FBA vs SYL Match Preview

Fortune Barishal will take on Sylhet Strikers in the 12th match in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 on Tuesday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Fortune Barishal previously defeated Durbar Rajshahi by seven wickets, thanks to outstanding performances from Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shaheen Afridi. As a result, Fortune Barishal claimed their second victory in the competition. In contrast, Rangpur Riders completely outclassed Sylhet Strikers in all three departments. The strikers are in the bottom half of the league table after losing two consecutive games.

FBA vs SYL Match Details 

Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers – 12th Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: 07th January 2025 at 06:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

FBA vs SYL Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

FBA vs SYL Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

FBA vs SYL Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

FBA vs SYL Last Five Matches

SYL ( Sylhet Strikers )	L L W W L
FBA ( Fortune Barishal )	L W W W W

FBA vs SYL Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	FBA Won	SYL Won	Tie	NR
Overall	5	3	2	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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FBA vs SYL Probable Playing XIs:

Sylhet Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Tamim Iqbal (c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Tanvir Islam, Iqbal Hossain Emon

Topmost Picks for FBA vs SYL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sylhet Strikers

• Rony Talukdar – Opener Rony Talukdar played well for Strikers and finished the innings with the top-score of 54 runs off 32 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes.
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib –  Medium pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the pick of the bowlers for Strikers and claimed 2 for 23 in his four overs.

Top Picks – Fortune Barishal

• Mushfiqur Rahim  – Wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored 34 not out off 24 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi –  Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Fortune Barishal and claimed 2 for 20 in four overs.

FBA vs SYL Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, Fortune Barishal will be confident of defeating Sylhet Strikers. Tamim Iqbal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mushfiqur Rahim put in excellent performances in the previous match, so the team management shall be hopeful that the side will keep up their standards with bat and ball. Considering the team combination, Sylhet Strikers is expected to win this match.