BAL vs CEN Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – National T20 Cup 2020, Match 12

Match Details:

The 12th match of the National T20 Cup 2020 will be played between Balochistan and Central Punjab at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on Monday.

This match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Local Time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 AM UTC).

Preview:

Balochistan started their 2020 National T20 Cup campaign with a win over Sindh, but their joy was short-lived as in the very next day, they suffered a defeat at the hands of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, Imam-ul-Haq & Co. have recovered well from the loss and secured their win against Southern Punjab yesterday.

Their next opposition, Central Punjab started their campaign on a brilliant not, chasing a target of 200 down against Southern Punjab. But a defeat against Sindh has pegged them back in the points table. They will be desperate for a turnaround.

BAL vs CEN Weather Report for Match 12:

It is soaring hot in Multan currently, with the temperature hovering around 36 °C. There are no possibilities of precipitation.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at Multan has been on the batsmen’s side so far, making life incredibly difficult for bowlers. Anything under 180 should be considered as a poor total.

Average first innings score:

179 (Last five matches completed at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: 

Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Babar Azam is not available till 9th October)

BAL vs CEN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Balochistan:

Imam-ul-Haq, Awais Zia, Bismillah Khan, Haris Sohail, Amad Butt, Yasir Shah, Akif Javed, Imran Butt, Kashif Bhatti, Umar Gul, Akbar-ur-Rehman.

Bench:

Khurram Shahzad, Taimur Khan, Umaid Asif, Usama Mir, Imran Farhat.

Central Punjab:

Saad Nasim, Abdullah Shafique, Abid Ali, Kamran Akmal, Qasim Akram, Rizwan Hussain, Sohaibullah, Usman Qadir, Ehsan Adil, Irfan Khan Niazi, Zafar Gohar.

Bench:

Ahmed Bashir, Ali Shan, Bilal Asif, Naseem Shah.

BAL vs CEN Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Imam-ul-Haq has been in good form recently, scoring 113 runs in 3 games. He has maintained a healthy average of over 35, while his strike rate is over 150.

Akif Javed has been Balochistan’s most impressive bowler so far. He has picked up 6 wickets in 3 games and has conceded runs at an economy rate of well under 9 runs per over.

Bismillah Khan has provided great support to Imam-ul-Haq in batting. Like the latter, the former has also amassed 113 runs at an average of over 35. However, his strike rate of over 140 is slightly less than Imam-ul-Haq’s.

Abdullah Shafique has amassed 139 runs so far, which includes a stunning century. He has an extraordinary average of almost 70, while his strike rate is over 145.

Usman Qadir has been Central Punjab’s go-to bowler for providing breakthroughs. He has picked up 5 wickets so far and has maintained an economy rate of under 9 runs per over.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Abdullah Shafiq, Amad Butt

Vice-Captain Options – Bismillah Khan, Kamran Akmal

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAL vs CEN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bismillah Khan (VC)

Batters – Abdullah Shafiq (C), Imam-ul-Haq, Abid Ali, Awais Zia

All-Rounders – Amad Butt, Haris Sohail, Saad Nasim

Bowlers – Usman Qadir, Akif Javed, Ehsan Adil

12th Man – Kamran Akmal

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAL vs CEN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kamran Akmal (VC), Bismillah Khan

Batters – Abdullah Shafiq, Irfan Khan Niazi, Imran Butt

All-Rounders – Amad Butt (C), Saad Nasim

Bowlers – Akif Javed, Sohiabullah, Zafar Gohar, Yasir Shah

12th Man – Abid Ali

Expert Advice:

Ehsan Adil has picked up 3 wickets in 2 games. He has an economy rate of just over 7 runs per over, which is very impressive in the Multan track. It is advisable to pick him in your 11Wickets fantasy team.

BAL vs CEN Probable Winners:

Balochistan are expected to win this match.

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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.