FBA vs DBR Dream11 Prediction: The much-awaited Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024/25 kicks off on December 30th, with a thrilling encounter between the defending champions, Fortune Barishal (FBA), and the new-look Darbar Rajshahi (DBR). The match will take place at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka, at 1:00 PM IST.
Fortune Barishal, led by the seasoned Tamim Iqbal, are eager to continue their reign after claiming their first BPL title in the previous season. They face Darbar Rajshahi, a franchise which enters the tournament under a fresh name but with a proud legacy, having won the BPL title in 2019-20.

With both teams eager to make an impact in the opening match, this promises to be a thrilling contest for fantasy cricket enthusiasts.
The pitch at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is expected to favour bowlers, especially pacers with good slower deliveries. While the surface will provide some initial bounce, spinners may come into play as the match progresses. The weather is predicted to be a mix of sunshine and clouds, with temperatures ranging between 27°C and 16°C. There is little chance of rain, ensuring a full game.
Fortune Barishal come into the match with a balanced squad, with strong hitters and reliable bowlers. Their top order, featuring Tamim Iqbal, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and the explosive Kyle Mayers, can provide a solid foundation. On the bowling front, the experienced Taijul Islam and the pace of Ebadat Hossain will look to dominate the opposition.
Darbar Rajshahi, captained by the powerful Taskin Ahmed, have an exciting mix of youth and experience. The experienced Anamul Haque and young stars like Yasir Ali are key players to watch. However, the team may take some time to gel, given the new composition and leadership.
Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Haris
Tamim Iqbal, Yasir Ali, Mizanur Rahman
Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Nabi, Mahmudullah
Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadat Hossain, Shafiul Islam
Tamim Iqbal, Kyle Mayers
Taskin Ahmed, Yasir Ali
There are no major injury updates as both teams are expected to field their strongest line-ups. However, it is always advisable to check the playing elevens closer to match time.
Tamim Iqbal (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Kyle Mayers, Mahmudullah, James Fuller, Taijul Islam, Dawid Malan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Pathum Nissanka, Ebadat Hossain, Mohammad Nabi
Taskin Ahmed (c), Anamul Haque (wk), Mizanur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Zishan Alam, Mehrab Hossain, Mohar Sheikh, Saad Nasim, Sabbir Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Akbar Ali
Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah Riyad, Tanvir Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Ripon Mondol, Ebadot Hossain, Nayeem Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taijul Islam, Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Ali, Jahandad Khan, James Fuller, Pathum Nissanka, Nandre Burger, Shaheen Afridi, Ariful Islam, Iqbal Hossain Emmon, Shohidul Islam
Anamul Haque, Yasir Ali, Afif Ali, Mohammad Haris, Zahiduzzaman, Mahmudul Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Hasan Murad, Saifuddin Islam, Mohammad Sheikh, Babar Khan, Arif Payel, Jahid Alam, Shakib Hossain, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan, Salman Nasim, Lahiru Samarakoon, Ryan Burl