BPL 2024 KHT vs SYL: Match 42 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
KHT vs SYL, BPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for the 42nd Match (Source: x.com
The league stages of the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League comes to a halt with match 42 where Khulna Tigers (KHT) will square off against Sylhet Strikers (SYL) at the Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka. The Tigers rely on the result of the first match of the day and eventually, they need to win by a great margin if Comilla Victorians defeat Fortune Barishal. Meanwhile, the Sylhet Strikers are already out of contention for the playoffs.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player picks, pitch report, fantasy tips, predictions and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
KHT vs SYL Head-to-Head Stats
The two teams have battled on ten games with the results favouring both teams with five wins. From the last five matches, the Strikers have won three and the opposition won two games. Also, in the Tigers are yet to defeat Sylhet since their last three matches.
| Matches | Sylhet Strikers Won | Khulna Tigers Won |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 5 |
KHT vs SYL Pitch Report
The surface at the Shere Bangla Stadium favours the spinners and medium pacers who have a good armoury of slower deliveries. Eleven matches at the venue have been won by team batting first this season while the team batting second have won five games. The first eight games were won by the team batting first and after a brief hiatus the team batting second have got some results on their favour.
Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka Ground Stats (BPL 2024)
Matches: 16
Matches won batting first: 11
Matches won batting second: 5
Highest total: 211/3 (Rangpur Riders)
Lowest total: 115 (Khulna Tigers and Durdanto Dhaka)
Average first innings total: 156
Fantasy Value from Pitch Report
- Pick more all-rounders and spinners.
- Pick bowlers who have good change of pace
- Pick batters who have a sensible approach and can switch gears with situation
KHT vs SYL Fantasy Cricket Tips
Scenario: If Sylhet Strikers bat first
- Benny Howell scored fifties on last two games and is a great asset with his medium pace.
- Tanzim Hasan Sakib bagged consecutive three-fers from his last couple of matches.
- Najmul Hossain Shanto may not be in very good form but he is a class player and may come good soon.
Scenario: If Khulna Tigers bat first
- Captain Anamal Haque Bijoy has good stroke-play at the top of the order and smashed 286 runs from eleven innings.
- Afif Hossain had made some handful contributions with 226 runs from eleven innings.
- Evin Lewis has the reputation to whack the bowlers inside the powerplay and will look to convert his starts.
KHT vs SYL Winner Predictions
The team winning the toss may opt to bat first going by the past records. They would like to pile an above-par total and have the bowlers have the last laugh. However, the Khulna side will be going all guns blazing to increase their playoff chance provided Barishal loses in the first game of the day.
KHT vs SYL Top Player Picks
Anamul Haque (KHT)
Anamul Haque has been in good form with the bat in the tournament. He has scored 286 runs from 11 innings and will be a must-pick for the game.
Wayne Parnell (KHT)
The South African all-rounder has been in good wicket taking form. He has played in three matches and has picked up five wickets in them. The fact that Wayne Parnell can conrtibute with the bat makes him a good choice for the fantasy contests.
Benny Howell (SYL)
The English all-rounder has show good form with both his trades in the tournament. Benny Howell has scored 217 runs in six innings and has picked up seven wickets in eight matches. His inclusion will ensure points in both innings of the match.
Tanzim Hasan Sakib (SYL)
Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been in good form with the ball in the tournament. He has been efficient and has nine wickets from eight matches. Sakib could be a beneficial choice for the match.
KHT vs SYL Differential Picks
Khulna Tigers
- Evin Lewis
- Jason Holder
Sylhet Strikers
- Samit Patel
- Mohammad Mithun
KHT vs SYL Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected playing combination of the to teams, a 2-2-4-3 or a 3-2-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.
KHT vs SYL Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Mithun, Anamul Haque
Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Evin Lewis
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Wayne Parnell, Samit Patel, Benny Howell
Bowlers: Nasum Ahmed, Tanzid Hasan Sakib, Mukidul Islam
Captain: Anamul Haque
Vice-captain: Najmul Hossain Shanto
Khulna Tigers: 6 Players; Sylhet Strikers: 5 Players
KHT vs SYL Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Z Hasan, Anamul Haque, Shai Hope
Batters: Ariful Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto
All-rounders: Benny Howell, Afif Hossain, Wayne Parnell
Bowlers: Tanzid Hasan Sakib, M Islam, N Ahmed
Captain: Z Hasan
Vice-captain: Shai Hope
Khulna Tigers: 5 Players; Sylhet Strikers: 6 Players
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