Fortune Barishal (FBA) will square off against Durbar Rajshahi (DUR) in Match 1 of BPL 2024-25, the today’s cricket match. This exciting encounter will take place at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Monday, December 30.
Fortune Barishal, the defending champions, will be looking to kick off their campaign on a high note. They won their maiden title under Tamim Iqbal’s captaincy in March after defeating Comilla Victorians in the final by six wickets. They won four consecutive games at the backend of the tournament, and Tamim will once again lead the side in today’s BPL match as they aim to retain their title.
Meanwhile, Durbar Rajshahi is making its return to the league after a hiatus since January 2020. Previously known as Rajshahi Royals, the franchise lifted the title in the 2019-20 season. They will be looking to make a strong comeback under the leadership of Taskin Ahmed in BPL 2024-25.
Match Details
- Match: Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshahi, Match 1, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25
- Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
- Date & Time: Monday, December 30, 1:00 PM IST
- Live Broadcast & Streaming: FanCode (app and website)
Pitch Report
The surface at the Shere Bangla National Stadium is expected to favour spinners. Teams will want to make the most of the powerplay and score as many runs as possible before the ball gets softer. Batting will become more challenging as the game progresses. The average first innings score in T20 matches at this venue is 152. Out of 433 T20 matches, 196 games were won by teams batting first, while 234 matches saw chasing teams emerge victorious.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 05
- Won by Fortune Barishal: 02
- Won by Durbar Rajshahi: 03
- No Result: –
Predicted Playing XIs for FBA vs DUR
Fortune Barishal (FBA):
- Tamim Iqbal (c), Dawid Malan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Rishad Hossain, Taijul Islam, Nandre Burger, James Fuller
Durbar Rajshahi (DUR):
- Anamul Haque Bijoy (wk), Yasir Ali, Sabbir Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Bilal Khan, Lahiru Samarakoon, Hasan Murad, Taskin Ahmed (c), Mizanur Rahman, Shafiul Islam, Saad Nisam
Probable Top Performers from FBA vs DUR
- Probable Best Batter: Towhid Hridoy
Towhid Hridoy finished as the second-highest run-scorer in BPL 2024, amassing 492 runs from 15 innings at an average of 38.50 and a strike rate of 149.51. The right-handed batter has established himself as one of Bangladesh’s most talented young batters, and he will look to start today’s BPL match on a high note. - Probable Best Bowler: Taskin Ahmed
Taskin Ahmed will be looking to lead his team to a winning start in their comeback season. The right-arm seamer took 13 wickets from 12 matches in BPL 2024 at an average of 28.15. He will play a key role with the new ball and at the death against a strong Fortune Barishal batting lineup.
Today’s Match Prediction: Fortune Barishal to win the match
Scenario 1
- Fortune Barishal win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 35-45 runs
- DUR: 140-150 runs
- Result: Fortune Barishal win the match
Scenario 2
- Durbar Rajshahi win the toss and opt to bowl first
- Powerplay: 40-50 runs
- FBA: 150-160 runs
- Result: Fortune Barishal win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction for today’s cricket match, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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