Sylhet Cricket Stadium Pitch Report For KHT vs SYL 2024-25 Match 17

Akshita Patel

Khulna Tigers to face Sylhet Strikers in BPL 2024-25 [Source: @AtharAliKhan97/X.com]Khulna Tigers to face Sylhet Strikers in BPL 2024-25 [Source: @AtharAliKhan97/X.com]

For the 17th match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 season, Khulna Tigers will face Sylhet Strikers at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The matchup is scheduled for January 12 at 1.00 PM IST.

Khulna Tigers were bowled out for 150 runs in their previous match, with their batters failing to capitalise on their starts. Mohammed Naim, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam, and Imrul Kayes all made contributions but couldn't convert them into significant scores. On the bowling front, the Tigers restricted their opponents to 178/5 in the last game. Nasum Ahmed was the standout performer with 2 wickets.

The Sylhet Strikers come into this match on a high after successfully chasing down a challenging target of 195 runs in their last outing. Zakir Hasan was the star with a well-crafted 58. Despite other batters failing to make big contributions, Rony Talukdar, Jaker Ali, and Ariful Haque provided crucial lower-order cameos to secure the victory. In the bowling department, Sylhet restricted their opponents to 193/6, with Rakheem Cornwall delivering a match-winning performance, taking 3 wickets.

Sylhet Stadium BPL Stats And Records

Criterion
Data
Matches Played36
Matches Won Batting 1st19
Matches Won Bowling 1st17
Average 1st Innings Score158
Average 2nd Innings Score145

Sylhet Stadium Pitch Report

The Sylhet International Cricket Stadium offers a batting-friendly surface where runs are scored with ease. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, making it an ideal track for stroke play. Bowlers, especially pacers, face a challenging task on this pitch, as there is little assistance on offer. A target of at least 130 should be the minimum aim to stay in the contest. The team batting first will need to post a competitive total, with the average first-innings score being around 160 runs. 

A target of at least 130 should be the minimum aim to stay in the contest. As for weather, clear skies are expected, providing perfect conditions for a thrilling contest. The dry weather and the batting-friendly pitch will make life difficult for the fast bowlers. Spinners may find some grip, but batters are likely to dominate the game.

Players to watch out for at Sylhet Stadium

Zakir Hasan

  • A star with the bat, Zakir played an explosive innings, smashing 58 runs off just 27 balls, showcasing his ability to accelerate and anchor the innings effectively. 

Rahkeem Cornwall: 

  • A dominant force with the ball, Cornwall's 3/27 in 4 overs with an economy rate of around 6 made him a key player in restricting the opposition. 

Afif Hossain

  • He contributed a steady knock of 33 off 30 balls, providing much-needed stability to the Tigers' innings and pushing the score to 150 runs.

Nasum Ahmed

  • The standout bowler for Khulna, Nasum delivered an economical spell, taking 2 wickets for 23 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining control during the middle overs.