DBR vs SYL Match Preview

Durbar Rajshahi will take on Sylhet Strikers in the 36th Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 match on Sunday at Dhaka's Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Durbar Rajshahi defeated Sylhet Strikers by 24 runs in their previous match to snap a two-match losing streak. With this outcome, Durbar Rajshahi was able to keep its playoff hopes alive. Despite losing their initial match of the season, Sylhet Strikers will be hoping to make an impressive comeback against Durbar Rajshahi.

DBR vs SYL Match Details 

Durbar Rajshahi vs Sylhet Strikers – 36th Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25

Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

Date & Time: 26th January 2025 at 06:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

DBR vs SYL Venue Stats

DBR 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.

DBR vs SYL Weather Report

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

DBR vs SYL Last Five Matches

DBR vs SYL Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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DBR vs SYL Probable Playing XIs:

Sylhet Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Haris, Anamul Haque, Yasir Ali, Akbar Ali (wk), Ryan Burl, Sabbir Hossain, SM Meherob, Taskin Ahmed (c), Sunzamul Islam, Mohor Sheikh, Shafiul Islam

Topmost Picks for DBR vs SYL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sylhet Strikers

• George Munsey – George Munsey played well for Sylhet Strikers and finished the innings with the top score of 58 runs off 32 balls with the help of six boundaries and two sixes.
• Nihaduzzuman –  Nihaduzzuman was the star with the ball with figures of 2/25 in his 4 overs.

Top Picks – Durbar Rajshahi

• Yasir Ali – Yasir Ali played well for Durbar Rajshahi with a top score of 60 runs off 32 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes.
• Ryan Burl –  Leg-spinner Ryan Burl was the pick of the bowlers for Durbar Rajshahi and claimed 4 for 22 in his four overs.

DBR vs SYL Probable Winners:

Sylhet Strikers have a strong batting lineup, but they rely heavily on the middle of the lineup to get things going. Their bowlers were hammered for a lot of runs in their final match. Sylhet Strikers has a strong batting line-up, with both the top and middle orders scoring consistently. Their bowling unit has been excellent, with strong performances in their final match. Considering the team combination, Durbar Rajshahi is expected to win this match.

Sylhet Strikers are in a battle to avoid the wooden spoon. They are coming in with four consecutive losses and will have added challenges on a track likely to be tough to bat on.

DR vs SS Match Details

Date: January 27th, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM IST

Venue: Mirpur

DR vs SS Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening are expected for the game.

DR vs SS Pitch Report

Mirpur is very spin friendly and scores in the 130s generally turn out to be match-winning.

DR vs SS Predicted Playing XI

SS Playing XI

Rahkeem Cornwall, George Munsey, Zakir Hasan, Aaron Jones, Nahidul Islam, Rony Talukdar, Jaker Ali, Ariful Haque, Tanzim Hasan Shakib, Reece Topley, Al Amin Hossain

DR Playing XI

Akbar Ali, Anamul Haque, Mehrab Hossein, Jishan Alam, Yasir Ali, Sabir Hossain, Shaiful Islam, Saad Nasim, Hasan Murad, Taskin Ahmed, Sunzamul Islam

DR vs SS Key Players

Reece Topley

Ali has been around for a while and is known for his quiet performances. How he goes as a leader though will be interesting given his quiet demeanour in the field.

Shaiful Isam

Islam is off to a good start this season. He is often seen seen as a bowler who falls under the radar in the domestic circuit and could be looking to grab headlines after years of toil.

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DR vs SS Match Probable Winner

Durbar is likely to start favourites with their momentum.

Match Prediction: Durbar Rajshahi Will Win the Match

Check our expert's predictions here: DC vs SS Match Tips 

DBR vs SYL Match Preview

On paper, Durbar Rajshahi and Sylhet Strikers appear to be evenly matched. After six games, both teams have four points, with two wins and four losses. As the tournament nears its conclusion, both teams will be eager for a win to keep themselves in contention for further advancement.

DBR vs SYL Match Details 

Durbar Rajshahi vs Sylhet Strikers – 23th Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25

Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium - Chittagong

Date & Time: 17th January 2025 at 01:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

DBR vs SYL Venue Stats

DBR 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.

DBR vs SYL Weather Report

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

DBR vs SYL Last Five Matches

DBR vs SYL Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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DBR vs SYL Probable Playing XIs:

Sylhet Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Haris, Anamul Haque(c), SM Meherob, Sabbir Hossain, Yasir Ali, Ryan Burl, Akbar Ali(w), Sohag Gazi, Taskin Ahmed, Shafiul Islam, Sunzamul Islam

Topmost Picks for DBR vs SYL Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sylhet Strikers

• Jaker Ali – Jaker Ali has been the standout performer with the bat, accumulating 47 runs off 23 balls.
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib –  Tanzim Hasan Sakib took 2 wickets for 38 runs in his 4 overs with an economy of around 9.

Top Picks – Durbar Rajshahi

• Ryan Burl – Ryan Burl played a useful knock scoring 55 of just 32 balls to help Durbar Rajshahi get to the 180-run mark.
• Taskin Ahmed –  Taskin Ahmed was the standout bowler in the previous game with figures of 1-43 from 4 overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DBR vs SYL Dream11 Team:

Zakir Hasan, Mohammad Haris, Yasir Ali, Anamul Haque, Ariful Haque, Rony Talukdar, Ryan Burl(C), Sabbir Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib(VC), Nihaduzzaman

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DBR vs SYL Dream11 Team:

Zakir Hasan(C), Mohammad Haris, Yasir Ali(VC), Anamul Haque, Ariful Haque, Rony Talukdar, Ryan Burl, Sabbir Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nihaduzzaman

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ryan Burl, Zakir Hasan

Vice-captain – Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Yasir Ali

Wicketkeeper – Zakir Hasan

DBR vs SYL Probable Winners:

Both teams are near the bottom of the table following an inconsistent season thus far. A win will be crucial for either team to begin pulling away from the competition. The Sylhet Strikers' higher net run rate renders them slight favorites. Considering the team combination, Durbar Rajshahi is expected to win this match.