Betting Tips

The Chittagong Kings have looked as dangerous as they did last year when they met the Sylhet Strikers. That form looks as if it has been transferred to the current season too. The Kings are a side with dangerous match-winners. They will take on a Sylhet side who have struggled, but that has capable players nonetheless.

Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have yet to meet this season. They met twice last year. The Kings (as the Chattogram Challengers) beat the Sylhet Strikers by seven and eight wickets respectively.

Chittagong Kings vs Sylhet Strikers Live-streaming and Broadcast

This BPL match will be between Chittagong Kings and Sylhet Strikers at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday, 13 January 2025. You can catch this exciting clash in India on the FanCode app for live-streaming.

CK vs SS Team Previews

Chittagong Kings

Parvez Hossain Emon and Usman Khan are expected to form a dynamic opening partnership with the blade. Usman Khan hit a magnificent half-century against the Dhaka Capitals in his previous innings.

The middle order features dependable performers like Graham Clark and skipper-wicketkeeper Mohammad Mithun. With their leadership and experience, the side can feel more comfortable for having them in it. Graham Clark, Mohammad Mithun and Shamim Hossain all made valuable scores in the 30s in their previous innings.

Shamim Hossain and Haider Ali add that extra punch to the batting lineup with firepower in the middle overs. They are two batters who like to get on with the game. The Pakistani Ali has 17 T20 half-centuries.

The pace attack is led by the fiery left-armer Shoriful Islam and right-armer Khaled Ahmed. They are key pace bowlers with the ability to strike early and bowl with discipline at the death. Ahmed starred with bowling figures of three for 21 in four overs versus Dhaka.

In the spin department, veteran Arafat Sunny and mystery spinner Al Islam bring variety and control. All-rounder Mohammad Wasim adds depth to both batting and bowling. The Pakistani all-rounder has 101 T20 wickets. The experienced Sunny has 17 BPL wickets.

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Sylhet Strikers

The hard-hitting unit that is Rahkeem Cornwall and Scotland’s George Munsey promise fireworks in the powerplay. The giant West Indian has more than 1400 runs in his T20 career, in combination with more than 40 T20 wickets. He was also the top wicket-taker for Sylhet against Dhaka with three wickets.

Wicketkeeper-batter Zakir Hasan and American Aaron Jones are a promising middle-order batting pair. Zakir Hasan hit an impressive 58 runs off 27 balls when he met the Dhaka Capitals.

The local core is solid with all-rounder Nahidul Islam and dependable batter Rony Talukdar. Talukdar hit a quickfire 30 runs against Dhaka Capitals. Captain Ariful Haque will play a crucial role in finishing innings and guiding the side tactically. Batter Jaker Ali is a calm and composed batter tasked with taking the team over the line in tight games or adding valuable runs in the first innings.

The batter has more than 1200 T20 runs in his career.

In the bowling department, the Strikers have a formidable pace attack led by England’s Reece Topley and experienced campaigner Al-Amin Hossain. Young pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib adds fresh wicket-taking energy to the pace lineup. Topley and Sakib each grabbed one wicket against the Capitals.

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CK vs SS Toss Prediction

Sylhet Strikers lost their first match at this venue by batting first, despite a significant number of runs on the board. They may opt to bowl first in search of a different result in Sylhet.

Pitch and Conditions

With the pitch expected to be dry, the ball may come through to the bat low and slow. The spinners may have some turn on offer on this dry track. Strike rotation will be key in trying to put the spinners off their lines and lengths. Ultimately, the team who plays spin better could dominate in this one.

The pacers may have moments where they are effective, particularly with the new ball, but may need to be smart with variations of pace as the innings progresses. Teams may need to score more than 180 runs to be in with a chance.

This match will feature typical subcontinent weather conditions with it being hot and humid. Overhead conditions will be sunny with no chance of rain.

CK vs SS Betting Tips

Based on previous history, the Kings will hold the upper hand after winning two from two against the same opposition in 2024. The Sylhet Strikers urgently need a win to get back to winning ways. The Kings may be too strong for them again.

Bet on Chittagong Kings to win this match.