Rangpur Riders have qualified for the play-offs.
Preview
FBA vs RAN will clash on each other in the Match 38 of the BPL 2024 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. In their last encounter in this tournament, Fortune Barishal emerged victorious by 5 wickets, setting the stage for an intense rematch. Notably, Rangpur Riders have already secured their spot in the playoffs, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
Fortune Barishal’s recent performance saw them clash against Sylhet Strikers, where they posted a challenging total of 183 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 20 overs. Kyle Mayers played a pivotal role with both bat and ball, scoring 48 runs and claiming 3 wickets, while Mushfiqur Rahim contributed a vital 52 runs. In response, Sylhet Strikers fell short, managing only 165 runs in their allotted 20 overs, with Mohammed Saifuddin accounting for 1 wicket.
On the other hand, Rangpur Riders showcased their dominance in their last outing against Chattogram Challengers. They posted a formidable total of 187 runs for the loss of 8 wickets, with Shakib Al Hasan leading the charge with 62 runs. Mahedi Hasan’s valuable contribution of 34 runs and 2 wickets, along with Dwaine Pretorius’ impressive 3-wicket haul, played a crucial role in their victory. In response, Chattogram Challengers could only muster 169 runs, falling short by 18 runs.
Match Information
Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders, 38th Match
Bangladesh Premier League, 19 Feb 2024, Mon, 6:00 PM IST ,Chattogram
Probable PlayingXI
Fortune Barisal
Tamim Iqbal(C), Ahmed Shehzad, Soumya Sarkar, Kyle Mayers, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim, M Saifuddin, KA Maharaj, Khaled Ahmed, OC McCoy
Bench: Pritom Kumar, FK Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran, PR Stirling, Abbas Afridi, S Malik, Dunith Wellalage, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Y Cariah, Mohammad Amir, Rakibul Hasan, D Chandimal, DA Miller, Prantik Nawrose Nabil, Akif Javed, Naveen-ul-Haq, N Thushara, Taijul Islam, M Imran, Mehedi Hasan Rana
Rangpur Riders
Rony Talukdar, RR Hendricks, Brandon King, Shamim Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Dwaine Pretorius, Nurul Hasan(C), Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad
Bench: Fazle Mahmud, Nicholas Pooran, Babar Azam, Ashikuzzaman, Azmatullah Omarzai, MJG Rippon, W Hasaranga, Yasir Saeed Mohammad, Abu Hider, Ihsanullah, Ripon Mondol, Matheesha Pathirana, Mohammad Nabi, Imran Tahir, Salman Irshad, HE van der Dussen, TJ Moores, Mominul Haque, Ashiqur Zaman
Injury News
Will be added if there is any update.
Weather Report: Sunny
Win Prediction: Rangpur Riders
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score: 160
Pitch Report
The pitch at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium promises a balanced contest, offering support to both pacers and batters, with chasing being the preferred strategy.
Captains: 9
Shakib Al Hasan: RAN bat
The seasoned top-order batter has been in scintillating form, amassing a formidable total of 292 runs in this tournament, providing stability and firepower at the crease.
Avoid Player Message: 8
Reeza Hendricks: RAN