Dhaka Platoon vs Comilla Warriors, Bangladesh Premier League 2020, Today Match Prediction 13 Dec 2019

dap vs caw Match Prediction & Analysis

Dhaka Platoon and Comilla Warriors will fight it out in the 6th match of Bangladesh Premier League at Shere Bangla Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

In the opening fixture, Dhaka Platoon failed to produce a competitive score on the board. Captain Mashrafe Mortaza will be hoping that the batsmen can put in a better performance against Cumilla Warriors.

On the other hand, Cumilla Victorians registered a mammoth 105-run win over Rangpur Riders, courtesy splendid performances from Captain Dasun Shanaka, Soumya Sarkar and Al-Amin Hossain. The franchise will be looking to continue their winning momentum in this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Dhaka Platoon Preview

The side will be looking to make a strong comeback against Cumilla Warriors. Against Rajshahi Royals, the batting unit struggled to get going in their innings and posted a below-par score in their allotted 20 overs. In the batting department, the side will be relying on Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque and Laurie Evans to deliver the bulk of the runs in this contest. Tamim Iqbal would be looking to make a notable contribution to the side after perishing for a single-digit score against Rajshahi Royals.

Anamul Haque was the standout performer in the batting department against Rajshahi Royals. He played well and finished the innings with the top-score of 38 runs off 33 balls with the help of one four and two sixes.

Laurie Evans failed to capitalize on his good start and scored 13 off 14 balls with the help of two boundaries. The team management will be hoping that he can deliver a solid score in this game. Captain Mashrafe Mortaza and pacer Wahab Riaz chipped with crucial scores to see Dhaka Platoon post 134 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their 20 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on Mashrafe Mortaza, Wahab Riaz and Shahid Afridi to make crucial breakthroughs. Mahedi Hasan bowled well in the previous game and finished with figures of 1 for 23 in his four overs.

Dhaka Platoon Predicted Playing XI:

Tamim Iqbal, Anamul Haque, Jaker Ali (wk), Thisara Perera, Shahid Afridi, Laurie Evans, Mashrafe Mortaza (c), Mahedi Hasan, Wahab Riaz, Ariful Haque, Hasan Mahmud

Dhaka Platoon Actual Playing XI:

Hasan Mahmud, Mashrafe Mortaza, Shuvagata Hom, Laurie Evans, Mahedi Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Jaker Ali Anik, Thisara Perera, SMSK Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Anamul Haque

Comilla Warriors Preview

The side started their campaign on a perfect note after registering a comprehensive win over Rangpur Riders at Shere Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Dasun Shanaka led from the front with the bat to see Cumilla Warriors come out on top in their opening fixture.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Soumya Sarkar and Dawid Malan to deliver the bulk of the runs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa failed to get a big score in the previous game. He scored 15 runs off 13 balls with the help of three boundaries.

Soumya Sarkar and Dawid Malan also contributed with vital runs for the side against Rangpur Riders. Sarkar scored 26 runs off 18 balls with the help of four fours and one six, whereas Malan chipped in with 25 runs off 23 balls with the help of four boundaries.

Sabbir Rahman also chipped in with 19 off 17 balls with the help of three fours. With Cumilla Warriors placed in deep trouble at 89 for 6, Dasun Shanaka delivered a scintillating inning with the bat. All-rounder single-handedly turned the complexion of the game through clinical big-hitting at the back end of the innings. His innings of 75 not out off 31 balls helped Cumilla Warriors post a competitive score of 173 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

In the bowling department, the side will be looking towards the likes of Abu Hider Rony, Al-Amin Hossain and Sunzamul Islam to make crucial breakthroughs.

In the opening fixture, Al-Amin Hossain was the pick of the bowlers and finished with figures of 3-14 in his four overs. Soumya Sarkar and Sunzamul Islam bowled well and claimed two wickets each.

Comilla Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dawid Malan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mahidul Islam Ankon (wk) Sabbir Rahman, Soumya Sarkar, Al-Amin Hossain, Abu Hider Rony, Yasir Ali, Sunzamul Islam,

Comilla Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Al-Amin Hossain, Sunzamul Islam, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sabbir Rahman, Abu Hider, Dasun Shanaka, Yasir Ali Choudhary, Soumya Sarkar, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Dawid Malan

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game at Shere Bangla National Stadium will be good for batting. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Friday is expected to have clear skies with light winds.

Venue Details

Comilla Warriors will take heart from the fact they have won their last three matches played against Dhaka Platoon.  On the other hand, Dhaka’s last win came at this venue in 2018.

Toss: To Bowl

The side that wins the toss would be looking to bat first and post a competitive total on the board. Average score at the venue is around 140 to 150 runs.