Durbar Rajshahi (DBR) will take on Dhaka Capital (DC) in Match 18 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024-25) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, on Sunday, January 12. Rajshahi lost two consecutive matches against Chittagong Kings and Fortune Barishal by 105 runs and seven wickets respectively. After losing the games by bigger margins, they finally came up with a win against Khulna Tigers by 28 runs.
Rajshahi’s are placed in the fifth spot in the points table with two wins in five games. On the other hand, Dhaka Capitals are having a horrendous outing in the tournament so far. They have played six games and have not won a single game in the tournament so far. They are teetering at the bottom of the points table and have a negative Net Run Rate of -1.410.
Also Check: DBR vs DC, 18th Match – Live Cricket Score
DBR vs DC Match Details
| Match | Venue | Date & Time (IST) | Live Broadcast & Streaming Details |
| Durbar Rajshahi vs Dhaka Capitals, Match 18, BPL 2024-25 | Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet | Sunday, January 12, 6:00 pm | FanCode (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The Sylhet pitch offers batters much assistance and they pile up runs throughout the game. The pacers will not get much aid from the pitch in the form of pace and bounce. Spinners might leverage dragging the length back and taking pace off the ball.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Won by Durbar Rajshahi | Won by Dhaka Capitals | No Result | First Played | Last Played |
| 15 | 07 | 08 | 00 | 15 Feb 2012 | 17 Jan 2020 |
Predicted Playing XIs for DBR vs DC
Durbar Rajshahi (DBR):
Mohammad Haris, Jishan Alam, Anamul Haque (c), Yasir Ali, Ryan Burl, Akbar Ali (wk), Sohag Gazi, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Taskin Ahmed, Shafiul Islam, SM Meherob.
Dhaka Capitals (DC):
Litton Das (wk), Tanzid Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Thisara Perera (c), Mosaddek Hossain, Munim Shahriar, Mustafizur Rahman, Riaz Hassan, Farmanullah Safi, Abu Jayed, Shubham Ranjane.
Probable Top Performers from DBR vs DC
Probable Best Batter: Anamul Haque
The Durbar Rajshahi Captain, Anamul Haque, has been the standout batter of the team. In five games, he has amassed 192 runs at an average of 48 and a strike rate of 128.86. Hence, in the upcoming fixture, he can prove significant as a batter for his side.
Probable Best Bowler: Taskin Ahmed
Pacer Taskin Ahmed is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament so far. The left-arm pacer has played six matches and has claimed 14 wickets at an average of 9.21.
Today’s Match Prediction: Durbar Rajshahi to win the match
Scenario 1
Durbar Rajshahi win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 50-60
DBR: 160-170
Durbar Rajshahi win the match
Scenario 2
Dhaka Capitals win the toss and opt to bat first
Powerplay: 35-45
DC: 155-165
Durbar Rajshahi 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.