Match Details:

The 56th match of the Finnish Premier League is all set to play between Bengal Tigers CC and Vantaa CC at the Kerava National Cricket Ground.

This match is scheduled to start at 05:30 PM Local Time (08:00 PM IST) (02:30 PM UTC) and can be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

Bengal Tigers CC and Vantaa CC didn’t have a good time thus far in the tournament and just won 4 out of the 13 matches they played. Bengal Tigers CC is currently at the 5th spot on the points table. Meanwhile, their opponents, Vanta CC are placed 7th.

Moreover, their performances in their earlier matches would give them an idea about their shortcomings. Both sides have got a few amends to make going ahead and end the tournament with a victory.

Weather Report

There isn’t any chance of precipitation during the match even though it will be a cloudy day with the temperature hovering below 20 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is looking neutral for both batsmen and bowlers. They have to work hard on this track to score runs or restrict the opposition not scoring much.

Average first innings score: 127 (Last 10 matches played here)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 6, Lost – 4, Tied – 0

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Bengal Tigers CC:

Jordan Habib Md Al Arman, Amid Raja Bangshi, Tonmoy Saha(c), Belayet Khan, Muhammad Imrul Abedin(wk), Jabed Kaisar, Abu Hanif Khan, Nurul Huda, Rony Sardar, Mehran Amin, Muhammad Hasnat.

Bench: Tushar Sarkar, Sowgat Kundu, Mazidul Islam, Sarwar Jahan, Naser Akhand, Shahrukh Ali, Moiuddin-Al Belal, Shahed Alam, Mohammad Ripon, Jabed Khan Sohag, Mannan Sorhabbali Arshed, Mohammad Rony, Osman Ibrahim, Mohammad Asaduzzaman, Saiful Islam.

Vantaa CC:

Kasun Chamara, Madura Milan Hettiarachilage, Ravi Sanjeewa Kahingala, Chanaka Jayasinge (wk), Ursan Tavernier, Dilip Hethumuni, Tyronne Jayanath Premasiri, Ranuka Shiran Fernando (c), Ameer Hamsa Warsha, Sanjeewa Peththahandi, Nalaka Hangamuwe.

Bench: Lahiru Hikkaduwa Liyanage, Amila Sampath, Manoj Mahamada Achchige, Nipuna Patabendi Nidelage, Chaminda Janaka.

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Top Picks:

Nurul Huda is the leading run-scorer for Bengal Tigers CC in the tournament. He amassed 148 runs in 9 matches.

Muhammad Imrul Abedin is the second highest with 145 runs in his 11 outings.

Tonmoy Saha is a must pick in your team as he scored 143 runs and has taken 16 wickets for his side.

Chanaka Jayasinge has scored 175 runs for his team and looked very good with the bat in hand.

Ranuka Shiran Fernando is a good all-rounder from Vantaa with 128 runs and 13 wickets to his name.

Ameer Hamsa Warsha has taken the most wickets for his team. The all-rounder has accounted for 16 wickets in the tournament from 11 matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Ranuka Shiran Fernando, Tonmoy Saha

Vice-Captain Options – Ameer Hamsa Warsha, Nurul Huda

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Muhammad Imrul Abedin

Batters – Ravi Sanjeewa Kahingala, Habib Al Amin, Ursan Tavernier

All-Rounders – Ranuka Shiran Fernando (C), Nurul Huda (VC), Ameer Hamsa Warsha

Bowlers – Tonmoy Saha, Rony Sardar, Madura Milan Hettiarachilage, Nalaka Hangamuwe

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Muhammad Imrul Abedin, Chanaka Jayasinge

Batters – Mehran Amin, Ravi Sanjeewa Kahingala, Habib Al Amin

All-Rounders – Ameer Hamsa Varsha (VC), Nurul Huda

Bowlers – Tonmoy Saha (C), Rony Sardar, Madura Milan Hettiarachilage, Nalaka Hangamuwe

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Expert Advice:

Habib Al Amin is a good batsman and often converts his starts into big knocks. So, you can try him as a captain in one of the Grand League teams if you have more than one.

Also, Sanjeewa Peththahandi can be a good pick if you can afford to drop anyone from the above teams.

Probable Winners:

Bengal Tigers CC is expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.