The popular franchise-based BPL 2024-25 continues with Fortune Barishal (FBA) taking on Rangpur Riders (RAN). Both sides will lock horns in match 13 of the tournament at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet, on Thursday, January 9. It is worth noting that both Barishal and Riders have been in excellent form in the season.Out of the five matches that they have played so far, Riders have managed to win every single game that they have played so far. On the other hand, Fortune Barishal, who occupy second place in the standings have won three out of the four games that they have played so far and they will hope to register their fourth win of the season.FBA vs RAN Match DetailsMatch Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders, Match 13, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 Venue Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet Date & Time Thursday, January 9 , 1:00 pm IST Live Broadcast & Streaming Details FanCode (app and website)Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch ReportThe surface at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is one that is preferred by the batters. A high-scoring encounter could be possible on such a pitch and opting to bat first after winning the toss could be a wise decision.Head-to-Head RecordMatches Played 07 Won by Fortune Barishal 04 Won by Rangpur Riders 03 No Result 00Predicted Playing XIs for FBA vs RANFortune Barishal:Tamim Iqbal (c), Kyle Mayers, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Pritom Kumar (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Jahandad Khan, Rishad Hossain, Shaheen Afridi, Tanvir Islam.Rangpur Riders:Alex Hales, Steven Taylor, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammed Saiffudin, Nurul Hassan (c/wk), Mahedi Hasan, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Kamrul Islam.Probable Top Performers from FBA vs RANProbable Best Batter: Kyle MayersFortune Barishal batter Kyle Mayers could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Rangpur Riders. With 345 runs in his last 10 matches, Mayers has been in excellent form and Barishal will hope for another good performance from him in the upcoming game.Probable Best Bowler: Mahedi HasanRangpur Riders’ Mahedi Hasan could be the best bowler in the upcoming game against Fortune Barishal. With 15 wickets in his last 10 matches, Hasan could be a star performer in the top-of-the-table clash.Also Check: BPL 2025 Batting and Bowling StatsToday's Match Prediction: Rangpur Riders to win the matchScenario 1Rangpur Riders win the toss and opt to bat firstPowerplay: 40-50RAN: 150-170Rangpur Riders win the matchScenario 2Fortune Barishal win the toss and opt to bat firstPowerplay: 30-40FBA: 140-150Rangpur Riders win the match
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