ACC Western Region T20 2020: Match 11, Group B: Iran vs Kuwait – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 11th match of the 2020 ACC Western Region T20 in Group B will be played between Iran and Kuwait at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2).

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (9:30 AM GMT) (3:00 PM IST).

This game can be viewed on ACC YouTube Channel and on Fan code app in India.

Preview:

Kuwait will be having an eye over semi-final qualification in the Group B of the ACC Western Region T20 2020. They stand 3rd in their group as they are little behind Saudi Arabia. Kuwait’s last match is against Iran who lost both the matches they played and have an NRR of -8.948. Saudi Arabia will be facing UAE who are cruising in this tournament. Kuwait could well be in the position of affording a narrow defeat. A big win for UAE could see Saudi Arabia’s NRR drop way below that of Kuwait’s NRR.

Weather Condition/Report:

Al Amerat Ministry Turf 2 ground is likely to remain in bright and sunny conditions on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Ministry Turf 2 ground in Al Amerat has an average first innings score of 132 from the nine T20Is it has hosted thus far. Seven teams won while chasing out of the nine matches which says that the teams often fall short in reaching match-winning totals. One of the two wins while batting first here came on Monday when UAE posted 186/5 and won by 47 runs.

Average first innings score: 132 (T20I matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 7, Lost – 2

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Kuwait:

Mohammed Aslam (C), Muhammad Kashif, Usman Gani (WK), Diju Xavier, Shiraz Khan, Ravija Sandaruwan, Naveed Fakhr, Sayed Monib, Muhammad Ansar, Aphsal Ashraf, Mohammad Amin.

Bench – Bilal Tahir, Ilyas Ahmed, Wasantha Kumaranayaka.

Iran:

Naeim Bameri, Mohammad Yousef, Masood Jayezeh, Navid Balouch, Dad Khoda, Arshad Mazarzei (C), Nader Zahadiafzal, Ali Mohammadipour, Navid Abdollahpour, Adel Kolasangiani, Emran Shahbakhsh.

Bench – Mehran Siasar, Mehran Dorri, Hamid Hashemi.

Top Picks:

Sayed Monib is Kuwait’s leading wicket-taker for Kuwait as he claimed two wickets apiece in the two matches in the tournament. Muhammad Ansar was the top performer with the ball for Kuwait in the first match where he picked up three wickets. However, in the following match against UAE, he ended up conceding 54 runs. Mohammed Aslam aggregated 56 runs with scores of 32 and 24 in the two matches and took three wickets which included bowling figures of 2/3 in the first match against Saudi Arabia.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Ravija Sandaruwan, Mohammed Aslam, Sayed Monib.

Vice-Captain – Masood Jayezeh, Shiraz Khan, Nader Zahadiafzal.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Usman Gani, Mohammad Yousef

Batters – Aphsal Ashraf, Ravija Sandaruwan (C), Ali Mohammadipour

All-Rounders – Mohammed Aslam, Masood Jayezeh

Bowlers – Shiraz Khan, Sayed Monib (VC), Nader Zahadiafzal, Navid Balouch

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Usman Gani, Mohammad Yousef

Batters – Aphsal Ashraf, Ravija Sandaruwan (VC), Dad Khoda

All-Rounders – Mohammed Aslam (C), Masood Jayezeh, Naeim Bameri

Bowlers – Shiraz Khan, Sayed Monib, Nader Zahadiafzal

Expert Advice:

Ravija Sandaruwan has scores of 84* and 49 in the two matches in this tournament. In his T20I career, Ravija aggregated 491 runs across 12 innings with help of a century and another five 40+ scores. He is in good form and is likely to be among runs again on Tuesday. It is the reason why we picked him as captain and vice-captain in both of our suggested XIs.

Probable Winners:

Kuwait is expected to win this fixture against Iran by a huge margin.

*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.