Dive into our predictions for the top 3 players likely to shine in the Khulna Tigers vs Chittagong Kings clash. One of the top teams in the tournament’s points table, Chittagong Kings will play the ‘number 4’ Khulna Tigers in the 22nd fixture of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25. The match will be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on January 16, at 6:00 PM (IST). It will be an all-important game for both teams to accelerate further in the tournament.
Chittagong Kings are in the second spot on the points tally, with three wins and a defeat in their four games. They currently have six points to their name and a win in this game will strengthen their position at the second spot in the tally. On the other hand, Khulna Tigers are placed in the fourth spot, with two wins and three defeats in their five games. They have four points and will be eyeing the third spot with a win in this game.
Predicted top three performers in the upcoming clash of Khulna Tigers vs Chittagong Kings:
1. Mahidul Islam Ankon
Khulna Tigers’ Mahidul Islam Ankon has scored 152 runs in five innings, including an unbeaten appearance. He has scored these runs with a brilliant average of 38.00 and a strike rate of 183.13. Ankon is also the leading run-scorer for his side in the tournament.
The wicketkeeper-batter is expected to be a part of the list of top three performers in the 22nd game of the tournament, which will be played between the Chittagong Kings and Khulna Tigers.
2. Usman Khan
Chittagong Kings batter Usman Khan has left everyone awestruck with his sensational bowling performances in the ongoing BPL edition. He has scored 249 runs in four innings, with an average of 62.25, hitting a century and two half-centuries.
Usman is also the most run-getter in the tournament, with a strike rate of 171.72. The in-form top-order will also be a key ‘player to watch out for’ in the upcoming game between the Kings and the Tigers.
3. Abu Hider
The Tigers’ bowling all-rounder Abu Hider has been delivering some consistently excellent performances with the ball in the tournament’s current edition. He has been one of the vital cogs in the wheel for Khulna Tigers in the tournament.
The 28-year-old has scalped 11 wickets in five innings, with a brilliant bowling strike rate of 10.27, including a four-wicket haul [4 wickets at 44 runs in a match]. He can also be among the top three players from the Chittagong Kings vs Khulna Tigers game.
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