Match Details
Date: 17 January 2023
Time: 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Live Scores: SportsTiger App
Preview
In the 15th match of Bangladesh Premier League 2023, Rangpur Riders will take on Khulna Tigers. The Riders have won two out of three matches played so far. Meanwhile, Khulna Tigers are yet to register their first win of the season. The Tigers have lost all three games played so far. The Riders emerged victorious when the two teams met last time this season. So, the Tigers will be searching for a win when they face Rangpur again on Tuesday.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is not the best wicket for T20 cricket. It plays slow and batters struggle with their timing. Meanwhile, bowlers, especially spinners will dominate the proceedings.
Team Analysis
Khulna Tigers
Khulna Tigers seem to have serious issues with their bowling as they have lost all three games so far while defending a total. In their first game of the season, the Tigers lost to Dhaka Dominators. Chattogram Challengers and Rangpur Riders defeated them in their next two matches. The Tigers’ batting has not been good either. Out of the three games played, Khulna have scored more than 135 runs only once. The likes of Tamim Iqbal, Sharjeel Khan, and captain Yasir Ali have had disappointing outings which they would like to change in the next game.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Khulna Tigers
Tamim Iqbal, Sharjeel Khan, Habibur Rahman, Azam Khan (wk), Yasir Ali (c), Sabbir Rahman, Nahidul Islam, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Amad Butt, Nasum Ahmed
Rangpur Riders
Nurul Hasan-led Rangpur Riders have managed to win two games out of the three played. The Riders have defeated Comilla Victorians and Khulna Tigers so far in the tournament. In their last game, against Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders registered a win by four wickets. Shoaib Malik led the charge with the bat in hand as the veteran batter scored a 36-ball 44. With the ball, Robiul Haque wreaked havoc, bagging four wickets in his four overs. Hasam Mahmud, Rakibul Hasan, and Azmatullah also bagged two wickets each.
SportsTiger Playing XI of Rangpur Riders
Mohammad Naim, Rony Talukdar, Saim Ayub, Mahedi Hasan, Shoaib Malik, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Robiul Haque, Hasan Mahmud, Rakibul Hasan
Match Prediction
If Khulna Tigers bat: Score- 135-145; Riders Win
If Rangpur Riders bat: Score- 140-150; Riders Win
Conclusion
Rangpur Riders have been impressive so far in this edition of the BPL. Meanwhile, Khulna Tigers look clueless with desired results not coming their way. So, the Riders are expected to win on Tuesday.
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