In a much-anticipated clash at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday, the Rangpur Riders are set to face off against the Sylhet Strikers in the 7th match of the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League. The Riders, captained by Nurul Hasan, are seeking redemption after suffering a five-wicket defeat in their opening game against Fortune Barishal.

Nurul Hasan is optimistic about an improved batting performance from his team. Meanwhile, Sylhet Strikers, led by Mashrafe Mortaza, will aim to bounce back from their previous encounter with the Riders where they were thoroughly outclassed. The Riders have a historical advantage, having dominated the Strikers in seven out of nine encounters.

Last year, however, Sylhet Strikers secured a hard-fought victory over Rangpur Riders in the Qualifier 2 match in Dhaka. As the teams gear up for their latest battle, the spotlight is on key batters for each side. BPL is historically dominated by the batters given the conditions and the preferred pitches they prepare anticipating run extravaganza.

For Rangpur Riders, the batting responsibility lies on the shoulders of Rony Talukdar, Brandon King, Shakib Al Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Shamim Hossain, and Azmatullah Omarzai. In the previous game against Fortune Barishal, Shamim Hossain showcased his prowess with a knock of 34 runs.

Sylhet Strikers, on the other hand, will be counting on Mohammad Mithun, Harry Tector, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and Yasir Ali to make impactful contributions with the bat. Zakir Hassan’s impressive 70-run innings in the previous match brings hope to the Strikers, while Mohammad Mithun and Najmul Hossain Shanto also made notable contributions.

Both teams are keen on securing a crucial victory, and fans can expect a thrilling contest at the iconic Shere Bangla National Stadium. The stage is set for a gripping encounter between bat and ball as the cricketing world eagerly awaits the outcome of this BPL clash.