Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2018-19): Qualifier 1, Rangpur Riders vs Comilla Victorians: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - February 4th, 2019

After a highly competitive league stage concluded in the Bangladesh Premier League 2018-19 edition, it is now down to four teams out of whom the Rangpur Riders and Comilla Victorians face off in the Qualifier 1 on Monday. Rangpur Riders have done the double over Comilla this season with the latter being bundled out for less than 100 on both occasions. They also enter the match as the firm favourites with the likes of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle in their ranks although Comilla have also been impressive en route to finishing second.

With the added incentive of having another go at the final, both teams should be able to play their natural game and put forth a game worth remembering.

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Squads to choose from

Comilla Victorians

Tamim Iqbal, Thisara Perera, Imrul Kayes, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Asela Gunaratne, Liam Dawson, Abu Hider Rony, Anamul Haque, Ziaur Rahman, Mosharraf Hossain, Mohammad Shahid, Shamsur Rahman, Sanjit Saha, Evin Lewis, Waqar Salamkheil, Aamer Yamin

Rangpur Riders

Mashrafe Mortaza(C), Nazmul Islam, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Mithun, Chris Gayle, Alex Hales, AB de Villiers, Shafiul Islam, Sohag Gazi, Farhad Reza, Mehedi Maruf, Abul Hasan, Rilee Rossouw, Nahidul Islam, Nadif Chowdhury, Benny Howell, Oshane Thomas

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Playing XI Updates

Comilla Victorians

After resting the likes of Mohammad Saifuddin, Shahid Afridi and Evin Lewis for this crucial clash, they should revert back to their best XI with Liam Dawson dropping out of the side. Anamul Haque has endured a disastrous tournament so far but should play in what is a crucial match for the Victorians.

Possible XI: Tamim, Lewis, Anamul(WK), Kayes(C), Shamsur, Thisara, Afridi, Saifuddin, Ziaur, Wahab and Mahedi Hasan.

Rangpur Riders

The defending champions have been utterly sensational since the debut of AB de Villiers with three of their players scoring hundreds this season. Hales is injured for the rest of the tournament resulting in Bopara's inclusion. Mashrafe Mortaza and Farhad Reza have also been in good form rounding off a well-balanced team who are well on their way to another BPL Trophy.

Possible XI: Gayle, Bopara, ABD, Russouw, Mithun(WK), Nahidul, Mortaza(C), Reza, Nazmul, Shahidul and Abedin/Shafiul.

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Fantasy Tips and Suggestions

Wicket-keeper: Mohammed Mithun is the preferred option with the wicket-keeper putting in vital cameos on a consistent basis for Rangpur. Despite currently not being in any sort of form, Anamul Haque is also a good option to go for.

Batsmen: Two of Rangpur's top four batsmen are highly recommended while the likes of Tamim Iqbal and Imrul Kayes would also prove to be great selections. Shamsur Rahman has also been good for the Victorians and could slot in for either of them.

All-rounders: With a number of all-rounders on offer, Farhad Reza and Shahid Afridi are the ones to be picked with their knack for taking wickets already reaping fantasy players many points over the course of the season.

Bowlers: Mashrafe Mortaza and Mohammad Saifuddin are pivotal to any fantasy team. Along with the two Bangladesh internationals, Mahedi Hasan Rana and Nazmul Islam are also good options to choose. Shahidul Islam had a good game against the Victorians on Saturday and could be a handy pick as well.

Captain: Chris Gayle and Tamim Iqbal are the prime options amidst a number of quality batsmen in the team. Both of them are in good touch as well and with Chris Gayle shining in the playoffs in the past, he is one for taking. AB de Villiers and Shahid Afridi are also handy options to choose as captain.

Fantasy Suggestion #1: Anamul Haque(WK), Tamim Iqbal, Imrul Kayes, Chris Gayle, Shahid Afridi, Ravi Bopara, Farhad Reza, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mohammad Saifuddin, Wahab Riaz and Nazmul Islam. Captain: Chris Gayle.

Fantasy Suggestion #2: Anamul Haque(WK), AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Tamim Iqbal, Shamsur Rahman, Thisara Perera, Farhad Reza, Mashrafe Mortaza, Mohammad Saifuddin, Shahidul Islam and Wahab Riaz. Captain: Tamim Iqbal.