Bangladesh Premier League: Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals Head To Head- Key Players, Pitch Report

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Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals Head To Head: Rangpur Riders lock horns with Dhaka capitals in match 2 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Monday at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

This will be second double-header of the day as it is expected to be an exciting clash in the capital city of Dhaka.

Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals Match Information

• Date: Monday, December 30, 2024
• Toss: 5:30 PM (IST)
• Match Start: 6:00 PM (IST)

• Venue: Sher-E-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka

• Live Telecast:
  
  
  • India: Zoom TV
  • Bangladesh: T Sports

• Live Streaming Platforms:
  
  
  • India: FanCode
  • Bangladesh: RabbitholeBD, TSports app, Nagorik

Preview

The Rangpur Riders had a remarkable season last year but fell short at the final hurdle. Their journey ended in the second Qualifier, where Fortune Barishal dashed their hopes of a spot in the final. This season, they are determined to come back stronger and go all the way.

Under the leadership of Nurul Hasan, the Riders feature a squad loaded with match-winners. Players like Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Allah Ghazanfar, and Soumya Sarkar have the ability to turn games around single-handedly. Last season, Jimmy Neesham led their batting charts with 291 runs, while Shakib Al Hasan dominated with 17 wickets. With such depth, they are strong contenders for the Playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Dhaka Capitals struggled last season, securing just one win and finishing last. Led by Litton Das, they aim for a fresh start. With Alex Ross, Shoriful Islam, and Mustafizur Rahman in their ranks, they're ready to compete.

Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals - Head To Head

Both teams played 14 matches against each other so far. The Rangpur Riders emerged stronger, winning 8 games and losing 6, showcasing their consistency. In contrast, the Dhaka Capitals secured only 6 wins and suffered 8 defeats, reflecting their struggles. Neither team had a no-result game. While the Riders hold the upper hand, the Capitals will be determined to improve and challenge their rivals this season.

Pitch Report

The surface at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium is challenging for batters. Initially, fast bowlers can exploit the conditions with the new ball. However, as the ball ages, batting becomes slightly more manageable, allowing players to time their shots better. The spinners, though, hold the key on this track. As the match progresses, they extract significant turn, making life difficult for batters. Of the 98 BPL games held here, 61 have been won by teams chasing. This makes the toss pivotal, as captains often prefer bowling first to leverage the venue's history of favoring teams batting second.

Key Players

Rangpur Riders: Alex Hales, Mahedi Hasan, Saurabh Netravalkar.

Dhaka Capitals: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Thisara Perera, Mustafizur Rahman.

Full Squads

Dhaka Capitals: Sabbir Rahman, Johnson Charles, Litton Das(w/c), Tanzid Hasan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Thisara Perera, Abu Jayed, Amir Hamza, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zahoor Khan, Mustafizur Rahman, Asif Hasan, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Stephen Eskinazi, Mukidul Islam, Munim Shahriar, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Nazmul Islam.

Rangpur Riders Squad: Alex Hales, Khushdil Shah, Soumya Sarkar, Nurul Hasan(w/c), Steven Taylor, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rakibul Hasan, Saurabh Netravalkar, Kamrul Islam, Irfan Sukkur, Saif Hassan, Akif Javed, Curtis Campher, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Tawfique Khan, Nahid Rana, Md Azizul Hakim Tamim.