Last seasons best two teams are facing off. The mismatch in the tournament is evident with this likely to be a crucial encounter and a rehearsal for the bigger stages.

FB vs RR Match Details

Date: January 2nd, 2025

Time:  6:30 PM IST

Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

FB vs RR Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

FB vs RR Pitch Report

The Mirpur can be pretty dry and get better for bowling towards the back of the season. Batting second though could be better to start with.

FB vs RR Predicted Playing XI

FB Playing XI

Tamim Iqbal, Kyle Mayers, Dawid Malan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, James Fuller, Rishaad Hossain, Shohidul Islam, Taijul Islam, Ali Khan

RR Playing XI

Steven Taylor, Soumya Sarkar, Alex Hales, Nurul Hasan, Curtis Campher, Khushdil Shah, Mahedi Hasan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Kamrun Islam 

FB vs RR Key Players

Nahid Rana

Nahid Rana has grown as a pacer in the last year. He is fast and bowling well and has the ability to turn things this season. With four wickets in a game already he has the momentum well on his side.

James Fuller

Fuller the all-rounder has started the tournament well. His bowling was not the greatest but his batting will definitely be something that makes Barishal happy.

FB vs RR Match Tips

Barishal start favorites given the loads of experience they have.

Match Prediction: Fortune Barishal Will Win the Match