BPL 2024 FBA vs RAN: Qualifier 2 Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

FBA vs RAN, BPL 2024: Fantasy Tips for Qualifier 2 (Source: x.com)

The tenth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is getting closer for the finals as Fortune Barishal ( FBA) and Rangpur Riders (RAN) collide against each other in Qualifier 2. The encounter is all set to be played on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka at 6:00 PM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the fantasy predictions, tips, pitch report, top picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

FBA vs RAN Head-to-head Stats

FBA vs RAN Pitch Report

Both bowlers and batsmen get good help on the pitch of Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium. At the beginning of the match, fast bowlers get help, after that batsmen can easily score runs, and spin bowlers get good help in the middle overs.

Shere Bangla Stadium Ground Stats (BPL 2024)

Matches: 20
Matches Won Batting First: 5
Matches Won Batting Second: 15

Average first innings total: 154
Average second innings total: 146
Highest Score: 211 /3 by Rangpur Riders vs Chattogram Challengers
Lowest Score: 115/10 by Khulna Tigers vs Comilla Victorians

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

• Pick more top order batsmen from both the team.
• Batters who can play spin better will be good picks for the match. 
• Select one or two spinner for your team.

FBA vs RAN Fantasy Cricket Tips

Scenario: If Fortune Barishal bat first

• Tamim Iqbal has scored 443 runs from thirteen innings and is very good against both pace and spin.
• Kyle Mayers played excellent innings in the last match scoring 50 runs in just 26 balls and also picked up 2 wickets. He will be a must pick for this game.
• Obed McCoy will lead the bowling department from the front.

Scenario: If Rangpur Riders bat first

• Veteran Shakib Al Hasan is leading the charge for the Riders this season. The experienced campaigner has struck the second-most runs for his side and is the leading wicket-taker.
• James Neesham played suberb innings in the last match by scoring 97 runs in just 49 balls. He will lead the batting side and a must pick for this game.

FBA vs RAN Winner Predictions

Both sides have won a game each out of the two league matches played in BPL 10. The Riders may just edge past the Barishal in this fixture. However, the chasing side will have a huge advantage of sealing this encounter as the results at this stadium favours the teams batting second.

FBA vs RAN Top Player Picks

Tamim Iqbal (FBA)

Tamim Iqbal is the leading run-getter for his side as well as top run-scorer of this tournament so far. He is the top pick for this match.

Kyle Mayers (FBA)

Kyle Mayers played excellent knocks in four matches and also quite handy with the ball which makes him a great pick for this match.

Shakib Al Hasan (RAN)

Shakib Al Hasan has been the main man for the Riders in this campaign. The left-handed player has struck 254 runs with two half-centuries to his name. The spin bowler has also managed to pick up 17 wickets at an economy rate of 6.15.

James Neesham (RAN)

James Neesham has hit 263 runs in just six innings with three half-centuries to his name. He also picked up 4 wickets in this season. He is the hot pick for this match.

FBA vs RAN Differential Picks

Mahedi Hasan (RAN)

Mahedi Hasan contributed with both bat and ball in this tournament so far well. He has scored 180 runs and picked up 16 wickets in 13 matches. He will be a great differential pick for this match.

Obed McCoy (FBA)

Obed McCoy is consistently knocking wickets for his team, in last three games he has picked up 7 wickets. He will be a decent differential pick for this match.

FBA vs RAN Fantasy Expert Advice

Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-2-4-3 or 2-1-5-3.

FBA vs RAN Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan
Batters: Tamim Iqbal
All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, James Neesham, Kyle Mayers, Mahedi Hasan
Bowlers: Taijul Islam, Obed McCoy, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Tamim Iqbal
Vice-Captain: James Neesham

Fortune Barishal: 6 Players; Rangpur Riders: 5 Players

FBA vs RAN Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Mushfiqur Rahim, Nicholas Pooran
Batters: Tamim Iqbal, Rony Talukdar
All-rounders: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shakib Al Hasan, James Neesham, Kyle Mayers
Bowlers: Mohammad Saifuddin, Obed McCoy, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Vice-Captain: Kyle Mayers

Fortune Barishal: 6 Players; Rangpur Riders: 5 Players