BPL 2017, Match 24: Dhaka Dynamites v Rangpur Riders - Result Predictions

The twenty-fourth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will witness a clash between the Dhaka Dynamites (DD) and the Rangpur Riders (RR). The difference between the points tally of the two teams is that of 5 – a gap Rangpur Riders will be eager to close. The venue for the match will be the evergreen Sher-e-Bangla International Stadium, Dhaka.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: DD win the toss

Toss Prediction: DD will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 150-160

Result prediction: DD will win the match by 5 wickets

Scenario 2: RR win the toss

Toss Prediction: RR will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 180-190

Result prediction: DD will win the match by 20-30 runs

Head to head record

Totals matches played – 6, Dhaka Dynamites won – 4, Rangpur Riders won – 2, No Result/ Tied – 0.

Dhaka Dynamites are placed comfortably on the points table at the second position, with 9 points in their hold. One more match to their name and they’ll surpass Comilla Victorians to clinch the top spot. On the other hand, Rangpur Riders are lagging way behind the leading pack with only 4 points to their name and will be desperate to register another win.

Dhaka Dynamites

Fresh from their low-scoring fiasco against Comilla on the day before, Dhaka will look to perform to their usual potential. The batting can be opened by Evin Lewis and the surprise package Sunil Narine- a trend that had been started in the previous season of the Big Bash League (BBL). The batting can be augmented by  Mehedi Maruf, Kumar Sangakkara, Kieron Pollard and skipper Shakib Al Hasan. All-rounders Mosaddek Hossain and Jahurul Islam can contribute in both quarters. Pacers, Saddam Hossain, Abu Hider Rony and Mohammad Amir, along with spinner Narine can comprise the front-line bowling attack.

Predicted XI: Sunil Narine, Evin Lewis, Mehedi Maruf, Kumar Sangakkara (wk), Kieron Pollard, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Jahurul Islam, Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Amir, Abu Hider Rony, Saddam Hossain.

Rangpur Riders

Rangpur Riders will have a burning hope in their hearts that they can still make it to the top half of the table. After their laudable victory against the Sylhet Sixers on Monday, they’ll look to maintain their playing XI. The opening pair of Brendon McCullum and Chris Gayle is a dream combination for any team on the planet and can be followed by Mohammad Mithun, Shahriar Nafees, Thisara Perera and Ravi Bopara. The bowling attack can be made up by fast bowlers, Ziaur Rahman, Rubel Hossain, captain Mashrafe Mortaza, China-man bowler Zahir Khan and off-break bowler Sohag Gazi.

Predicted XI: Brendon McCullum, Chris Gayle, Shahriar Nafees, Mohammad Mithun (wk), Thisara Perera, Ravi Bopara, Ziaur Rahman, Mashrafe Mortaza (C), Sohag Gazi, Rubel Hossain, Zahir Khan.

The prediction is for Dhaka Dynamites to win the match and climb up the points ladder.

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