Khulna Tigers will meet the Rangpur Riders in the 9th match of the BPL 2024, marking the beginning of the Sylhet leg of the tournament. The match is scheduled to take place at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on January 26, 2024. Let’s delve into the KHT vs RAN Dream11 prediction, match preview, top fantasy picks.
KHT vs RAN Match Preview
Khulna Tigers have started the 10th season of BPL with a bang, securing victories in their first two games. While the first match posed challenges as they chased a target of 121 against Chattogram Challengers, the second match witnessed a smooth pursuit of a formidable 180+ target against Fortune Barishal.
The captain and opening batter, Anamul Haque, played a pivotal role in the run- chase, remaining unbeaten on 63. Evin Lewis also made a significant contribution by smashing a 22 ball half century in the powerplay overs. Lewis showcased his power hitting prowess with 5 fours and 5 sixes. As the tournament moves into the Sylhet leg, Khulna Tigers aim to sustain their winning momentum from Dhaka.
On the flip side, the Rangpur Riders had a shaky start to the season, suffering a disappointing loss to Fortune Barishal. In their second match against Sylhet Strikers, the Riders faced a precarious situation, finding themselves at 39/6 while chasing a target of 121. However, a resilient partnership between Babar Azam and Azmatullah Omarzai turned the tide in their favor.
Babar’s unbeaten 56 was the lone half-century in the match, underscoring his crucial role and contribution to the Riders this season. As Rangpur Riders gear up to face Khulna Tigers on Friday, they pin their hopes on Babar to lead the way and anticipate an improved batting performance from the rest of the team.
Match Details
| Match : Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders |
| Venue : Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet |
| Date & Time : January 26, 2024, 1:30 PM |
| Live Streaming : Fancode |
KHT vs RAN Head-to-Head
The Rangpur Riders lead the head-to-head tussle with a fairly convincing lead of 7-4 in 11 matches. Both teams won a game apiece in the last edition of the tournament.
- Matches played – 11
- Khulna Tigers – 4
- Rangpur Riders – 7
Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
It is known to be good for batting with the average 1st innings score at the venue being 164. The teams having batted second have won 19 of the 34 games played at the venue. The weather is expected to be hazy sunshine with temperatures around 22°C and humidity at 71%.
KHT vs RAN Probable 11
Khulna Tigers – Anamul Haque(c), Evin Lewis, Afif Hossain, Shai Hope(wk), Habibur Rahman Sohan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mukidul Islam, Faheem Ashraf, Nahidul Islam, Nasun Ahmed, Oshane Thomas
Rangpur Riders – Rony Taludkar, Babar Azam, Brandon King, Nurul Hasan(c) (wk), Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Nabi, Mahedi Hasan, Azmatullah, Omarzai, Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad, Ripon Mondol
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction: Player Stat
| Khulna Tigers | Rangpur Riders |
|---|---|
| Anamul Haque (115 runs) | Babar Azam (267 runs) |
| Evin Lewis(93 runs) | Azmatullah Omarzai ( 94 runs & 5 wkts) |
| Nahidul Islam (6 wkts) | Mohammad Nabi ( 22 runs & 3 wkts) |
| Faheem Ashraf(7 wkts & 35 runs) | Brandon King ( 64 runs) |
| Shai Hope (98 runs) | Mahedi Hasan (29 runs & 2 wkts) |
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks
Babar Azam: Babar scored 56 runs in 49 balls in his last outing against Sylhet. Before that he has scored three half centuries in five games in New Zealand. He has returned to form and is a must have pick in your KHT vs RAN Dream11 team.
Mahedi Hasan: Mahedi is an underrated all-rounder but is very handy with both bat & ball in the shortest format. He has picked up two wickets and scored 29 runs in two matches and is averaging 56 fantasy points per game.
Evin Lewis: The big West Indian has looked in good touch and scored 53 runs in 22 balls in his last puting against Fortune Barishal. Lewis is averaging 53 Dream11 points per game and is a top fantasy pick for the clash between Khulna and Rangpur.
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match
Wicket Keeper: Shai Hope
Batsman: Babar Azam (Vc), Anamul Haque, Evin Lewis
All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai (C), Mohammad Nabi, Mahedi Hasan, Faheem Ashraf, Afif Hossain
Bowlers: Hasan Murad, Oshane Thomas
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