ACC Eastern Region T20 2020: Match 3: Hong Kong vs Nepal – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 3rd match of the 2020 ACC Western Region T20 will be played between Hong Kong and Nepal at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (2:30 AM GMT) (8:00 AM IST).

This game can be viewed on the Fan code app in India.

Preview:

After a debacle during the 5-match Interport T20I against Malaysia, the Hong Kong team is set to begin their campaign in the 2020 ACC Eastern Region T20. They will be up against Nepal in their first match on Sunday morning. The Nepal team are also fresh off a defeat against Malaysia. Despite Sandeep Lamichhane’s 3-wicket haul, the Malaysia team reached 154/6 in their 20 overs. Later during the chase, the Nepal team were placed at 110/3 in the 16th over despite losing two big wickets early on. Nepal lost their last seven wickets for 22 runs in the space of 27 balls to lose the game by 22 runs.

Weather Condition/Report:

Pleasant weather without any cloud covering is expected at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground on Sunday morning.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Asian Institute of Technology Ground provided what seemed to be a slower track as Singapore struggled to score big against the home team Thailand. However, the pitch seemed to get better in the afternoon insisting the track could be little tricky in the morning due to freshness. A total of 150 could well be winning one during the morning matches.

Average first innings score: 139 (T20I matches in the morning)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Hong Kong:

Nizakat Khan, Aizaz Khan (C), Kinchit Shah, Waqas Barkat, Waqas Khan, Scott McKechnie (WK), Shahid Wasif, Haroon Arshad, Ehsan Khan, Mohsin Khan, Aftab Hussain.

Bench – Hamed Khan, Hassan Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana.

Nepal:

Gyanendra Malla (C), Paras Khadka, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Airee, Binod Bhandari (WK), Kushal Malla, Pawan Sharraf, Sushan Bhari, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohora.

Bench – Sundeep Jora, Kishor Mahato, Bhuwan Karki.

Top Picks:

Karan KC picked up 15 wickets across his last 10 T20I matches and is going to crucial if Nepal has any chance of winning the game. He picked up a wicket in the game against Malaysia. Hong Kong skipper Aizaz Khan is coming off some good returns with both bat and ball during the 5-match Interport series despite they lost it by 0-5 margin. Aizaz scored 90 runs across five matches and also bagged 8 wickets at an economy less than 7.

Aftab Hussain was also exceptional with the ball during the series against Malaysia where he picked up seven wickets including a 3-wicket haul. Kushal Malla bagged a 2-ball duck opening the innings during the first match. He impressed one and all with his attacking display during the CWC League 2 matches at home where he became the youngest player to score a fifty in Men’s International cricket on his ODI debut.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Aizaz Khan, Paras Khadka, Kinchit Shah.

Vice-Captain – Karan KC, Nizakat Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Scott McKechnie

Batters – Gyanendra Malla, Shahid Wasif, Dipendra Airee

All-Rounders – Aizaz Khan (C), Paras Khadka, Kinchit Shah, Karan KC

Bowlers – Pawan Sharraf, Aftab Hussain, Sandeep Lamichhane (VC)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Binod Bhandari

Batters – Nizakat Khan, Shahid Wasif, Dipendra Airee

All-Rounders – Aizaz Khan, Paras Khadka, Kinchit Shah (C), Karan KC (VC)

Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohora, Aftab Hussain

Expert Advice:

Sandeep Lamichhane had a bowling average of 10 against Malaysia ahead of the game on Saturday. The leg-spinner continued his good record against them with a 3-wicket haul. However, his record against Hong Kong isn’t that game and can be excluded if not fitted.

Probable Winners:

Hong Kong isn’t in greatest of forms and it is possible that Nepal could register their first win on Sunday.

*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.