FBA vs RAN Match Preview

Fortune Barishal will face the table toppings in the 38th match of the Bangladesh Premier League in Chattogram. Rangpur Riders arrive here with a 7-game winning streak and an in-form hitting lineup. Fortune Barishal, on the one hand, is in good form, having won three straight games, such as two in Chattogram where they defended 180+ total. Kyle Mayers replaced Shoaib Malik in the final game and was outstanding with both bat and ball. He will be an important player to watch closely in this match. The Rangpur Riders’ deep batting lineup, combined with reliable finishers, makes them a formidable opponent. This will be a thrilling game between these two evenly-matched teams.

FBA vs RAN Match Details

Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders – 38th Match

Venue: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium – Chittagong

Date & Time: 19th February 2024 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: JioCinema

FBA vs RAN Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	165
Avg 2nd inn score	155
Win% batting 1st	56
Win% batting 2nd	44

FBA vs RAN Pitch Report

There isn’t much bounce on this pitch, but the ball turns for the spinners and grips when the pacers hit slower balls. Any score above 165 in the first innings will be difficult to chase down.

FBA vs RAN Weather Report

Although the weather has been pleasant, this game appears to be at risk of rain. However, if it does arrive, it will be in the second half of the match, allowing us to get a good number of overs in.

FBA vs RAN Last Five Matches

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

FBA vs RAN Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	FBA Won	RAN Won	Tie	NR
Overall	13	4	9	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

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

Also Read: “As a professional, you have to always be proactive” – Babar Azam

FBA vs RAN Probable Playing XIs:

Fortune Barishal Probable Playing XIs

Ahmed Shehzad, Kyle Mayers, Tamim Iqbal (c), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Keshav Maharaj, Mohammad Saifuddin, Obed McCoy, Khaled Ahmed

Rangpur Riders Probable Playing XIs

Brandon King, Rony Talukdar, Reeza Hendricks, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad

Topmost Picks for FBA vs RAN Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Fortune Barishal

• Soumya Sarkar – The attacking opener looked very comfortable in the last game and he hit three fours alongside two sixes in his innings.
• Khaled Ahmed – The right-arm pace bowler went wicketless in the last clash with the Riders but has been in strong form since the start of this month.

Top Picks – Rangpur Riders

• Reeza Hendricks – The South African opener has scored over 5700 runs in T20 cricket and hit a half-century in his first BPL appearance of this season.
• Mahedi Hasan – The off-spinning all-rounder has taken 13 wickets so far in the tournament but also showed his quality with the bat on Tuesday hitting 60 runs from 36 balls.

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

Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Mehidy Hasan Miraz(VC), Shakib Al Hasan(C), Mahedi Hasan, James Neesham, Hasan Mahmud, Keshav Maharaj, Khaled Ahmed

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

Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan, Tamim Iqbal(VC), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan(C), James Neesham, Hasan Mahmud, Keshav Maharaj, Khaled Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Shakib Al Hasan, Mahedi Hasan

Vice-captain – Tamim Iqbal, Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Wicketkeeper – Mushfiqur Rahim

FBA vs RAN Probable Winners:

Both teams are coming off back-to-back victories and are in excellent form. There’s not much to choose among the two. Both have firmly batting lineups, skilled players at each position in the order, and a diverse bowling attack. We believe the toss will play an important role, with the team batting first having an advantage. Nonetheless, based on their recent outcomes, current form, and strengths, Rangpur Riders have a slight advantage entering this contest and will start as favorites according to our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Rangpur Riders is expected to win this match.