BPL 2019-20: Match 8, Dhaka Platoon vs Sylhet Thunder: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8th game of the 2019 Bangladesh Premier League will be played between Dhaka Platoon and Sylhet Thunder at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai.

The match starts at 06:00 PM IST (12:30 PM GMT) (06:30 PM Local). Live streaming of this match is available on Fan code and can also be watched on Dream11 App (update it to the latest version).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The 2019-20 Bangladesh Premier League is starting to pick up and the eighth encounter will see two teams- Dhaka Platoon and Sylhet Thunder- desperate to turn their fortune around after a dismal start to their campaign.

Both teams are coming off a disastrous last outing where they were beaten comprehensively by Rajshahi Royals. While Dhaka Platoon went down to the Royals by nine wickets after they were unable to defend their underwhelming total of 9-134, Sylhet Thunder was knocked over by eight wickets after their batting unit capitulated to 91 all-out in 15.3 overs.

Weather Condition/Report:

Another perfect day for cricket is expected in Dhaka on Saturday. According to the weather report, the temperatures will fluctuate between 20-28 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be around 57℅.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Chasing has proved to be significantly easier under lights with the dew setting in. Both sides will be looking to bowl first and chase the total later.

Average 1st inning score: 142 (In five completed games at the venue this series)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Dhaka Platoon:

Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque Bijoy (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Laurie Evans, Jaker Ali, Thisara Perera  Raqibul Hasan, Shahid Afridi, Shuvagata Hom, Mashrafe Mortaza (C), Wahab Riaz, Hasan Mahmud

Bench: Ariful Haque, Raqibul Hasan, Mominul Haque, Luis Reece, Shadab Khan, Asif Ali

Sylhet Thunder

Johnson Charles, Rony Talukdar, Mohammad Mithun (wk), Jeevan Mendis, Mosaddek Hossain (c), Nazmul Hossain Milon, Nayeem Hasan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nazmul Islam, Krishmar Santokie, Ebadot Hossain

Bench – Shafiqullah Shafiq, Monir Hossain, Delwar Hossain, Mohammad Sami, Sherfane Rutherford, Ruyel Miah, Sohag Gazi

Top Picks:

Dhaka Platoon- Tamim Iqbal, Laurie Evans, and Thisara Perera will be crucial with the bat while Wahab Riaz and Mashrafe Mortaza will lead the bowling unit.

Sylhet Thunder-Thunder will hope that the likes of Johnson Charles, Jeevan Mendis, and Mosaddek Hossain raise their game against Platoon and provide a good base for their bowlers to build on. Naveen-ul-Haq and Ebadot Hossain will lead the bowling unit.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Tamim Iqbal, Laurie Evans, Johnson Charles

Vice-Captain – Mosaddek Hossain, Thisara Perera, Mohammad Mithun

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Anamul Haque

Batsmen –  Tamim Iqbal (C), Rony Talukdar, Laurie Evans (VC), Mosaddek Hossain

All-Rounders – Thisara Perera, Shahid Afridi

Bowlers – Mashrafe Mortaza, Mahedi Hasan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nazmul Hossain Milon

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper –  Mohammad Mithun (C)

Batsmen –  Tamim Iqbal, Rony Talukdar, Laurie Evans, Johnson Charles (VC), Mosaddek Hossain 

All-Rounders – Thisara Perera, Jeevan Mendis 

Bowlers – Wahab Riaz, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ebadot Hossain

Expert Advice

Tamim Iqbal showed signs of returning to form in the last game. Opting for him as captain/vice-captain can be worth a punt.

Probable Winners:

Dhaka Platoon is expected to win this match.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.