BPL 2017, Match 23: Rajshahi Kings v Khulna Titans - Result Predictions

The twenty-third match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will find Rajshahi Kings (RK) take on Khulna Titans (KT). While the game will be a survival battle for the former, it’ll be a chance to boost the latter’s already strong points tally. The venue for the match will be the regal Sher-e-Bangla International Stadium, Dhaka.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: RK win the toss

Toss Prediction: RK will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 180-190

Result prediction: RK will win the match by 3 wickets

Scenario 2: KT win the toss

Toss Prediction: KT will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 140-150

Result prediction: RK will win the match by 10-20 runs

Head to head record

Total matches played – 7, Rajshahi Kings won – 4, Khulna Titans won – 3, No Result/ Tied – 0

The equation isn’t too complicated for either team- win the match and grasp the 2 points. While Khulna will be a confident pack stepping onto the field owing to their previous victory against the Chittagong Vikings, Rajshahi Kings will be wary of losing their chance to stay alive in the competition. Both the teams will have to put their best foot forward if they want to taste victory.

Rajshahi Kings

Rajshahi Kings can be expected to open their batting with Mominul Haque and Rony Talukdar, followed by Samit Patel. Zakir Hasan, who particularly impressed in the previous match with his sturdy knock of 36 runs can come in next, succeeded in the order by keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, all-rounders James Franklin and Darren Sammy. The bowling cordon can comprise of spinners Mehidy Hasan and Habibur Rahman along with pacers, Farhad Reza and Hossain Ali.

Predicted XI: Darren Sammy (C), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), James Franklin, Farhad Reza, Samit Patel, Mominul Haque, Zakir Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Mehidy Hasan, Habibur Rahman, Hossain Ali.

Khulna Titans

Michael Klinger and Rilee Rossouw can start off the proceedings for the Khulna Titans with the bat. In at number 3, can be wicketkeeper Dhiman Ghosh, followed by captain Mahmadullah, Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Ariful Haque. Carlos Brathwaite can be expected to unleash his smash-hitting skills much like Chris Gayle did for his team, Rangpur Riders on Monday. The pace attack can be held together by Kyle Abbott, Shaiful Islam and Abu Jayed, while the spin bowling responsibilities can be fulfilled by the captain and Seekkuge Prasanna.

Predicted XI: Dhiman Ghosh (wk), Mahmudullah (C), Rilee Rossouw, Shafiul Islam, Michael Klinger, Carlos Brathwaite, Ariful Haque, Seekkuge Prasanna, Abu Jayed, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Kyle Abbott.

The prediction is for Rajshahi Kings to emerge victorious against Khulna Titans. 

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