BN-A vs WI-A: Check our Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing Team Picks for 1st Unofficial Test

Bangladesh A will host West Indies A in the 3 matches 4-day Unofficial Test series starting from Tuesday. This series will serve as preparation for Bangladesh for the upcoming Test series against Afghanistan. West Indies on the other hand have picked up a good squad for this tour which gives them exposure to the typical Bangladeshi conditions.

Match Details:

Bangladesh A vs West Indies A, 1st Unofficial Test

Venue: Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet

Date & Time: May 16th-19th, at 2:30 PM IST and 3:00 PM Local Time

What is the pitch report for BN-A vs WI-A, 1st Unofficial Test?

The surface is more on the slower side and the spinners will get benefit out of it. The 1st session will be key on each day of the game and whoever dominates it has more chances of taking an early lead in the series.

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BN-A vs WI-A, 1st Unofficial Test Probable Winners:

Bangladesh A are expected to win this match.

What is the expected, Probable Playing XIs for BN-A vs WI-A, 1st Unofficial Test?

Bangladesh A

Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Naim Sheikh, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Afif Hossain (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Saif Hassan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Ripon Mondol, Tanvir Islam, Naeem Hasan

West Indies A

Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Kirk McKenzie, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Joshua Da Silva (c & wk), Raymon Reifer, Yannic Cariah, Kevin Sinclair / Anderson Phillip, Gudakesh Motie, Jair McAllister / Akeem Jordan

Injury Updates:

As of now, all the players in the squad are fit. It will be added when there is an update.

What are the Top Picks, players for Dream11, My11circle and MPL for BN-A vs WI-A, 1st Unofficial Test?

Top Pick – Batter

Tagenarine Chanderpaul got a solid start to his International carrier. He played all his 6 Test matches away from home and scored 453 runs at an average of 45.3 with the highest score of 207*.

Top Pick – All-Rounder

Raymon Reifer is more of a batting all-rounder who has the experience of playing 7 Test matches where he has scored 285 runs at an average of 25.9 and picked up 3 wickets.

Top Pick – Bowler

Rejaur Rahman Raja has earned a huge name in Bangladesh domestic cricket with his exceptional bowling talent. The 23-year-old right-arm pacer has picked up 42 wickets in 14 first-class matches with the best figures of 5 for 51 and a decent bat down the order.

Top Pick – Wicketkeeper

Joshua Da Silva has been given additional responsibilities for this tour. He is a regular member of the West Indian Test setup and has scored 857 runs in 22 matches at an average of 27.64 with the highest score of 100*.

X-Factor:

Mahmudul Hasan Joy hasn’t played a Test since June 2022 and eyeing to make a comeback into the Bangladesh Test squad. Overall in his 8 matches, he has scored 363 runs at an average of 25.92 which comprises one century and 2 half-centuries.

What are the fantasy suggested teams for BN-A vs WI-A, 1st Unofficial Test?

1. Jaker Ali, Joshua Da Silva, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Afif Hossain (vc), Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Raymon Reifer (c), Yannic Cariah, Saif Hassan, Gudakesh Motie, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Ripon Mondol

2. Joshua Da Silva, Shadman Islam, Tagenarine Chanderpaul (c), Afif Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Kirk McKenzie, Raymon Reifer, Saif Hassan, Gudakesh Motie (vc), Rejaur Rahman Raja, Jair McAllister

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Pre-Match Analysis:

BCB has announced the Bangladesh A squad for the first Two Unofficial Tests led by Afif Hossain. The squad includes some notable names such as Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Naim Sheikh, and Shadman Islam. The players who got picked up don’t get better opportunities than this to prove their potential as selectors are watching them closely. The team is well equipped with the right blend of experience and the fire of youth.

West Indies A are led by Joshua Da Silva that also features Internationals Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Raymon Reifer, Yannic Cariah, Kevin Sinclair, Anderson Phillip, and Gudakesh Motie. Jack McAllister who made his first-class debut in the West Indies Championship got picked purely on the merit of his fast bowling skills. Kirk McKenzie and Zachary McCaskie are the other fresh faces in the Squad.