Match Details
Date: 27 January 2023
Time: 1:30 PM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Live Scores: SportsTiger App
Preview
Sylhet Strikers will be up against Rangpur Riders in the 25th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023. The Strikers have been phenomenal so far in this edition of the BPL, winning six out of seven games played. The Mashrafe Mortaza-led team has outperformed every team they have faced so far. Their only defeat came against Comilla Victorians.
Rangpur Riders, meanwhile, have been inconsistent in BPL 2023. The Riders have won three out of six games played. They beat Chattogram Challengers in their previous game to end their two-match losing streak. Now, with the table toppers, Sylhet Strikers to face next, the Riders will have to be at their best to win the game.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sylhet tends to slow down as the game progresses. Teams batting first have won more games. Hence, winning the toss will be crucial here.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Rangpur Riders
Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Nawaz, Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Shamim Hossain, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hasan Mahmud, Rakibul Hasan, Haris Rauf
SportsTiger Playing XI of Sylhet Strikers
Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tom Moores, Zakir Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Mohammad Amir
Match Prediction
If Rangpur Riders bat: Score- 145-150; Sylhet Win
If Sylhet Strikers bat: Score- 150-160; Sylhet Win
Conclusion
Sylhet Strikers have enjoyed a dominant run in this edition of the Bangladesh Premier League. Meanwhile, the Riders have failed to maintain consistency. Therefore, Sylhet are expected to win the game on Friday.
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