Rangpur Riders [Source: @MohammadMi1596/X]
The Dubai Capitals (DC) will take on the Rangpur Riders (RAN) in the eighth match of the second edition of Global Super League (GSL) 2025. This match will be played at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, West Indies on Wednesday, July 16th at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Providence Stadium, Guyana – Record Of Chasing Teams in GSL 2025
So far 6 matches have been played at Providence Stadium in GSL 2025, and only 1 game was won by the chasing sides. The team that won the toss will prefer to bat first here.
Hot Picks For DC vs RAN GSL 2025 Match 8 Dream11 Team Today
Dubai Capitals
Shakib Al Hasan
- GSL 2025 stats: 69 runs and 4 wickets in 3 matches
- Known for his aggressive left-handed batting style in the middle order and controlled slow left-arm orthodox bowling, Shakib Al Hasan can be a profitable choice for the fantasy contests of this game.
Sediqullah Atal
- GSL 2025 stats: 91 runs in 3 matches
- An Afghan cricketer and opening batter, Sediqullah Atal, can be a lethal weapon for his team in this GSL 2025 tournament. He is a promising player and could be a great pick for the fantasy contests.
Kaleem Sana
- GSL 2025 stats: 4 wickets in 3 matches
- A Pakistani-born cricketer who plays as a fast bowler for the Canadian national cricket team, Kaleem Sana was brilliant in the last game and bagged 4 wickets with an economy rate of 7.75.
Rangpur Riders
Khaled Ahmed
- GSL 2025 stats: 8 wickets in 2 matches
- A right-arm pace bowler and a very handy lower-order batter, Khaled Ahmed could be a beneficial pick for the fantasy contests.
Kyle Mayers
- GSL 2025 stats: 111 runs and 1 wicket in 2 matches
- A left-handed batsman who bowls useful medium pace, Kyle Mayers is effective all-rounder, who can give points in both innings for the fantasy contests.
Azmatullah Omarzai
- GSL 2025 stats: 18 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches
- A fast-bowling allrounder who can strike early in the powerplay and clear the ropes in the death overs. Azmatullah Omarzai can be a MVP in the upcoming game.
DC vs RAN GSL 2025 Match 8 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Mostly Cloudy and Rainy |
Pitch | Bowling friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be cloudy with couple of thunderstorms in the morning. The temperature will be between 30°C-24°C and there is an 81% chance of rain during the game.
Pitch report – The pitch at the Providence Stadium, Guyana, is known for its slow and low nature. The stroke play is generally difficult on this pitch, and the same has been seen in the three matches played at the venue so far this season. The highest score is 165 this season, and the overall average first innings batting score is 148. So, the batters will have to apply themselves if they want to get a big score on this ground, and overall, the conditions will be favorable for the bowlers.
DC vs RAN GSL 2025 Match 8 Captain And Vice-Captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
Head to Head Contests | Khaled Ahmed | Shakib Al Hasan |
Small League Contests | Iftikhar Ahmed | Khaled Ahmed |
Grand League Contests | Kyle Mayers | Sediqullah Atal |
DC vs RAN GSL 2025 Match 8 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Nurul Hasan, N Dickwella
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Iftikhar Ahmed
All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Shakib Al Hasan, Dominic Drakes
Bowlers: Khaled Ahmed, Kaleem Sana
Captain: Khaled Ahmed
Vice-captain: Shakib Al Hasan
DC vs RAN GSL 2025 Match 8 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Mahidul Islam Ankon, N Dickwella
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Iftikhar Ahmed
All-rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers: Khaled Ahmed, Kaleem Sana, Qais Ahmed
Captain: Kyle Mayers
Vice-captain: Sediqullah Atal
DC vs RAN GSL 2025 Match 8 Expert Advice
Considering the pitch behavior, balanced or all-rounder heavy fantasy team should be a good idea, and also selecting quality all-rounders will be beneficial on this ground.