BPL 2019, Match 16: Sylhet Sixers vs Comilla Victorians: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Sylhet Sixers have played the least number of games among all teams but will be on the field maximum time in the next five days as they are set to feature in four matches. Sixers lost two of the three games they played but the only constant from all the three matches was Nicholas Pooran. The West Indian has scored 41, 52* and 72 in the three games thus far. They will be up against the Comilla Victorians in their first home match. The Victorians have won two and lost two from the four matches they played.

The Comilla team is injury hit as their captain Steve Smith has been ruled out of the tournament owing to an elbow injury. In the game against Chittagong on Sunday, Evin Lewis was forced to retire hurt having pulled his hamstring injury. He had to be taken off the field on a stretcher. Comilla will miss the services of Shoaib Malik too as he joins the Pakistan ODI team for the series against South Africa. However, the Victorians will be blessed by the presence of Thisara Perera and Asela Gunaratne.

Match Details:

The 16th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2019 will be played between Sylhet Sixers and Comilla Victorians at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.

The match starts at 6:30 PM local time (12:30 PM GMT) (6:00 PM IST). This game will be telecast live on D Sport in India.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Sylhet track is a better one for T20 matches compared to the one found in Dhaka. The Sylhet Ground produces higher scores under the lights than during the day games. The average first innings score at this venue reads 181 from the five evening matches since 2017. The team batting first won comfortably after posting 200+ in three of the five matches but lost while defending scores of 135 and 154.

Squads:

Sylhet Sixers:

Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Liton Das, Sohail Tanvir, David Warner, Sandeep Lamichhane, Afif Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Al-Amin Hossain, Towhid Hridoy, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Irfan, Nabil Samad, Ebadat Hossain, Alok Kapali, Jaker Ali, Gulbadin Naib, Andre Fletcher, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Patrick Brown, Nicholas Pooran.

Comilla Victorians:

Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shoaib Malik, Asela Gunaratne, Liam Dawson, Abu Hider Rony, Anamul Haque, Ziaur Rahman, Shahid Afridi, Thisara Perera, Mosharraf Hossain, Steve Smith, Mohammad Shahid, Shamsur Rahman, Sanjit Saha, Evin Lewis, Waqar Salamkheil, Aamer Yamin.

Injury and Availability Updates after the announcement of the squads:

Thisara Perera and Asela Gunaratne have already joined Comilla Victorians after the completion of Sri Lanka’s tour of New Zealand.

Steve Smith of Comilla has been ruled out of the tournament. Shoaib Malik of Comilla has joined Pakistan’s ODI squad.

Evin Lewis was forced to retire hurt during the previous match.

Power Picks:

In the four matches this season, Mohammad Saifuddin has picked up at least two wickets thrice. In the previous game against Chittagong Vikings, he bagged three wickets and also scored an unbeaten 26 while batting up in the order. He got a chance to showcase his batting skills which could be useful for Comilla in the longer run.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Considering his current form, not making Thisara Perera captain or vice-captain will be a poor decision. Nicholas Pooran’s consistency will make him a useful option as a multiplier as he scored 40 and more in all three matches so far. The likes of Mohammad Saifuddin and Taskin Ahmed can be considered as vice-captain.

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Anamul Haque

Batters – Alok Kapali, Imrul Kayes, David Warner, Nicholas Pooran (VC)

All-Rounders – Thisara Perera (C), Shahid Afridi, Afif Hossain

Bowlers – Sohail Tanvir, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Anamul Haque

Batters – Alok Kapali, Imrul Kayes, Nicholas Pooran, Tamim Iqbal (C)

All-Rounders – Thisara Perera (C), Liam Dawson, Afif Hossain

Bowlers – Abu Hider, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin

Expert Advice:

Sohail Tanvir, Abu Hider, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Sandeep Lamichhane, Al-Amin Hossain and Mohammad Shahid are the names in bowlers category who can make a difference on their day. Picking players like Saifuddin and Tanvir who can add value with the bat would prove helpful if they are sent ahead in the batting order.

Probable Winners:

The game should go Comilla Victorians’ way and they will bag the 3rd win of the season at the cost of Sylhet Sixers.

*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.

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