SYL vs RAN Match Preview

The ninth game of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024–25 will take place this Monday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium between Sylhet Strikers and Rangpur Riders. Currently ranking third with two points from one game is Barishal. Rangpur, in the meantime, has ranked highest after winning both of their games so far. Having said that, Sylhet Strikers has had the better of Rangpur Riders in recent meetings, which could provide them the advantage entering this clash.

SYL vs RAN Match Details 

Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders – 09th Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: 06th January 2025 at 01:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

SYL vs RAN Venue Stats

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

SYL 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.

SYL vs RAN Weather Report

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

SYL vs RAN Last Five Matches

RAN ( Rangpur Riders )	W W L W L
SYL ( Sylhet Strikers )	L W W L W

SYL vs RAN Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SYL Won	RAN Won	Tie	NR
Overall	14	2	12	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

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

Also Read: Sydney Test cricket history: Fourth innings records

SYL vs RAN Probable Playing XIs:

Rangpur Riders Probable Playing XIs

George Munsey, Paul Stirling, Zakir Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Jaker Ali(w), Samiullah Shinwari, Ariful Haque(c), Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nihaduzzaman, Reece Topley, Al-Amin Hossain

Topmost Picks for SYL vs RAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Rangpur Riders

• Iftikhar Ahmed – Iftikhar Ahmed has been the standout performer with the bat, accumulating 96 runs in 2 innings at a strike rate of 120.
• Mohammad Saifuddin –  Mohammad Saifuddin has also impressed, maintaining an economy rate of under six runs per over while regularly striking with the ball

Top Picks – Sylhet Strikers

• Rony Talukdar  – Rony Talukdar played a useful knock scoring 41 of just 36 balls, still lost because of low total.
• Tanzim Hasan Sakib –  Tanzim Hasan Sakib was the standout bowler in the previous game with figures of 2-13 from 3 overs.

SYL vs RAN Probable Winners:

With winning starts to their campaigns, both Sylhet Strikers and Rangpur Riders should be feeling pretty good about their prospects ahead of this match. However, when you look at the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, the in-form Rangpur Riders appear to hold the upper hand, as they look well-placed to take control of the match. Considering the team combination, Rangpur Riders is expected to win this match.