Rangpur Riders will take on Khulna Tigers in the Eliminator of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25 on Monday. Rangpur Riders missed out on a Qualifier 1 spot following their 4 losses on the trot at the finishing stages of the league phase. On the other hand, the Khulna Tigers showed how badly they wanted a place in the Playoffs, securing back-to-back wins over Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders.
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Match Details:
Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers, Eliminator
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Date & Time: February 3rd at 1:00 PM IST and 1:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: FanCode
What is the Pitch Report for RAN vs KHT, Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25, Eliminator?
The wicket has been unpredictable as we saw low and high-scoring contests over the last few days. The batters had their chances so did the bowlers. Whenever the sides have posted more than 160, they have won 3 out of 4 times in the last 10 matches here. Given the inconsistent nature of the surface, it’s always better to chase here.
Recent form:
Rangpur Riders: Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost, Won
Khulna Tigers: Won, Won, Lost, Won, Lost
RAN vs KHT, Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25, Eliminator Probable Winners:
Khulna Tigers are expected to win this match.
What is the Expected, Probable Playing XIs for RAN vs KHT, Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25, Eliminator?
Rangpur Riders
Tawfique Khan, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mahedi Shak Hasan, Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Mohammad Saifuddin, Azizul Hakim, Rakibul Hasan, Akif Javed, Nahid Rana.
Khulna Tigers
Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Naim Sheikh, Afif Hossain, Alex Ross, William Bosisto, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Ziaur Rahman / Abu Hider Rony, Musfik Hasan.
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Injury Updates:
Currently, the players from both squads are doing well and fit. It will be added when there is an update.
What are the Fantasy Cricket Top Picks, Players for RAN vs KHT, Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25, Eliminator?
Top Pick – Batter
Naim Sheikh put on a mesmerizing show with the bat in the competition, amassing 444 runs in 12 matches at an average of 40.36 with the best score of 111*.
Top Pick – All-Rounder
Mehidy Hasan Miraz is stepping up to the bigger occasions as a skipper of the Khulna Tigers. In 12 matches, he made 353 runs at an average of 32.09 and picked up 10 wickets at an economy of 8.31.
Top Pick – Bowler
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Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
Mahidul Islam Ankon is one of the best wicket-keeper batters in the league. In 11 innings, this season, he made 275 runs at an average of 34.37 with the best score of 59*.
X-Factor:
Iftikhar Ahmed is the leading run-scorer for Rangpur Riders this season having made 305 runs at an average of 43.57 with the best score of 65* and even claimed 5 wickets.
What are the Fantasy Suggested Teams for RAN vs KHT, Bangladesh Premier League 2024/25, Eliminator?
1. Mahidul Islam Ankon, Soumya Sarkar, William Bosisto, Saif Hassan, Naim Sheikh, Iftikhar Ahmed (vc), Mahedi Shak Hasan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mohammad Saifuddin, Akif Javed.
2. Nurul Hasan, Alex Ross, William Bosisto, Saif Hassan, Naim Sheikh (c), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mahedi Shak Hasan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Abu Hider Rony, Akif Javed (vc).
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Pre-Match Analysis:
Rangpur Riders, who made a stupendous start with 8 wins on the trot, suffered a major setback in the back end of the league phase, losing 4 matches on the bounce to finish 3rd in the standings with 16 points. With an inferior net run rate than the Chittagong Kings, the Riders failed to make it to Qualifier 1, which would have given them an additional chance to qualify for the final. Batting didn’t go according to the plan in the last few matches where they failed collectively. Khushil Shah, who was instrumental in their massive initial success departed already to join the Pakistan National squad to prepare for the upcoming Tri-Series and the Champions Trophy.
Riders now need to do extraordinary things to advance further.
Khulna Tigers just got it right at the perfect time, beating Dhaka Capitals in their final league game by 6 wickets to secure a spot in the Playoffs. Skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz led from the front, picking up a wicket, and also scored an unbeaten 74* to guide the side home with 19 balls to spare. With 6 wins and as many losses, the Tigers finished 4th in the standings with 12 points. Naim Sheikh (444 runs), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (353 runs), and William Bosisto (298 runs) are their marquee batters, who have done well in the tournament. Abu Hider Rony, despite missing the last game against Dhaka Capitals, remains their best bowler with 17 scalps in the tournament.
Khulna Tigers should recreate their Thursday’s 30-run over Rangpur Riders on Monday.
