Match Details:
The Semi-Final 2 of the Prime Minister cup 2021 will be played between Bagmati Province and Tribhuwan Army Club at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on Sunday.
This match is scheduled to start at 09:00 AM Local Time (08:45 AM IST).
Preview:
In the second semi-final of the 2021 Prime Minister Cup, Tribhuwan Army Club will lock horns with the Bagmati Province. Armed Police Force Club have already registered their place in the final and tomorrow’s game is going to tell us who is going to join them for that all-important game.
As for performances in the group phases, both Tribhuwan Army Club and Bagmati province have had similar campaigns, with perhaps the latter being slightly better. Tribhuwan Army Club finished in the second position in Group A, with 3 wins and a defeat. While Bagmati Province also secured 3 wins in Group B, they had one tied game and are yet to lose a match in this competition.
BGP vs TAC Weather Report for Semi-Final 2:
The temperature will be around 7 °C during the start of the game, but it will eventually rise to 18 °C by 2 PM. The chances of rain are very low.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track here at Kirtipur is slightly on the bowlers’ side. Batting will be comparatively easier in the second innings here and anything above 220 can be considered as a good score.
Average first innings score:
209 (Last 5 Prime Minister Cup 2021 games played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tied – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
Paras Khadka has left for Abu Dhabi and will not be available for this game.
BGP vs TAC Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Bagmati Province:
Aakash Thapa, Gyanendra Malla, Ishan Pandey, Paras Khadka, Tilak Bhandari, Ariyo Poudel, Prithu Baskota, Ramnaresh Giri, Dipesh Shrestha, Aadil Khan, Nandan Yadav.
Bench:
Gautam KC, Bibhatsu Thapa, Bipin Acharya.
Tribhuwan Army Club:
Binod Bhandari, Lokesh Bam, Anil Mandal, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Bhim Sharki, Rajesh Pulami, Harikrishna Jha, Sushan Bhari, Aakash Chand, Sahab Alam, Raju Rijal.
Preview:
Jitendra Mukhiya, Hari Bahadur Chauhan, Bikram Sob.
BGP vs TAC Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Prithu Baskota has been in sublime form with the bat for Bagmati Province. He has scored 214 runs at an average of over 100.
As for Bagmati Province’s bowling unit, Ramnaresh Giri has been the commander. He has scalped 9 wickets and has maintained an economy rate of under 5 runs per over.
Tilak Bhandari has also bowled well for the Bagmati Province. He has picked up 7 wickets and has an economy rate of under 4 runs per over.
Bipin Acharya is a must-pick from the all-rounders. He has picked up 6 wickets and has also scored 32 runs for the Bagmati Province.
Nandan Yadav has been very consistent with the ball, having scalped 7 wickets already. He has an economy rate of well under 4 runs per over.
As for Tribhuwan Army Club’s bowling department, there hasn’t been a better player than Sahab Alam. He has picked up 9 wickets and has an economy rate of just over 3 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Ramnaresh Giri, Prithu Baskota
Vice-Captain Options – Bipin Acharya, Nandan Yadav
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BGP vs TAC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Binod Bhandari
Batters – Prithu Baskota (C), Anil Mandal, Rohit Kumar Paudel
All-Rounders – Bipin Acharya (VC), Ishan Pandey, Hari Bahadur Chauhan
Bowlers – Sahab Alam, Tilak Bhandari, Nandan Yadav, Ramnaresh Giri
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BGP vs TAC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Aadil Khan
Batters – Prithu Baskota, Anil Mandal, Gyanendra Malla
All-Rounders – Bipin Acharya, Ishan Pandey, Hari Bahadur Chauhan, Rajesh Pulami
Bowlers – Sahab Alam, Nandan Yadav (VC), Ramnaresh Giri (C)
Expert Advice
Aadil Khan can be a great budget pick at only 8.5 Cr. The Bagmati Province wicketkeeper-batsman has scored 135 runs at an average of nearly 35.
Today’s BGP vs TAC Probable Winners:
Bagmati Province are expected to win this match.
