KNT vs SSR Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Feb 23, 2024
The Khulna Tigers will be fighting for survival as they take on the Sylhet Strikers for the last group-stage fixture in the ongoing BPL. The match will be played at the Shere Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.
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Cricket betting tips and match prediction for KT vs SS BPL 2024.
KNT vs SSR Team Previews
Khulna Tigers
After getting a good start, the Khulna Tigers have struggled to keep the momentum going as they have lost 6 of the last 7 matches. As a result, the team is currently 5th on the points table. The Khulna Tigers will need a huge win here if they want the qualification hopes to stay alive.
Barring Anamul Haque, the batting for Khulna has been rather inconsistent. Haque is the top run-getter for the team with 286 runs and has scored 3 half-centuries in his 11 innings. However, he has received little support from the other top and middle-order batsmen. Afif Hossain has played a couple of good knocks but has failed to convert them into a big inning.
Similarly, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Parvez Hossain, and Evin Lewis have all struggled to get going. Shai Hope has played well in the last couple of matches and the team will hope that he puts up a big score here. The bowling has been equally inconsistent for Khulna.
Nasum Ahmed and Mukidul Islam have both picked up 8 wickets but have been very expensive. Although, the inclusion of Jason Holder and Wayne Parnell does strengthen the seam attack.
Khulna Tigers Playing 11
Anamul Haque, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Habibur Sohan, Jason Holder, Wayne Parnell, Afif Hossain, Arif Ahmed, Oshane Thomas, Rubel Hossain, Nahidul Islam, Jon Russ Jaggesar.
Sylhet Strikers
The Sylhet Strikers have been one of the poorest performers in this season. With just 4 wins in 11 matches, the team is already eliminated from the race to the playoffs and will be playing for pride.
Benny Howell was in excellent form in the last match as he scored 62 from just 31 deliveries and also went on to pick up a wicket. His all-round abilities will be a vital asset for the Strikers in this match. Kennar Lewis and Zakir Hasan are likely to open the batting for the team and will look to score brisk runs during the Powerplay.
Some quality batsmen are playing in the middle order including Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yasir Ali, and Mohammad Mithun who can take the team to a big total. Coming to the bowling, Samit Patel and Tanzim Hasan Sakib have both picked up 9 wickets and will be the key bowlers for the team, while all-rounders Harry Tector and Benny Howell will play a supporting role.
Sylhet Strikers Playing 11
Mohammad Mithun, Zakir Hasan, Kennar Lewis, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yasir Ali, Ariful Haque, Benny Howell, Samit Patel, Shafiqul Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Sunzamul Islam.
KNT vs SSR Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
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Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at the Shere Bangla Stadium is well-balanced and offers equal assistance to the batsmen and the bowlers. The average first-inning score here this season is around 155-160. The surface is a bit dry and the spinners can expect plenty of assistance. The weather is expected to remain cloudy and humid with temperatures of between 20 and 25 degrees.
KNT vs SSR Betting Tips
Both teams have performed poorly this season and will be desperate for a win here. While there is no clear favorite to win, we feel that the Sylhet Strikers have a slight edge thanks to its stronger batting line-up.
Bet on the Sylhet Strikers to win.
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The Khulna Tigers have won just 2 of their last 9 toss-ups. Their recent lack of luck could continue. We are therefore backing Sylhet to win the toss here.
Benny Howell is in brilliant form of late and has scored back-to-back half-centuries in the last 2 matches. We think the price being offered for him is quite attractive and worth a punt.
Zakir Hasan and Kennar Lewis were in good form during the last match as they put up a 40-run partnership. On the other hand, Khulna is struggling to find a stable opening pair. Everything points towards the Sylhet Strikers for this one.
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