Rangpur Division vs Dhaka Metropolis, NCLT, Today Match Prediction 24 December 2024

RAND vs DHAM Match Prediction & Analysis

We are in the final of the National Cricket League T20, 2024. Rangpur Division will take on the Dhaka Metropolis as both teams look to bag the title. The Rangpur Division defeated the Dhaka Metropolis in the 1st Qualifier, and the team will look to draw inspiration from that victory. Dhaka Metropolis defeated Khulna Division in the 2nd Qualifier to book a berth in the final. 

Dhaka Metropolis has enjoyed a good run in the tournament. Apart from their loss in the 1st Qualifier, the team has won all its games. It will make them confident heading into the contest. Rangpur Division's batsmen haven't had the best form in the last three games. It is a high-pressure contest, and we expect a strong show from both teams.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

RAND

W L L W W

DHAM

107/9 in 20.0 5.35

NCLT

Rangpur Division beat Dhaka Metropolis by 4 wickets 21 Dec 2024

RAND

108/6 in 19.2 5.59

RAND

161/9 in 20.0 8.05

NCLT

Khulna Division beat Rangpur Division by 34 runs 19 Dec 2024

KHUD

195/4 in 20.0 9.75

RAND

125/10 in 19.3 6.41

NCLT

Dhaka Metropolis beat Rangpur Division by 7 wickets 18 Dec 2024

DHAM

126/3 in 15.3 8.13

RAND

109/3 in 17.5 6.11

NCLT

Rangpur Division beat Barisal Division by 7 wickets 17 Dec 2024

BARD

108/10 in 19.2 5.59

SYTD

120/6 in 20.0 6

NCLT

Rangpur Division beat Sylhet Division by 5 wickets 14 Dec 2024

RAND

124/5 in 15.4 7.91

DHAM

W L W W W

KHUD

81/10 in 17.4 4.58

NCLT

Dhaka Metropolis beat Khulna Division by 38 runs 22 Dec 2024

DHAM

119/8 in 18.0 6.61

DHAM

107/9 in 20.0 5.35

NCLT

Rangpur Division beat Dhaka Metropolis by 4 wickets 21 Dec 2024

RAND

108/6 in 19.2 5.59

DHAM

158/8 in 20.0 7.9

NCLT

Dhaka Metropolis beat Chattogram Division by 17 runs 19 Dec 2024

CHAD

141/9 in 20.0 7.05

RAND

125/10 in 19.3 6.41

NCLT

Dhaka Metropolis beat Rangpur Division by 7 wickets 18 Dec 2024

DHAM

126/3 in 15.3 8.13

SYTD

155/7 in 20.0 7.75

NCLT

Dhaka Metropolis beat Sylhet Division by 1 runs 17 Dec 2024

DHAM

156/7 in 20.0 7.8

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Rangpur Division Preview

Akbar Ali's team did brilliantly in the 1st Qualifier against the Dhaka Metropolis. They dominated the game with the ball against a strong batting lineup. As they meet the same team in the final, the side will look to draw inspiration from that win. Dhaka will come hard at them, and Ali would like a determined show from his players. 

Chowdhury Md Rizwan and Abdullah Al Mamun must deliver a strong start, as Dhaka's bowlers are in good form. Akbar Ali must steer the innings in the middle order and build partnerships with Naeem Islam and Tanbir Hayder. Ariful Haque and Alauddin Babu will look to score runs quickly in the lower middle order. 

The bowling attack would like to repeat their performance in the last game. Mukidul Islam and Mohammad Enamul must do well with the new ball to put Dhaka's batsmen under pressure. Arif Ahmed and Robiul Haque must use the conditions to their advantage in the middle overs. The side will expect a strong show from Alauddin Babu in the supporting role.

Rangpur Division Predicted Playing XI:

Akbar Ali (c & wk), Chowdhury Md Rizwan, Abdullah Al Mamun, Naeem Islam, Tanbir Hayder, Ariful Haque, Alauddin Babu, Mohammad Enamul, Mukidul Islam, Arif Ahmed, Robiul Haque

Rangpur Division Actual Playing XI:

Rizwan Chowdhury, Naeem Islam, Abdullah Al Mamun, Akbar Ali, Tanbir Hayder, Ariful Haque, Robiul Haque, Alauddin Babu, Mohammad Enamul Haque, Mukidul Islam, Arif Ahmed

Dhaka Metropolis Preview

Mohammad Naim's team performed excellently in the 2nd Qualifier with the ball against the Khulna Division. They defended a small total successfully with a strong bowling effort. Naim would like a better show from his batsmen, as they have failed in the last two games. They had lost to Rangpur Division in the 1st Qualifier, and Naim would look to settle scores with a strong show. 

Mohammad Naim has made over 300 runs in the tournament and will look to deliver a good start with Md Imranuzzaman. The middle order has struggled in the last two games, and the team expects a good show from Shamsur Rahman, Marshall Ayub, and Shadman Islam. Mosaddek Hossain and Abu Hider must add quick runs in the lower middle order for the team to win. 

The bowling attack was brilliant in the last game, and the team will need early wickets from Rakibul Hasan and Aliss Al Islam, as Rangpur's batters are in good form. Mosaddek Hossain was brilliant in the last game and will look to keep the run rate under check. Abu Hider and Maruf Mridha must do well in the supporting role.

Dhaka Metropolis Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Naim (c), Md Imranuzzaman (wk), Shamsur Rahman, Marshall Ayub, Shadman Islam, Mosaddek Hossain, Abu Hider, Shohidul Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Aliss Al Islam, Maruf Mridha

Dhaka Metropolis Actual Playing XI:

Anisul Islam Emon, Tahjibul Islam, Aminul Islam, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Imran Uzzaman, Rakibul Hasan, Aliss Islam, Abu Hider, Shohidul Islam, Mosaddek Hossain, Shamsur Rahman

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Sylhet would be clear. The wicket would be challenging for batters, and we see low-scoring contests. The average first innings in the last 10 games has been only 137. The side batting first would need 160 runs to feel confident.

RAND vs DHAM Pitch Report

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium is a good venue for bowlers. The wicket has a lot of juice for the fast bowlers and assists them. We have seen low-scoring games in the past. Batters must acclimatize with the pace and build their innings to do well. Spinners get good assistance from the track.

Toss: To Bat

The side batting first has won six times in the last seven games. The wickets have been used a lot in the tournament and have slowed down. It is causing problems for the batters. The side winning the toss shouldn't hesitate to bat first in this game.