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This fantasy team is built considering the pitch conditions at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, which generally favors batsmen due to its short boundaries and true bounce. Recent trends also suggest that dew can be a significant factor in evening games, making chasing easier. Therefore, the team composition is skewed towards strong batting with reliable bowling options.

Player Analysis:

• Virat Kohli (BAT): Recent form shows consistency, and his historical performance at the IPL makes him an ideal captaincy choice. He can provide a solid foundation at the top order, which is very valuable in a high-scoring venue like Bengaluru.
• Heinrich Klaasen (WK): Klaasen's explosive hitting ability and high strike rate make him a great choice as a wicketkeeper-batsman. His recent statistics and aggressive playstyle are ideal for the Chinnaswamy track. He is selected as Vice Captain because of his high recent scores and explosive hitting ability.
• Abhishek Sharma (ALL): Sharma’s recent form as a hard-hitting all-rounder and his ability to score big, make him an impactful selection. Also, his economical bowling can fetch some crucial points.
• Travis Head (BAT): Head has a high scoring rate in T20 matches. His attacking style of play makes him a valuable asset, especially considering the short boundaries at Chinnaswamy.
• Jitesh Sharma (WK): As another wicketkeeping option, Jitesh provides aggressive batting in the middle order and has a decent strike rate.
• Yash Dayal (BOWL): Dayal has shown the ability to take wickets. Given the high-scoring nature of the ground, his wicket-taking ability will be critical.
• Pat Cummins (BOWL): Cummins provides a reliable bowling option and has the potential to pick up wickets, which are crucial for fantasy points. He also has some batting ability.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar (BOWL): Kumar's experience and ability to bowl economically make him a valuable asset, particularly in the powerplay overs.
• Romario Shepherd (ALL): Shepherd provides an all-round ability with his recent power-hitting displays and can contribute with wickets as well.
• Suyash Sharma (BOWL): Sharma's leg-spin can be effective in the middle overs, providing variety to the bowling attack.
• Philip Salt (BAT): An explosive top-order batsman, who can take advantage of the conditions.

Toss Impact: Given that teams prefer to chase at the venue due to dew, the team is designed to capitalize on this advantage. Selecting more batsmen who perform well under pressure during chases is strategic.

Team Balance: The team consists of 5 batsmen, 2 all-rounders, and 4 bowlers. There are also 2 wicket-keeper options. The team prioritizes batting strength for the Chinnaswamy pitch, which is known for high scores.