Khulna Tigers vs Chittagong Kings, BPL, Today Match Prediction

KLT vs CK Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the mid-season of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024. All teams are focusing on improving their position on the points table. We are in the 22nd game, where the Khulna Tigers face a tough test against the Chittagong Kings. In the last game, the Khulna Tigers went down against the Rangpur Riders, and they need to find their form to stay alive. Chittagong Kings defeated the Sylhet Strikers in the last game, and they will be confident. 

The Khulna Tigers have lost the last three games, which puts the team under pressure. Another loss can dent their hopes of making it to the next round, and the side needs key players to deliver the goods. The Chittagong Kings have played well this season, with three wins in four games. It will be interesting to see if the Khulna Tigers can take the challenge head-on in this contest.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

KLT

L L L W W

RGR

186/5 in 20.0 9.3

BPL

Rangpur Riders beat Khulna Tigers by 8 runs 13 Jan 2025

KLT

178/9 in 20.0 8.9

KLT

174/9 in 20.0 8.7

BPL

Sylhet Strikers beat Khulna Tigers by 8 runs 12 Jan 2025

SYS

182/5 in 20.0 9.1

DBR

178/5 in 20.0 8.9

BPL

Durbar Rajshahi beat Khulna Tigers by 28 runs 10 Jan 2025

KLT

150/10 in 19.3 7.69

DH

153/6 in 20.0 7.65

BPL

Khulna Tigers beat Dhaka Capitals by 20 runs 03 Jan 2025

KLT

173/8 in 20.0 8.65

KLT

203/4 in 20.0 10.15

BPL

Khulna Tigers beat Chittagong Kings by 37 runs 31 Dec 2024

CK

166/10 in 18.5 8.82

CK

W W W L

CK

203/6 in 20.0 10.15

BPL

Chittagong Kings beat Sylhet Strikers by 30 runs 13 Jan 2025

SYS

173/8 in 20.0 8.65

DH

177/5 in 20.0 8.85

BPL

Chittagong Kings beat Dhaka Capitals by 7 wickets 09 Jan 2025

CK

180/3 in 19.3 9.23

DBR

114/10 in 17.1 6.64

BPL

Chittagong Kings beat Durbar Rajshahi by 105 runs 03 Jan 2025

CK

219/5 in 20.0 10.95

KLT

203/4 in 20.0 10.15

BPL

Khulna Tigers beat Chittagong Kings by 37 runs 31 Dec 2024

CK

166/10 in 18.5 8.82

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Khulna Tigers Preview

Mehidy Hasan Miraz's team has lost track midway in the tournament. After starting the season with back-to-back wins, the team has lost the last three games. They went down by 8 runs in the last game against the Rangpur Riders. Mehidy Hasan Miraz is the team's key player and will look to lead from the front and revive his team's hopes of reaching the next round. 

Mohammad Naim batted well in the last game and must deliver a good start in this contest with Darwish Rasooli. Mehidy Hasan Miraz will have a key role at No. 3 and must add runs in this game with Afif Hossain and Mahidul Islam Ankon. The side has depth in the batting and expects strong performances in the lower middle order from Mohammad Nawaz and Imrul Kayes. 

The bowling attack has struggled in the last few games. The team needs a good show with the new ball from Nasum Ahmed and Abu Haider. Mohammad Nawaz stood out with his good show in the last game and must do well with Miraz. Hasan Mahmud and Salman Irshad must do well in the ing role for the team to win.

Khulna Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mohammad Naim, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Afif Hossain, Imrul Kayes, Abu Hider Rony, Mohammad Nawaz, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Darwish Rasooli, Salman Irshad

Khulna Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Mahidul Islam Ankon, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mahfuzur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Abu Hider, Darwish Rasooli, Salman Irshad, Dominic Sibley

Chittagong Kings Preview

Mohammad Mithun and his players will be confident heading into this contest. They defeated the Sylhet Strikers in the last game by 30 runs and have put themselves in a comfortable position on the points table. The side will look to maintain this momentum and avenge their loss against the Khulna Tigers in their opening game. 

Usman Khan batted brilliantly in the last game and will look to deliver a strong start with Parvez Hossain Emon. The middle order looked good in the last game, and the team expects partnerships between Graham Clark, Mohammad Mithun, and Haider Ali. Mohammad Wasim and Shamim Hossain add to the team's batting firepower in the lower middle order.

The bowling attack did well in the last game, and the team expects Nabil Samad and Shoriful Islam to get early wickets as the Tigers' batters are struggling. Mohammad Wasim looked good in the last game, and he will look to continue with his form in the middle overs with Aliss Al Islam. In the ing role, the side will expect a good show from Khaled Ahmed and Shamim Hossain.

Chittagong Kings Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Mithun (c & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Usman Khan, Graham Clark, Shamim Hossain, Haider Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Nabil Samad, Aliss Al Islam

Chittagong Kings Actual Playing XI:

Graham Clark, Haider Ali, Shamim Hossain, Usman Khan, Mohammad Mithun, Parvez Hossain Emon, Khaled Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shoriful Islam, Aliss Islam, Arafat Sunny

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Chattogram would have clear skies. The surface would be flat, but we have seen slowness on the wicket in the past, where batsmen must be watchful. Spinners will have a good time on this wicket. The average first innings score in the last two seasons has been 143 runs, and the side batting first would need at least 160 runs on the board.

KLT vs CK Pitch Report

The wicket at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram, is among the best for the bowlers in Bangladesh. Batsmen who get their eyes set on have done well here. Spinners enjoy bowling here as the ball stops and can surprise batsmen. Fast bowlers who mix their lengths have also done well.

Toss: To Bowl

It is the first round of games on this surface, and the fresh wicket will have something for the bowlers. Chasing a score will be easy on this track. The side winning the toss in this game would look to take advantage of the conditions by opting to bowl first.