BPL 2024 FBA vs RAN: Qualifier 2 Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Kyle Mayers has been in good touch in the last game (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.

Fortune Barishal beat Chattogram Challengers in the Eliminator 1 by 7 wickets and Rangpur Riders lost to Comilla Victorians by 6 wickets in the Qualifier 1 clash.

FBA vs RAN Important Player Stats (Top 5 Players)

FBA vs RAN - Toss Factor

Fifteen out of the 20 matches have been won by teams batting second so far in the tenth season of the Bangladesh Premier League . The skipper winning the toss will definitely look to bowl first and have a target in front of him in this mouth-watering fixture between two competitive sides.

If Fortune Barishal win the toss

Barishal too is expected to chase if they win the toss. Obed McCoy, Taijul Islam, Mohammad Saifuddin and Mehidy Hasan Miraz who will bowl the key overs for their team will be excellent picks. Tamim Iqbal, Kyle Mayers and Mushfiqur Rahim are the key batters for Barishal and will be must in your fantasy teams.

If Rangpur Riders win the toss

The Riders will look to field first in this contest. Experienced campaigner Shakib Al Hasan will become a crucial and vital pick if the Riders decide to bowl first. Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mahedi Hasan and Abu Hider who will bowl the key overs for their team will be excellent picks. James Neesham, Nurul Hasan and Nicholas Pooran are the key batters for Riders and will be must in your fantasy teams.

FBA vs RAN - Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

Scenario: If Fortune Barishal Bat First

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. Tamim Iqbal will be a top C/VC option if Barishal bats first.

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. His all-round ability will play a vital role if Barishal bats first.

Scenario : If Rangpur Riders bat first

Shakib Al Hasan (RAN): Shakib Al Hasan has struck the second-most runs for the Riders in the ongoing campaign. He has also picked up the most wickets (17) for this side so far in BPL 10. He will be a top C/VC option if Rangpur bats first.

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 and an excellent choice for C/VC option.

FBA vs RAN- High Risk, High Reward

Mushfiqur Rahim (FBA): Mushfiqur Rahim has played some great innings so far in this tournament. He has three fifties in twelve matches but his pretty inconsistent with his batting form which makes him a ideal choice for high risk, high reward player.

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. but his pretty inconsistent form which makes him a ideal choice for high risk, high reward player.

FBA vs RAN -Stay Aways

Shamim Hossain (RAN): Shamim Hossain has managed to score just 130 runs in ten innings this season. The batter is averaging a mere 16.25 with the highest score of 34. So, keeping his current form in mind, it is better to stay away from Shamim.