BPL 2017, Match 39: Comilla Victorians v Khulna Titans - Result Predictions

The thirty-ninth game of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature the Comilla Victorians (CV) against the Khulna Titans (KT). The Comilla side has been perched at the top of the points table for quite a few games now, while Khulna Titans have occupied the third spot. Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka will serve as the match venue for the clash.

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: 160-170

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 4 wickets

Scenario 2: KT wins the toss

Toss Prediction: KT will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 180-190

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 10-20 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches won- 3, Comilla Victorians won – 2, Khulna Titans won – 1, No Result/ Tied – 0.

The play-offs are only days away and the two sides taking part in Tuesday’s clash have undoubtedly been amongst the strongest sides in the competition. For Comilla Victorians, a victory would only give them an extra boost of adrenaline to go all guns blazing into the eliminators. Khulna Titans, on the other hand, will look to succeed against the top-ranked team to instil a sense of confidence within the team for the upcoming play-offs.

Comilla Victorians

Comilla Victorians are seated at the top spot in the tournament and their strength in the tournament has been undisputed. The opening pair can be made up by the skipper, Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das, followed by Imrul Kayes, Shoaib Malik, Marlon Samuels and Jos Buttler. Mohammad Saifuddin and Mahedi Hasan can fulfil the all-rounding role. The bowling department can be held together by pacers, Al-Amin Hossain and Hasan Ali and spinner, Mujeeb Zadran.

Predicted XI: Shoaib Malik, Marlon Samuels, Tamim Iqbal (c), Imrul Kayes, Jos Buttler, Al-Amin Hossain, Liton Das (wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Hasan Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Mujeeb Zadran.

Khulna Titans

The batting can be opened by skipper Nazmul Hossain Shanto and Michael Klinger, followed by Afif Hossain. The rest of the batting can be executed by skipper Madmadullah, keeper Nicholas Pooran, Carlos Brathwaite, Jofra Chioke Archer and Ariful Haque. Shaiful Islam, Abu Jayed and Mohammad Irfan can constitute the bowling department.

Predicted XI: Mahmudullah (c), Shafiul Islam, Michael Klinger, Carlos Brathwaite, Ariful Haque, Abu Jayed, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Jofra Chioke Archer, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Irfan

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

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