BPL 2023: Match 3, DD vs KHT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between Dhaka Dominators vs Khulna Tigers?

Dhaka Dominators (DD) will clash against Khulna Tigers (KHT) in the third match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2023 at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Saturday (January 7). The Dominators finished the last season in the fifth position with just four wins in 10 matches. Tamim Iqbal was the leading run-scorer, with 407 runs from nine innings while Andre Russell was the leading wicket-taker for the Dominators, with eight wickets from six innings. They have added Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam to boost their pace attack this season.

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Khulna Tigers finished the last season in the fourth position with five wins in 10 games but lost to Chattogram Challengers in the Eliminator. Andre Fletcher was the leading run-getter, with 410 runs from 11 innings while Thisara Perera was the leading wicket-taker, with 13 wickets from 11 innings. Kamrul Islam grabbed 11 wickets from seven innings for the Tigers.

Yasir Ali, who scored 219 runs from eight innings last season, is named captain for the Tigers this year. Dhaka Dominators won their latest encounter against the Tigers last season and have won three of their last five matches as well.

Match Details:

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka

Date & Time: January 7, 01:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium has a balanced surface with a good amount of help for the big hitters in T20 games. The average first innings score at the venue is 153 but bowlers dominated the opening clash this season, with Chattogram Challengers scoring only 89.

Probable Playing XIs for DD vs KHT:

Dhaka Dominators (DD):

Ahmed Shehzad, Soumya Sarkar, Usman Ghani, Alok Kapali, Ariful Haque, Nasir Hossain, Mohammad Mithun (wk), Arafat Sunny, Taskin Ahmed (C), Al Amin Hossain, Shoriful Islam.

Khulna Tigers (KHT):

Tamim Iqbal, Sharjeel Khan, Sabbir Rahman, Yasir Ali (c), Azam Khan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Wahab Riaz, Shafiqul Islam, Nahidul Islam.

Probable Best Performers from DD vs KHT:

Probable best batter: Tamim Iqbal

The veteran top-order batter holds the records for most runs, most sixes, and the highest score by a Bangladeshi cricketer in BPL history. He was the leading run-scorer for Dhaka Dominators in BPL 2021-22, with 407 runs from just nine innings with the help of one century and four fifties.

Probable best bowler: Taskin Ahmed

The in-from right-arm pacer took five wickets from four innings for Sylhet Strikers last season and is named the captain of Dhaka Dominators in 2023. He was the leading wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup 2022, with eight wickets from five innings at an impressive economy rate of 7.27.

Today's Match Prediction: Dhaka Dominators to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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