Bangladesh Premier League (BPL 2018-19): Sylhet Sixers vs. Rangpur Riders, Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI Updates & Fantasy Cricket Tips - January 16th, 2019

Sylhet Sixers continue their home leg on Wednesday as they take on the Rangpur Riders looking to find momentum in their tryst for a playoff spot.

The David Warner led side have underperformed with the bat which is supposed to be their stronger suit and the Aussie will be hoping to get one over Rangpur to consolidate the Sixers position in the league table.

Rangpur, on the other hand, have been inconsistent with the ball as Rilee Russouw has bailed them out on a couple of occasions.

With two quality teams in the mix in Sylhet, it is sure to produce a match of the highest standards worth fantasizing about.

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Squads to pick from

Sylhet Sixers:

Nasir Hossain, Sabbir Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Liton Das, Sohail Tanvir, David Warner(C), Sandeep Lamichhane, Afif Hossain, Al-Amin Hossain, Andre Fletcher, Towhid Hridoy, Fabian Allen, Mohammad Irfan, Nabil Samad, Ebadat Hossain, Alok Kapali, Jaker Ali, Gulbadin Naib, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Patrick Brown, Nicholas Pooran

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

Sylhet Sixers

The Sixers would be happy with the personnel in the side and would be hoping for a better show if they were to win against the Rangpur Riders.

Liton Das has been lukewarm so far in the BPL and fans will be hoping for a better show from their wicketkeeper.

Sandeep Lamichhane and Taskin Ahmed hold the key in the bowling with the Nepalese leggie yet to hit his astronomical standards.

Possible XI: Warner(C), Liton(WK), Sabbir, Pooran, Nasir, Afif, Kapali, Tanvir, Taskin, Al-Amin and Lamichhane.

Rangpur Riders

Rangpur haven't committed to many changes during the course of the BPL so far. Rilee Rossouw and Mohammed Mithun have been great form along with the captain, Mortaza leading from the front with the ball.

His spell against the Comilla Victorians is arguably the best in BPL 2019 so far and more of the same is expected from him.

Chris Gayle is due for a big one against the Sixers which could also see the return of Mahedi Maruf who was unavailable for their loss against Rajshahi Kings.

Possible XI: Gayle, Rossouw, Mithun(WK), Bopara, Howell, Nahidul/Maruf, Mortaza(C), Reza, Shafiul, Gazi and Nazmul

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Fantasy Tips and Suggestions

Wicket-keeper

Both Mithun and Liton Das are amidst good recent form although Mithun has had a better BPL season so far.

But considering his talent and array of shots in his possession, Liton Das is to be backed for this match although Mithun wouldn't be a bad choice either.

Batsmen

David Warner, Chris Gayle, Rilee Russouw and Sabbir Rahman are the ideal set of players for your fantasy sides.

Sabbir Rahman is one of BPL's most dependable players and also has a century to his name which indicates the kind of talent and ability he possesses. Nicholas Pooran is also one player you could select with his spectacular start to the season kept in mind.

All-rounders

Nasir Hossain and Benny Howell are the two all-rounders who should make your side. With the presence of Gayle and Russouw in the opposition, it is imperative for Nasir Hossain to strike early on with his off-spin working well against left-handers.

Ravi Bopara started the season off well and could also be a great asset to the team while Afif Hossain has been great in the field and his ability to strike a few lusty blows also comes in handy for the Sixers.

Bowlers

Sandeep Lamichhane, Taskin Ahmed and Mashrafe Mortaza are the most viable picks one could go for considering the balance of the side.

With conditions in Sylhet favouring the Nepalese sensational, Lamichhane should be one of the first picks in the fantasy sides.

Captain

David Warner and Chris Gayle are slowly but steadily getting finding their feet in the tournament and are just a few shots away from a biggie. Rilee Rossouw would be a logical choice as well with the South African leading the run-scorers charts.

Fantasy Suggestion #1: Liton Das(WK), David Warner, Chris Gayle, Sabbir Rahman, Rilee Rossouw, Benny Howell, Nasir Hossain, Afif Hossain, Sandeep Lamichhane, Taskin Ahmed and Mashrafe Mortaza. Captain: David Warner.

Fantasy Suggestion #2: Mohammed Mithun(WK), Chris Gayle, Rilee Rossouw, David Warner, Nicholas Pooran, Afif Hossain, Ravi Bopara, Nasir Hossain, Sandeep Lamichhane, Shafiul Islam and Taskin Ahmed. Captain: Chris Gayle.

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