BPL 2024-2025: Match 1, FBA vs DUR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between FBA vs DUR?

In this article, we will be analyzing the FBA vs DUR Match Prediction. Fortune Barishal (FBA) square off against Durbar Rajshahi (DUR) in match No. 1 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Monday, December 30.

Fortune Barishal are the defending champions, having won the title under Tamim Iqbal’s captaincy in March after beating Comilla Victorians in the final by six wickets. They won four consecutive games at the backend of the tournament to lift their maiden title. Tamim will once again lead the side this season as they look to retain the coveted BPL trophy.

Meanwhile, Durbar Rajshahi are making a return to the league after their last appearance in January 2020. They used to play under the name of Rajshahi Royals back then. The franchise has had the taste of success in the past as they lifted the title in the 2019-20 season. Taskin Ahmed will be spearheading the side in BPL 2024-25.

Also check: FBA vs DUR Live Score, Match 1

FBA vs DUR Match Details

Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is expected to favour the spinners. Teams will want to make the most of the powerplay and score as many runs as they can. Batting will get tougher as the ball gets softer. The average first innings score in 433 T20 matches is 152. 196 matches have been won by teams batting first, while chasing teams have emerged victorious on 234 instances.

Also Check: BPL 2024-25 Schedule

Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing 11 for FBA vs DUR

Fortune Barishal (FBA):

Tamim Iqbal (c), Dawid Malan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Rishad Hossain, Taijul Islam, Nandre Burger, James Fuller

Durbar Rajshahi (DUR):

Anamul Haque Bijoy (wk), Yasir Ali, Sabbir Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Bilal Khan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Hasan Murad, Taskin Ahmed (c), Mizanur Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Saad Nisam

Probable Top Performers from FBA vs DUR

Probable Best Batter: Towhid Hridoy

Towhid Hridoy finished as the second-highest run-getter in BPL 2024 as he amassed 492 runs from 15 innings at an average of 38.50 and a strike rate of 149.51. The right-handed batter has already established himself as one of Bangladesh’s most talented young batters. He will look to start the season on a bright note on Monday.

Probable Best Bowler: Taskin Ahmed

Taskin Ahmed will look to lead from the front and guide his team to a winning start in their comeback season. The right-arm seamer accounted for 13 wickets from 12 matches in BPL 2024 at an average of 28.15. He will have an important role to play with the new ball and at the death against a strong Fortune Barishal batting lineup.

Today’s Match Prediction: Fortune Barishal to win the match

Scenario 1

Fortune Barishal win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 35-45

DUR: 140-150

Fortune Barishal win the match

Scenario 2

Durbar Rajshahi win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

FBA: 150-160

Fortune Barishal 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.