s vulnerabilities.
Prediction: Fortune Barishal to win and strengthen their position in the tournament.
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