Dhangadhi Premier League (DPL 2019): Eliminator, RPC vs MHU: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 21st, 2019
Rupandehi Challengers and Mahendranagar United agonizingly missed out on a top two spot and now find themselves pitted against each other in a do-or-die contest for a crack at the final in the Eliminator of DPL 2019.
Both teams have impressed in patches with their overseas and international stars paving the way on many occasions. With the trend of low-scoring thrillers continuing in the DPL this season, another one seems to be on the cards in Dhangadhi as both teams look to live another day at the expense of the other team in their plight to win the championship.
Squads to choose from
Rupandehi Challengers:
Anil Kharel, Babar Hayat, Basant Regmi, Bhim Sharki, Bikram Sob, Binod Bhandari, Krishna Karki, Lalit Bhandari, Pradeep Airee, Puneet Mehra, Puran B.K, Sandeep Sunar, Sher Malla, Sumit Maharjan, Suraj Darai.
Mahendranagar United:
Amar Singh Routela, Avinash Bohora, Deependra Chand, Dilip Nath, Kushal Malla, Md. Arif Sheikh, Mohammad Naveed, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Sagar Dhakal, Santosh Bhatta, Shahab Alam, Sharad Vesawkar, Siddhant Lohani, Sushil Khadka, Subramanian Anand.
Playing XI Updates
Rupandehi Challengers:
After a win in their last league fixture, the Challengers seem set to live up to their name and challenge MU with a fairly balanced team led by Babar Hayat and Basant Regmi.
Lalit Bhandari was injured in the previous match and could be replaced by Sunar, who could strengthen the batting as well. In Bhandari's absence, Sob will be expected to deliver a few wickets in the powerplay overs.
Possible XI: Hayat, Airee, Sunar, Maharajan, Bhandari(WK), Daral, Mehra, Sharki, Sob, Regmi(C) and Kharel.
Mahendranagar United:
Mohammed Naveed and Vesawkar have been good for MU throughout the tournament and will once again be key to their fortunes. In Rohit Paudel, they have a potential world-beater and with his finishing abilities, MU could take the game deep and utilize his abilities to the fullest.
Their bowling is fairly settled with Avinash Bohara and Dhakal performing admirably with the new ball.
Possible XI: Anand, Naveed, Veswakar(C), Sheikh, Kushal Malla, Paudel, Nath(WK), Lohani, Routela, Bohara and Dhakal.
Match Details
Rupandehi Challengers vs Mahendranagar United, Dhangadhi Premier League, Eliminator
21st February 2019, 12:45 PM IST
Fapla International Cricket Ground, Dhangadi
Fantasy Tips and Suggestions
Wicket-keeper: Both Dilip Nath and Binod Bhandari are great options to have in the fantasy team although it should be the latter who should be given the nod. Bhandari bats in the middle order and is capable of keeping the score moving and considering the slowness of the pitch, it makes him the ideal selection.
Batsmen: Babar Hayat's performances are detrimental to the MU fortunes and should be backed in the Eliminator while the likes of Bhim Sharki and Aarif Sheikh are also great options. Maharajan could also be a viable pick with his good form in recent games.
All-rounders: Veswakar is a must have in the fantasy team with his international experience sure to come in handy in this crucial game. Mehra has also been in good form making him a good selection as well.
Bowlers: Basant Regmi, Mohammed Naveed and Avinash Bohara have been in good form over the tournament making them great options to go for. Bharki has been one of the stand-out bowlers in the tournament so far and should be backed for another good performance while the likes of Sob and Routela could round the team off.
Captain: Babar Hayat has put out a match-winning performance yet and could come off in this do-or-die clash. Along with the opener, Mohammed Naveed is also a great option to go for with his superior bowling ability complemented by his pinch hitting abilities.
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Binod Bhandari(WK), Babar Hayat, Sumit Maharajan, Arif Sheikh, Sharad Vesawkar, Puneet Mehra, Siddhant Lohani, Mohammed Naveed, Basant Regmi, Avinash Bohara and Bikram Sob. Captain: Babar Hayat
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Dilip Nath(WK), Babar Hayat, Bhim Sharki, Subramanian Anand, Sharad Vesawkar, Puneet Mehra, Siddhant Lohani, Mohammed Naveed, Lalit Bhandari, Sagar Dhakal and Basant Regmi. Captain: Mohammed Naveed