Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers will clash in the eliminator match of Bangladesh Premier League 2025 tomorrow i.e. on 3 February.
This match will be played at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka from 1 pm. Both the teams have managed to make it to the playoffs, but now defeat in the knockout match will mean elimination from the tournament.
BPL 2025, RR vs KT Eliminator Match: Head to Head Record
Both the teams have faced each other twice this season. Khulna Tigers won the first match by 7 wickets, while Rangpur Riders won the second match by 6 runs.
BPL 2025, Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers Eliminator Match Team Status
Rangpur Riders performed brilliantly in the league stage of BPL 2024. The team secured 16 points with 8 wins and 4 losses in 12 matches and finished fourth. The team’s net run rate was +0.596.
At the same time, Khulna Tigers also scored 14 points with 7 wins and 5 losses in 12 matches, but finished third due to a better net run rate +0.456.
Both the teams have seen a journey full of ups and downs in the tournament. Initially, both the teams suffered some setbacks, but later both made a comeback and made it to the playoffs.
Probable Playing XI Rangpur Riders
N Hasan (c & wk), S Hassan, B Azam, B King, S Hossain, M Hasan, C Campher, R Talukdar, M Hasan, H Mahmud, A Javed
Probable Playing XI Khulna Tigers
A Haque (wk), T Iqbal (c), M Naim, D Shanaka, A Hossain, M Hasan Miraz, L Gregory, N Ahmed, A Hider, S K Ahmed, M Islam
BPL 2025, RR vs KT Eliminator Match Pitch and Weather Report
The Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka is generally considered good for batting. The pitch here is flat and batsmen get good help. However, spinners can also get some help during the match. The average score in the first innings is 151 runs, while the average in the second innings is 137 runs.
Talking about the weather, the weather is expected to be clear in Dhaka tomorrow. The temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius and there is no chance of rain. The wind speed is expected to be 3.40 kmph.
BPL 2025, Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers Eliminator Match Dream11 Fantasy Tips
While making a fantasy team in this important match, some special players should be kept in mind. Mohammad Naim is in great form this season. Mehdi Hasan Miraz is performing well as an all-rounder. Aqif Javed is at the top in bowling.
Khushdil Shah and Abu Hider are also in good form. Shakib Al Hasan or Mehdi Hasan Miraz are the best options for the captain, while Mohammad Naim or Babar Azam can be chosen for the vice-captain. Nurul Hasan or Anamul Haque can be trusted as wicketkeeper.
BPL 2025, RR vs KT Eliminator Match Prediction
BPL 2025, Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers Eliminator Match Prediction: A tough competition can be seen between the two teams in the eliminator match. Rangpur Riders have match winners like Shakib Al Hasan and Babar Azam, while Khulna Tigers have in-form batsmen like Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Naim.
The bowling of both the teams is also strong. However, Rangpur Riders look a little stronger in terms of experience and team combination. Talking about the chances of winning the match, Rangpur Riders have a chance of 55%, while Khulna Tigers have a chance of 45%.