Both Rangpur Riders (RAN) and Sylhet Strikers (SYL) will look to bounce back to winning form after experiencing a defeat in their opening game of the BPL 2024. Despite notable performances from Mohammad Mithun and Zakir Hasan for Sylhet, their bowling unit, including Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nazmul Islam, and Benny Howell, struggled, conceding ten or more runs per over in the last match against Chattogram Challengers, leading to a seven-wicket loss.

In Rangpur’s last match, the batting unit struggled to perform. Despite some intent shown by Shamim Hossain and Mehidy Hasan, they couldn’t lead their team to a defendable total. On a positive note, bowlers like Shakib Al Hasan and Hasan Murad did well, each picking up two wickets. However, there’s a need for the team to regroup and focus on improving their batting for upcoming matches.

RAN vs SYL Match Details :

Teams: Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka

Date & Time: January 23, 01:00 PM(IST)

Live Broadcast: FanCode

Streaming: FanCode

Shere Bangla National Stadium Pitch Report and Conditions

The Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka is expected to favor spinners, suggesting a low-scoring match. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first. A total exceeding 150 runs would be considered good on this surface.

RAN vs SYL Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played	          09

Rangpur Riders Won        07

Sylhet Strikers Won       02

RAN vs SYL Predicted Playing XI

Rangpur Riders (RAN):

Brandon King, Nurul Hasan (wk/c), Shakib Al Hasan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rony Talukdar, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad, Salman Irshad

Sylhet Strikers (SYL):

Najmul Hossain Shanto, Yasir Ali, Harry Tector, Mohammad Mithun(w), Ben Cutting, Zakir Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Benny Howell, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nazmul Islam, Richard Ngarava

RAN vs SYL Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Zakir Hasan

Zakir Hasan displayed intent in the last match, scoring an unbeaten 70 runs off 43 deliveries. Despite his efforts, the team managed to post 177 runs on the board, falling short of the desired outcome. The focus for the next match will be to improve and aim for a better overall performance.

Probable Best Bowler: Shakib Al Hasan

In the spin-friendly conditions of Dhaka, Shakib Al Hasan can be exceptionally dangerous. His impressive performance in the last match highlights his effectiveness, making him a formidable threat once again in the upcoming game.

RAN VS SYL BETTING TIPS

Both teams find themselves at the bottom of the points table after losing their opening games in the competition. Despite this, it’s still early in the tournament, and a more comprehensive understanding of team prospects is yet to emerge. However, Rangpur Riders are anticipated to begin as favorites in this upcoming contest.

Bet on the Rangpur Riders to win.