Match Details:
It’s the Eliminator of the Bangabandhu T20 Cup and we have Beximco Dhaka who will be taking on the Fortune Barishal at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The match will be starting at 12:30 PM Local Time (12:00 PM IST).
Preview:
Beximco Dhaka has been brilliant as they have resurrected from an exit into this tournament. After losing their first three games they have managed to qualify for the playoffs. The last time these two teams met, Fortune Barishal defeated Beximco Dhaka by 2 runs to qualify for the playoffs.
Weather Report for Eliminator
The Humidity will be around the 50s, the temperature will be around 25 degrees celsius and there are no chances of rain.
Pitch Report:
The pitch here at Dhaka is a bit batting friendly and the bowlers initially will be getting a bit of assistance.
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), Mehedy 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 11Wickets Match:
Tamim Iqbal has been the standout batter for Barishal throughout.
Naim Shaikh smashed a century on Saturday night would be keeping him in good stead going into the must-win game.
Yasir Ali Chowdhury has scored 216 runs with a top score of 67. The right-hander would want another useful knock.
Muktar Ali has 13 wickets and is also the leading wicket-taker for Dhaka.
Sabbir Rahman 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 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
12th Man – Mehedy Hasan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BDH vs FBA Probable 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
12th Man – Sumon Khan
Expert Advice:
Picking more bowlers and batsmen will increase your chances of winning. Captain and Vice-captain are the safest options you can trade with.
BDH vs FBA Probable Winners:
Beximco Dhaka is expected to win the match.