Probable XI –
Bangladesh –
Naim Sheikh, Liton Das, Shakib Al Hasan, Musfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah (c), Afif Hossain, Nurul Hasan (wk), Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed
Papua New Guinea –
Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Norman Vanua, Simon Atai, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Chad Soper, Kabua Morea, Nosaina Pokana
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Mushfiqur Rahim
2. Liton Das
3. Naim Sheikh
4. Lega Siaka
5. Shakib Al Hasan(C)
6. Mahedi Hasan
7. Charles Amini
8. Assad Vala
9. Mustafizur Rahman(VC)
10. Mohammad Saifuddin
11. Chad Soper
– Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman looks safest C/VC choices considering their current good forms with their respective abilities.
– Liton Das might be a decent punt especially while batting second.
– Lega Siaka can be a decent pick as he’s opening up the innings and bowling part time.
– Charles Amini and Assad Vala can give decent fantasy points with the help of bat and ball.
– Can take Taskin Ahmed at the place of Mohammad Saifuddin especially if Bangladesh bowls first.
– Soper will be a must pick considering his ability to score quick runs at down the order and full overs with the bowl.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Mushfiqur Rahim
2. Liton Das(VC)
3. Mahmudullah
4. Lega Siaka/Sese Bau
5. Shakib Al Hasan
6. Mahedi Hasan(C)
7. Assad Vala
8. Charles Amini/Norman Vanua
9. Mustafizur Rahman
10. Taskin Ahmed
11. Chad Soper
– Mahedi Hasan might be another good captain choice considering his consistency to take wickets in T20s.
– Expecting Liton Das to go big in this important match especially while chasing.
– Mahmudullah can be a crucial pick especially if a couple of top order batters depart early.
– Can take Sese Bau at the place of Siaka and Norman Vanua at the place of Charles Amini.
– Must try Taskin Ahmed as C/VC in 10-20 members league especially if Bangladesh bowls first.
Grand League Combination –
1. Mushfiqur Rahim
2. Liton Das
3. Tony Ura
4. Lega Siaka
5. Assad Vala(VC)
6. Norman Vanua
7. Mahedi Hasan
8. Shakib Al Hasan
9. Taskin Ahmed
10. Chad Soper(C)
11. Nosaina Pokana
– Going with a bit heavy combo favouring PNG who might put up a good show against the opponent.
– Chad Soper looks an open captain choice in GL especially while bowling first.
– Expecting experienced All-rounder Assad Vala to perform well with both bat and ball.
– Norman Vanua and Pokana might be good GL picks as they have delivered their best several times in T20s.
– Can take Mahmudullah at the place of Liton Das especially if Bangladesh bats first.
– Expecting Tony Ura to score atleast decent runs in this match.
