BPL 2017, Match 42: Comilla Victorians v Sylhet Sixers - Result Predictions

The forty-second match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature the table toppers, Comilla Victorians against the Sylhet Sixers. The match will essentially be a dead-rubber game as Comilla have resoundingly secured their place in the play-offs which Sylhet haven’t been able to do. The match venue will once again be the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

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: 120-130

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 8 wickets

Scenario 2: SS wins the toss

Toss Prediction: SS will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 175-185

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 30-40 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 3, Comilla Victorians won – 1, Sylhet Sixers won – 2, No Result/ Tied – 0.

Comilla Victorians haven’t taken a single wrong step in the tournament once they found their rhythm. Although, they were stunned by Khulna Titans in Tuesday’s encounter, they’ll look to shake that off and step into the play-offs with renewed confidence. Sylhet Sixers, on the other hand, were unable to capitalise on the fairy-tale start that they had to the tournament and will look to play their last game in the current edition of the tournament to the best of their abilities to salvage their lost pride.

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 Solomon Mire, followed by Imrul Kayes, Shoaib Malik, Marlon Samuels and Jos Buttler. Graeme Cremer and Raqibul Hasan can fulfil the all-rounding role. The bowling department can be held together by pacers, Mehedi Hasan Rana and Al-Amin Hossain and spinner, Mahedi Hasan.

Predicted XI: Tamim Iqbal (c), Solomon Mire, Imrul Kayes, Jos Buttler (wk), Raqibul Hasan, Shoaib Malik, Marlon Samuels, Graeme Cremer, Mahedi Hasan, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Al-Amin Hossain.

Sylhet Sixers

The batting can be opened by Mohammad Rizwan and Andre Fletcher. The rest of the batting order can be made up by Babar Azam, captain Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman and all-rounders, Ross Whiteley and Sharifullah. The pacers for the side can be Sohail Tanvir, Kamrul Islam Rabbi and Abul Hasan, while Nabil Samad can serve as the front-line spinner.

Predicted XI: Sohail Tanvir, Andre Fletcher, Ross Whiteley, Nasir Hossain (c), Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Sabbir Rahman, Nabil Samad, Abul Hasan, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Sharifullah.

The prediction is for Comilla Victorians to win the match and go into the play-offs on a strong footing.

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