Rangpur Riders Dominate Dhaka Capitals, Bowling Them Out for 111 Runs

In a one-sided match, Rangpur Riders have bowled out Dhaka Capitals for a mere 111 runs in 16.3 overs, with Akif Javed and Nahid Rana being the standout bowlers. This comes as a significant blow to Dhaka Capitals, who are already struggling at the bottom of the points table with three consecutive losses. The team had recently bolstered their squad with the inclusion of English opener Jason Roy and domestic all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain, but these reinforcements have yet to yield the desired results.

The fall of wickets was frequent in the last 5 overs, with 4 wickets falling for just 21 runs. Alauddin Babu was the top scorer for Dhaka Capitals with 16 runs off 16 balls, including 2 fours. The last wicket to fall was Mustafizur Rahman, caught by Nurul Hasan off Akif Javed for 1 run. Rangpur Riders, on the other hand, are riding high at the top of the points table with 4 wins, and their top run scorer Saif Hassan will look to continue his form in the upcoming matches. The team's top wicket-taker, Khushdil Shah, has been instrumental in their success, taking 7 scalps so far.

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is heating up, with two matches scheduled to take place on January 7: Rangpur Riders vs Dhaka Capitals and Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers. Fortune Barishal, currently third in the points table, will look to build on their momentum after defeating Durbar Rajshahi by 7 wickets in their previous match, with Tamim Iqbal scoring 86 runs off 48 balls. Sylhet Strikers, on the other hand, will aim to bounce back from their 8-wicket loss to Rangpur Riders, despite posting a competitive total of 205 for 4 in 20 overs.

As the tournament progresses, fans can expect intense competition and thrilling matches. Predictions suggest that Rangpur Riders will emerge victorious against Dhaka Capitals, with Saif Hassan being the top batter and Mahedi Hasan being the top bowler. In the second match, Fortune Barishal are favored to win against Sylhet Strikers, with Kyle Mayers being the top batter and Shaheen Afridi being the top bowler. With the league in full swing, teams will look to capitalize on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses to make a push for the top spots in the points table.