Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders: The 11th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 features a critical face-off between Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Rangpur Riders are in exceptional form, sitting comfortably at the top of the table with four consecutive wins. On the other hand, Dhaka Capitals are struggling at the bottom, desperate to turn their fortunes around after three straight losses. This match is pivotal for both teams, as Rangpur looks to maintain their winning streak, and Dhaka aims to climb up the standings.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders, 11th Match, BPL 2025
- Date: January 07, 2025
- Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
- Time: 1:00 PM (Local Time)
Pitch Report: The Sylhet pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the innings, the pitch tends to favor fast bowlers with a bit of seam movement and bounce. As the match progresses, spinners come into play, exploiting the natural turn and grip offered by the surface. Batsmen who can settle early can benefit later in the innings, making the middle overs crucial for run accumulation.
Pitch Stats (Sylhet International Cricket Stadium):
- Total Matches: 46
- Batting First Wins: 23
- Batting Second Wins: 23
- Average 1st Innings Score: 161
- Highest Score: 214/4 (Chattogram Challengers)
- Lowest Score: 72/10 (Chattogram Challengers)
- Scores below 150: 17 matches
- Scores between 150-169: 12 matches
- Scores between 170-189: 8 matches
- Scores above 190: 9 matches
Head-to-Head Record:
| Matches Played | Rangpur Riders Wins | Dhaka Capitals Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
- Last Meeting: Rangpur Riders won by 40 runs on December 30, 2024.
Lineup:
- Rangpur Riders: Alex Hales, Steven Taylor, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nurul Hasan (c/wk), Mahedi Hasan, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Kamrul Islam.
- Dhaka Capitals: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das (wk), Stephen Eskinazi, Shahadat Hossain, Shubham Ranjane, Thisara Perera (c), Alauddin Babu, Chaturanga de Silva, Nazmul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Abu Jayed.
Key Players:
Dhaka Capitals:
- Thisara Perera: 3 Matches, 141 Runs, 70.5 Avg, 183.11 SR
- Stephen Eskinazi: 3 Matches, 63 Runs, 21 Avg, 123.52 SR
- Mustafizur Rahman: 3 Matches, 3 Wickets, 8.33 Econ, 24 SR
Rangpur Riders:
- Saif Hassan: 7 Matches, 227 Runs, 45.4 Avg, 144.58 SR
- Soumya Sarkar: 6 Matches, 210 Runs, 42 Avg, 140 SR
- Mahedi Hasan: 10 Matches, 14 Wickets, 7.84 Econ, 13.28 SR
Fantasy XI:
- Alex Hales (RAR)
- Litton Das (wk) (DKA)
- Saif Hassan (RAR)
- Stephen Eskinazi (DKA)
- Thisara Perera (c) (DKA)
- Khushdil Shah (RAR)
- Iftikhar Ahmed (RAR)
- Alauddin Babu (DKA)
- Mahedi Hasan (RAR)
- Mustafizur Rahman (DKA)
- Kamrul Islam Rabbi (RAR)
Prediction
Rangpur Riders are the favorites with their dominant form. Dhaka Capitals will need a significant turnaround in their performance to challenge the table-toppers. Toss could be crucial, with the chasing team having a slight advantage on this pitch.
Where to Watch
Cricket fans can catch all the action of the Dhaka Capitals vs Rangpur Riders clash live on FanCode. The match will be available for streaming on both the FanCode app and website.
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