RAN vs KHT Match Preview

In a knockout game, anything is possible. Rangpur Riders finished higher on the table after an impressive first eight games, but they have been unable to string results together in recent games. They've lost four consecutive games. The Khulna Tigers appear to be peaking at the crucial point of the tournament.

RAN vs KHT Match Details 

Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers – Eliminator Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25

Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

Date & Time: 03rd January 2025 at 01:00 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

RAN vs KHT Venue Stats

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

RAN vs KHT 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.

RAN vs KHT Weather Report

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

RAN vs KHT Last Five Matches

KHT ( Khulna Tigers )	W W L W L
RAN ( Rangpur Riders )	L L L L W

RAN vs KHT Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	RAN Won	KHT Won	Tie	NR
Overall	13	7	6	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

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

RAN vs KHT Probable Playing XIs:

Khulna Tigers Probable Playing XIs

Soumya Sarkar, Tawfique Khan, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nurul Hasan(w/c), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Akif Javed, Rakibul Hasan, Nahid Rana, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim

Topmost Picks for RAN vs KHT Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Khulna Tigers

• Mohammad Naim – Mohammad Naim has been the standout performer with the bat, accumulating 51 runs off 27 balls.
• Hasan Mahmud –  Hasan Mahmud took 2 wickets for 5 runs in his 4 overs with an economy of around 1.

Top Picks – Rangpur Riders

• Soumya Sarkar – Soumya Sarkar played a useful knock scoring 74 of just 48 balls to help Rangpur Riders get to the 174-run mark.
• Akif Javed –  Left-arm pacer Javed has 19 wickets in his ten previous BPL matches.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RAN vs KHT Dream11 Team:

Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mohammad Naim, Saif Hassan, William Bosisto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(C), Mohammad Nawaz, Mahedi Hasan, Iftikhar Ahmed(VC), Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Saifuddin, Akif Javed

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for RAN vs KHT Dream11 Team:

Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mohammad Naim(C), Saif Hassan, William Bosisto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mahedi Hasan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Saifuddin, Akif Javed(VC)

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim

Vice-captain – Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed

Wicketkeeper – Mahidul Islam Ankon

RAN vs KHT Probable Winners:

The current form may be important in this BPL knockout game. The Rangpur Riders are arguably the squad to beat for the majority of the 2025 BPL. Their performances have deteriorated dramatically prior to the end of the league phase. Khulna Tigers are currently in winning mode. They also won the league match against Rangpur in Mirpur. Considering the team combination, Rangpur Riders is expected to win this match.