Match Details:
The 7th match of the Bangabandhu T20 2020 will be played between the Fortune Barishal and the Gazi Group Chattogram 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:
Gazi Group Chattogram are turning out to be the team to beat in the inaugural edition of Bangabandhu T20 Cup. Mohammad Mithun’s team has been absolutely dominant so far, having won both of their first 2 games. However, that is not the only positive for them.
Not only have they won their first two games, they thrashed their opposition in both the games. Their bowling unit is running riots and scoring 100 runs seems a tough task against them. On the other hand, Fortune Barisal started their campaign with a defeat, but came out victorious in their last game against Minister Rajshahi.
FOR vs GAZ Weather Report for Match 7:
The temperature is expected to be around the 29 degrees Celsius mark. The good news is that there is no chance of rain during the game.
Pitch Report:
The pitch in Mirpur is becoming a nightmare for the batsmen as the tournament is progressing. Anything around 140 looks like a competitive total here.
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:
Mominul Haque has been ruled out of the tournament due to a fractured finger.
Mahmudul Hasan Joy has recovered from COVID-19 and has joined the team on Saturday.
FOR vs GAZ Probable Playing XIs:
Fortune Barishal
Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tamim Iqbal (C), Parvez Hossain Emon, Afif Hossain Dhrubo, Towhid Hridoy, Irfan Sukkur (WK), Mahidul Islam Ankon, Aminul Islam Biplob, Sumon Khan, Taskin Ahmed, Kamrul Islam Rabbi
Bench: Saif Hassan, Abu Sayeem, Abu Jayed, Tanvir Islam, Suhrawadi Shuvo
Gazi Group Chattogram
Liton Das (WK), Soumya Sarkar, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mohammad Mithun (C), Shamsur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Ziaur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahidul Islam
Bench: Shykat Ali, Rakibul Hasan, Sanjit Saha, Mehedi Hasan
FOR vs GAZ Probable Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Mustafizur Rahman has been the leader of Chattogram’s excellent bowling unit. Not only has he picked up 6 wickets, but has also maintained an economy rate of under 3 runs per over.
Liton Das has done a good job with the bat for a side that hasn’t required much of batting so far. He has scored 87 runs.
Tamim Iqbal was heavily criticized after the first game, but as he so often does, he silenced the critics with a brilliant 77 in the last game.
Soumya Sarkar has scored 70 runs so far in this tournament. He can also roll his arm over and has already picked up a wicket.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Vice-Captain Options – Tamim Iqbal, Liton Das
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for FOR vs GAZ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Liton Das
Batters – Parvez Hossain Emon, Tamim Iqbal (VC), Towhid Hridoy
All-Rounders – Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Soumya Sarkar
Bowlers – Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Taskin Ahmed, Nahidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman (C), Taijul Islam
12th Man – Irfan Sukkur
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for FOR vs GAZ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Irfan Sukkur, Liton Das (VC)
Batters – Towhid Hridoy, Tamim Iqbal, Parvez Hossain Emon
All-Rounders – Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C), Mosaddek Hossain
Bowlers – Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Taijul Islam
12th Man – Taskin Ahmed
Expert Advice:
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has picked up 3 wickets already. Though he has not fired with the ball, his capabilities are known to all. He can be a good captaincy pick for any one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s FOR vs GAZ Probable Winners:
The prediction is for Gazi Group Chattogram to win the match.
