KNT vs RPR Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Dec 20, 2019

The next match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2019-20 is going to be between the Khulna Tigers and the Rangpur Rangers. These are two teams that have had very different starts to the BPL this season. The Rangpur Rangers have lost all the three matches they have played while the Khulna Tigers have two wins from two matches.

The manner in which these two teams have approached the BPL is very different and it is clear that the Rangpur Rangers need to do something drastic to change things around. There are a lot of matches still to come but the Rangers do not want to be in a position where they leave themselves everything to do in the second half of the season.

Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Rangers BPL 2019-20 is going to be played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chattogram on the 20th of December 2019.

KNT vs RPR Team Previews

Khulna Tigers

It took an inning of some brilliance by Mushfiqur Rahim to be able to get the Khulna Tigers to a win in their previous match against the Rajshahi Royals. Chasing 190, the Khulna Tigers were losing quick wickets before Mushfiqur Rahim came to the crease and turned the game on its head.

Rilee Rossow, Shamsur Rahman, and Robbie Frylinck also played quite well to be able to pull off the chase and remain unbeaten in the tournament.

We don’t think there is much that the Khulna Tigers will look to change in their batting for this match. The opening combination is perhaps the only one that requires a little more work since that has not been firing so far.

The Tigers may look to a few players on the bench down the line.

Mohammad Amir was the highest wicket-taker for the Khulna Tigers while Mehidy Hasan was the most economical. Robbie Frylinck was also good in his four overs. The Khulna Titans have a decent bowling attack but not that one that is going to blow teams away. The three names mentioned will have to continue to their potential for the Khulna Tigers to progress deep into the BPL.

Khulna Tigers Playing 11

Mushfiqur Rahim, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rilee Rossouw, Nazmul Hossain, Shamsur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan, Robbie Frylinck, Robiul Haque, Mohammad Amir, Shahidul Islam, Shafiul Islam.


Rangpur Rangers

The Rangpur Rangers batted very well in their previous match and put up a challenging total. They were propelled by Mohammad Shahzad’s 61 off 27 deliveries. Tom Abell was a good addition to the side and scored 25 while Mohammad Nabi and Lewis Gregory also contributed in the middle.

That batting performance was not enough to get them the win, though, as their bowling cost them the match.

The Rangpur Rangers have some positives to take into this match against the Khulna Tigers. Mohammad Shahzad is one of those players that can ride a wave of form and the new team combinations seems to be working for them.

The bowling, though, is a major issue.

Lewis Gregory is not as effective in Bangladesh as he is on the English wickets. Mustafizur Rahman is also a shadow of what he was at his best and that is a huge problem for the Rangers. Without Mustafizur at his best, the bowling looks 2 bowler short of being a quality attack.

Al-Amin Hossain also bowled just one over in the previous match that went for 17 runs. A little bit of tinkering in the bowling is what is needed for the Rangpur Rangers.

Rangpur Rangers Playing 11

M Shahzad, C Delport, Mohammad Naim, Fazle Mahmud, Nadif Chowdhury, Mohammad Nabi, Lewis Gregory, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, A Sunny, Mukidul Islam.

KNT vs RPR Toss Prediction

The team that wins the toss is going to want to field first

Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.

Pitch and Conditions

No rain is forecast in Chattogram and we should continue to have excellent weather for cricket. The pitch in Chattogram is one of the best for batting that we have seen in Bangladesh. Scores of close to 180 have been chased down pretty easily and teams will have to aim for a bit higher batting first.

Chasing seems to be an advantage at this venue.

KNT vs RPR Betting Tips

We are backing the Khulna Tigers to continue with their winning run and subject the Rangpur Riders to their fourth consecutive defeat in BPL 2019-20. The Khulna Tigers have a better batting lineup and are in great form. The bowling attack of both the teams is quite similar.

Bet on the Khulna Tigers to win.

Today Match Prediction

Khulna Tigers To Win the Match, 1.61

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Who will win KNT vs RPR

Khulna Tigers 71.1% (350)
Rangpur Rangers 28.9% (142)
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