Dhaka Platoon vs Rajshahi Royals, Bangladesh Premier League 2020, Today Match Prediction 30 Dec 2019

dap vs rir Match Prediction & Analysis

Dhaka Platoon will be keen to put in a better performance when they take on Rajshahi Royals in the 26th match of 2019 Bangladesh Premier League at Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Monday.

Dhaka Platoon has managed to win four of seven games, which is why Skipper Mashrafe Mortaza will be keen to improve team’s performance after last match defeat against Chattogram Challengers.

On the other hand, Rajshahi Royals have played consistently good cricket in this year’s competition. The franchise is currently lying at second place in the league table with 10 points to their name. Captain Andre Russell will be hoping that the side can maintain their excellent form in the next couple of matches.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dhaka Platoon Preview

The side struggled to get going in their innings against Chattogram Challengers. Wahab Riaz and captain Mashrafe Mortaza put on a 41-run stand to see Dhaka Platoon post a below-par score of 124 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The team management will be hoping that experienced players can deliver the goods with the bat against Rajshahi Royals.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, and Mahedi Hasan to do the bulk of the scoring.

Opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has been Dhaka Platoon’s standout batsman so far this season. He has scored 225 runs in 6 matches at an average of 45.00 with two half-centuries to his name. The swashbuckling opener will be eyeing a big score against Rajshahi Royals. Against Chattogram Challengers, Iqbal failed to capitalize on his good start and perished after scoring 21 runs off 27 balls with the help of one boundary.

Wicket-keeper batsman Anamul Haque, who was dubbed as Dhaka Platoon’s main hope in the tournament, has struggled to get going with the bat. He has scored 147 runs in 7 matches at an average of 21.00.

Middle-order comprising of Shahid Afridi, Thisara Perera, and Shadab Khan will be given the task to pile on the runs in the later stages of the innings. Thisara Perera has produced crucial scores for the side so far in this competition. Left-hander has accumulated 118 runs in 5 outings at an average of 39.33.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mashrafe Mortaza, Mahedi Hasan, and Mashrafe Mortaza to pick up wickets in this game. Left-arm quick Wahab Riaz was the pick for the bowlers for Dhaka Platoon against Chattogram Challengers. He finished with figures of 2 for 18 in 3.4 overs.

Captain Mashrafe Mortaza produced another tidy performance with the new-ball and finished with figures of 1 for 14 in his 4 overs.

Dhaka Platoon Predicted Playing XI:

Shahid Afridi, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Tamim Iqbal, Wahab Riaz, Thisara Perera, Mominul Haque, Anamul Haque (wk), Jaker Ali, Shadab Khan, Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud

Dhaka Platoon Actual Playing XI:

Ariful Haque, Hasan Mahmud, Luis Reece, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mominul Haque, Mahedi Hasan, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Tamim Iqbal, Wahab Riaz, Anamul Haque

Rajshahi Royals Preview

Captain Andre Russell will be pleased with his side’s performance against Comilla Warriors. In the previous game, Shoaib Malik, Afif Hossain led the way with the bat to see Rajshahi Royals post 190 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Captain Andre Russell delivered a blistering 37 not out off 21 balls with the help of four sixes.

In reply, Mohammad Irfan, Ravi Bopara, and Shoaib Malik delivered excellent spells to see Royals register a 15-run win over Warriors.

Shoaib Malik was the standout performer with the bat and ball against Comilla Warriors. He delivered an excellent inning of 61 runs off 38 balls with the help of five fours and three sixes. He put on an 84-run partnership with Andre Russell to post a mammoth score on the board.

Liton Das and Afif Hossain also delivered crucial scores for the side against Chattogram Challengers. Das scored 24 runs off 19 balls with the help of two fours and one six, whereas Hossain chipped in with 43 runs off 30 balls with the help of six fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be banking on the likes of Andre Russell, Mohammad Irfan, and Ravi Bopara to make crucial breakthroughs in this contest. Captain Andre Russell has led the way with the ball in hand. He is currently franchise’s leading wicket-taker in the competition with 10 wickets at an economy rate of 8.41.

Rajshahi Royals Predicted Playing XI:

Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Tamim Iqbal, Wahab Riaz, Shahid Afridi, Thisara Perera, Mominul Haque, Anamul Haque (wk), Jaker Ali, Shadab Khan, Mahedi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud

Rajshahi Royals Actual Playing XI:

Nahidul Islam, Alok Kapali, Kamrul Islam, Liton Das, RS Bopara, Shoaib Malik, Taijul Islam, Mohammad Irfan, Afif Hossain, Farhad Reza, Andre Russell

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will be excellent for batting. The bowlers will have to work extremely hard for their wickets. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Monday is expected to be sunny with light winds.

Venue Details

Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka is going to host the 26th BPL match between Dhaka Platoon and Rajshahi Royals. Rajshahi Royals will take heart from the fact that they have won their last two matches against Dhaka Platoon.

Toss: To Bat

Both teams will be looking to win the toss and put a big score on the board. The last two games played at this venue have been won by sides batting second.