BPL 2024-2025: Match 39, RAN vs KHT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s BPL match between RAN vs KHT?

In this article, we will analyze the RAN vs KHT Match Prediction. Rangpur Riders (RAN) will take on the Khulna Tigers (KHT) in Match 39 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2024-25), at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. After winning the first eight games consecutively, Rangpur Riders have lost the plot. They have lost three games on the trot with the latest one coming at the hands of Chittagong Kings, as they were outclassed by five wickets.

Despite these losses, they have maintained the top spot in the points table. On the other hand, the Khulna Tigers’ pattern of losing a game right after a win has continued. Their latest match was a defeat to Fortune Barishal by five wickets. They have won four games out of 10 and are in fifth position. Some good performances in the remaining three games will keep their playoffs hopes alive.

RAN vs KHT Match Details

Pitch Report

Shere Bangla National Stadium pitch assists batters well and they can go on a run-scoring spree once settled. The deck also assists the pacers providing good bounce and carries well to the wicketkeeper. The average first innings score is around 170 here.

Also check: RAN vs KHT Live Score, Match 39

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing 11s for RAN vs KHT

Rangpur Riders: 

Steven Taylor, Soumya Sarkar, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Nurul Hasan (wk/c), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Irfan Sukkur, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Akif Javed.

Khulna Tigers: 

Mehidy Hasan Miraz (c), Mohammad Naim, Afif Hossain, Alex Ross, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk), William Bosisto, Abu Hider, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Mahmud, Salman Irshad, Nasum Ahmed.

Probable Top Performers from RAN vs KHT

Probable Best Batter: Mohammad Naim

Naim batted spectacularly well for Khulna in the last game as other batters struggled. He scored a brisk 51 off just 27 deliveries laced with five boundaries and three maximums.

Probable Best Bowler: Akif Javed

Akif Javed has been a key bowler for Rangpur in the tournament so far. He is also the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 18 wickets in just nine games.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

Rangpur Riders win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 50-60

RAN: 180-200

Rangpur Riders win the match

Scenario 2

Khulan Tigers win the toss and opt to bat first

Powerplay: 40-50

KHT: 160-180

Khulna Tigers win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.