Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshahi Prediction, and Betting Tips
The opening game of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 is set to be played between Fortune Barishal and Durbar Rajshahi on December 30 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. Both teams feature some prominent names like Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Kyle Mayers, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Saad Nasim, Sabbir Hossain, and others. Fans can expect an exciting first game of the season. Check out the Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshani prediction.
Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25 is the eleventh edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) organised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. The season feature seven teams competing for the title from 30 December 2024 – 7 February 2025.
Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshani prediction: Barishal to win
Key Stats
- Fortune Barishal is the defending champion of the BPL.
- Durbar Rajshami is returning to the BPL following the exit of Comilla Victorians.
Match Prediction: The first match of the BPL 2024-25 is set to be an exciting contest with Fortune Barishal coming on top. They have a good balanced squad including players like Shaheen Shah Afridi, Dawid Malan, Pathun Nissanka, and Mahmudullah while Durbar Rajshani is a young team that depends on a few key players like Taskin Ahmed, R Burl, and Bilal Khan.
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Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshani Odds
- Fortune Barishal – 1.72
- Durbar Rajshahi – 2.19
Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report
Bangladesh National League 2024
| Winning team | Won by | Date |
| Durbar Rajshahi | 6 wickets | 02/11/2024 |
| Darbar Rajshahi | 5 wickets | 09/11/2023 |
| Durbar Rajshahi | 9 runs | 19/10/2023 |
| Durbar Rajshahi | Inning and 68 runs | 31/10/2022 |
| Match Drawn | 10/10/2022 |
Pitch Report
1st match of the BPL 2024-25, Fortune Barishal vs Durbar Rajshahi is set to be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. The pitch here is a batting-friendly surface. Historically chasing teams have better chances of winning.
Results of the last two T20 matches played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal (Mar 01, 2024) – Fortune Barishal won by 6 wickets
| Comilla Victorians | 154/6 |
| Fortune Barishal | 157/4 |
Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal (Feb 28, 2024) – Fortune Barishal won by 6 wickets
| Rangpur Riders | 149/7 |
| Fortune Barishal | 152/4 |
Fortune Barishal preview
The defending champion Fortune Barishal features a strong squad for this season featuring players like Dawid Malan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Kyle Mayers, Mahmadullah, Mohammad Nabi, Rishad Hossain, and Mushfiquer Rahim. The team is looking well-balanced with good bowling options.
Predicted XI: Pathun Nissanka, N Hossain Shanto, D Malan, Mushfiquer Rahim, T Hridoy, M Mahmudullah, M Nabi, F Ashraf, S Afridi, I Hasan Emon, R Hossain
Durbar Rajshani preview
Durbar Rajshani led by Taskin Ahmed is returning to the Bangladesh Premier League after 2020. The team is young and filled with some good names like Mohammad Haris, R Burl, and Bilal Khan. The team will aim to make their comeback in the league with a win.
Predicted XI: J Alam, A Haque, M Haris, R Burl, A Ali, Y Ali Chowdhury, L Samarakoon, T Ahmed, S Islam, M Murad, Bilal Khan
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Player to watch: Shaheen Shah Afridi
Shaheen Shah Afridi is a key player for Fortune Barishal. He is known for his amazing bowling with the new ball where he swings the ball on both sides to get early wickets for the team. The left-arm bowler is also effective in the middle overs and death.
