Bangladesh Premier League : Dhaka Capitals vs Khulna Tigers Head To Head, Preview, Live Streaming, Key Players, Pitch Report

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Dhaka Capitals vs Khulna Tigers: Dhaka Capitals lock horns with Khulna Tigers in match 8 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Thursday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

This will be first match of the double header in the new year as it is expected to be an exciting clash in the capital city of Dhaka.

Dhaka Capitals vs Khulna Tigers: Match Information

• Date: Friday, January 3, 2025

• Toss Time:
  
  
  • 6:00 PM (IST)
  
  
  • 6:30 PM (Bangladesh Time)

• Match Start Time:
  
  
  • 6:30 PM (IST)
  
  
  • 7:00 PM (Bangladesh Time)

• Venue: Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka

• Live Telecast:
  
  
  • In India: Zoom TV
  
  
  • In Bangladesh: T Sports

• Live Streaming Platforms:
  
  
  • In India: FanCode
  
  
  • In Bangladesh: RabbitholeBD, TSports App, Nagorik

Preview

The Dhaka Capitals face a challenging phase in the BPL 2024-25 season, coming off a defeat to Durbar Rajshahi, where their 174/9 was comfortably chased in 18.1 overs. Despite decent contributions from Shahadat Hossain (50) and Stephen Eskinazi (46), their bowlers failed to defend the total.

In contrast, the Khulna Tigers have displayed excellent form, defeating the Chittagong Kings by 37 runs. Powered by William Bosisto's unbeaten 75* and Mahidul Islam Ankon's 59*, Khulna posted 203/4 before Abu Hider's 4-wicket haul sealed the win. With strong performances in both batting and bowling, Khulna look like formidable opponents.

Dhaka Capitals vs Khulna Tigers Head To Head

The Dhaka Capitals and Khulna Tigers have faced off twice in the BPL 2024-25 season, with the Tigers emerging victorious on both occasions. Despite the Capitals' efforts, they have yet to secure a win against the Tigers, who have dominated in both encounters. Khulna's consistent all-round performances have given them the edge in this head-to-head rivalry.

Pitch Report

The Sher-E-Bangla National Stadium is celebrated for its spinner-friendly pitches, offering ample grip and turn to spinners. Early in a tournament, the pitches are fresh and provide consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots confidently and enabling high-scoring matches. However, as the tournament progresses, the pitches experience wear and tear due to frequent use. This results in slower surfaces with variable bounce, making stroke play increasingly challenging for batters. Conversely, these conditions greatly favor bowlers, especially spinners, who can exploit the deteriorating surface to trouble the batsmen, often playing a decisive role in matches during the later stages.

Key Players

Dhaka Capitals: Stephen Eskinazi, Mustafizur Rahman.

Khulna Tigers: William Bosisto, Abu Hider.

Full Squads

Khulna Tigers Squad: Mohammad Naim, William Bosisto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(c), Ibrahim Zadran, Afif Hossain, Mahidul Islam Ankon(w), Abu Hider Rony, Mohammad Nawaz, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Oshane Thomas, Imrul Kayes, Rubel Hossain, Lewis Gregory, Ziaur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Hasnain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy.

Dhaka Capitals Squad: Litton Das(w), Tanzid Hasan, Stephen Eskinazi, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Thisara Perera(c), Shubham Ranjane, Chaturanga de Silva, Alauddin Babu, Mukidul Islam, Nazmul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Amir Hamza, Johnson Charles, Sabbir Rahman, Abu Jayed, Asif Hasan, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Zahoor Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani, Munim Shahriar, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Farmanullah Safi.