Match Details:
The Eliminator of the Bangabandhu T20 2020 will be played between Beximco Dhaka and Fortune Barishal at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The match is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM Local Time (12:00 PM IST).
Preview:
Beximco Dhaka made a horrendous start to the tournament, losing their first three games and languishing at the bottom of the points table. But with four wins from there on, Mushfiqur Rahim and Co staged a stupendous comeback. In the last game, they went down to Fortune Barishal by two runs.
Against the same opponent, they would be up against in the first of Monday’s doubleheader. But they have beaten Barishal once by seven wickets. Barishal, on the other hand, somehow managed to go through to the playoffs.
Their last match against Dhaka was a must-win affair. Minister Group Rajshahi, who started the tournament with two wins in a row. But to their dismay, they entered into a six-match losing streak and were knocked out after Barishal’s win over Dhaka.
BDH vs FBA Weather Report for Eliminator
The temperature during match time would be around the 25 degrees Celsius mark. The cloud cover won’t be high either, meaning minimum chances of rain. The humidity will mostly be in the 50s.
Pitch Report:
The pitch in Dhaka started being bowler-friendly with scores under 100 being registered. However, it has become good for batting with the average first innings score going up by a significant extent.
Average first innings score:
154 (20 matches in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 10, Lost – 10, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Nayeem Hasan has been ruled out of the tournament due to a finger injury. Arafat Sunny Jr has been roped in as his replacement)
BDH vs FBA Probable Playing XIs:
Beximco Dhaka
Mohammad Naim, Robiul Islam Robi, Mushfiqur Rahim (C and W), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Akbar Ali, Muktar Ali, Nayeem Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rubel Hossain, Shafiqul Islam
Bench: Pinak Ghosh, Shahadat Hossain, Abu Hider Rony, Mehedi Hasan Rana
Fortune Barishal
Saif Hassan, Tamim Iqbal (C), Parvez Hossain Emon, Afif Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Mahidul Islam Ankon (C and W), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Sumon Khan, Taskin Ahmed, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Suhrawadi Shuvo
Bench: Aminul Islam, Abu Sayeem, Irfan Sukkur, Abu Jayed, Tanvir Islam
BDH vs FBA Probable Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Tamim Iqbal couldn’t score big in the last game, but the fact that he has been the standout batter for Barishal can’t be denied. In the big match, the southpaw will be looking for a captain’s knock.
Naim Shaikh had a bit of a lean patch after he played two decent knocks. But the century he smashed on Saturday night would be keeping him in good stead going into the must-win game.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury has been very consistent for Dhaka over the last few games. In seven games, he has scored 216 runs with a top score of 67. The right-hander would want another useful knock.
Muktar Ali, among the regular bowlers, has been the most expensive. But that’s because he bowls at the death. In eight games, he has 13 wickets and is also the leading wicket-taker for Dhaka.
Sabbir Rahman has given glimpses of his best ever since he has started opening the batting. He has played the big shots and if he gets his eye in, he can wreak havoc in the opposition camp.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Tamim Iqbal, Saif Hassan, Yasir Ali Chowdhury
Vice-Captain Options – Naim Shaikh, Sabbir Rahman, Muktar Ali
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BDH vs FBA Probable Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mushfiqur Rahim
Batters – Naim Shaikh (VC), Yasir Ali Chowdhury, Saif Hassan, Tamim Iqbal (C)
All-Rounders – Muktar Ali, Robiul Islam Robi, Afif Hossain
Bowlers – Rubel Hossain, Sumon Khan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BDH vs FBA Probable Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Akbar Ali
Batters – Naim Shaikh, Sabbir Rahman (VC), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Saif Hassan (C)
All-Rounders – Muktar Ali, Afif Hossain
Bowlers – Shafiqul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Rubel Hossain
Expert Advice:
Pack you team with more batsmen and pick bowlers, who come in at the death as that’s where the chance of taking wickets lies.
Today’s BDH vs FBA Probable Winners:
Beximco Dhaka are expected to win the match.
