Rangpur Riders (RAN) collide with Chittagong Kings (CHK) in match No. 24 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Friday, January 17.
Rangpur Riders are placed at the top of the table, having won all seven matches they have played so far. The Nurul Hasan-led side won their last match against Khulna Tigers by eight runs to keep their winning run intact.
Meanwhile, Chittagong Kings have only played four matches and have won three and lost one. Mohammad Mithun and Co. started with a heavy defeat against Khulna Tigers. However, they bounced back strongly to register a hat-trick of wins.
Match Details
Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Kings, Match 24, BPL 2024-25
Venue
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram
Date & Time
Friday, January 17, 6:30 PM IST
Live Broadcast & Streaming Details
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Click Here: Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Kings, Live Score- Match 24
Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Report
The Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is expected to provide an excellent batting surface. However, the spinners could come into play as the ball gets older. Making good use of the powerplay overs will be crucial for both teams.
Head-to-Head Record
02
Won by Rangpur Riders
02
Won by Chittagong Kings
00
No Result
00
First-ever Fixture
January 22, 2013
Most-recent Fixture
February 9, 2013
Probable Playing 11s for RAN vs CHK
Rangpur Riders (RAN)
Steven Taylor, Tawfique Khan, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan (w/c), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rajaur Rahman Raja, Nahid Rana, Akif Javed
Chittagong Kings (CHK)
Parvez Hossain Emon, Usman Khan, Graham Clark, Shamim Hossain, Haider Ali, Mohammad Mithun (c/wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shoriful Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Arafat Sunny, Aliss Al Islam
Click Here: BPL 2024-25 Squads
Probable Top Performers from RAN vs CHK
Probable Best Batter: Saif Hassan
Saif Hassan is fine form in the tournament. He has scored 228 runs from seven matches at an average of 38. The 26-year-old has notched up two half-centuries so far this season. Rangpur Riders will hope that he continues his purple patch on Friday.
Probable Best Bowler: Aliss Al Islam
The off-spinner has picked up eight wickets in just four matches at an average of 11.88 and a strike rate of 12. Aliss Al Islam’s economy rate is an incredible 5.94. The 28-year-old would want to do well on Friday against the Riders, who have been the best team in this tournament.
Click Here: BPL 2024-25 Stats
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: 170-190
Rangpur Riders win the match
Scenario 2
Chittagong Kings win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 45-55
CHK: 170-190
Chittagong Kings 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.