India Under-23s vs Bangladesh Under-23s, 2019: 3rd One-Day: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 3rd match of the 5-match One-Day series between India Under-23s and Bangladesh Under-23s at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

The match starts at 9:00 AM local time (IST) (3:30 AM GMT).

Preview:

Bangladesh Under-23s levelled the 5-match One-Day series against India Under-23s with a close 5-run win during the rain-affected 2nd match. Skipper Saif Hassan’s 64 and Fardeen Hasan’s 47* put the visiting side at 149/2 after 36 overs. With the rain interruption lasting longer, the match was reduced to 36 overs apiece and the home side needed to chase 218 in the restricted overs.

Top four added two partnerships in excess of 75 runs as India U23s matches the required rate and moved on with wickets in hand. Skipper Priyam Garg got out in the bowling of Sumon Khan when they were 10 runs away from a win and still got 8 balls to get it. However, India added four further runs and lost the match.  The hosts won the first match by 34 runs for which reserve day was used.

Weather Condition/Report:

A far better weather could be seen in Lucknow when compared to the forecast of the first two ODIs where rain lasted longer. We might see clouds throughout the Monday but the rain is expected only between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM local time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch here at the Ekana Stadium usually benefits the spinners. The first game of the series witnessed even the part-timers picking up wicket. There will be new ball swing in the morning part of the first innings.

Average first innings score: 192 (Full 50-over Youth ODIs)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1

Team News:

Saurabh Dubey replaced Dhrushant Soni in the India U23s squad.

Zakir Hassan was retired hurt during the first One-Day match and didn’t play in the 2nd.

Probable Playing XIs:

India Under-23s:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Madhav Kaushik, BR Sharath (WK), Samarth Vyas, Priyam Garg (C), Aryan Juyal, Shubhang Hegde, Atit Seth, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Hrithik Shokeen.

Bench – Kumar Suraj, Saurabh Dubey, Ritwik Roy Choudhary, Kartik Tyagi.

Bangladesh Under-23s:

Saif Hassan (C), Sabbir Hossain, Fardeen Hasan, Yasir Ali, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan, Mohammad Al Amin, Mahidul Islam (WK), Ariful Haque, Sumon Khan, Tanvir Islam, Abu Hider Rony.

Bench – Jaker Ali, Shafiqul Islam, Manik Khan, Zakir Hassan, Robiul Haque.

Top Picks:

Indian pacers Shubhang Hegde, Atit Seth and Arshdeep Singh were brilliant during the first match but could only bowl six overs each in the rain-affected 2nd One-Day. The Bangladesh International, Abu Hider Rony has picked up two wickets each in the first two matches. Yasir Ali is not so far away from a big knock.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Saif Hassan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan, BR Sharath

Vice-Captain – Hrithik Shokeen, Priyam Garg, Ariful Haque, Yasir Ali

BR Sharath will be the perfect choice for multiplier roles as he will add points with his keeping as well.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – BR Sharath

Batters – Saif Hassan (C), Fardeen Hasan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Priyam Garg

All-Rounders – Hrithik Shokeen (VC), Ariful Haque, Sheikh Mehedi Hasan

Bowlers – Shubhang Hegde, Atit Seth, Sumon Khan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – BR Sharath (C)

Batters – Saif Hassan, Yasir Ali, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Samarth Vyas

All-Rounders – Sheikh Mehedi Hasan (C), Ariful Haque, Hrithik Shokeen

Bowlers – Abu Hider Rony, Shubhang Hegde, Arshdeep Singh

Expert Advice:

Most of the players in the batsmen category can bowl spin. They could be bowling few overs as the track is suitable to the spinners. Saif Hassan and Yashasvi Jaiswal are examples of it as the duo ended up taking wickets in the first One-Day match.

Probable Winners:

India Under-23s are expected to take a 2-1 lead in this 5-match series.

*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.