Durdanto Dhaka will face Rangpur Riders in the 21st match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Both teams are looking for a win to improve their position in the points table, as the tournament enters its third phase.
Durdanto Dhaka: Team News, Form, and Key Players
Durdanto Dhaka are languishing at the bottom of the table, with only one win and five losses from six matches. They have lost their last four matches in a row, and need to turn things around quickly to stay in contention for the playoffs. Their batting and bowling have been inconsistent, and they have failed to put up competitive totals or chase down targets.
The key players for Durdanto Dhaka are Danushka Gunathilaka, Naim Sheikh, Mosaddek Hossain, and Shoriful Islam. Gunathilaka is the leading run-scorer for the team, with 184 runs from six matches, including two fifties. Naim Sheikh is the second-highest run-getter, with 140 runs, and also the captain of the team. Mosaddek Hossain is the leading wicket-taker for the team, with seven wickets, and also a useful batsman in the middle order. Shoriful Islam is the other bowler who can make an impact, with six wickets to his name.
Rangpur Riders: Team News, Form, and Key Players
Rangpur Riders are placed third in the table, with four wins and two losses from six matches. They have won their last three matches, and are looking to extend their winning streak. They have a balanced and powerful team, with a mix of local and foreign players, who can perform in any situation.
The key players for Rangpur Riders are Babar Azam, Mohammad Nabi, Shakib Al Hasan, and Hasan Mahmud. Babar Azam is the leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 254 runs from six matches, including three fifties. He is also the vice-captain of the team. Mohammad Nabi is the second-highest run-scorer for the team, with 178 runs, and also the leading wicket-taker, with nine wickets. He is also the captain of the team. Shakib Al Hasan is the other all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball, with 113 runs and six wickets. Hasan Mahmud is the other bowler who can take wickets, with eight scalps to his credit.
DD vs RAN: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Here is the Dream11 prediction, playing XI, and fantasy cricket tips for the BPL match 21 between Durdanto Dhaka and Rangpur Riders.
Dream11 Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Nurul Hasan
Batsmen: Babar Azam ©, Naim Sheikh, Danushka Gunathilaka, Brandon King
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Shakib Al Hasan (vc), Mahedi Hasan
Bowlers: Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud
Playing XI
Durdanto Dhaka: Danushka Gunathilaka, Naim Sheikh ©, Saif Hassan, Alex Ross, Irfan Sukkur (wk), Mosaddek Hossain, Gulbadin Naib, Arafat Sunny, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Usman Qadir
Rangpur Riders: Babar Azam, Brandon King, Fazle Mahmud, Shakib Al Hasan, Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mahedi Hasan, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Abu Hider
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Durdanto Dhaka have a strong batting line-up, but their bowling has been inconsistent. They will need to bowl well to contain the explosive Rangpur Riders batsmen.
- Rangpur Riders have a balanced team, with a mix of power-hitters, spinners, and pacers. They will look to exploit the small boundaries of Sylhet and pile up a big score or chase down any target.
- Babar Azam, Mohammad Nabi, and Shakib Al Hasan are the top picks for the captain and vice-captain choices, as they can score runs and take wickets in any situation. Naim Sheikh, Danushka Gunathilaka, and Hasan Mahmud are the other players who can perform well and earn points.
