Match Details:
The 8th match of the Bangabandhu T20 2020 will be played between Beximco Dhaka and Gemcon Khulna at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The match is scheduled to start at 06:30 PM Local Time (06:00 PM IST).
Preview:
Gemcon Khulna and Beximco Dhaka haven’t been consistent at all. Khulna were rescued by Ariful Haque in their first game, but they lost their next two matches against Minister Group Rajshahi and Gazi Group Chattogram. In fact, in their last game, they were bowled out for 86 in 17.5 overs. Their big guns, Imrul Kayes, Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmudullah Riyad, are yet to fire on all cylinders.
In their next match in the first of Monday’s doubleheader, Khulna would be facing Beximco Dhaka, who are in even more dismal form. Dhaka, led by Mushfiqur Rahim, are currently, the cellar-dwellers, losing both their matches. They also have the worst net run rate of -2.025. However, against an out-of-form Khulna unit, Dhaka would be looking to make a comeback with a victory.
BDH vs GKH Weather Report for Match 8
The weather conditions in Dhaka will be pleasant enough. With no chances of rain, the temperature will be around the 24 degrees Celsius mark. The humidity will be on the higher side with the numbers in the high-70s. There will be dew in the second half.
Pitch Report:
The pitch in Mirpur is expected to be a slow and low one. But batting at night might be a tad easier. Also, teams should opt to field first mostly due to the dew factor, which is likely to play a role in the second half. There are no chances of rain.
Average first innings score:
132 (6 matches in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 5, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there’s an update)
BDH vs GKH Probable Playing XIs:
Beximco Dhaka
Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Naim, Sabbir Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim (C and WK), Akbar Ali, Shahadat Hossain, Abu Hider Rony, Muktar Ali, Nasum Ahmed, Rubel Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Rana
Bench: Pinak Ghosh, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Robiul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Shafiqul Islam
Gemcon Khulna
Anamul Haque Bijoy (WK), Shakib Al Hasan, Imrul Kayes, Mahmudullah (C), Jahurul Islam, Ariful Haque, Shamim Hossain, Shahidul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Al-Amin Hossain
Bench: Shuvagata Hom, Salman Hossain, Zakir Hasan, Nazmul Islam Apu, Shafiul Islam
BDH vs GKH Probable Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Shakib Al Hasan is yet to fire with the bat in hand and he hasn’t picked many wickets either. But keeping in mind his talent, he is expected to fire in the next game.
Mahmudullah is another class act, who hasn’t quite stepped on the gas thus far in the tournament. He has only one wicket and 25 runs to show for his efforts.
Naim Shaikh has arguably been the standout batter for Dhaka in the tournament. Having scored 66 runs with a top score of 40, he hasn’t looked at his worst by any means.
Muktar Ali picked up three wickets in the first game and also scored some useful runs lower down the order. With over 100 fantasy points, he shouldn’t be left out.
Ariful Haque is currently the leading run-scorer for Khulna in the T20 tournament. He has 104 runs at a strike-rate of 109, though he bats in the middle-order.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Shakib Al Hasan, Muktar Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim
Vice-Captain Options – Naim Shaikh, Mahmudullah, Ariful Haque
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BDH vs GKH Probable Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters – Naim Shaikh (VC), Shamim Hossain, Imrul Kayes
All-Rounders – Muktar Ali, Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan (C), Ariful Haque
Bowlers – Rubel Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Shahidul Islam
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BDH vs GKH Probable Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Akbar Ali, Anamul Haque Bijoy
Batters – Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Shamim Hossain, Jahurul Islam
All-Rounders – Muktar Ali (C), Mahmudullah (VC), Shakib Al Hasan
Bowlers – Rubel Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Al-Amin Hossain
Expert Advice:
Shakib Al Hasan opened the batting in the last game. Hence, you can afford to make him the captain as he will also be bowling his quota of four overs. It’s a matter of time before a player of Shakib’s class returns to form.
Today’s BDH vs GKH Probable Winners:
The prediction is for the team, batting second to win the match.
