BPL 2019-20: Match 27, Chattogram Challengers vs Cumilla Warriors : Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Toss Update

Cumilla Warriors won the toss and elected to bowl first.

Chattogram Challengers Playing XI:

Lendl Simmons, Junaid Siddique, Chadwick Walton(c), Nurul Hasan(w), Pinak Ghosh, Ryan Burl, Liam Plunkett, Rubel Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Zia-ur-Rehman

Cumilla Warriors Playing XI:

Stiaan van Zyl, Dawid Malan(c), Robiul Islam, Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, David Wiese, Mahidul Islam Ankon(w), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Abu Hider Rony.

Match Details:

The 27th game of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2019-20 will be played between Chattogram Challengers and Cumilla Warriors at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

The match starts at 01:00 PM IST (7:30 AM GMT) (01:30 PM Local). It can be streamed live on the Fan code in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Chattogram Challengers are currently leading the BPL table with 12 points in their eight games. They would be eager to continue with their winning streak in the upcoming game against Cummilla Warriors.

Challengers have Lendl Simmons, Imrul Kayes and Chadwick Walton, who have done a convincing job with the bat so far in the ongoing tournament. Also, they would be eager to replicate their form in the next match. On the other hand, their bowling unit has done an impressive job in their department. Mehedi Hasan Rana turned out to be the best bowler for Challengers who has grabbed 13 wickets in his six games.

On the other hand, Cumilla Warriors have suffered four consecutive defeats and will be looking to get back on the winning track before they get ruled out from the contention of qualifying into the playoffs. They have some high profile players in their ranks that comprise of Dawid Malan, Soumya Sarkar and Sabbir Rahman, who hold a good experience of playing at the international level, will look to win the upcoming game for their side.

Weather Condition/Report:

There are no chances of rain and it is expected to be a perfect day for a cricket match. Also, the temperature is expected to deviate between 14 and 26 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Shere-e-Bangla stadium has gone in the favour of the batsmen and the fast bowlers have not got much help from the wicket. On the other hand, the spinners have got a lot of turn from the wicket and batters have found it difficult to play strokes against the spin heads. However, the side winning the toss will look to bat first as they won’t like to face spinners in the second innings of the match.

Average 1st inning score: 164 [In the last 6 games played at the venue]

Record of chasing teams: Won- 3, Lost- 3

Injury and Availability News:

Lendl Simmons and Kesrick Williams have gone back to the West Indies and will not play in the match between Chattogram Challengers and Cumilla Warriors. Their replacements are yet to be named officially in the squad.

Nasum Ahmed is also suffering from high fever and there are doubts over his availability in the next game.

Probable Playing XIs:

Chattogram Challengers: 

Avishka Fernando, Junaid Siddique, Imrul Kayes (c), Chadwick Walton, Ryan Burl, Nurul Hasan (wk), Liam Plunkett, Muktar Ali, Rubel Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Bench: Enamul Haque Jnr, Mahmudullah, Nasir Hossain, Jubair Hossain, Imad Wasim, Pinak Ghosh

Cumilla Warriors:

Robiul Islam/Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Stiaan van Zyl, Dawid Malan (c), Soumya Sarkar, Sabbir Rahman, David Wiese, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Al-Amin Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Abu Hider Rony.

Bench: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka, Yasir Ali, Fardeen Hasan, Sumon Khan, Ifran Hossain

Top Picks:

Imrul Kayes will be an important player for their side as he is in red-hot form with the bat. So far he has mustered 289 runs in eight games for his team. He would be a wise pick for any Dream11 Fantasy Side. Chadwick Walton will be another important player, who will be crucial for any fantasy team as far as his form is concerned in the ongoing tournament.

Soumya Sarkar has given some brilliant all-round performances in BPL 2019-20. He has amassed 235 runs and grabbed nine wickets in his seven outings. He will be a player to watch out in the next game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Dawid Malan

Vice-Captain – Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Muktar Ali

Suggested playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Chadwick Walton, Nurul Hasan

Batsmen – J Siddique, Sabbir Rahman, Stiaan van Zyl, Dawid Malan (VC)

All-rounders –S Islam, Soumya Sarkar (C)

Bowlers –Rubel Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Suggested playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Nurul Hasan

Batsmen –  Dawid Malan (C), Sabbir Rahman, P Ghosh

All-rounders – Sunzamul Islam, Ryan Burl, Robiul Islam, David Wiese

Bowlers –Rubel Hossain, Liam Plunkett,  Mujeeb Ur Rahman (VC)

Expert Advice

Sabbir Rahman is a brilliant batsman, who holds an experience of playing for the national side. But, currently, he is struggling with poor form and inconsistency. It could be his day when Challengers will lock horns with Warriors but chances are quite slim. He could be a risky pick but will be worth for any Grand League Side.

Note: 70% of the users have picked Lendl Simmons who has already head back to his country. So don’t pick him in your fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Chattogram Challengers are expected to win this match.

*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.