T10 League 2018, Match 3: Bengal Tigers vs Northern Warriors – Dream11 Fantasy Tips

Bengal Tigers and Northern Warriors will begin their campaign in the third game of the tournament which will be played on the second day of the tournament. Bengal finished 5th among the six teams in the first season under the captaincy of Sarfraz Ahmed. The team will be led by Sunil Narine this time and have the Afghanistan spin duo of Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman in their side.

The Tigers also have retired International pacers Zaheer Khan and Morne Morkel. Northern Warriors, the newest entrants of the T10 league, will be led by Daren Sammy. The Warriors have roped in a couple of seasoned T20 players from Windies. As many as eight players from the Caribbean are part of the Northern Warriors which include Dwayne Smith, Lendl Simmons and Andre Russell.

Match Details:

The third match of the T10 League will be played between Bengal Tigers and Northern Warriors at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

The match starts at 3:30 PM local time (11:30 AM GMT) (5:00 PM IST).

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Sharjah pitch is expected to produce a 110+ game. The ball could do a bit given the game will be played under the Sun.

Squads:

Bengal Tigers:

Sunil Narine (C), Jason Roy, Luke Wright, Sam Billings, Zaheer Khan, Morne Morkel, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Nabi, Riki Wessels, Sherfane Rutherford, Kevon Cooper, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rayad Emrit, Ali Khan, Chirag Suri, Muhammad Usman.

Northern Warriors:

Daren Sammy (C), Andre Russell, Wahab Riaz, Amitoze Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Dwayne Smith, Ravi Bopara, Rovman Powell, Harry Gurney, Chris Green, Hardus Viljoen, Lendl Simmons, Khary Pierre, Kennar Lewis, Imran Haider, Rahul Bhatia.

Probable XI:

Bengal Tigers:

Sunil Narine (C), Luke Wright, Sam Billings, Chirag Suri, Mohammad Nabi, Riki Wessels, Sherfane Rutherford, Aamer Yamin, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zaheer Khan, Morne Morkel.

Northern Warriors:

Daren Sammy (C), Dwayne Smith, Ravi Bopara, Lendl Simmons, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Nicholas Pooran, Wahab Riaz, Harry Gurney, Chris Green, Imran Haider.

Power Picks:

Aamer Yamin was impressive in the first season of the tournament where he picked up four wickets across the seven overs he bowled. Harry Gurney could walk away with wickets in hand as batsmen will look to attack him and end up yielding their wickets.

Best Playing XI:

Riki Wessels, Luke Wright, Chirag Suri, Lendl Simmons, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Mohammad Nabi, Sunil Narine, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Morne Morkel, Harry Gurney.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

As a captain, Sunil Narine could be opening the batting which is enough to make him a multiplier option. Russell could be batting higher in the order and will bowl his two overs. Riki Wessels makes up as a good vice-captain other than Russell and Narine.

Expert Advice:

Both the teams will be having a lot to think with respect to the selection and combination. It is better to pick the big players who have higher chances of playing.

Probable Winners:

Northern Warriors could make a winning start with help of the all-rounders in their line-up.

*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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