BPL 2019, Match 4: Khulna Titans vs Rangpur Riders: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The defending champions Rangpur Riders failed to make a good impact in the opening game of the tournament as their batting crumbled on a two-paced track. The Rangpur franchise was bowled out for 98 playing out full 20 overs but did give a good fight with the ball as the Chittagong Vikings lost seven wickets in the chase. The Riders will miss the former South Africa International for the first half in the tournament while Chris Gayle is expected to feature on Sunday.

The Universe Boss couldn’t play in the tournament opener as he was arrived late and was jet-lagged. The Riders will be up against Khulna Titans who will play their first match of the season. The Mahmudullah-led side has some of the valuable T20 players. Lasith Malinga and Yasir Shah are expected to join the squad after a few matches. The Titans will be hoping to put a better show than just qualifying to the playoffs like in the previous season.

Match Details:

The 4th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2019 will be played between Khulna Titans and Rangpur Riders at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka.

The match starts at 5:20 PM local time (11:20 AM GMT) (4:50 PM IST).

This game will be telecast live on D Sport in India.

Pitch Condition/Report:

A fresh pitch in Dhaka turned out to be a nightmare for the batsmen. It looked like the track was getting better in the second game but there was no considerable change. Going by the record and history of the venue, a better pitch can be expected in the game between Titans and Riders.

Squads:

Khulna Titans:

Mahmudullah (C), Ariful Haque, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Carlos Brathwaite, Dawid Malan, Jahurul Islam, Shariful Islam, Taijul Islam, Al-Amin, Zahir Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Subashis Roy, Junaid Siddique, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Tanvir Islam, Lasith Malinga, Yasir Shah, Brendan Taylor, Paul Stirling.

Rangpur Riders:

Mashrafe Mortaza (C), Nazmul Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, AB de Villiers, Shafiul Islam, Sohag Gazi, Farhad Reza, Mehedi Maruf, Ravi Bopara, Rilee Rossouw, Nahidul Islam, Nadif Chowdhury, Abul Hasan, Fardeen Hasan, Benny Howell, Sheldon Cottrell, Sean Williams.

Injury and Availability Updates after the announcement of the squads:

Rangpur Riders’ AB de Villiers is unavailable for the first half of the tournament. Khulna Titans’ Lasith Malinga is part of Sri Lanka’s squad on the tour of New Zealand while Yasir Shah is a part of Pakistan’s tour of South Africa.

Power Picks:

Chris Gayle would be disappointed to miss the first game given his batting record here. He scored 1230 runs at an average of 51.25 with a strike-rate of 162.69 in the Twenty20 format at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Gayle also hit 79 fours and a stunning number of 109 sixes across the 29 T20 innings here.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Chris Gayle’s record at the venue will make him a perfect choice for a multiplier. The pitches will suit Ravi Bopara’s all-round skills and can be considered as at least vice-captain. Mahmudullah, Alex Hales and Mashrafe Mortaza are alternatives for the multiplier roles.

Playing XI #1 for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Mithun

Batters – Chris Gayle (VC), Alex Hales, Junaid Siddique, Dawid Malan

All-Rounders – Ravi Bopara (C), David Wiese, Mahmudullah

Bowlers – Mashrafe Mortaza, M Nazmul Islam, Taijul Islam

Playing XI #2 for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Brendon Taylor

Batters – Chris Gayle (C), Alex Hales, Junaid Siddique, Nazmul Hossain Santano

All-Rounders – Ravi Bopara, Benny Howell (VC), Mahmudullah

Bowlers – Mashrafe Mortaza, M Nazmul Islam, Taijul Islam

Expert Advice:

The pitch in Dhaka holds the key and the changes in the squad have to be made accordingly. It generally produces big scores in the night matches but was far from that reputation on Saturday except for the Hazartullah Zazai and Sunil Narine’s opening stand.

Probable Winners:

Rangpur Riders are expected to bounce back with a convincing win over the Khulna Titans.

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