BPL 2017, Qualifier 1: Comilla Victorians v Dhaka Dynamites - Result Predictions

The first qualifier of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is guaranteed to be a peach of a contest. The head-on clash between the Comilla Victorians and the Dhaka Dynamites will reveal the first finalist of the tournament. The match venue will the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: CV wins the toss

Toss Prediction: CV will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 170-180

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 3 wickets

Scenario 2: DD wins the toss

Toss Prediction: DD will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 180-190

Result prediction: CV will win the match by 30-40 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 6, Dhaka Dynamites won – 4, Comilla Victorians won – 2, No Result/ Tied – 0.

Friday’s clash will be an imperative one because none of the two participating teams would like to go into the uncertainty of competing in the second qualifier. As a result, both sides will look to seal their spot in the finals in this game itself and that resolution, in turn, is guaranteed to give rise to some good cricketing action for the onlookers.

Comilla Victorians

Comilla Victorians’ strength in the tournament has been undisputed. The opening pair can be made up by Tamim Iqbal and Liton Das, followed by Imrul Kayes, Marlon Samuels and Shoaib Malik. Graeme Cremer and Raqibul Hasan can fulfill the all-rounding role. The bowling department can be held together by pacers, Mohammad Saifuddin and Al-Amin Hossain and spinner, Mahedi Hasan.

Predicted XI: Tamim Iqbal (c) Shoaib Malik, Graeme Cremer, Marlon Samuels, Imrul Kayes, Jos Buttler (wk), Raqibul Hasan, Al-Amin Hossain, Liton Das, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan

Dhaka Dynamites

The opening duo can find its footing in the form of Sunil Narine and Evin Lewis. The rest of the batting responsibilities can be shouldered by Joe Denly, Jahurul Islam, Mosaddek Hossain, Mehedi Maruf and skipper, Shakib Al Hasan. Kieron Pollard can serve the roles of the required all-rounder. The bowling attack can comprise Hossain, Saddam Hossain, Mohammad Amir and Abu Hider Rony as the front-line bowlers.

Predicted XI: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Amir, Joe Denly, Sunil Narine, Jahurul Islam (wk), Abu Hider Rony, Mosaddek Hossain, Evin Lewis, Saddam Hossain, Mehedi Maruf

The prediction is for Comilla Victorians to win the match and enter the tournament finale.

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