As long as the Rangpur Riders have played in the Bangladesh Premier League, they have always been the underdogs. However, this time, they have a squad capable of expressing themselves to the fullest and taking the attack to the opposition.
Fortune Barishal, for their part, will rely heavily upon their youngsters in this game against Rangpur in Dhaka on Saturday. The game in the afternoon means the track will be pretty dry. The hot and humid weather conditions will also play a massive role in the result of this game.
Key Players
Paul Stirling (Barishal): Irish opener Paul Stirling, known to get his team off to a good start in the powerplay, will play a critical role for them in this season of the BPL. Stirling can tear into any bowling attack, and that is what makes him such a dangerous player to have on your side.
Nurul Hasan (Rangpur): Wicketkeeper-batter Nurul Hasan, who has now become a regular in the Bangladesh national side, is one of the key players of Rangpur. Hasan is also their captain, which gives him the responsibility of taking them to a good total with the bat in hand.
Match Prediction
Rangpur Riders have quite a strong outfit and will be hard to challenge by Fortune Barishal. Although Barishal have quite a few youngsters who know these conditions well, the Rangpur Riders are the favourites to win this game.
Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers 20.01.2024 Prediction
Chattogram Challengers have a very short turnaround time as they play two matches in two days in the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League. After facing off against Sylhet Strikers on Friday, the Challengers will take on the Khulna Tigers on Saturday.
The Tigers have a decent squad, but they will not be able to challenge the supremacy of the Challengers. The Challengers have a good mixture of players who know these conditions well and have been successful here for many years. This will give the Challengers some confidence, and one can expect that to translate into a positive result by the end of the evening.
Key Players
Al Amin Hossain (Chattogram): Al Amin Hossain, now one of the finest bowlers in Bangladesh, will lead the charge for the Chattogram Challengers with the ball in hand on Saturday. His ability to swing the ball both ways and hit the deck hard distinguishes him from his competitors.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy (Khulna): Mahmudul Hasan Joy is one of the key players for Khulna in this game. The 23-year-old has played in eleven Tests for Bangladesh so far and can bring all his experience to the fore in this match. He is known to use his feet well.
Match Prediction
Chattogram Challengers are the downright favourites to win this game against Khulna Tigers. They are expected to win this game by a comfortable margin. Despite playing back-to-back matches, the Challengers will be expected to recover quickly and give their best in both games.
