Match Details:
The 1st match of the Bangabandhu T20 2020 will be played between the Beximco Dhaka and the Minister Group Rajshahi at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:30 PM Local Time (01:00 PM IST).
Preview:
The Bangabandhu T20 Cup is set to commence on Tuesday with the first match set to be played between Beximco Dhaka and Minister Group Rajshahi. Both the teams have some of the top players from the national team while the local players will get a chance to gain some valuable experience. Dhaka and Rajshahi teams will be keen on starting the tournament high and continue the winning momentum.
BEX vs MIN Weather Report for Match 1:
Though the chances of rain are 10%, sun is likely to come out for most parts of the day. The temperature will hover around 26 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
With this being the start of a season after a long break, the pitch is expected to favour the batsmen. However, the spinners might also play a role as the game progresses.
Average first innings score:
165 (The 5 last matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0 (The last 5 matches of the tournament played at this venue)
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there’s an update)
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BEX vs MIN Probable Playing XIs:
Beximco Dhaka:
Mushfiqur Rahim, Shabbir Rahman, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Rubel Hossain, Abu Hider, Nayeem Hasan, Akbar Ali, Naim Sheikh, Pinak Ghosh, Nasum Ahmed, Robiul Islam Robi
Bench:
Mehidi Hasan Rana, Mohammad Naim, Mukhtar Ali, Shaiful Islam, Shahadat Hossain, Tanzid Hasan
Minister Group Rajshahi:
Nurul Hasan, Mohammad Ashraful, Rakibul Hasan II, Mohammad Saifuddin, Sunzamul Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Tanzid Hasan, Farhad Reza, Anisul Islam Emon, Mukidul Islam
Bench:
Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Jaker Ali, Rony Talukdar, Fazle Mahmud, Mahedi Hasan, Arafat Sunny, Ebadot Hossain, Mukidul Islam, Rejaur Rahman Raja
BEX vs MIN Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Mushfiqur Rahim is the most experienced player from both the sides. He has played 86 T20Is in his career scoring 1282 runs at an SR of close to 120. Nurul Hasan is also an exciting player with 78 runs in 9 T20 matches. Mohammad Ashraful is a very good all-rounder with 450 runs in 23 matches and has also picked 8 wickets. Sabbir Rahman has 946 runs to his name in 44 T20Is and he will look to make the most of this opportunity.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hasan
Vice-Captain Options – Mohammad Ashraful, Sabbir Rahman
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BEX vs MIN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim (C), Nurul Hussain
Batters – Sabbir Rahman, Mohammad Ashraful (VC), Yasir Ali Chowdhury
All-Rounders – Mohammad Saifuddin, Fahad Reza
Bowlers – Rubel Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Abu Hider, Nayeem Hasan
12th Man – Mahedi Hasan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BEX vs MIN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim, Nurul Hussain (C)
Batters – Sabbir Rahman (VC), Mohammad Ashraful, Rakibul Hasan II
All-Rounders – Mohammad Saifuddin, Robiul Islam Robi
Bowlers – Rubel Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Abu Hider, Nayeem Hasan
12th Man – Mahedi Hasan
Expert Advice:
Not much is known about the local Bangladesh players. So it is wise to make the players like Mushfiqur Rahim and Sabbir Rahman C or VC of your Fantasy team.
Today’s BEX vs MIN Probable Winners:
Beximco Dhaka are predicted to win this game.
