FBA vs RAN Match Preview

Fortune Barishal will take on Rangpur Riders in the 13th match in the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 on Thursday at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Fortune Barishal previously defeated Durbar Rajshahi by seven wickets, thanks to outstanding performances from Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, and Shaheen Afridi. As a result, Fortune Barishal claimed their second victory in the competition. In contrast, Rangpur Riders completely outclassed Sylhet Strikers in all three departments. The Rangpur Riders are in the bottom half of the league table after losing two consecutive games.

FBA vs RAN Match Details 

Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders – 13th Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: 09th January 2025 at 01:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

FBA vs RAN Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	177
Avg 2nd inn score	169
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

FBA vs RAN Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

FBA vs RAN Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

FBA vs RAN Last Five Matches

RAN ( Rangpur Riders )	W W W W L
FBA ( Fortune Barishal )	W L W W W

FBA vs RAN Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	FBA Won	RAN Won	Tie	NR
Overall	7	4	3	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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FBA vs RAN Probable Playing XIs:

Rangpur Riders Probable Playing XIs

Tamim Iqbal(c), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Kyle Mayers, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mahmudullah, Rishad Hossain, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Tanvir Islam, Jahandad Khan

Topmost Picks for FBA vs RAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Rangpur Riders

• Alex Hales – Opener Alex Hales played well for Riders and finished the innings with the top-score of 44 runs off 27 balls with the help of four fours and three sixes.
• Nahid Rana –  Medium pacer Nahid Rana was the pick of the bowlers for Riders and claimed 3 for 21 in his four overs.

Top Picks – Fortune Barishal

• Mushfiqur Rahim  – Wicket-keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, who scored 34 not out off 24 balls with the help of four boundaries and one six.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi –  Left-arm quick Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bowlers for Fortune Barishal and claimed 2 for 20 in four overs.

FBA vs RAN Probable Winners:

Based on their current form, Fortune Barishal will be confident of defeating Rangpur Riders. Tamim Iqbal, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mushfiqur Rahim put in excellent performances in the previous match, so the team management shall be hopeful that the side will keep up their standards with bat and ball. Considering the team combination, Rangpur Riders is expected to win this match.