FRD vs BTP Match Prediction: Winner, Playing XI, Key Player to Watch & Pitch Report for Today’s European ECS Santarem Challenger T10!

FRD vs BTP Match Prediction: Friendship CC (FRD) will take on Brother XI Portugal (BTP) in the 13th match of the European ECS Santarem Challenger T10 on 24th March 2025 at Santarem Cricket Ground. Brother XI Portugal has been in good form, securing two victories and currently holding second place on the points table with eight points.

On the other hand, Friendship CC have managed only one win and are placed 5th in the standings with six points. This match is crucial for FRD as they look to move up the points table. BTP, on the other hand, will aim to strengthen their position in the top two.

In this Match prediction article, we provide you with team previews, key players, probable playing XI, pitch conditions, and match-winning predictions.

FRD vs BTP Match Prediction – Team Analysis

Friendship CC CC (FRD)

Current Form: 5th position with one victory.

Strengths:

• Dependable batting lineup with top performers.
• A balanced squad with experienced players.

Key Players to Watch:

• Mizu Rahman – Leading run-scorer for FRD with 111 runs.
• Imtiaz Rana – Captain and a key all-rounder.
• Md Mustafizur Rahman – Capable of making an impact with the ball.

Brother XI Portugal (BTP)

Current Form: 2nd place with two victories.

Strengths:

• Strong batting unit with match-winners.
• A disciplined bowling attack that has taken key wickets.

Key Players to Watch:

• Pardeep Nangloo – Tournament’s leading run-scorer with 116 runs.
• Harsh Kumar – Scored 65 runs and is a crucial batter in the middle order.
• Varinder Singh – Leading bowler with 4 wickets in the tournament.

Top Performers in FRD vs BTP

Batters

• Pardeep Nangloo (BTP) – 116 runs in this tournament

• Mizu Rahman (FRD) – 111 runs in this tournament

• Harsh Kumar (BTP) – 65 runs in this tournament

Bowlers

• Varinder Singh (BTP) – 4 wickets in this tournament

• Amarjeet Singh (BTP) – 3 wickets in this tournament

• Rahul Bhardwaj (BTP) – 3 wickets in this tournament

FRD vs BTP: Probable Playing XIs

Friendship CC (FRD)

Sabbir Ahmed, Mursalin Habibul, Imtiaz Rana (C), Jahirul Islam, Raju Miah, Mizu Rahman, Mohammad Asad-I, Md Mustafizur Rahman, Ifti Islam, Zubayarul Islam, Mohammad Alamin

Brother XI Portugal (BTP)

Harsh Kumar-II, Pardeep Nangloo (WK), Parminder Singh-I, Mandip Singh, Dilbag Singh, Varinder Singh-Virk, Gurlal Singh, Rahul Bhardwaj, Satnam Singh, Amarjeet Singh, George Bhatti

FRD vs BTP Pitch Report & Stats – Santarem Cricket Ground, Santarem

Pitch Report – 

• The pitch at Santarem Cricket Ground is batting-friendly, favouring aggressive stroke play.

• Pacers might get early movement, but spinners could struggle due to the flat surface.

• A high-scoring game is expected, with teams aiming for 120+ runs in 10 overs.

• Chasing has been relatively easier, making the team batting second slightly favourable.

Weather Report – Santarem, Portugal

• Weather: Clear sky

• Temperature: 18°C

• Humidity: 55%

• Wind Speed: 12 km/h

• Rain Probability: 0% (No rain expected)

• Conditions are ideal for cricket, with no weather disruptions anticipated.

Venue Stats – Santarem Cricket Ground

Key Insight: Teams winning the toss prefer to chase, as the ground assists batters under lights.

FRD vs BTP Fantasy Scenario  Winner Prediction

Scenario 1 – If BTP bats first

• Predicted First Innings Score: 115-120 runs

• Match Result Prediction: BTP to win by 10-20 runs

Scenario 2 – If FRD bats first

• Predicted First Innings Score: 90-100 runs

• Match Result Prediction: BTP to win by 5 wickets

Final Prediction: Who Will Win?

We predict Brother XI Portugal (BTP) to win this match. With Pardeep Nangloo, Varinder Singh, and Harsh Kumar in top form, they have a strong chance of securing another victory. Friendship CC will need a special performance to challenge them.