Despite of three losses, Riders have maintained the top spot in the points table.
By CricTracker Staff
Published – 29 Jan 2025, 22:56 IST | Updated – 29 Jan 2025, 22:59 IST
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Rangpur Riders (RAN) will take on the Khulna Tigers (KHT) in Match 39 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024-25), at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. After winning the first eight games consecutively, Rangpur Riders have lost the plot. They have lost three games on the trot with the latest one coming at the hands of Chittagong Kings, as they were outclassed by five wickets.
Despite these losses, they have maintained the top spot in the points table. On the other hand, the Khulna Tigers’ pattern of losing a game right after a win has continued. Their latest match was a defeat to Fortune Barishal by five wickets. They have won four games out of 10 and are in fifth position. Some good performances in the remaining three games will keep their playoffs hopes alive.
Match Details
Match | Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers, Match 39, BPL 2024-25 |
Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
Date & Time | Thursday, January 30, 1 pm IST |
Live Broadcast & Streaming Details | FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch assists batters well and they can go on a run-scoring spree once settled. The deck also assists the pacers providing good bounce and carries well to the wicketkeeper. The average first innings score is around 170 here.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played | 16 |
Won by Rangpur Riders | 10 |
Won by Khulna Tigers | 06 |
No Result | 00 |
First-ever Fixture | January 25, 2013 |
Most-recent Fixture | January 13, 2025 |
Probable Playing 11s for RAN vs KHT
Rangpur Riders:
Steven Taylor, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nurul Hasan (wk/c), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Irfan Sukkur, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Akif Javed.
Khulna Tigers:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mohammad Naim, Afif Hossain, Alex Ross, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), William Bosisto, Abu Hider, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Mahmud, Salman Irshad, Nasum Ahmed.
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Probable Top Performers from RAN vs KHT
Probable Best Batter: Mohammad Naim
Naim batted spectacularly well for Khulna in the last game as other batters struggled. He scored a brisk 51 off just 27 deliveries laced with five boundaries and three maximums.
Probable Best Bowler: Akif Javed
Akif Javed has been a key bowler for Rangpur in the tournament so far. He is also the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 18 wickets in just nine games.
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Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Scenario 1
Rangpur Riders win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 50-60
RAN: 180-200
Rangpur Riders win the match
Scenario 2
Khulan Tigers win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 40-50
KHT: 160-180
Khulna Tigers win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
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