GSL 2025: Match 8, DC vs RAN Match Prediction – Who will win today’s GSL match between DC vs RAN?

Dubai Capitals will take on Rangpur Riders in Match 8 of the 2025 installment of the Global Super League.

Dubai won their first game of GSL 2025 against Central Districts by 22 runs. However, they come into this game on the back of two losses, having lost by seven wickets against Hobart Hurricanes before a 57-run loss to Guyana Amazon Warriors.

Rangpur, on the other hand, have won both their opening contests by narrow margins. They beat Warriors by eight runs and then won against Hurricanes by just one run.

DC vs RAN Match Details

Pitch Report

Providence Stadium track tends to flatten as the game progresses. Teams winning the toss can be expected to field first.

Head-to-Head Record

This will be the first time Dubai Capitals will square off against Rangpur Riders.

Predicted Playing XIs

Dubai Capitals

Sediqullah Atal, Rohan Mustafa, Niroshan Dickwella (wk), Gulbadin Naib (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Jesse Bootan, Kadeem Alleyne, Dominic Drakes, Qais Ahmad, Kaleem Sana

Rangpur Riders

Ibrahim Zadran, Soumya Sarkar, Kyle Mayers, Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan (c & wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Rakibul Hasan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Khaled Ahmed

Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Kyle Mayers

Kyle Mayers has been striking at 152.05 in the past couple of games this season. He could be expected to continue his rich vein of form.

Probable Best Bowler: Khaled Ahmed

Khaled Ahmed has started off GSL 2025 with a bang. He has registered two back-to-back four-wicket hauls. He will once again hold the key for his team.

Today’s Match Prediction: Rangpur Riders to win the match

Scenario 1

• Rangpur Riders win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 40-50
• DC: 145-155
• Rangpur Riders win the match.

Scenario 2

• Dubai Capitals win the toss and opt to bowl first.
• Powerplay: 45-55
• RAN: 160-170
• Rangpur Riders win the match.

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