Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers Match Details
Match: Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers, Match 25 | BPL 2023
Date: Friday, 27 January 2023
Time: 13:00 (GMT+5) / 13:30 (GMT+5.5) / 14:00 (GMT+6)
Format: T20
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers Preview
- The top of the table is occupied by Sylhet Strikers, who have won six of their past seven games.
- Rangpur Riders are now ranked fourth in the standings after winning three of their six games.
- Compared to the Riders, the Strikers have a superior batting order.
In their upcoming matchup, Match 25 of the 2023 Bangladesh Premier League, Sylhet Strikers will host Rangpur Riders. On Friday at 2:00 PM local time, the No. 1 BPL squad will take the field at Sylhet International Cricket Ground. Let’s examine each team’s strengths and weaknesses in detail to see which one has the upper hand.
Unquestionably, the favorite going into this match is Sylhet Strikers. This site has not only been consistent, but they have also played well in every game they have won in the 2023 BPL, both with the bat and the bowling. It’s safe to say that this team’s fortune has entirely shifted in the past 12 months.
Rangpur Riders are coming off of a commanding victory over Chattogram Challengers in this match. but have failed to establish a solid foundation once more. Their confidence will be at an all-time high following a previous 55-run victory in Dhaka, so this might be a once-in-a-lifetime chance for them.
Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers Weather Report, Toss Prediction, and Pitch Report
There are no forecasted signs of rain and a fantastic day for cricket because the temperature is predicted to be between 25 and 14 degrees.
Both captains who win the toss will probably choose to bat first because due will not be in play because this game will be played in broad daylight. In addition, the side that batted first has won 25 of the 42 T20 matches played here.
They can only use the natural bowling pace to their advantage because this is a batting wicket. On this track, the first innings batting average is 159.
Rangpur Riders Team News & Probable Playing XIs
Rangpur Riders have no reported injuries, so they’ll probably use the same starting lineup as they did in the previous game. The fact that the Raiders have been unable to capitalize on overtaking any form in BPL 2023 shows just how erratic they have been. In their most recent five games, they have won two.
Recent form – W L L W L
Rangpur Riders’ Probable XI
Nurul Hasan(c & wk), Mohammad Naim, Shoaib Malik, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mahedi Hasan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nawaz, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Rakibul Hasan, and Haris Rauf.
Sylhet Strikers Team News & Probable Playing XIs
For this game, the Sylhet team is injury-free. Thanks to Najmul Shanto’s outstanding play, Sylhet Strikers have won four of their previous five games and come back from several deficits.
Recent form – W L W W W
Sylhet Strikers’ Probable XI
Mashrafe Mortaza(c), Mushfiqur Rahim(wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Zakir Hasan, Tom Moores, Towhid Hridoy, Thisara Perera, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Imad Wasim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Mohammad Amir.
Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers Head-to-Head Stats (Last 5 matches)
| Team | Won | Lost |
| Rangpur Riders | 4 | 1 |
| Sylhet Strikers | 1 | 4 |
Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers – Match 25, Dream 11
Wicket-keeper
- Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters
- Shoaib Malik
- Najmul Hossain Shanto (vc)
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mohammad Naim
All-Rounders
- Thisara Perera
- Imad Wasim (c)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers
- Mashrafe Mortaza
- Mohammad Amir
- Haris Rauf
Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers Prediction
Winning the toss
- Sylhet Strikers
Top batsman
- Rangpur Riders – Mohammad Naim
- Sylhet Strikers – Zakir Hasan
Top bowler
- Rangpur Riders – Mahedi Hasan
- Sylhet Strikers – Rejaur Rahman Raja
Most sixes
- Rangpur Riders – Mohammad Naim
- Sylhet Strikers – Zakir Hasan
Player of the Match
- Sylhet Strikers – Zakir Hasan
Team Scores Batting First
- Rangpur Riders – 140+
- Sylhet Strikers – 150+
Sylhet Strikers is the favourite to win this match.
Despite having a victory going to the previous one, Rangpur Riders have not yet found a way to outperform Sylhet Striker in any of their six games. Strikers, on the other hand, have a lot more strength and depth on their side. As a result, we think the Strikers will earn their seventh victory of the 2023 season.