Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2018-19): Chittagong Vikings vs Rangpur Riders: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - January 25th, 2019
The home side, Chittagong are in town to take on a very fearsome, Rangpur Riders side, boasting a top order of Alex Hales, Chris Gayle and AB de Villiers.
The Chittagong Vikings are on a roll with five consecutive wins with the likes of Mushfiqur Rahim and Robbie Frylinck in fine form. With two blockbuster sides facing each other, fantasy players are in for a treat.
Squads to choose from:
Chittagong Vikings:
Sunzamul Islam, Sikandar Raza, Luke Ronchi, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mohammad Shahzad, Robbie Frylinck, Mosaddek Hossain, Dasun Shanaka, Abu Jayed, Khaled Ahmed, Najibullah Zadran, Nayeem Hasan, Cameron Delport, Mohammad Ashraful, Robiul Haque, Yasir Ali, Nihaduzzaman, Shadman Islam
Rangpur Riders:
Mashrafe Mortaza(C), Nazmul Islam, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Mithun, Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, AB de Villiers, Shafiul Islam, Sohag Gazi, Farhad Reza, Mehedi Maruf, Abul Hasan, Rilee Rossouw, Nahidul Islam, Nadif Chowdhury, Benny Howell, Oshane Thomas.
Playing XI Updates:
Chittagong Vikings:
The Vikings have been clinical throughout the tournament and should make no changes to the side that won against the Rajshahi Kings. Cameron Delport's bowling ability has shone for the Vikings, although they would prefer a big innings from their star overseas player.
Possible XI: Delport, Shahzad(WK), Yasir Ali, Rahim (C), Mosaddek, Najibullah, Nayeem, Frylinck, Khaled, Sunzamul and Abu Jayed.
Rangpur Riders:
After two dominating performances, Rangpur Riders should field the same side that is top heavy with all four overseas players filling up the top order. Mashrafe Mortaza has led the bowling unit admirably and is one player to have an eye on along with Shafiul Islam.
Possible XI: Gayle, Hales, de Villiers, Rossouw, Mithun(WK), Nahidul, Mashrafe(C), Shafiul, Reza, Gazi and Nazmul.
Fantasy Tips and Suggestions:
Wicket-keeper: Both Mithun and Shahzad are in good touch but it should be the Afghan keeper who should make the cut. With Shahzad batting at the top of the order, he is sure to make an impact on the proceedings.
Batsmen: AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Mushfiqur Rahim and Yasir Ali are the ideal set of batsmen to be chosen for your fantasy sides.
AB has been brilliant with his lightning quick cameos with a big one just around the corner as is the case with Chris Gayle. Rilee Rossouw is the highest run-scorer of the tournament so far and could slot in for either of AB or Gayle.
All-rounders: Farhad Reza has been one of the stand-out death bowlers in the tournament and has to be included in the team along with Mosaddek Hossain, whose all-round skills are highly effective.
Bowlers: Robert Frylinck has not only shone with the ball, but his batting has taken over Chittagong in more than one occasion.
He is an invaluable pick along with the Rangpur skipper, Mashrafe Mortaza. Shafiul Islam and Khaled Ahmed are also viable picks.
Captain: AB de Villiers and Mushfiqur Rahim are strong options with the whole batting units revolving around the aforementioned duo. Cameron Delport is ready to tee off and could also be a brave pick.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Mohammad Shahzad (WK), Cameron Delport, AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Ferhad Reza, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza, Khaled Ahmed, Robert Frylinck and Sohag Gazi. Captain: Cameron Delport
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Mohammad Mithun(WK), AB de Villiers, Rilee Rossouw, Mushfiqur Rahim, Cameron Delport, Ferhad Reza, Mosaddek Hossain, Mashrafe Mortaza, Shafiul Islam, Khaled Ahmed, Mashrafe Mortaza and Robert Frylinck. Captain: AB de Villiers.