DBR vs RAN Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's BPL 2025 Match 34 Between Rajshahi And Rangpur?

Taskin Ahmed, Khushdil Shah and Iftikhar Ahmed [Source: @MominulCric, @PakPassion/x]

Durbar Rajshahi (DBR) and Rangpur Riders (RAN) will be crossing paths in match number 34 of the BPL 2024-25 season. The second match of a double-header scheduled at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, January 26; the action is slated to commence from 6:00 PM IST onwards.

Durbar Rajshahi

The Durbar Rajshahi franchise has registered four wins and sustained six defeats from 10 league matches so far this BPL 2024-25 season. Under the leadership of Taskin Ahmed, the Rajshahi team is currently holding an NRR of -1.400 and is ranked fifth on the seven-team points table.

Rangpur Riders

The Rangpur Riders team, under the guidance of Nurul Hasan, is fittingly occupying the top spot on the BPL 2024-25 points table. The Riders franchise recorded eight wins in a row to start off the tournament before losing to Durbar Rajshahi a couple of days ago in Chattogram. With a total of eight wins from nine matches, the Riders’ NRR currently reads a formidable 1.223.

Durbar Rajshahi vs Rangpur Riders Head-to-Head Records

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How Will the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Pitch Behave?

The surface at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka seems to be providing considerable assistance to batters off late. The average first innings total here after the first eight matches of the BPL 2024-25 season turned out to be 180. The chasing teams have managed to win just three of the eight matches played here in this tournament.

Players To Watch Out For In DBR vs RAN Match 34

Durbar Rajshahi

Anamul Haque

Durbar Rajshahi top-order batter Anamul Haque has mounted 379 runs in just 10 innings to emerge as the second highest leading run-getter of the BPL 2024-25 season as of January 25.

Taskin Ahmed

Durbar Rajshahi captain and senior Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed is leading the wicket-taking race of the BPL 2024-25 season with 22 scalps from just 10 innings at an impressive bowling average of 11.40.

Ryan Burl

Zimbabwean all-rounder Ryan Burl has made his presence felt with both bat and ball off late. With 245 runs and seven wickets this season, Burl has emerged as one of the biggest match-winners for any team this season.

Yasir Ali

Bangladesh’s all-format star Yasir Ali has punched out 331 runs in 10 innings of the BPL 2024-25 season at a prolific average of 36.77. Moreover, the cricketer has maintained a staggering strike rate of 160.67.

Rangpur Riders

Khushdil Shah

Khushdil Shah has played a prominent role in Rangpur Riders’ table-topping success in BPL 2024-25. The Pakistani all-rounder has scored 288 runs in just nine innings, and has also harvested 14 wickets with his left-arm spin in the tournament.

Akif Javed

Rangpur Riders’ Pakistan based fast bowler Akif Javed has picked at least one wicket in each of his seven BPL 2024-25 appearances. With 15 wickets from seven matches, the speedster has claimed 10 of those wickets in just his previous three matches for the Riders.

Saif Hassan

Saif Hassan has listed two half-centuries for the Rangpur Riders in BPL 2024-25 season as part of his 288-run tournament haul, at an average of 36 after nine innings.

Iftikhar Ahmed

Pakistan all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed has packed 207 runs with the bat at a prolific average of 41.40. Moreover, the Rangpur Riders’ overseas star has also delivered timely breakthroughs at various critical stages.

Today's Match Prediction: DBR vs RAN Match 34

Predicted Top Performers

Durbar Rajshahi – Anamul Haque, Taskin Ahmed, Ryan Burl

Rangpur Riders – Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Akif Javed

DBR vs RAN Match 34: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 170-185
Predicted second innings score: 175-190

Predicted Result: The team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.

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