Fortune Barishal (FBA) and Rangpur Riders (RRR) are set to face each other in Match No. 3 of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 on Saturday, January 20, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
In the previous edition, Barishal secured victories in seven matches and faced five defeats out of the 12 played in the round-robin phase. Finishing fourth on the points table, they encountered Rangpur in the Eliminator, ultimately losing by four wickets in a closely contested game that concluded in the last over.
Last season, Shakib Al Hasan led Barishal, but this time, he will be part of the Riders, playing under the captaincy of Nurul Hasan Sohan. Shakib opted not to bear the captaincy pressure, leading to the decision by Rangpur management to retain Sohan as their leader. Rangpur recorded eight wins and four losses last season, securing the third spot on the points table. Despite defeating Barishal in the Eliminator, they faced a 19-run defeat against Sylhet Strikers in Qualifier 2.
FBA vs RRR Match Details :
Teams: Fortune Barishal Vs Rangpur Riders
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Date & Time: January 20, 01:00 PM(IST)
Live Broadcast: Fancode
Streaming: Fancode
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions
The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka typically features well-balanced pitches. Pacers find some assistance with the new ball, while spinners come into play as the match progresses. Batsmen may not get easy pitches in Dhaka, but with some patience at the crease, scoring runs isn’t too challenging.
FBA vs RRR Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played 03Fortune Barishal Won 02Rangpur Riders Won 01FBA vs RRR Predicted Playing XI
Fortune Barishal (FBA):
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tamim Iqbal (C), Paul Stirling, Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Shoaib Malik, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Saifuddin, Yannic Cariah, Taijul Islam, Mohammad Amir, Khaled Ahmed
Rangpur Riders (RRR):
Brandon King, Rony Talukdar, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shakib Al Hasan, Nurul Hasan Sohan (C/WK), Shamim Hossain, Wanindu Hasaranga, Hasan Mahmud, Matheesha Pathirana, Hasan Murad, Abu Hider Rony
FBA vs RRR Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Tamim Iqbal
The esteemed Bangladeshi opener, Tamim Iqbal, faced exclusion from the ODI World Cup 2023 side following a disagreement with captain Shakib. Tamim’s experience makes him a crucial player for Barishal in the tournament. In the previous season, he had a respectable campaign, accumulating 302 runs in 10 games at an average of 33.5 and a strike rate of 122.26. Tamim aims to lead his side from the front, providing explosive starts during the PowerPlay.
Probable Best Bowler: Hasan Mahmud
A skilled right-arm pacer, Taskin Ahmed, employs a variety of deceptive slower deliveries. In the last BPL season, he excelled as the joint-highest wicket-taker, claiming 17 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 24.82 and a strike rate of 18.60. With a commendable economy rate of 7.98, he proved effective even during death overs
FBA VS RRR BETTING TIPS
Both teams are embarking on their first game in the competition, making it intriguing to see how they perform. Notably, several players from both sides are absent due to their participation in the domestic T20 competition in Pakistan, adding an element of curiosity to the match.
Bet on Fortune Barishal to win.
