BPL 2017, Match 36: Dhaka Dynamites v Rajshahi Kings - Result Predictions

The thirty-sixth match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)  will see a clash between the Dhaka Dynamites and the Rajshahi Kings. The match will witness one of the strongest sides in the tournament against the relatively weak Rajshahi team. The Sher-e-Bangla International Stadium, Dhaka will serve as the match venue for the game.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: DD wins the toss

Toss Prediction: DD will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 140-150

Result prediction: DD will win the match by 6 wickets

Scenario 2: RK wins the toss

Toss Prediction: RK will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 170-180

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

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 8, Rajshahi Kings won – 4, Dhaka Dynamites won – 4, No Result/ Drawn – 0.

Dhaka Dynamites will try their level best to exercise their strength over the Rajshahi side to notch up two points and get ahead of the Khulna Titans on the points table. On the other hand, though prospects are on the bleaker side for the Rajshahi Kings, they have to put up a strong resistance if they are to win the match.

Dhaka Dynamites

The opening duo can find its footing in the form of Evin Lewis and Joe Denly. The rest of the batting responsibilities can be shouldered by Jahurul Islam, Shadman Islam and skipper, Shakib Al Hasan. Mosaddek Hossain, Kevon Cooper and Kieron Pollard can serve the roles of the required all-rounders. The bowling attack can comprise Mohammad Shahid, Sunil Narine and Abu Hider Rony as the front-line bowlers.

Predicted XI: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Kieron Pollard, Kevon Cooper, Joe Denly, Sunil Narine, Jahurul Islam (wk), Abu Hider Rony, Mosaddek Hossain, Evin Lewis, Shadman Islam, Mohammad Shahid.

Rajshahi Kings

The opening pair of Luke Wright and Mominul Haque can be utilised by Rajshahi Kings. The rest of the batting responsibilities can be carried out by keeper Mushfiqur Rahim, Zakir Hasan, James Franklin. The bowling attack can comprise bowlers Mohammad Sami, Mustafizur Rahman, Usama Mir, Qazi Onik and Mehidy Hasan.

Predicted XI: Mohammad Sami, Kesrick Williams, Mushfiqur Rahim (c & wk), James Franklin, Luke Wright, Mominul Haque, Mustafizur Rahman, Zakir Hasan (wk), Mehidy Hasan, Usama Mir, Qazi Onik.

The prediction is for Dhaka Dynamites to win the match and overtake the Khulna Titans.

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