The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 commenced with a spectacular start, hosting thrilling double-header games on Friday, January 19. Anticipation now builds for another exciting encounter as Fortune Barishal prepares to clash with Rangpur Riders in the third match of the ongoing tournament at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on January 20.
Boasting a lineup of extraordinary international talents, both teams are poised to kick off their campaign in the 10th edition of the league with flair and finesse. The stage is set for a showdown of cricketing prowess as they vie for early success in this highly anticipated competition.
BPL 2024, Match 03:
Date and time: January 20; 07:30 pm GMT | 01:00 pm IST | 01:30 pm local
Venue: Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka
Sher-e-Bangla Stadium Pitch Report:
The Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch consistently leans towards benefiting spin bowlers, manifesting in a tendency for the ball to maintain a lower bounce. Consequently, batters might encounter challenges in scoring brisk runs at this venue. In such an environment, spinners are strategically poised to exploit the pitch conditions as the game unfolds. Opting to bat first emerges as a judicious decision at this ground, enabling teams to establish a competitive total while capitalizing on the advantageous conditions throughout the match.
FBA vs RAN Dream11 Prediction Picks:
Wicketkeeper: Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Brandon King
All-rounders: Nurul Hasan, Shoaib Malik, Shakib al Hasan, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers: Mohammad Amir, Matheesha Pathirana
FBA vs RAN Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Shakib al Hasan (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
Choice 2: Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Tamim Iqbal (vc)
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FBA vs RAN Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Soumya Sarkar, Dunith Wellalage, Ihsanullah, Rony Talukdar
FBA vs RAN Dream11 Team for today’s match (Jan 20, 07:30 pm GMT):
FBA vs RAN (Screengrab: Dream11)
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Squads
Fortune Barishal: Tamim Iqbal (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Soumya Sarkar, Shoaib Malik, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Saifuddin, Dunith Wellalage, Mohammad Amir, Yannic Cariah, Paul Stirling, Kamrul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Rakibul Hasan, Pritom Kumar
Rangpur Riders: Brandon King, Nurul Hasan (wk/c), Shakib Al Hasan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Shamim Hossain, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahedi Hasan, Michael Rippon, Rony Talukdar, Hasan Mahmud, Matheesha Pathirana, Abu Hider Rony, Fazle Mahmud, Hasan Murad, Ripon Mondol, Ashiqur Zaman, Yasir Mohammad, Ihsanullah
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