Match 9 of the Bangladesh Premier League, 2024 will be played between Khulna Tigers and Rangpur Riders (KHT vs RAN). The match will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet on 26th January at 01:30 PM IST.
KHT vs RAN (Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders), Match 9 - Match Information
Match: Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders, Match 9
Date: 26th January, 2024
Time: 01:30 PM IST
Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
KHT vs RAN (Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders), Match 9 Preview
Khulna Tigers have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Rangpur Riders have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Bangladesh Premier League, 2024 Points Table
The points table of Bangladesh Premier League, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KHT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +0.832 |
| CCH | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.250 |
| RAN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.169 |
| DD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.140 |
| COV | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.141 |
| FBA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.155 |
| SYL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.856 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 15 of the Bangladesh Premier League, 2023 where Wahab Riaz scored the highest fantasy points for Khulna Tigers with 126 match fantasy points while Mahedi Hasan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Rangpur Riders with 52 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Khulna Tigers against Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers beat Fortune Barishal by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Khulna Tigers was Evin Lewis who scored 86 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Sylhet Strikers, Rangpur Riders beat Sylhet Strikers by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Rangpur Riders was Babar Azam who scored 84 fantasy points.
KHT vs RAN, Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 150 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 40% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet
The temperature will hover around 25°C and humidity is expected to be around 28%. Winds at a speed of 2.75 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
KHT vs RAN, Head-to-Head
In the 11 matches played between these 2 teams, Rangpur Riders' all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Khulna Tigers.
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 25, 9, 43, 16, 26 | - |
| Evin Lewis | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 0 | 0 | 53, 12, 26, 13, 59 | - |
| Brandon King | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 8 | - |
- Shai Diego Hope
Shai Hope is a wicket-keeper with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 25, 9, 43, 16, 26 runs at an average of 23.8 per match.
- Evin Lewis
Evin Lewis is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Evin Lewis has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 163 runs at an average of 32.6 per match.
- Brandon Alexander King
Brandon King is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Brandon King is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 3, 0 and 8 runs at an average of 2.2 per match.
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Irshad | 4 | 8 | 1.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Nahidul Islam | 4 | 24 | 4.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 22 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
| Hasan Murad | 4 | 7 | 1.4 | 5 | 1 | 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
- Salman Irshad
Salman Irshad is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Salman Irshad is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6. This player has been very successful at this venue as in the recent 4 matches Salman Irshad played here, he has taken 1 and 2 wickets.
- Nahidul Islam
Nahidul Islam is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Nahidul Islam has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Hasan Murad
Hasan Murad is a bowler with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 2, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 38 | 7.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 2, 0, 0, 17, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Afif Hossain | 4 | 81 | 16.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 41, 26, 14, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 3 | 33 | 6.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 29, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan is an all-rounder with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shakib Al Hasan is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 2, 0, 0, 17 and 0 runs at an average of 7.6 per match.
- Afif Hossain Dhrubo
Afif Hossain is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Afif Hossain has scored 0, 41, 26, 14 and 0 runs averaging 16.2 per match.
- Mahedi Hasan
Mahedi Hasan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Mahedi Hasan has taken 2, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anamul Haque | 5 | 115 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 63, 9, 28, 3, 12 | - |
| Evin Lewis | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 0 | 0 | 53, 12, 26, 13, 59 | - |
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 38 | 7.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 2, 0, 0, 17, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Afif Hossain | 4 | 81 | 16.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 41, 26, 14, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 3 | 33 | 6.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 29, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shamim Hossain | 5 | 85 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2, 34, 9, 7, 33 | - |
The top point-getters for Khulna Tigers are Anamul Haque with 86 match fantasy points, Evin Lewis with 86 match fantasy points and Afif Hossain with 54 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Rangpur Riders are Shakib Al Hasan with 70 match fantasy points, Mahedi Hasan with 47 match fantasy points and Shamim Hossain with 45 match fantasy points.
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakib Al Hasan | 3 | 38 | 7.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 2, 0, 0, 17, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Shai Hope | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 0 | 0 | 25, 9, 43, 16, 26 | - |
| Afif Hossain | 4 | 81 | 16.2 | 0 | 0 | 0, 41, 26, 14, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Salman Irshad | 4 | 8 | 1.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 8, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Mahedi Hasan | 3 | 33 | 6.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 29, 0, 4 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib Al Hasan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Shakib Al Hasan has scored 2, 0, 0, 17 and 0 runs at an average of 7.6 per match.
- Shai Diego Hope
Shai Hope is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Shai Hope has scored 119 runs at an average of 23.8 per match.
- Afif Hossain Dhrubo
Afif Hossain is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 4 matches, Afif Hossain has scored 81 runs at an average of 16.2 per match.
- Salman Irshad
Salman Irshad is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6. Salman Irshad has been very successful at this venue as in the recent 4 matches he played here, he has taken 1 and 2 wickets.
- Mahedi Hasan
Mahedi Hasan is an all-rounder with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is an off-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, Mahedi Hasan has taken 2, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
KHT vs RAN Squad Information
Rangpur Riders (RAN) Squad: Shakib Al Hasan, Imran Tahir, Mohammad Nabi, Nurul Hasan, Fazle Mahmud, Michael Rippon, Babar Azam, Rony Talukdar, Abu Hider, Nicholas Pooran, Brandon King, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mahedi Hasan, Salman Irshad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Hasan Mahmud, Shamim Hossain, Hasan Murad, Matheesha Pathirana, Ripon Mondol, Ashiqur Zaman, Yasir Mohammad and Ihsanullah.
Khulna Tigers (KHT) Squad: Rubel Hossain, Anamul Haque, Arif Ahmed, Dhananjaya de Silva, Kasun Rajitha, Mohammad Nawaz, Nasum Ahmed, Dasun Shanaka, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nahidul Islam, Faheem Ashraf, Oshane Thomas, Afif Hossain, Mukidul Islam, Akbar Ali, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Sumon Khan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Mohammad Wasim, Habibur Sohan, Nahid Rana and Jon Jagessar.
KHT vs RAN Possible Playing XI
Rangpur Riders (RAN) Possible Playing XI: Nurul Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Brandon King, Shamim Hossain, Salman Irshad, Hasan Murad, Hasan Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Nabi, Shakib Al Hasan and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Khulna Tigers (KHT) Possible Playing XI: Evin Lewis, Anamul Haque, Shai Hope, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Habibur Sohan, Nahidul Islam, Oshane Thomas, Mukidul Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf and Afif Hossain.
KHT vs RAN Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Shai Hope and Rony Talukdar
Batters: Evin Lewis and Mahmudul Hasan Joy
All-Rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Afif Hossain, Faheem Ashraf and Michael Rippon
Bowlers: Salman Irshad, Hasan Murad and Hasan Mahmud
Captain: Hasan Mahmud
Vice-Captain: Faheem Ashraf
Photo credit: Alamy
