FBA vs DBR Dream11 Prediction - Match 1 BPL 2024-25

Fortune Barishal square off against Durbar Rajshahi in the season opener of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 on Monday, 30th December, 2024. Ahead of this game get all the much needed statistical data for FBA vs DBR Dream11 fantasy prediction, pitch report, previews and dream11 small league and grand league teams.

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FBA vs DBR Preview

Tamim Iqbal will return to competitive cricket leading the charge for the Barishal’s. They have a pretty strong top order with the likes of Dawid Malan, Kyle Myers, Najmul Hossain Shanto a trio of left handed batters. In the middle order Mahmudullah and Mohammad Nabi provide the solidity and much needed depth. Pathum Nissanka who is currently in New Zealand will miss the opening game.

Rajshahi Durbar who last featured in the 2019 BPL season, where they were crowned champions. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has been handed the captaincy, he alongside Shafiul Islam, Hasan Murad, Sunzamul Islam form a young core bowling lineup. Their batting looks a bit inexperienced with a lot relying on Anamul Haque, Yasir Ali and Akbar Ali.

FBA vs DBR Probable Playing XI

Fortune Barishal – Tamim Iqbal(c), Dawid Malan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Kyle Mayers, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Nayeem Hasan

Durbar Rajshahi – Akbar Ali, Anamul Haque (wk), Yasir Ali, Sabbir Hossain, Mohammad Haris, Jishan Alam, Lahiru Samarakoon, Hasan Murad, Shafiul Islam, Taskin Ahmed (C), Sunzamul Islam

Shere Bangla Stadium, Mirpur Pitch Report

The pitch at Shere Bangla Stadium is a balanced one that favours both the batters & bowlers. In the initial stages of the game batters find it hard to score runs and as the game progresses it gets better for batters.

In the 370 T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first won 165, while the team batting second won 202 matches. The average 1st innings score is 150 runs, while the score drops down to 137 runs in the 2nd innings. Overall an average of 13 wickets per game are being taken by the bowlers. Pick more all-rounders and batters who usually bat in the middle order in your FBA vs DBR Dream11 team.