Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Vikings Prediction
Jan 05, 2019
12:00 IST / 6:30 GMT
Shere Bangla National Stadium - Dhaka, Bangladesh
RGR
CHV
RGR vs CHV Betting Tips
- Rangpur Riders won the tournament last season and so they will be going into this match with plenty of confidence under their belt.
- Rangpur Riders have beaten Chittagong Vikings four times in the six matches they have played against them in the BPL.
- Chittagong Vikings have a slightly better bowling attack with the likes of Sunzamul Islam, Sikandar Raza and Abu Jayed.
RGR vs CHV Win Probability
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Our Prediction
Rangpur Riders are favorites to win
Who Will Win Riders vs Vikings, BPL 2019?
The opening game of the Bangladesh Premier League 2019 will see defending champions Rangpur Riders take on Chittagong Vikings. The match is scheduled to be played on January 5 at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Live telecast will begin at 12:30 PM local time.
RGR vs CHV, BPL 2019: Where to Watch/Live Streaming
TV channels: Sony Six, Sony Six HD, Geo TV, Geo Super, GTV, SportsMax
Live Streaming: Bet365, SonyLIV, Rabbitholebd
Toss Prediction
Seven of the last nine T20 internationals played at the Shere Bangla have been won by the side bowling first. Moreover, since the pitch at this ground is expected to remain unchanged after the first period of play, the team that wins the toss in this match is more likely to bowl first.
Read on for team previews, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Vikings, Bangladesh Premier League 2019...
Rangpur Riders Team News & Playing 11
RGR Team News
Rangpur Riders will be led by Mashrafe Mortaza in this year's Bangladesh Premier League. Ahead of the start of the tournament, the team has roped in West Indian fast bowler Sheldon Cottrell and Zimbabwean all-rounder Sean Williams into their squad. The Riders have also signed South African batting superstar AB de Villiers who will be joining the explosive Chris Gayle at the top of the batting line-up.
RGR Key Players
Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, Alex Hales and Mohammad Mithun will be the key men for Rangpur Riders with the bat. Gayle was the tournament's leading run-getter last season with 485 runs and he along with Hales will be expected to provide the team with a flying start. de Villiers, even though he has retired from international cricket, will still be a serious threat for the opposition. The Riders will bank on the likes of Mashrafe Mortaza, Shafiul Islam and Nazmul Islam when it comes to bowling. Mortaza had an impressive last season where he took 15 wickets and the team will want their skipper to lead from the front. Shafiul is likely to open the bowling for the Riders and he will look to strike early in the powerplay.
RGR Recent Form
Rangpur Riders finished fourth on the points table at the end of the league stage in the previous season with six wins and as many losses from twelve matches. They beat Khulna Titans by eight wickets in the Eliminator before downing table-toppers Comilla Victorians by 36 runs in the Qualifier. The Riders then thrashed Dhaka Dynamites by 57 runs in the final to clinch their first BPL title.
Rangpur Riders Predicted Playing 11
Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, AB de Villiers, Rilee Rossouw/Ravi Bopara, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mohammad Mithun (wk), Nahidul Islam, Sohag Gazi, Shafiul Islam, Nazmul Islam, Farhad Reza
Chittagong Vikings Team News & Playing 11
CHV Team News
Mushfiqur Rahim is set to lead Chittagong Vikings in the BPL 2019. Sunzamul Islam, Luke Ronchi and Sikandar Raza, who were all part of the team in the previous season, have been retained. The Vikings have signed Afghan opening batsman Mohammad Shahzad who previously played for Rangpur Riders. Apart from him, the team has also included Dasun Shanaka and Cameron Delport in their overseas contingent.
CHV Key Players
Chittagong Vikings will look to the likes of Luke Ronchi, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mohammad Ashraful to score the big runs for them in this match against Rangpur Riders. Ronchi was their best batsman in the previous season with 321 runs which included a couple of half-centuries. Mushfiqur has done well for Bangladesh at the international level and he too is expected to make a big impact with the bat. In terms of bowling, the Vikings will rely mainly on Sunzamul Islam, Sikandar Raza and Abu Jayed to put pressure on the Riders. Sunzamul finished with eleven wickets in as many matches last time and the left-arm spinner should find some support from this Dhaka surface. Sikandar will be more than handy with his off-spin and he will play a major role in the middle overs.
CHV Recent Form
Chittagong Vikings had a torrid time last season. They won just three and lost eight league matches to finish at the bottom of the points table. After managing to secure just one win from their first six matches, the Vikings were not able to pull themselves back in the competition. They played their final league game against Rajshahi Kings which they won quite comfortably by 45 runs.
Chittagong Vikings Predicted Playing 11
Luke Ronchi, Mohammad Shahzad, Mohammad Ashraful, Mushfiqur Rahim (c/wk), Sikandar Raza, Dasun Shanaka/Cameron Delport, Mosaddek Hossain, Abu Jayed, Khaled Ahmed, Sunzamul Islam, Nayeem Hasan
RGR vs CHV Team Form in Last Five Matches
RGR : W W W L W
CHV : W L L L L
Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Vikings Head to Head
Rangpur Riders and Chittagong Vikings have played six matches against each other in the Bangladesh Premier League with the former leading the scoreline 4-2.
Rangpur Riders have won three of the last five matches they have played against Chittagong Vikings.
Rangpur Riders won by three wickets the last time they faced Chittagong Vikings in the tournament - in a league game of the previous edition at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong.
Matches Played: 6; Rangpur Riders Won: 4; Chittagong Vikings Won: 2
Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Vikings Betting Odds
Rangpur Riders are favorites to win this opening match of the Bangladesh Premier League at odds of 1.66 on Betway, 1.61 on Bet365 and 1.67 on Betfair. Chittagong Vikings are the underdogs for this game and they are being offered at a higher price of 2.10 on Betway, 2.30 on Bet365 and 2.26 on Betfair.
🏆 Rangpur Riders vs Chittagong Vikings Prediction
Rangpur Riders and Chittagong Vikings experienced contrasting fortunes in the previous edition of the Bangladesh Premier League. While the former went on to win the tournament, the latter could not get themselves off the bottom of the points table. The Riders have a good record against the Vikings - they have won four out of their six head-to-head encounters - and this will certainly give them the upper hand. The Riders also have a formidable top-order batting with the Gayle, de Villiers and Hales in the side and they all have the ability to take the game away from the opposition on their day. Rangpur Riders appear stronger on paper and we expect them to start their title defence with a win.
Final Verdict: Back Rangpur Riders to beat Chittagong Vikings at 1.66 with Betway, 1.61 with Bet365 and 1.67 with Betfair.
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