BPL 2019, Match 28, Sylhet Sixers vs Khulna Titans: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Both Sylhet Sixers and Khulna Titans have been struggling to cope with the expectations this time and they find themselves occupying the bottom two spots on the points table. The Sixers, despite having some big names like David Warner and Sandeep Lamichhane with them earlier in the tournament, registered just two wins and the Titans only have one win in eight games.

The Sixers lost a cliffhanger to defending champions Rangpur Riders in their previous game whilst the Vikings too lost ground in a high-scoring battle. As the tournament is inching closer to the business end, their dreams of qualification have already been shattered badly despite having an outside mathematical chance.

The game promises great entertainment as their batters have been in great nick in recent fixtures. Both their bowling units will have to dish out better performances as this is the department which let them down on many occasions in this tournament.

Match Details

The 28th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2019 will be played between Sylhet Sixers and Khulna Titans at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

The match starts at 6:30 PM local time (12:30 PM GMT) (6:00 PM IST).

This game will be telecasted live on D Sport in India.

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Pitch Condition/Report

Average first innings score: 145.7 (Night matches at Dhaka in this tournament)

Chasing team’s record: Won – 5, Loss – 3 (Night matches at Dhaka in this tournament until 26th Match)

Probable XIs

Sylhet Sixers

Jason Roy, Liton Das, Sabbir Rahman, Nicholas Pooran, Alok Kapali, Jaker Ali (wk), Sohail Tanvir, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Taskin Ahmed, Sandeep Lamichhane, Afif Hossain.

Bench: Andre Fletcher, Nasir Hossain, Gulbadin Naib, Nabil Samad, Wayne Parnell, Al-Amin Hossain, Fabian Allen, Ebadat Hossain, Patrick Brown, Towhid Hridoy, Mohammad Irfan.

Note:Jason Roy replaced David Warner. Sixers are yet to announce their captain.

Khulna Titans

Junaid Siddique, Al-Amin, Mahmudullah (c), Brendan Taylor (wk), Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Ariful Haque, David Wiese, Taijul Islam, Yasir Shah/Lasith Malinga, Junaid Khan, Subashis Roy.

Bench: Paul Stirling, Shariful Islam, Carlos Brathwaite, Dawid Malan, Jahurul Islam, Zahir Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tanvir Islam.

Note: Khulna are expected to make a change or two among their overseas bowlers after yet another loss.

Injury and Availability Updates

David Warner returned to Australia owing an elbow injury. Jason Roy takes his place. The England player was a part of the net session on Tuesday.

The Sixers roped in Wayne Parnell as a replacement for Imran Tahir, who is part of the home ODI series against Pakistan.

Power Picks

Speedster Taskin Ahmed has been in great form of late, picking up 14 wickets in 7 games. He has registered two 4-fers and a 3-fer thus far and can prove to be a great match-winner.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

The suggestion would be to go for one of the attacking strokemakers as the captain as batsmen from both sides have been scoring good runs in recent fixtures. Liton Das, Nicholas Pooran or Sabbir Rahman should be a good choice for that position. All-rounders David Wiese, Mahmudullah and Afif Hossain would be the suggested options for the vice-captain’s slot.

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues

Keeper – Liton Das (C)

Batters – Sabbir Rahman, Jason Roy, Nicholas Pooran, Junaid Siddiqui

All-Rounders – Alok Kapali, Mahmudullah (vc), David Wiese

Bowlers – Takin Ahmed, Sandeep Lamichhane, Taijul Islam

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues

Keeper – Brendan Taylor

Batters – Sabbir Rahman (C), Jason Roy, Nicholas Pooran, Junaid Siddique

All-Rounders – Afif Hossain, Mahmudullah, David Wiese

Bowlers – Soail Tanvir, Takin Ahmed, Taijul Islam

Expert Advice

With a lot of uncertainty around the overseas bowlers of both these teams, it will be safe to pick more of the Bangladesh bowlers. Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam are the only certain starters in this game from among the bowlers.

Probable Winners

The prediction is for the Sylhet Sixers to win the game and push harder for a spot in the top four.

*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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