Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal: The 12th Match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 features an exciting clash between Sylhet Strikers and Fortune Barishal at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Fortune Barishal is currently third in the league with two wins from three matches, while Sylhet Strikers are in sixth place, looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses. This match is crucial for both teams as Fortune Barishal aims to solidify their position at the top, and Sylhet Strikers strive for a turnaround to climb up the standings.

Match Details:

• Fixture: Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal, 12th Match, BPL 2025
• Date: January 07, 2025
• Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
• Time: 6:00 PM (Local Time)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is renowned for its spin-friendly conditions, making it challenging for batters to accumulate runs. As the match progresses, spinners are likely to dominate, offering an edge to teams that bat first. Batsmen will need to show patience and capitalize on scoring opportunities, particularly during the powerplay.

Pitch Stats (Sylhet International Cricket Stadium):

Pitch Stats

Scoring Pattern

Head-to-Head Record:

• Last Meeting: Fortune Barishal won by 18 runs on February 17, 2024.

Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal Lineup:

• Fortune Barishal: Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Tanvir Islam, Iqbal Hasan Emon.
• Sylhet Strikers: Ariful Haque, George Munsey, Paul Stirling, Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali Anik (wk), Samiullah Shinwari, Tanzim Sakib, Aaron Jones, Reece Topley, Al Amin Hossain.

Key Players:

Sylhet Strikers:

• Zakir Hasan: 10 Matches, 149 Runs, 14.9 Avg, 111.19 SR
• Rony Talukdar: 2 Matches, 95 Runs, 47.5 Avg, 139.7 SR
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib: 7 Matches, 12 Wickets, 8.52 Econ, 12.5 SR

Fortune Barishal:

• Tamim Iqbal: 10 Matches, 411 Runs, 51.38 Avg, 147.31 SR
• Kyle Mayers: 9 Matches, 286 Runs, 31.78 Avg, 155.43 SR
• Kyle Mayers (Bowling): 9 Matches, 11 Wickets, 6.17 Econ, 15.81 SR

Fantasy XI:

• Tamim Iqbal (BSHAL)
• Kyle Mayers (BSHAL)
• Zakir Hasan (SYS)
• Rony Talukdar (SYS)
• Mushfiqur Rahim (wk) (BSHAL)
• Mahmudullah (BSHAL)
• Faheem Ashraf (BSHAL)
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib (SYS)
• Reece Topley (SYS)
• Shaheen Afridi (BSHAL)
• James Fuller (BSHAL)

Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal Prediction

Fortune Barishal, with their current form and solid lineup, are the favorites. Sylhet Strikers will need a strong performance to challenge the higher-ranked team. The toss could play a vital role, with the team batting first likely to have an advantage on this spin-friendly pitch.

Where to Watch Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal

Fans can watch the Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal match live on FanCode. The match will be available for streaming on both the FanCode app and website.

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