FBA vs KHT Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s BPL 2024-25 Match 30 Between Barishal And Tigers?
Fortune Barishal will face Khulna Tigers on January 22 [Source: @cricketangon/X.com]
Fortune Barishal are ready to lock horns with the Khulna Tigers for a thrilling clash at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. The match is scheduled for January 22 and is set to commence at 6:00 PM IST.
Fortune Barishal
Fortune Barishal has been a standout team in the BPL 2024-25, securing five wins from seven matches to sit comfortably at third place on the points table with 10 points and an impressive net run rate of +1.101. Their campaign has been marked by dominance, with recent wins including a 6-wicket victory against Chittagong Kings and an 8-wicket triumph over Dhaka Capitals, both achieved with plenty of balls to spare. Barishal's batting lineup has consistently chased targets efficiently, while their bowling unit has delivered under pressure.
Despite two losses to Rangpur, including a nail-biting 3-wicket defeat, they have shown resilience and a knack for bouncing back strongly. As they continue their march towards the playoffs, Barishal's form and balance make them a formidable contender in the tournament.
Khulna Tigers
The Khulna Tigers have had a turbulent BPL 2024-25 campaign, with three wins and four losses from seven matches, placing them fourth on the points table with 6 points and a net run rate of -0.179. Despite starting strongly with wins against Dhaka Capitals and Chittagong Kings, their form has dipped significantly, suffering four consecutive defeats before breaking the streak with a narrow 7-run victory over Rajshahi. Close losses, including two 8-run defeats to Rangpur and Strikers, have highlighted their inability to close out tight games.
While their top-order batting has shown promise, the bowling unit has struggled to maintain consistency under pressure. With the playoffs in sight, the Khulna Tigers must find stability and capitalize on their remaining opportunities to stay in contention.
FBA vs KHT: Head-to-Head Records
Matches | Fortune Barishal Won | Khulna Tigers Won | No Result |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
How Will the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Behave?
The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is likely to benefit the team batting first, as it tends to slow down significantly in the later stages of the match. Teams winning the toss will generally prefer to bat first.
Building partnerships will be crucial, with an emphasis on rotating the strike to counter the spinners. Batters can take advantage of power-hitting opportunities in the initial overs before the condition of the pitch worsens. Furthermore, with the anticipated pitch slowdown, defending totals will become more advantageous.
Players To Watch Out For In FBA vs KHT Match 30
Fortune Barishal
Faheem Ashraf
Pakistan's fast bowler Faheem Ashraf is in excellent form with the ball, having taken 10 wickets in his last 7 innings with figures of 3-12 and 2-23. Additionally, he has contributed with the bat, scoring 75 runs at an impressive strike rate of 250.
Tamim Iqbal
Tamim Iqbal has been a star performer for Fortune Barishal in the BPL 2024-25 season, amassing 230 runs in seven innings with a striking rate of 136.90. His standout performance was against Durbar Rajshahi where he racked 86 runs off 48 balls.
Dawid Malan
Racking 105 runs in his 2 matches, Dawid Malan stands at a strike rate of 128.05. He boasts impressive figures of 56 and 49 in his last two outings and can repeat the same heroics for Barishal against the Tigers.
Khulna Tigers
Abu Hider
Abu Hider showcased his impressive raw pace, taking 13 wickets in just 7 matches during the current BPL season. His standout performance of 4-44 against the Chittagong Kings highlights his lethal potential, making him an essential player for the Tigers.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is a dynamic all-rounder known for his effective off-spin and solid batting skills. This season, he has contributed with 126 runs and 5 wickets over 7 matches. Hence, the Tigers' captain is expected to excel in their upcoming match against Rajshahi.
Mohammad Nawaz
The 30-year-old Pak all-rounder has proved his mettle in this BPL season with his 6-wicket haul in 6 matches with his recent outing bagging him 3-29 against Chittagong Kings. He can also come in handy with the bat in the lower middle order where he played several knock to anchor Tigers' innings.
Today's Match Prediction: FBA vs KHT Match 30
Predicted Top Performers
Fortune Barishal: Faheem Ashraf, Tamim Iqbal, Dawid Malan
Khulna Tigers: Abu Hider, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz
FBA vs KHT Match 30: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 165-175
Predicted second innings score: 150-160