Both teams will be eyeing to make an ascent to the second spot in the points table as the Chittagong Vikings take on the Comilla Victorians on Sunday evening at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Chittagong and Comilla are placed at third and fourth in the points table respectively with four points to each of their names. Both teams have played three matches and have lost one so far. However, Chittagong are one spot ahead of Comilla owing to better net run rate. This is something that the two teams will keep a close eye on in this match.
Both teams are coming into this match on the back of victories. Although Comilla lost their captain Steve Smith to an elbow injury, they still came out with winning colours in their previous match without him. Chittagong, on the other hand, won a thrilling Super Over battle in their match up against Khulna Titans.
Weather and Pitch Conditions: Weather is expected to remain absolutely clear. Pitch will assist variation in pace a lot and hence batsmen will fund it a bit difficult to score. Still a score if 150 can be expected batting first.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Shahzad (10 Cr)
The Vikings Keeper-batsman has managed only 43 runs in his three outings so far but he is due for a big one. He is a dangerous asset to ignore considering his big hitting prowess.
Batsman: Tamim Iqbal (10 Cr)
The tournament is still in its opening stage and
Both teams will be eyeing to make an ascent to the second spot in the points table as the Chittagong Vikings take on the Comilla Victorians on Sunday evening at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Chittagong and Comilla are placed at third and fourth in the points table respectively with four points to each of their names. Both teams have played three matches and have lost one so far. However, Chittagong are one spot ahead of Comilla owing to better net run rate. This is something that the two teams will keep a close eye on in this match.
Both teams are coming into this match on the back of victories. Although Comilla lost their captain Steve Smith to an elbow injury, they still came out with winning colours in their previous match without him. Chittagong, on the other hand, won a thrilling Super Over battle in their match up against Khulna Titans.
Weather and Pitch Conditions: Weather is expected to remain absolutely clear. Pitch will assist variation in pace a lot and hence batsmen will fund it a bit difficult to score. Still a score if 150 can be expected batting first.
Player Recommendations:
Wicket-keeper: Mohammad Shahzad (10 Cr)
The Vikings Keeper-batsman has managed only 43 runs in his three outings so far but he is due for a big one. He is a dangerous asset to ignore considering his big hitting prowess.
Batsman: Tamim Iqbal (10 Cr)
The tournament is still in its opening stage and batsmen are still taking time to get into groove. It is no different with Tamim Iqbal as he has managed only 60 runs in his three outings so far. But his figures will only get better as the season progresses and it may start right from this match.
All-Rounder: Shahid Afridi (8.5 Cr)
The former Pakistani international has 73 runs to his name at an average of 73.00 and four wickets at an average of 13.75 in the tournament so far. His economy rate of 5.50 also suggests that he is an asset you should bank on.
Bowler: Robert Frylinck (9 Cr)
He is the highest wicket taker in the tournament so far with eight wickets in three matches at an average of 9.00 and economy rate of 6.00. Moreover, he has also played a couple of match winning knocks with the bat which includes an unbeaten 44 as well. He is an absolute must have pick.
Captain: Robert Frylinck
Vice-Captain: Shahid Afridi
Predicted Playing XI:
Chittagong Vikings: Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Cameron Delport, Yasir Ali, Mushfiqur Rahim, Sikandar Raza, Mosaddek Hossain, Robbie Frylinck, Nayeem Hasan, Sunzamul Islam, Abu Jayed, Khaled Ahmed
Comilla Victorians: Tamim Iqbal, Amanul Haque (wk) , Evin Lewis, Imrul Kayes, Shoaib Malik, Liam Dawson, Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Shahid, Abu Hider
