GSL 2024: Match 5, RAR vs VIC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s GSL match between Rangpur Riders vs Victoria?

GSL 2024: Match 5, RAR vs VIC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s GSL match between Rangpur Riders vs Victoria?. (Source – Global Super League)

Rangpur Riders (RAR) will take on Victoria (VIC) in fifth match of the Global Super League (GSL) 2024 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on December 1. Rangpur lost their first game against Hampshire, which was the second match of the tournament. The match went down to the wire and Hampshire eventually won the Super Over to take two points home. 

On the other hand, Victoria are perched atop the table with a comprehensive four-wicket win against Guyana Amazon Warriors in their first game of the tournament. Rangpur need to win this game by a bigger margin to keep their playoffs alive and get back to winning ways. Victoria, however, will try to have an upper hand over Riders, looking to bag a desperate win.

Match Details

Pitch Report

Providence Stadium will offer equal assistance to batter and bowlers alike. There might be good bounce and grip, which means not only pacers, even spinners will have some purchase. On the weather front, the forecast predicts 60 percent chance of rain during the game.

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Head-to-Head Record

This will be the very first clash between Rangpur Riders and Victoria as they take on each other in the fifth match of the GSL 2024.

Probable Predicted XIs

Rangpur Riders:

Soumya Sarkar, Steven Taylor, Wayne Madsen, Nurul Hasan(w/c), Harmeet Singh, Khushdil Shah, Afif Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Zak Chappell, Rishad Hossain

Victoria:

Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Blake Macdonald, Jonathan Wells, Joe Clarke, Scott Edwards(w), Corey Anderson(c), Karima Gore, Jackson Smith, Dominic Drakes, Callum Stow, Max Birthisel

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Sanjay Krishnamurthi

Sanjay Kirshnamurthi played a good knock for the Victoria in their last game. Batting at number three, he scored 24 off 17 with the help of one boundary and two maximums. He is expected to better his start in the upcoming game and come good against the rivals.

Probable Best Bowler: Zak Chappell

Zak Chappel looked in great touch with the ball for Rangpur Riders in their last game. He picked five wickets in four overs and gave away just 23 runs. Due to his back to back wickets in the last over the game saw a super over. The bowler is expected to be among the wickets once again.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

Rangpur Riders win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 30-40

RAR: 130-140

Rangpur Riders win the match

Scenario 2

Victoria win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

VIC: 150-170

Victoria win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.