Match Details – FB vs RR:
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Match: Chattogram Challengers vs Sylhet Strikers, 2nd Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024
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Date and Time: January 20, 07:30 am GMT/ 01:00 pm IST / 01:30 pm local time
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Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
FB vs RR Preview:
Fortune Barishal: Fortune Barishal boasts a lineup rich with established and experienced Bangladesh internationals, and unlike some other teams, they are not hindered by players’ commitments elsewhere. Their quality should be sufficient to secure a victory in this upcoming match on Saturday.
Rangpur Riders: On the other hand, Rangpur Riders, having come close to reaching the final last year, have assembled a robust squad of players, although some will be available only for short durations in the tournament. While we anticipate them to be competitive in this game, the potential limitation in batting depth might be a concern.
FB vs RR Possible Playing XI:
Fortune Barishal: Tamim Iqbal (Captain), Paul Stirling, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-Keeper), Soumya Sarkar, Ibrahim Zadran, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahmudullah, Kamrul Islam, Khaled Islam, Mohammad Amir.
Rangpur Riders: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Rony Talukdar, Brandon King, Shamim Hossain, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Abu Hider, Hasan Murad, Ashiqur Zaman, Hasan Mahmud
FB vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Team
Captain: Shakib al Hasan
Vice-Captain: Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Mushfiqur Rahim, Tamim Iqbal, Brandon King, Nurul Hasan, Shoaib Malik, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Amir, Matheesha Pathirana.
FB vs RR Head-To-Head Records
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Stats |
Match |
FB Won |
RR Won |
NR |
Tie |
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Overall |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
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Recent 5 Matches |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
FB vs RR Win Prediction:
Given the higher level of international experience possessed by the players of Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders compared to the other XIs in the first day of BPL games, expectations are for a high standard in this matchup. With Fortune Barishal perceived to have a stronger batting lineup, our prediction leans towards them securing a victory on Saturday afternoon in Mirpur.
Prediction: Fortune Barishal to beat Rangpur Riders.
FB vs RR Toss Prediction:
Considering that the conditions are anticipated to remain relatively stable throughout Saturday afternoon, with minimal changes expected, it is predicted that both teams would prefer to gauge the pitch conditions by observing the opposition bat first. Therefore, our expectation is that both captains will likely opt to field first in this upcoming match.
FB vs RR Pitch Report:
Anticipating a dry surface on Saturday, with only two games played on it the day before, there is likely to be minimal deterioration. A par score for this condition is expected to be around 150-160, reflecting the conducive conditions for batting.
FB vs RR Weather Report:
The weather conditions in Mirpur for the upcoming afternoon appear to be sunny and humid. With no threat of rain, the temperature is expected to remain above 20 degrees throughout the period.
Venue Information
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Stadium: Shere Bangla National Stadium
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City: Dhaka
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Capacity: 25,000
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Ends: Ispahani End, Aqua Paints End
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Also Hosts: Football
FB vs RR Squad:
Fortune Barishal: Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Khaled Ahmed, Ibrahim Zadran, Tamim Iqbal, Shoaib Malik, Paul Stirling, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Amir, Abbas Afridi, Dunith Wellalage, Mushfiqur Rahim, Rakibul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Soumya Sarkar, Yannic Cariah, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Pritom Kumar, Taijul Islam, Prantik Nawrose Nabil, Dinesh Chandimal.
Rangpur Riders: Nurul Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nicholas Pooran, Shakib Al Hasan, Babar Azam, Ihsanullah, Matheesha Pathirana, Brandon King, Wanindu Hasaranga, Rony Talukdar, Shamim Hossain, Ripon Mondol, Hasan Morad, Michael Rippon, Yasir Mohammad, Abu Hider Rony, Fazle Rabbi, Ashikuzzaman.
