Match Details:
The Qualifier 1 of the Bangabandhu T20 2020 will be played between Gazi Group Chattogram and Gemcon Khulna at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.
The match is scheduled to start at 05:30 PM Local Time (05:00 PM IST).
Preview:
Gazi Group Chattogram, without a shred of a doubt, were the table-toppers in the league stage of the tournament, winning seven out of eight games. Barring their seven-run defeat to Beximco Dhaka, Mohammad Mithun and Co have been clinical.
As far as Gemcon Khulna, their opponent in Qualifier 1, is concerned, Chattogram beat them by nine wickets and three wickets respectively. The fact that they had a net run rate of 1.157 shows the level of dominance they have shown.
Khulna, on the other hand, got through with four wins from eight matches. Mahmudullah’s men may not be high on confidence, especially after losing their last two league matches. It goes without saying the Khulna need to pull a rabbit out of the hat turn over the in-form Chattogram team.
GGC vs GKH Weather Report for Qualifier 1
The temperature during match-time would be around 24 degrees Celsius with the humidity in the high-60s. There won’t be any cloud cover and hence, chances of a downpour are as good as nil.
Pitch Report:
The pitch in Dhaka has been becoming batting-friendly with scores on and around 300 (combined both innings) being registered on a consistent basis. Batting first and setting a target should be the way forward.
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:
(Will be added when there’s an update)
GGC vs GKH Probable Playing XIs:
Gazi Group Chattogram
Liton Das (WK), Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Mithun (C), Shamsur Rahman, Mosaddek Hossain, Ziaur Rahman, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shoriful Islam, Rakibul Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Nahidul Islam
Bench: Shykat Ali, Sanjit Saha, Taijul Islam, Mehedi Hasan
Gemcon Khulna
Jahurul Islam, Zakir Hasan (WK), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudullah (C), Mashrafe Mortaza, Ariful Haque, Shamim Hossain, Shuvagata Hom, Shahidul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Al-Amin Hossain
Bench: Imrul Kayes, Salman Hossain, Anamul Haque, Rishad Hossain, Shafiul Islam, Nazmul Islam Apu
GGC vs GKH Probable Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Liton Das has been a reliable force for Chattogram at the top of the batting order. He is currently the leading run-scorer for his team with 306 runs from seven matches at an incredible average of 61.2.
Soumya Sarkar lost a bit of form midway through the tournament but has found back his rhythm. In eight games, he has 253 runs with a couple of fifties. On his day, he can also pick up wickets.
Shuvagata Hom, barring one game, has been excellent. Despite batting lower down the order, he has scored big. Moreover, with wickets under his belt, he has the capability to give a lot of points.
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Shakib Al Hasan has been someone, who thrives when put under extreme pressure. In eight games, he has 82 runs with the bat and picked five wickets. He will be looking for a bit of redemption.
Mahmudullah wasn’t getting a lot of runs to start with. But as the tournament has passed by, he has found his mojo. In eight games, he has 174 runs under his belt and has also picked up two wickets.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Liton Das, Shuvagata Hom, Mahmudullah
Vice-Captain Options – Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for GGC vs GKH Probable Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Liton Das (C)
Batters – Shuvagata Hom, Jahurul Islam, Imrul Kayes
All-Rounders – Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Soumya Sarkar (VC), Nahidul Islam
Bowlers – Shoriful Islam, Shahidul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for GGC vs GKH Probable Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Zakir Hasan, Liton Das
Batters – Shuvagata Hom (C), Imrul Kayes, Mahmudul Hasan Joy
All-Rounders – Shakib Al Hasan (VC), Mahmudullah, Ziaur Rahman
Bowlers – Mashrafe Mortaza, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman
Expert Advice:
Mustafizur Rahman has the highest fantasy points of 497 among the players in both squads. But since the pitch has become batting friendly, one may avoid making him a multiplier.
Today’s GGC vs GKH Probable Winners:
Gazi Group Chattogram are expected to win the match.
