BPL 2017, Match 30: Khulna Titans v Rajshahi Kings - Result Predictions

The thirtieth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will see the Khulna Titans (KT) take on the Rajshahi Kings (RK). While Khulna are already at the top of the points table with 11 points in their kitty, Rajshahi at the second-last position have only 6 points to their name. The venue for the match will be the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: KT wins the toss

Toss Prediction: KT will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 120-130

Result prediction: KT will win the match by 8 wickets

Scenario 2: RK wins the toss

Toss Prediction: RK will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 190-200

Result prediction: KT will win the match by 50-60 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 8, Khulna Titans won – 4, Rajshahi Kings won – 4, No Result/ Tied – 0.

Khulna Titans will look to win the match against the seemingly weak Rajshahi side to cement their hold over the top spot in the rankings table. On the other hand, Rajshahi will have to put their best foot forward and each of their players will have to chip in if they wish to have a remote chance of winning against the strongest side in the tournament right now.

Khulna Titans

The batting can be opened by skipper Mahmadullah and Rilee Rossouw, followed by keeper Nicholas Pooran. The rest of the batting can be executed by Jofra Chioke Archer, Carlos Brathwaite, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, all-rounder Afif Hossain and match-winner from a few games earlier, Ariful Haque. Abu Jayed and Junaid Khan can constitute the pace department while Tanvir Islam can carry out the spin responsibilities.

Predicted XI: Mahmudullah (c), Rilee Rossouw, Junaid Khan, Carlos Brathwaite, Ariful Haque, Abu Jayed, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Jofra Chioke Archer, Afif Hossain, Tanvir Islam.

Rajshahi Kings

The batting for the Rajshahi franchise can be opened by the pair of Dwayne Smith and Mominul Haque. The rest of the batting responsibilities can be carried out by Luke Wright, keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan, James Franklin and all-rounder captain, Darren Sammy. The bowling attack can comprise pacers Mohammad Sami, Mustafizur Rahman and Hossain Ali and spinner Mehidy Hasan.

Predicted XI: Mohammad Sami, Darren Sammy (c), Dwayne Smith, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), James Franklin, Luke Wright, Mominul Haque, Mustafizur Rahman, Zakir Hasan, Mehidy Hasan, Hossain Ali

The prediction is for Khulna Titans to win the match and remain steady at the top position in the rankings.

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