In the fifth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Sylhet Strikers (SYL) will take on Comilla Victorians (COV). The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka will host this match. The Sylhet Strikers defeated Chattogram by 8 wickets in the season’s opening match.
They were able to keep the opposition to a modest total of 89 thanks to excellent bowling, and the batters made sure the chase was over in 13 overs. With two victories in a row, they lead the table. In contrast, Comilla Victorians will be eager to rebound after suffering a 34-run defeat in their initial match against Rangpur Riders. This match looks like it will be exciting.
Match details
- COV vs SYL, Match 5
- Date and Time: 9th January 2023, 1:00 PM IST
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Dream11 Match Top Picks
M Rahim is without a doubt the best choice for today’s match because he will bat first and has a good chance of scoring runs. He is anticipated to perform admirably in today’s match. Another good choice for today’s close fight is J Ali.
The Dream11 team’s best picks for the bat are D Malan and N Hossain Shanto. L Das is also a good choice for today’s Dream11 fantasy team because of his outstanding performance in the previous match.
The Dream11 team’s best all-rounders are M Nabi and I Wasim, who both bat in the top order and complete their allotted number of overs. Another good choice for the Dream11 team of today is M Hossain.
Bowlers M Amir and M Mortaza are today’s top bowlers in the Dream11 team. Both are expected to bowl in the final overs after performing admirably in recent matches. The Dream11 team also picked M Rahman well.
captain and vice-captain choices
D Malan is the safest choice for captain because he will bat in the top order and is in excellent form. He is likely to play an important innings today. In the most recent match, he smashed 17 runs.
You can use I Wasim because he will bat first and complete his match-required number of overs because the pitch is balanced. You can make him the grand league team captain. In the most recent match, he took one wicket.
5 Must-Picks, Match 5
- N Hossain Shanto
- D Malan
- M Nabi
- I Wasim
- M Amir
Match Expert Tips
Because the pitch is well-balanced, it is best to select at least three all-rounders to bat first and bowl their allotted number of overs. Another effective strategy for achieving maximum points and winning grand leagues is to make them captain or vice captain.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Comilla Victorians
- Imrul Kayes(C)
- Khushdil Shah
- M Hossain
- Shykat Ali
- Mohammad Nabi
- Jaker Ali
- Liton Das
- CAK Walton
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Mukidul Islam
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Sylhet Strikers
- Nazmul Hossain Shanto
- Towhid Hridoy
- Colin Ackermann
- Zakir Hasan
- T Perera
- Akbar Ali
- Mushfiqur Rahim
- M Mortaza(C)
- Mohammad Amir
- Rejaur Rahman Raza
- Rubel Hossain
PITCH REPORT
In the afternoon games, the surface has been difficult for batting here. Both teams will prefer to chase at this venue, where spinners have played a significant role.
Weather Report:
The temperature is expected to hover around 23°C on the matchday with 83% humidity and 10 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Where to watch
India’s Sony Sports Network will broadcast the Bangladesh Premier League 2023. Fans can also watch all of the BPL 2023 matches live on the FanCode website and application.