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The Bangladesh Premier League competition for the 2024-25 season will begin on December 30th in Dhaka. In the tournament's second game, Rangpur Riders will take on Dhaka Capitals at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. This game will be conducted in the evening under lights. This article will examine this encounter's match preview, match prediction, betting tips, and pitch reports.

Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals Head-to-Head Record

The Rangpur Riders and Dhaka Capital teams have played against each other on 14 occasions in the BPL prior to this encounter. Rangpur Riders hold an 8-6 edge in this head-to-head. The Rangpur Riders outfit won the last two games between the two teams.

Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals Live-streaming and Broadcast

This game and the entire BPL competition for 2024-25 will not be available on TV in India. However, the contest can be accessed through live streaming on the FanCode website and app.

RR vs DC Team Previews

Rangpur Riders

Rangpur Riders mainly depend on their top order to get the required runs. They have some big-hitting overseas players in their ranks. The Rangpur Riders fell short of winning the title last year and went down to Fortune Barishal during the playoffs.

One of the key batters for Riders this year is Alex Hales. He has played a whopping 475 T0 games and has scored over 12000 runs in them with a terrific strike rate of 145. He has scored six hundreds and 82 fifties in the process. He adds a lot of firepower to the Rangpur top order.

Another crucial player for Riders this year is likely to be the all-rounder Mahedi Hasan. He adds depth to the team's batting order and has scored eight half-centuries in his 161 T20 games. He has also claimed 140 wickets in this period.

Soumya Sarkar adds value to the team with all-round capabilities. He has not only scored twenty fifties but also has picked up 44 wickets. A new addition to the squad this year is Curtis Campher. In his 93 T20 games, he scored 140 runs with five fifties and picked up 67 wickets.

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Dhaka Capitals

The Dhaka Capitals won the BPL title in 2016 and have won it on three occasions. This year, they have added an impressive range of players, one of whom is Litton Das.

The wicketkeeper-batter Das will be leading the Dhaka team this year. He has a calm air about him when at the crease, which allows him to do well in high-pressure games. He has scored 4883 runs in 221 T20 games, with 28 fifties and a strike rate of over 125. His capability to accelerate when required makes him a valuable asset to his side.

Another young Pakistani batter, Saim Ayub, is one of the top-choice payers in T20 cricket. He has scored 2297 runs in 89 T20 games, 14 fifties, and a superb strike rate of 143. He takes a fearless approach to his batting and is a game-changer.

One of the most effective bowlers in T20 cricket is Mustafizur Rahman. This left-arm seamer is popular for his slower balls and yorkers. He has picked up 338 wickets in his 269 T20 games. His ability to bowl well in death overs makes him a vital cog in the Dhaka machine.

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RR vs DK Toss Prediction

Over the years, we have seen as many as 255 domestic T20 games played at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. The team chasing a target has won 142 of these games, while the team batting first has won 112. So, the skipper winning the coin flip is expected to choose to chase a target in this encounter.

Pitch and Conditions

Although the seamers might get some assistance early on, the surface is more likely to favor the spinners for the most part. The batters will also enjoy the conditions in the middle period before there is wear and tear on the track and it starts taking turns.

The temperature during the game will be close to 24 degrees, and there is no possibility of showers during this contest.

RR vs DC Betting Tips

Both these teams did a reasonable job last year. However, the new-look Rangpur Riders team appears to be better balanced, with explosive hitters such as Alex Hales. Overall, we think betting on Rangpur Riders will be the hot favorite.

Bet on Rangpur Riders to win.