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Editor’s Pick (Nidahas T20): India - Bangladesh

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The tournament has reached a point that we all love. An exciting point where we still do not know who the finalists are. With just two matches to go and berth still wide open; the rest of the Nidahas tournament looks to be just as thrilling.
Bangladesh High on Confidence but will not take India lightly

If India wins, India books a seat in the finals. If Bangladesh wins, the team takes the second place on the points table (or the first depending on the NRR)
So while India should aim to win, an eye should be kept on the run rate at all times. Weather looks dicey as well. It might rain. D&L are prepared as well. Let’s also be.
Picking a lineup at a rainy time is crucial. I would pick five batsmen to support a good score and a high run rate. With the batsmen of both teams playing rather well, you will have to pick carefully. Pick the more consistent ones.
Bangladesh
The team is on a high after the wins. The top five batsmen have clicked taking the team to a whole new level. The bowlers need to keep up with a more consistent line and length.
India
We are still waiting for Rohit Sharma’s form to kick in. We do hope it does sooner rather than later. Today’s match will need it in order to qualify for the finals. Raina, Manish Pandey, and Dinesh Karthik are chipping in to keep the scoreboard ticking for now. Dhawan is always in.
At the bowlers’ end, Sharad Thakur’s four-wicket haul was key in the win against Sri Lanka. Washington Sundar, Y Chahal, and Vijay Shankar are also good to go in your fantain fantasy lineup.

Key Players
Shikhar Dhawan
Manish Pandey
Dinesh Karthik
Suresh Raina
Washington Sundar
Vijay Shankar
Y Chahal

Mushfiqur Rahim
Tamim Iqbal
Liton Das
Mahmudullah
M Rahman

Keep the lineups coming. Try your hand at different pools with different combinations.
Indu


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