BPL 2017, Match 32: Khulna Titans v Comilla Victorians - Result Predictions

The thirty-second match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature the table-toppers, Khulna Titans (KT) against the third-position holders, Comilla Victorians (CV). The clash will be an intriguing one as both teams will be looking to cement their seat in the fast-approaching qualifiers. The match venue will be the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: CV wins the toss

Toss Prediction: CV will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 135-145

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 7 wickets

Scenario 2: KT wins the toss

Toss Prediction: KT will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 175-185

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 15-25 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 2, Khulna Titans won – 1, Comilla Victorians won – 1, No Result/ Tied – 0.

Khulna Titans have 13 points under their belt and Comilla Victorians have 10 to their name. Also, both franchises have similar Net Run Rates (NRRs), making it an even contest. As a result, both teams are bound to give each other strong competition in the quest to augment their points tally.

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: Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Rilee Rossouw, Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah (C), Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ariful Haque, Carlos Brathwaite, Jofra Chioke Archer, Kyle Abbott, Shafiul Islam, Abu Jayed.

Comilla Victorians

Comilla Victorians are seated comfortably at the third spot in the tournament and can be expected to continue with more or less the same team, with maybe a tweak here and there. The opening pair can be made up by the skipper, Tamim Iqbal and Fakhar Zaman, followed by Imrul Kayes, Shoaib Malik, Alok Kapali and Jos Buttler. Mohammad Saifuddin and Mehedi Hasan can fulfil the all-rounding role. The bowling department can be held together by pacers, Al-Amin Hossain and Hasan Ali and spinner Rashid Khan.

Predicted XI: Shoaib Malik, Alok Kapali, Tamim Iqbal (C), Imrul Kayes, Jos Buttler (wk), Al-Amin Hossain, Rashid Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Ali, Mahedi Hasan.

The prediction is for Comilla Victorians to win the match and get to the top of the points table.

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