Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders Prediction and Betting Tips

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Khulna Tigers are set to take odds with Rangpur Riders in match no. 39 of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024-25 on January 30 at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. With eight wins in 10 matches, the Riders are currently sitting at the top of the table while the Tigers with the recent dip in the form, currently stand at 5th place. The team is looking for a comeback while Riders aims to carry forward the winning momentum in this match. Check out the Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders prediction.

Khulna Tigers featuring players like Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim, Afif Hossain, Mohammad Nawaz, and Hasan Mahmud struggling to get momentum, lost their last match to Fortune Barishal after winning the previous one against Sylhet Strikers. On the other hand, Rangpur Riders boasting names like Iftikhar Ahmed, Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, and Steven Taylor faced two losses in a row in their last two matches against the same opponent, Durbar Rajshahi.

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Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders prediction: Riders to win

Key Stats 

  • Rangpur Riders won 8 out of their first 10 matches.
  • Khulna Tigers won 4 out of their first 10 games.
  • Riders defeated the Tigers in their two previous encounters.

Match Prediction: Despite struggling in the last two matches, the Rangpur Riders are expected to win this match having a well-balanced squad. They have an explosive batting lineup and bowlers like Nahid Rana, Khushdil Shah, and Akif Javed. While the Khulna Tigers are heavily dependent on Mehidy Hasan Miraz in both batting and bowling.

Most Recent H2H and Pitch Report 

Winners Won by Date
Rangpur Riders 8 runs 13 Jan 2025
Rangpur Riders 78 runs 13 Feb 2024
Khulna Tigers 28 runs 26 Jan 2024
Khulna Tigers 9 wickets 17 Jan 2023
Rangpur Riders 4 wickets 13 Jan 2023

Pitch Report 

The 39th match of the SA20 2025, Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders is set to be played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. The pitch here is often a balanced surface. In a total of 267 T20 matches played at this venue, the batting first team won 119 while the chasing team emerged victorious 147 times.

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Results of the last two T20 matches played at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur

Sylhet Strikers vs Durbar Rajshahi (Jan 27, 2025) – Durbar Rajshahi won by 5 wickets

Sylhet Strikers 117/9
Durbar Rajshahi 121/5

Khulna Tigers vs Fortune Barishal (Jan 27, 2025) – Fortune Barishal won by 5 wickets

Khulna Tigers 187/5
Fortune Barishal 188/5

Khulna Tigers preview 

Khulna Tigers led by Mehidy Hasam Miraz, is currently standing at 5th with 4 wins in 10 matches. The team is struggling to find the consistency this season. In both batting and bowling departments, the club heavily depended on skipper. As the Khulna Tigers looking for the playoff spot, other key players like Mohammad Naim, Alex Ross, Hasan Mahmud, and Mohamad Nawaz need to show some consistency.

Predicted XI: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mohammad Naim, Alex Ross, Afif Hossain, William Bosisto, Mohammad Nawaz, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Abu Haider, Nasum Ahmed, Salman, Hasan Mahmud

Rangpur Riders preview 

Rangpur Riders led by Nurul Hasan currently sitting at the top of the table with 8 wins in 10 matches. The team faced back-to-back two defeats in their previous two games and are eager to bounce back. The team has a strong squad featuring players like Iftikhar Ahmed, Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, and Steven Taylor.

Predicted XI: Steven Taylor, Irfan Sukkur, Saif Hassan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Akif Javed, Rakibul Hasan, Nahid Rana

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Player to watch: Khushdil Shah

Khushdil Shah is a key player for Rangpur Riders. The 29-year-old is currently the second-highest wickets taker in the BPL 2024-25 taking 17 wickets in 9 innings.

Published - January 28, 2025 17:24:36
Updated - January 28, 2025 17:24:53

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