Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers Prediction and Betting Tips

Match no. 40 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 is set to be played between Chittagong Kings and Sylhet Strikers on January 30 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. With five victories in nine matches, Chittagong is currently sitting in 4th position in the points table. On the other hand, the Strikers are ranked at the bottom of the table with two wins in 11 games. Check out the Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers prediction.
Chittagong Kings featuring players like Naeem Islam, Haider Ali, Mohammad Mithun, Shoriful Islam, and Al Islam lost their last match to Dhaka Capitals after winning the previous one against Durbar Rajshahi. Sylhet Strikers boasting names like Zakir Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Ruyel Miah, is on a six-match losing streak.
Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers prediction: Chittagong Kings to win
Key Stats
- Chittagong Kings won 5 out of their first 9 matches.
- Sylhet Strikers won 2 out of their first 11 games.
- Chittagong defeated Strikers in their previous encounter by 30 runs.
Match Prediction: With the recent form and better-balanced squad, the Chittagong Kings are expected to win this match. They have some prominent players like Graham Clark, Usman Khan, and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. While the Strikers are struggling with both batting and bowling departments.
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Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
Winner | Won by | Date |
Chittagong Kings | 30 runs | 13 Jan 2025 |
Pitch Report
The 40th match of the BPL 2024-25, Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers is set to be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. The pitch here is often a balanced surface. In a total of 267 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 119 while the chasing team emerged victorious 147 times.
Results of the last two T20 matches played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Sylhet Strikers vs Durbar Rajshahi (Jan 27, 2025) – Durbar Rajshahi won by 5 wickets
Sylhet Strikers | 117/9 |
Durbar Rajshahi | 121/5 |
Khulna Tigers vs Fortune Barishal (Jan 27, 2025) – Fortune Barishal won by 5 wickets
Khulna Tigers | 187/5 |
Fortune Barishal | 188/5 |
Chittagong Kings preview
Chittagong Kings led by Mohammad Mithun currently stands at 3rd position in the table with 5 wins in 9 matches. The team is struggling to find momentum, won 2 out of their last 5 games. They lost their last match to Dhaka Capitals by 8 wickets. Key players like Graham Clark, Usman Khan, Al Islam, and Khaled Ahmed need to step up.
Predicted XI: Naeem Islam, Usman Khan, Graham Clark, Hussain Talat, Shamim Hossain, Haider Ali, Mohammad Mithun, Khaled Ahmed, Arafat Sunny, Shoriful Islam, Al Islam
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Sylhet Strikers preview
Sylhet Strikers led by Ariful Haque, currently standing at the bottom of the table with two victories in 11 matches. The team is almost out of the playoff race but they will aim to finish strong. The team lost their last six matches in a row, and key players like Jaker Ali, Ruyel Miah, and Zakir Hasan need to step up in this match.
Predicted XI: Samiullah Shinwari, Ariful Haque, Zakir Hasan, Sajjadul Haque, Jaker Ali, Ahasan Bhatti, Kadeem Alleyne, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Jon-Russ Jaggesar, Sumon Khan, Ruyel Miah
Player to watch: Usman Khan
Usman Khan is a key player for the Chittagong Kings. The top-order batter scored 185 runs in 8 innings in BPL 2024-25. His current form and ability to take the game away from opponents starting from powerplay makes him a player to watch in this match.