BPL 2024-25 - Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers, 1st Play-off - Key Players To Watch Out

Bangladesh Premier League has reached its business end where the top 4 teams will collide with each other in the playoff round. Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers will be the first playoff of BPL 2024-25 and the two teams will give their level best to reach the final game.

The 10th season of the Bangladesh Premier League came into action with some minor changes in all the squads. We saw an active participation of overseas players and the addition of one new franchise.

The league stage has come to an end and the point table speaks volumes of the performance of every team. The cricket betting apps will now have the winning odds for the two upcoming playoffs and an eliminator fixture.

Rangpur Riders started the league on a positive note and led the point table for weeks. However, in the last week of the league stage, they lost track of their performance and witnessed some unfortunate losses. The Riders finished the league stage at the 3rd spot with 8 wins and 4 losses. Their net run rate stood at +0.596.

Khulna Tigers came out as an inconsistent team that started off the league stage with two consecutive wins but after that witnessed 4 losses. They finished their league stage at the 4th spot in the league with 6 wins and 6 losses. Khulna Tigers managed to record their net run rate at +0.184.

The legal betting apps in India showcase a very close contest between the two teams in the first playoff. They both have multiple match-winners and looking at their recent performance, the two teams need to work on their weakness.

In this article, we bring you the key players from both teams who might come out as the game-changers in the 1st playoff.

BPL 2024-25 - Point Table

BPL 2024-25 - Key Players for Rangpur Riders vs Khulna Tigers

1) Mohammad Niam - Khulna Tigers

The opening batter of Khulna Tigers, Mohammad Niam, has come out on top with his performance this year. He is the 2nd highest run-scorer in the league and has one century and 3 half-centuries on his name. Considering his current form, Mohammad Niam will be a game-changer for the Khulna Tigers. If he gets settled at the top during the game, there is no way the opposition can stop him from scoring a big number.

2) Akif Javed - Rangpur Riders

Rangpur Riders have a quality lineup of bowling unit. Akif Javed is on fire this season as he is 3rd highest wicket-taker in the league and the leading wicket-taker for Rangpur Riders. The 24-year-old is known for his accuracy and pace and at the start of the game, Akif can stun the top order of the opposition. Rangpur Riders will be expecting a strong performance from him in the 1st playoff.

3) Abu Hider - Khulna Tigers

The primary weakness of the Khulna Tigers is their weak bowling attack. The whole team is dependent on Abu Hider to scalp wickets in every game. He is the leading wicket-taker for the team and 5th highest wicket-taker in the league. Abu is a good option for the Tigers for the middle overs where they need someone to break the partnership of the opposition. He will be a key during the tough times in the 1st playoff.

4) Khushdil Shah - Rangpur Riders

Rangpur Riders have another trump card in their bowling unit - Khushdil Shah. Pakistan’s Slow Left arm Orthodox bowler is currently the 5th leading wicket-taker in the team and 2nd highest for the Riders. He is an experienced player who has showcased his talent against strong teams and that will help the Riders to win the match in tough situations.

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