2020-21 Bangabandhu T20 Cup Eliminator – Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal taking place? Monday 14th December, 2020 – 06:30 (UK)
Where is Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal taking place? Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur
Where can I get tickets for Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal? No tickets are available as this tournament is taking place without spectators
What channel is Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Beximco Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal? This match cannot be streamed live in the UK
THE LOWDOWN
BEXIMCO DHAKA
- Dhaka’s four-game winning streak came to an end in their final group game as they lost by two runs against their opponents here in Barishal but they will not be too disheartened by that one setback as there were positives to take.
- Mohammad Naim was in sparkling form with the bat smashing a superb 105 and they will be hoping that they can continue their big hitting but they will look to their bowling attack to tighten things up.
- Nasum Ahmed will be key in slowing the Barishal batting line-up down but they will want more from Rubel Hossain, Robiul Islam Robi, Shafiqul Islam and Muktar Ali who struggled to slow Barishal down last time out.
FORTUNE BARISHAL
- Fortune Barishal produced the goods when it mattered as they won the final group stage match to seal their place in the knockout phase and they will be confident of following that up now against the same opponent.
- Despite skipper and star man Tamim Iqbal struggling with illness in that game as he laboured with the bat and failed to come out to field, three of their batsmen hit half centuries to guide them to an impressive 193/3 so that will give their batting order plenty of confidence as they likely come up against the same bowling unit here.
- The biggest question mark is over captain and key batsman Tamim here as he is undergoing tests ahead of this crunch game and they will leave the decision over his participation as late as possible before this match.
THE PREDICTION
Dhaka and Barishal were involved in a thriller on Saturday which Barishal edged by just two runs and this is another game that could simply go either way. That win came despite their captain struggling with illness and while they managed to win with his participation limited, they will be severely impacted if he is ruled out for this game. Dhaka were in exceptional form prior to that defeat and they will be fired up to bounce back here. They could easily have won it had a couple of moments gone their way and expect their bowling attack to put in a much-improved performance here. They can make the difference and lead Dhaka to victory.
