World Cup 2019, Match 26: Australia vs Bangladesh – Fantain Fantasy Cricket Tips

The rains stayed away for the past four days and there were almost full games. Unfortunately, the weather looks gloomy again and thunderstorms have been predicted along with hail and torrential rain. Assuming the Australia – Bangladesh match gets washed out, the Aussies will lead the table with 9 points. However, if the game is played, Bangladesh will not be an easy opponent. Here is all you need to read for both the teams before picking your Fantain XI.

Team News:

Australia

Marcus Stoinis got through the fitness test bringing balance to the team. Australia would like to bring in two spinners if it is a dry wicket. The question is, who will miss out on the return.

The loss to India is the only blip on their otherwise successful tournament so far. Finch and Warner along with Smith have taken complete onus of the runs with Glen Maxwell playing the supporting role. Starc and Cummins lead the bowling attack. With Stoinis joining the squad, the team will be complete in every way.

Squad: Shaun Marsh, Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Steven Smith, Kane Richardson, Usman Khawaja, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Jason Behrendorff, Pat Cummins, Alex Carey (wk)

Bangladesh

Not a bad performance so far, Bangladesh has 2 wins and 2 losses apart from an abandoned match. Bangladesh have defeated South Africa and the West Indies. Shakib Al Hasan was the star of the match with his 99-ball 124 runs. L Das provided ample support. The team made the 322-run chase look quite easy. This speaks volumes about what they are capable of in the World Cup. Bowlers Mohammad Saifuddin and Mustafizur Rahman took wickets but were not very economical.

Das was the talk of the day on social media.

If Bangladesh defeats Afghanistan and Pakistan, it could get very close. They are currently 5th on the table.

Squad: Tamim Iqbal, Soumya Sarkar, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Liton Das, Mahmudullah, Mosaddek Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mehidy Hasan, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mustafizur Rahman

Top Picks

Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan: Das has had only one match so far and he hit 94 in it. Along with Hasan, Das proved that he is right where he belongs.

Mohammad Saifuddin and Mustafizur Rahman: With 16 wickets between them, the two bowlers can easily help see Bangladesh make it to the semi-finals, especially if they work on their economy.

Finch, Warner and Smith: Centurions in World Cup 2019, the two batsmen have a long way to go to ensure that Australia retain the trophy.

Fantain Fantasy XI:

Batsmen: L Das, Steve Smith, Sarkar, Finch, Warner

Bowlers: M Hasan, Cummins, Starc

All-Rounders: Saifuddin, Shakib Al Hasan

WK: Alex Carey

This is our Fantain Fantasy XI but you’re the real expert.