BPL 2019-20: Match 36, Chattogram Challengers vs Rajshahi Royals: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Toss Update

Chattogram Challengers won the toss and elected field first.

Chattogram Challengers Playing XI:

Chris Gayle, Lendl Simmons, Imrul Kayes(c), Chadwick Walton, Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan(w), Nasum Ahmed, Muktar Ali, Ziaur Rahman, Kesrick Williams, Rubel Hossain.

Rajshahi Royals Playing XI:

Liton Das, Afif Hossain, Shoaib Malik(c), Andre Russell, Ravi Bopara, Irfan Sukkur(w), Farhad Reza, Alok Kapali, Taijul Islam, Kamrul Islam, Mohammad Irfan

Match Details:

The 36th game of the 2019-20 Bangladesh Premier League will be played between Chattogram Challengers and Rajshahi Royals at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.

The match starts at 06:30 PM local time (12:30 PM GMT) (06:00 PM IST). This game can be viewed on the Fan Code app in India.

Match Preview for Dream11 Fantasy:

Chattogram Challengers are currently ranked 2nd in the points table and will be looking forward to regain their top spot by winning the clash against Rajshahi Royals. Their batting line-up is in red hot form and is performing consistently with the bat. Imrul Kayes has scored 319 runs in his nine games at an average of 53.16 with three half-centuries.

And, as per the reports, Chris Gayle has also joined Challengers that will give a much-needed strength to their side. In bowling, Mehedi Hasan Rana has given some impressive performances with the ball and is currently the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing tournament. Challengers will certainly bank on their leading bowler in the next game.

Rajshahi Royals are the table leaders with 14 points in 10 games. They have won back to back two games and will look to continue with their winning streak in BPL 2019-20. In the presence of Liton Das, Afif Hossain and Shoaib Malik, they boast of a strong batting line-up but sometimes they have suffered due to their strength due to a sudden collapse in the previous games. Royals will not want that their inform batsmen fail in the next game that might force them to suffer a defeat against the heavyweight’s Challengers.

Weather Condition/Report

It is expected to be a clear day for a cricket match on Tuesday. There are no chances of rain and the temperature will deviate between 11 and 23 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at Shere Bangla National Stadium will certainly go into the favour of spinners. So far the spin heads have got a lot of turn from the wicket and batsmen have found it difficult to play strokes against them during the match. The fast bowlers will have not much to boast on this ground due to less bounce available from the track. The majority of the games have been won by the side batting second and the same is expected in the next match.

Average first innings score:– 161 [In the last six completed games at the venue this season]

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied/NR- 0/1

Injury and Availability:

Chris Gayle has joined Chattogram Challengers and is expected to play against Rajshahi Royals.

Probable Playing XIs:

Chattogram Challengers: 

Lendl Simmons, Chris Gayle, Junaid Siddique, Imrul Kayes (c), Chadwick Walton, Nurul Hasan (wk), Ziaur Rahman/Nasir Hossain, Rubel Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Kesrick Williams, Mehedi Hasan Rana.

Bench: Enamul Haque jnr, Liam Plunkett, Rayad Emrit, Mahmudullah, Nasir Hossain/Ziaur Rahman, Muktar Ali, Ryan Burl, Jubair Hossain, Imad Wasim, Avishka Fernando, Pinak Ghosh, Muhammad Musa

Rajshahi Royals: 

Liton Das, Afif Hossain, Shoaib Malik (c), Irfan Sukkur (wk), Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Nawaz, Alok Kapali, Farhad Reza, Abu Jayed, Kamrul Islam , Mohammad Irfan.

Bench: Andre Russell, Taijul Islam, Nahidul Islam, Hazratullah Zazai, Minhajul Abedin Afridi.

Top Picks:

Imrul Kayes will be a hot favourite pick for any Dream11 Fantasy side. He is in brilliant form with the bat and has mustered 319 runs in his 9 innings in BPL 2019-20. Chadwick Walton will be another important player to watch out, who is the 2nd leading run-scorer for his side in the ongoing tournament. Rubel Hossain is a vital bowler to pick in that respective category as he has taken a total of 13 wickets.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Chadwick Walton, Ravi Bopara, Lendl Simmons

Vice-Captain – Imrul Kayes, Liton Das, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Chadwick Walton, Liton Das

Batters – Lendl Simmons (C), Shoaib Malik, Chris Gayle, Imrul Kayes (VC)

All-Rounders – Ravi Bopara, Ziaur Rahman

Bowlers – Mehedi Hasan-Rana, Farhad Reza, Mehedi Hasan Rana

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Chadwick Walton, Liton Das (C), Nurul Hasan

Batters – Lendl Simmons, Aloke Kapali, Imrul Kayes

All-Rounders – Ravi Bopara (VC), Nasir Hossain

Bowlers – Mehedi Hasan-Rana, Kamrul Islam, Rubel Hossain

Expert Advice:

The users should pick Chris Gayle on their own risk in Grand League as he has recently joined Chattogram Challengers in BPL 2019-20. He might fail in the opening game or click a good knock against Rajshahi Royals and will be a risky player for any fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Chattogram Challengers is expected to come out as the winners.

*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.