KNT vs DDS Match Preview

In the 15th match of the competition, the Khulna Tigers team finally managed to find a winning combination. This was a game against Rangpur Riders. After a win, they went into the next game without making any changes to the side against Chattogram Challengers. We are expecting another unchanged side for this match as well. The left-handed opening batter Tamim Iqbal made just 8 runs in their last game against Dhaka Dominators. However, he has struck form as he scored more than 100 runs in his last couple of appearances for Khulna Tigers.

Another successful batter for Khulna Tigers this season is Mahmudul Hasan Joy. This young top-order batter has displayed that he is completely comfortable at this level scoring 97 runs. He has been dismissed just on a single occasion from his first 2 innings in the 2023 version of BPL. The bowling attack for Khulna Tigers is being led by the 37-year-old Pakistani Wahab Riaz. He has constantly been a threat to pick up wickets for his team. He was among the wickets in the Tigers' last game against Chattogram Challengers as well.

In their Monday's beating at the hands of Comilla Victorians, the Dhaka Dominators asked Mizanur Rahman to open the innings. He was one of the 3 changes made to the side as the Dhaka team management kept on their search for a winning formula. The Dhaka skipper Nasir Hossain has a batting average of 71.50. He has done well at the high level despite the lack of contributions from his fellow teammates. Apart from scoring runs, he is also in second place in the wickets tally for his team.

The 26-year-old Afghani right-handed batter Usman Ghani has contributed consistent scores in recent matches. But he is still to make a fifty in the competition. the best bowler on site for Dhaka Dominators is likely to be Taskin Ahmed. This right-handed seam bowler picked up the wicket of Khushdil Shah who looked pretty dangerous with a strike rate of 176.47 in their last game on Monday. Dhaka Dominators have lost 6 in a row now and they look as if they are going to lose another one here.
 

Weather Report

The weather for this match is likely to be cool and pleasant and you can enjoy a good game of cricket today.

Pitch Report

The average total posted at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is 159 runs during this season. The highest score that was put together at the venue was 201 for 8 by the team Sylhet Strikers against Dhaka Dominators. You will find that scores in the excess of 170 runs were achieved more than 50 times at the ground in more than 200 games played at the venue. However, we need to keep in mind that the dew factor is likely to come into the picture for this match again and the team batting 1st needs to set a target of between 170 to 180 runs.

The Shere Bangla National Stadium wicket in Dhaka is normally extremely conducive for batsmen. There is some help on offer for the seamers and spinners alike. The surface this year at the ground has been a bit two-paced thereby allowing for spin bowlers to dominate the proceedings as the new ball grips the surface. Seam bowlers are likely to get some early movement from the track.
 

Notable stats

The Dhaka Dominators skipper Nasir Hossain has a terrific record with the bat.

Despite the dismal performance from his teammates, Nasir Hossain has done a great job for Dhaka with the bat scoring 286 runs from 7 outings with an average of 71.50 and a strike rate of 130.00.

Wahab Riaz has a great strike rate in the competition.

Wahab Riaz has picked up 11 wickets from 5 matches for Khulna Tigers with a strike rate of 10.63.

Team News

There might be a few changes made to the playing eleven for Dhaka Dominators. But Khulna Tigers are on a roll and are unlikely to make any changes to their team in this game.

KNT vs DDS Probable 11

KNT Playing 11

  • Tamim Iqbal
  • Munim Shahriar
  • Mahmudul Hasan Joy
  • Yasir Ali (C)
  • Azam Khan (Wk)
  • Amad Butt
  • Mohammad Saifuddin
  • Nahidul Islam
  • Paul van Meekeren
  • Wahab Riaz
  • Nasum Ahmed

DDS Playing 11

  • Usman Ghani
  • Soumya Sarkar
  • Mohammad Mithun (Wk)
  • Mizanur Rahman
  • Nasir Hossain (C)
  • Ariful Haque
  • Amir Hamza
  • Taskin Ahmed
  • Muktar Ali
  • Al-Amin Hossain
  • Arafat Sunny
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

The Dhaka Dominators team will be desperately looking for a victory to remain in the competition. But they have provided a horrible batting performance that does not inspire too much confidence from anyone. It will take a mammoth effort from the Dhaka team to beat Khulna Tigers in this game and stage a comeback in the competition. Khulna Tigers have gained some winning momentum and will be looking to build on that going forward. Considering the batting and bowling form shown by the Khulna team in comparison with the Dominators, they start as clear favorites to win this game and move up in the points table.

Top Picks

Tamim Iqbal: It looks like Tamim Iqbal has found some form with the bat. He is a terrific opening batsman, especially in home conditions.

Nasir Hossain: Nasir Hossain is the top run-getter in the competition despite the poor run of form his side is facing at the moment.

Wahab Riaz: Wahab Riaz has done an incredible job so far in the competition and has been instrumental in restricting the opposition in the last few games.

Azam Khan: Azam Khan has done a great job for the Khulna Tigers scoring 176 runs at a strike rate of 161.46. He will be crucial for the success of the Khulna Tigers.
 

KNT vs DDS Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: A. Khan

Batters: T. Iqbal, U. Ghani, M. Hasan-Joy

All-rounders: N. Hossain (C), S. Sarkar, M. Saifuddin

Bowlers: W. Riaz (VC), T. Ahmed, A. Hossain, N. Ahmed

KNT vs DDS Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction