Indian T20 League 2019, Match 55: Punjab vs Chennai – Fantain and Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips

The second team to have qualified for the playoffs this season, and also the table toppers, Chennai are now in Mohali to play Punjab, who, after losing to Kolkata, are out of the playoffs race. Under MS Dhoni’s clinical captaincy, and a team combination which looks very strong, Chennai look good enough to beat Punjab and win their last league game. Punjab’s middle-order has been largely disappointing, and so have their bowlers. Although they have a good win record at home, getting the better of Chennai will be a mighty task. Here is all you need to know for both the teams before picking your Fantain XI and Dream11 teams.

Team News –

Punjab

Although Punjab lost to Kolkata, they did put up a decent performance after openers Chris Gayle and KL Rahul went back to the dugout quite early. Even their bowlers did a reasonable job but it was simply not their day to win. Punjab are unlikely to make any changes in this game.

Likely playing XI – Chris Gayle, KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran, Mandeep Singh, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Oshane Thomas, Mohammed Shami, Murugan Ashwin, Arshdeep Singh

Team News – Chennai

Shardul Thakur is likely to make way for Harbhajan Singh on the green Mohali pitch which favours fast bowlers.

Likely playing XI – Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Shardul Thakur, Imran Tahir

Fantain XI 

Wicket-keeper – KL Rahul, MS Dhoni

Batsmen – Suresh Raina, Chris Gayle (C), Faf du Plessis, Mayank Agarwal

All-Rounders – Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers – Ravichandran Ashwin, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar (VC)

Captain and vice-captain options

Even though Chris Gayle was disappointing in the previous game against Kolkata, he is still a safe better for your Fantain captain over other batsmen. Gayle, who on his day can fire on all cylinders, can get you the most number of points than any other player.

Deepak Chahar has been Chennai’s best pacer this season. He will get a lot of assistance from the Mohali pitch and will be looking to make the most of it. Consider him a good option for your Fantain vice-captain.

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Dream11 prediction

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Keeper – MS Dhoni

Batsmen – Mayank Agarwal, KL Rahul (VC), Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis (C)

All-Rounders – Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja

Bowlers – Mohammed Shami, Murugan Ashwin, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar.

Fantasy Tip – Sam Curran did a very good job with both the bat and the ball against Kolkata. He will once again be a crucial player with a double-edged sword.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Nicholas Pooran

Batsmen – Chris Gayle (C), Mayank Agarwal, Suresh Raina, Shane Watson

All-Rounders – Dwayne Bravo (VC), Ravi Ashwin, Sam Curran

Bowlers – Mohammed Shami, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir.

Fantasy Tip – Mohammed Shami will look to end the season on a good note as this will be his last competitive game before the World Cup. On the green Mohali turf, he could be useful to the team.

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