Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2018-19): Eliminator, Chittagong Vikings vs Dhaka Dynamites: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 4th, 2019

In the first of the two play-off matches on a marvellous Monday, the Chittagong Vikings take on Dhaka Dynamites at their home ground in Dhaka to earn the right to have another go at the BPL Trophy. Both teams started off brilliantly in the BPL but tailed off towards the later part of the season inspite of making it into the eliminator.

With the likes of Shakib Al Hasan and Andre Russell in their ranks and home support behind them, Dhaka Dynamites are the favourites in this match although Chittagong are also a very good side with enough fire-power at the top of the order. With a lot at stake in this crucial game, another enthralling game of cricket is expected from both teams on Monday.

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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

Dhaka Dynamites

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Sunil Narine, Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Hazratullah Zazai, Rubel Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Shuvagata Hom, Andrew Birch, Ian Bell, Qazi Onik, Mizanur Rahman, Asif Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Mohammad Naim and Mohor Sheikh.

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Playing XI Updates

Chittagong Vikings

Hardus Viljoen impressed one and all with an impressive display of death bowling in their defeat to the Sylhet Sixers. He should retain his place in the side although it creates another problem at the other end of the team. With Mohammed Ashraful failing, Sikander Raza or Shanaka could make way for Shadman Islam to open the batting alongside Cameron Delport.

Possible XI: Delport, Ashraful/Shadman, Yasir Ali, Mushfiqur (C&WK), Raza, Shanaka, Mosaddek, Nayeem, Viljoen, Abu Jayed and Khaled Ahmed.

Dhaka Dynamites

After a last gasp win enabled Dhaka to sneak into the playoffs, they should retain the same side that did them good in a do-or-die clash against Khulna. Narine and Tharanga were explosive at the start of the innings and with the likes of Rony Talukdar, Shakib and Russell in their ranks, Dhaka should enter into this match as the firm favourites.

Possible XI: Narine, Tharanga, Rony, Shakib(C), Mizanur, Pollard, Russell, Nurul(WK), Rubel, Onik and Mahmudul.

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Fantasy Tips and Suggestions

Wicket-keeper: Mushfiqur is the preferred choice with the Bangladesh keeper in fine form this season and placed second in the run-scorers charts with 418 runs. He is one of the most dependable players in the league and should be picked without fail.

Batsmen: Upul Tharanga, Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali and Mizanur Rahman are the ideal set of players to choose in your fantasy team. Yasir Ali has been impressive for the Chittagong and has held one end on several occasions in a winning cause. He is one to keep an eye. Kieron Pollard could also be a handy option with his fielding also likely to bring in a few valuable points.

All-rounders: Dhaka is blessed to have in their midst not one but three world-class all-rounders in Russell, Narine and Shakib. All of them are brilliant with the bat and bowl their hearts out in their quota of overs. Two of the aforementioned trio are a must in the team. Cameron Delport could also be a viable option with the South African looking in good form over the last few matches with bat and bowl.

Bowlers: Rubel Hossain is currently in good form with six wickets in his past two matches to show for. Along with Hardus Viljoen and Khaled Ahmed, Rubel is an invaluable pick for any fantasy team. Onik was impressive against Khulna and could be a handy pick to balance out the team.

Captain: Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan are two of Bangladesh's greatest players in their history and have a knack of reserving their best for the crunch matches. Both of them along with Sunil Narine are viable options for captain.

Fantasy Suggestion #1: Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Yasir Ali, Upul Tharanga, Mosaddek Hossain, Cameron Delport, Sunil Narine, Shakib Al Hasan, Rubel Hossain, Hardus Viljoen, Qazi Onik and Khaled Ahmed. Captain: Mushfiqur Rahim.

Fantasy Suggestion #2: Mushfiqur Rahim (WK), Mosaddek Hossain, Kieron Pollard, Mizanur Rahman, Yasir Ali, Mosaddek Hossain, Shakib Al Hasan, Andre Russell, Rubel Hossain, Hardus Viljoen, Abu Jayed and Khaled Ahmed. Captain: Shakib Al Hasan