BPL 2023: Qualifier 1, SYL vs COV Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between SYL vs COV?

Both Sylhet Strikers and Comilla Victorians finished the league stage with 18 points to their name and courtesy of which, they finished first and second on the points table, respectively. With that, both these franchises will now get an additional chance to qualify for the finals but their main goal will be to win the first qualifier on February 12, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium for the summit clash.

Coming to Sylhet, the franchise has won nine out of their 12 games in the league. In their last game, their bowlers put up a strong show as the Mashrafe Mortaza-led side won by six wickets. Bowling first, they restricted Khulna to only 113 runs as Tanzim Hasan Sakib picked up three wickets, while Rubel Hossain and Imad Wasim clinched two each. Meanwhile, with the bat, Zakir Hasan scored a half-century while Stumper Mushfiqur Rahim scored 39 off 35 deliveries. If they manage to replicate the same kind of performance, Sylhet can eventually qualify for the finals.

However, the Comilla Victorians side will not make it any easy for the league leaders. They defeated Rangpur Riders by 70 runs in the last match and cemented their position at number two. Litton Das (47 off 33 deliveries) and Khusdil Shah (40* off 20 deliveries) played some sensational cricket with the bat while Mustafizur Rahman scalped three wickets with the ball. They look really strong on paper and thus, the team would be hopeful of their chances in the first qualifier.

BPL Today's Match Details

Sylhet Strikers vs Comilla Victorians, Qualifier 1, BPL 2023

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Date & Time: February 12, 6 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode

BPL Today's Match Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium has offered assistance to the bowlers and thus, the batters will need to spend time in the middle to get in sync with the pace of the wicket. Bowling first will be ideal and anything above 160 will be a good score on this wicket.

Probable Playing XIs for SYL vs COV

Sylhet Strikers (SYL):
Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Zakir Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Ryan Burl, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Rejaur Rahman Raja, Gulbadin Naib, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Isuru Udana, Rubel Hossain

Comilla Victorians (COV):
Abu Haider Rony, Litton Das (wk), Imrul Kayes (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Moeen Ali, Jaker Ali, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Mukidul Islam, Tanvir Islam, Mustafizur Rahman

Probable Best Performers from SYL vs COV

Probable best batter: Towhid Hridoy
Opener Towhid Hridoy is playing some phenomenal cricket and is the top scorer in the Bangladesh Premier League. In 10 matches so far, the 22-year-old has scored 378 runs at a strike rate of 146.51.

Probable best bowler: Tanvir Islam
Tanvir Islam is currently the joint-fourth leading wicket-taker in the tournament. He has been sensational so far and will be very essential for Comilla in the first qualifier.

Today's Match Prediction: The team batting second to win the match

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.