Match Details:
The Final of the BCB President’s Cup will be played between the Najmul XI and Mahdumullah XI at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:30 PM Local Time (01:00 PM IST) and can be streamed live on BCB’s YouTube channel.
Preview:
Najmul XI and Mahmudullah XI, who finished first and second on the points table after the league stages, will be taking on each other in the Final of the BCB President’s Cup. This tournament has helped provide a great amount of match practice for all the Bangladesh players after the long-haul due to the pandemic. Most of the players seem to have got back in the groove.
However, the batsmen largely failed to impress and it could be due to the pitches which have been quite bowling-friendly. Taking about the contenders in this match, Najmul XI and Mahmudullah XI, they won three and two games out of four respectively. In both the league stage matches, Najmul XI managed to get the better of Mahmudullah XI and will like to keep the streak going.
NAJ vs MAH Weather Report for Final:
The chances of precipitation are quite minimal for this game. The temperature will be around 26 degrees Celsius at the start and will fall as the match progresses.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It is a pitch tailor-made for the pacers while the spinners have also found some purchase. As a batsman, it is important to spend some time out in the middle, not worry about the strike rates and put up a good score on the board.
Average first innings score:
226 (Four uninterrupted games in the tournament)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
NAJ vs MAH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Najmul XI:
Parvez Hossain Emon, Soumya Sarkar, Nazmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Afif Hossain, Irfan Sukkur, Towhid Hridoy, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mukidul Islam/Nasum Ahmed, Abu Jayed, Al-Amin Hossain.
Bench:
Mukidul Islam/Nasum Ahmed, Nayeem Hasan, Saif Hassan, Nayeem Hasan.
Mahmudullah XI:
Mohammad Naim, Liton Das, Mahmudul Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah (C), Nurul Hasan (WK), Sabbir Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rubel Hossain, Ebadat Hossain, Raqibul Hasan, Abu Hider.
Bench:
Aminul Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Sunzamul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Hasan Murad, Mominul Haque, Sumon Khan.
NAJ vs MAH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Fantasy Match:
Taskin Ahmed seems to be in a good rhythm with his bowling and has accounted for 7 wickets in 4 games.
Irfan Sukkur is the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament with 139 runs at an average of 70.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Mushfiqur Rahim, Rubel Hossain
Vice-Captain Options – Afif Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NAJ vs MAH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Irfan Sukkur, Mushfiqur Rahim (c)
Batters – Towhid Hridoy, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Imrul Kayes
All-Rounders – Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers – Al-Amin Hossain (vc), Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain
12th Man – Ebadat Hossain
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NAJ vs MAH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan
Batters – Towhid Hridoy, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Imrul Kayes
All-Rounders – Afif Hossain (vc), Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Bowlers – Al-Amin Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadat Hossain, Rubel Hossain (c)
12th Man – Mominul Haque
(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)
Expert Advice:
Mushfiqur Rahim has been in brilliant form in this tournament. Hence, you shouldn’t take a chance with anyone else as your captain in your Head to Head team.
Today’s NAJ vs MAH Probable Winners:
Najmul XI is expected to win this match and also the tournament.
