Published - May 3, 2019 8:18 pm | Updated - May 3, 2019 8:18 pm
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Bangalore, who became the first team to be eliminated from the playoffs race, will be playing their home game when they host Hyderabad for the second game of the last weekend of Indian T20 League’s group stage. Hyderabad, who lost to Mumbai in a Super Over clash, will qualify for the playoffs as the 4th team if they win this game, otherwise, they will not.
In the absence of David Warner and Jonny Bairstow, a lot of work will have to be done by Martin Guptill, Captain Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey. Bangalore could not end the season on a high but will be looking to end the home games on a high and not disappoint the fans one last time. Here is all you need to know for both the teams before picking your Fantain and Dream11 fantasy teams.
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Team News –
Bangalore
Shimron Hetmyer, one of the costliest players for Bangalore, could get home as the franchise will now plan to regroup ahead of the next edition.
Likely playing XI – Parthiv Patel (WK), Virat Kohli (C), Ab de Villiers, Shimron Hetmyer, Klaasen, Shivam Dube, Pawan Negi, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal and Tim Southee
Hyderabad
There is nothing much that Hyderabad will change in their playing XI. Deepak Hooda, who has failed consistently, could be replaced by Abhishek Sharma.
Likely playing XI – Martin Guptill, Wriddhiman Saha (WK), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson (C), Vijay Shankar, Mohammed Nabi, Abhishek Sharma/Deepak Hooda, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Fantain XI
Wicket-keeper – Parthiv Patel, Wriddhiman Saha
Batsmen – Virat Kohli (C), Martin Guptill, Manish Pandey (VC), Ab de Villiers
All-Rounders – Mohammed Nabi
Bowlers – Rashid Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Khaleel Ahmed
Captain and vice-captain options
Virat Kohli will hold the key for Bangalore in the batting department. The captain, hungrier than ever to win their last home game, will be looking to sign off on a big inning and give you some crucial points as the captain of Fantasy Fantain XI. If not Kohli, you also could consider AB de Villiers for the captain’s slot.
Manish Pandey, who has risen to the occasion in the last three games, will hold the key for Hyderabad in the middle-order. The batsman is in good form, and having played domestic cricket in Chinnaswamy for Karnataka, will have a good grip of the pitch too. Consider Pandey as the vice-captain option.
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Dream11 Prediction
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:
WicketKeeper – Wriddhiman Saha
Batsmen – Martin Guptill, Manish Pandey (VC), Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers (C),
All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Vijay Shankar
Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal
Fantasy Tips – Khaleel Ahmed was the best performer with the ball for Hyderabad in their previous game against the Mumbai Indians. He has been a wicket-taking bowler who can change the game and win you crucial points in fantasy cricket.
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/ Mega Leagues:
WicketKeeper – Parthiv Patel (VC)
Batsmen – Manish Pandey (C), Kane Williamson, AB de Villiers, Gurkeerat Singh Mann
All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi, Vijay Shankar
Bowlers – Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rashid Khan, Navdeep Saini, Umesh Yadav
Fantasy Tips – Navdeep Saini is the only good pacer Bangalore have in their ranks, and will once again play a crucial role on the green Chinnaswamy deck. His pace, which can reach 145kpmh, makes him a huge threat.
