FBA vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s BPL 2024-25 Match 21 Between Fortune Barishal And Dhaka Capitals?

Tamim Iqbal and Litton Das (Source: @_FaridKhan/X.com, @LittonOfficial/X.com)

Get set to witness another exciting contest in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 as Fortune Barishal and Dhaka Capitals will see each other in the 21st match to be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on 16th January from 1 PM IST. Runs will be on offer, so expect this one to be another mouth-watering thriller.

Fortune Barishal

Led by Tamim Iqbal, Fortune Barishal are comfortably placed third after winning three out of their five encounters in this year's BPL. With six points after their name, the side also carries a decent NRR of 0.838 with just two losses, one coming in the previous clash against Rangpur Riders on the final delivery.

After putting up a daunting target of 197 runs on the board, they were unable to defend their score as Riders ran away with the victory by three wickets and no balls to spare. Tamim himself has been performing well with the bat with ample support from Najmul Hossain Shanto and Faheem Ashraf. However, they would now be missing the services of their mainstay, Kyle Mayers, who left after their last game.

Dhaka Capitals

On the other end of the spectrum are Dhaka Capitals, with just one win in this competition so far, and that too coming on the back of twin centuries from the opening duo of Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das as they were fabulous together in taking their side to victory by a hefty margin of 149 runs.

However, things on the table don't seem like a fairy tale for them, with six straight losses to start off the competition, keeping them at bay from others at the bottom of the table with just 2 points after completing seven matches. With just five matches remaining, they surely need this win more than their opponents to keep themselves in the fray for playoffs.

FBA vs DC: Head-to-Head Records

How Will the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium Pitch Behave?

The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram has generally been a conducive batting surface, with batters enjoying their time in the middle. Unlike other surfaces in the country, run-scoring is not an issue here, with scores ranging from 170-180 more common.

Pacers get decent movement off the surface and a bit of extra bounce until the pitch slows down, and that's when the spinners come into play, as the turning ball causes problems to the batters. So, it is a better idea here to put runs on the board and then, defend the total. Therefore, the team winning the toss would likely bat first.

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Players To Watch Out For In FBA vs DC Match 21

Fortune Barishal

Tamim Iqbal: Bangladeshi veteran Tamim Iqbal has been in fine form during this edition of the BPL, with 161 runs coming at an average of 40.25 while striking at 151.88, making him one of the most reliable options for any side.

Faheem Ashraf: Pakistani all-rounder Faheem Ashraf's contribution in this edition is noteworthy, with 75 runs scored so far at a whopping strike rate of 250.00, whereas his bowling returns have been impressive too, with five wickets after giving runs at an economy of just 7.84.

Rishad Hossain: Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has been doing a decent job so far with the ball, grabbing four wickets in three games with a best of 3/15. Expect him to continue his form with more tight spells likely, as he has bowled with an economy of 7.44.

Dhaka Capitals

Tanzid Hasan: Wreaking havoc in the previous game, Tanzid Hasan made head turns after his knock of 108 against Durbar Rajshahi. Overall, he has managed 246 runs in this edition so far at a strike of 138.20.

Litton Das: Out-of-side Bangladeshi batter Litton Das knocked on the selectors' door after playing the innings of a lifetime in the last encounter, where he rocked the opposition with 125* off just 55 deliveries with as many as nine maximums. The right-hander also has a 73-run innings under his belt apart from the one mentioned.

Thisara Perera: Dhaka skipper and Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera, with the bat, has a magnificent century to show, which he thwacked versus Khulna Tigers. With 160 runs and a wicket to his name this season, Perera is expected to fire again in the next clash.

Today's Match Prediction: FBA vs DC Match 21

Predicted Top Performers

Fortune Barishal: Tamim Iqbal, Faheem Ashraf, Rishad Hossain

Dhaka Capitals: Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Thisara Perera

FBA vs DC Match 21: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 165-175

Predicted second innings score: 160-170

Predicted Result: The team choosing to bat first will likely have an advantage in this game.

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