Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal Match Details
Match: Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal, Eliminator | BPL 2023
Date: Sunday, 12 February 2023
Time: 12:30 (GMT+5) / 13:00 (GMT+5.5) / 13:30 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal Preview
- Rangpur Riders will be thinking about losing both of their games against Fortune Barishal during the league stage.
- Shakib al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz, who have extensive backgrounds in significant matches, are available at Fortune Barishal.
- Chaturanga de Silva, Mahmudullah, and Shakib al Hasan are solid bats for Fortune Barishal.
The legendary Fortune Barishal and Nurul Hasan’s Rangpur Riders will face off in the first knockout match of BPL 2023 on February 12 at Sher-e-Banga National Stadium in Mirpur at 13:30 local time to determine which team will advance to the championship game on February 16.
The fact that Fortune Barishal defeated the Rangpur Riders in both of their league games would give them confidence. Since the Riders have only lost once in their last six games, it won’t be simple for the team in this matchup. High stakes are involved for both clubs, and both have talented players. We anticipate a close race in the contest we shall watch.
Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
The temperature is predicted to range from 30 to 18 degrees during the match hours with little danger of precipitation. A range between 60 and 70% is forecast for the humidity level.
The ground at Shere-e-Bangla has benefited a variety of bowlers, thus both captains will try to choose to bat first if they win the toss. On this uneven track, a total of 150–160 seems like a very challenging assignment.
Both captains will be attempting to use the batting surface first because the game will be played in broad daylight. However, pacers will likely benefit from inconsistent bounce while spinners will see an uneven turn.
Rangpur Riders Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Due to their opponents’ potent bowling attack, Mohammad Naim and Rony Talukdar must score runs at the top of the order. Rakibul Hasan has bowled effectively, and he and Azmatullah Omarzai will need to take early wickets in the match.
Recent form – L W W W W
Rangpur Riders’ Probable XI
Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Naveen ul Haq, Tom Kohler Cadmore, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Rakibul Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Ripon Mondol, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Fortune Barishal Team News & Probable Playing XIs
The game needs a strong start from Anamul Haque and Mahmudullah because the Riders have a quick bowling assault. Their bowlers threw it away in the previous game, therefore the team is counting on Ebadot Hossain and Khaled Ahmed to have strong stints with the new ball. Because they are seasoned bowlers, Shakib and Miraz will need to keep the middle overs close.
Recent form – L L W L W
Fortune Barishal’s Probable XI
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Anamul Haque (wk), Salman Hossain, Dwaine Pretorius, Ebadot Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Karim Janat, Ibrahim Zadran, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan, and Chaturanga de Silva.
Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal Head-to-Head Stats (Last 2 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Rangpur Riders | 0 | 2 |
| Fortune Barishal | 2 | 0 |
Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal – Eliminator, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Anamul Haque
- Nurul Hasan
Batters
- Shoaib Malik
- Rony Talukdar
- Iftikhar Ahmed
All-Rounders
- Shakib Al Hasan (c)
- Karim Janat
- Azmatullah Omarzai (vc)
Bowlers
- Rakibul Hasan
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mohammad Wasim
Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal Prediction
Winning the toss
- Rangpur Riders
Top batsman
- Rangpur Riders – Rony Talukdar
- Fortune Barishal – Shakib Al Hasan
Top bowler
- Rangpur Riders – Azmatullah Omarzai
- Fortune Barishal – Mohammad Wasim
Most sixes
- Rangpur Riders – Rony Talukdar
- Fortune Barishal – Shakib Al Hasan
Player of the Match
- Rangpur Riders – Rony Talukdar
Team Scores Batting First
- Rangpur Riders – 160+
- Fortune Barishal – 150+
Rangpur Riders are the favourite to win this match.
We anticipate Rangpur Riders to defeat Fortune Barishal for the first time in Match 43 despite the fact that both teams have had their weaknesses exposed in front of the opposing unit. This is because they have a more dependable bowling and batting unit.