BAL vs SOP Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – National T20 Cup 2020, Match 9

Match Details:

The 9th match of the National T20 Cup 2020 will be played between Balochistan and Southern Punjab at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on Sunday.

This match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM Local Time (04:00 PM IST) (10:30 AM UTC).

Preview:

After losing their last match to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan will look to return to the winning track when they battle Southern Punjab in their next game. Like Balochistan, Southern Punjab also lost their previous matches. While Balochistan could not defend a score of 152 runs, Southern Punjab fell short by 6 runs while chasing a target of 201 runs against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Balochistan had won their first game against Sindh. On the other side,  Southern Punjab are winless in the competition so far. Balochistan will be fancying their chances heading into this game.

BAL vs SOP Weather Report for Match 9:

There are no chances of rain in Multan during the match time. The temperature is expected to be 35 degrees Celsius, while the humidity levels will be 29%.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch on this ground has been good for batting. 394 runs were scored in the previous match played here. The pace bowlers have also achieved a fair amount of success in Multan. 

Average first innings score:

173 (Last five completed matches at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

BAL vs SOP Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Balochistan:

Imam-ul-Haq, Awais Zia, Bismillah Khan, Imran Farhat, Haris Sohail, Amad Butt, Yasir Shah, Akif Javed, Usama Mir, Imran Butt, Umaid Asif.

Bench:

Akbar-ur-Rehman, Khurram Shahzad, Taimur Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Umar Gul.

Southern Punjab:

Shan Masood, Zeeshan Ashraf, Umar Siddiq, Hussain Talat, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Aamer Yamin, Bilawal Bhatti, Zahid Mahmood, Umer Khan, Mohammad Irfan

Bench:

Rahat-Ali, Ali Shafiq, Mohammad Abbas, Saif Badar, Mohammad Ilyas.

BAL vs SOP Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Sohaib Maqsood played a magnificent knock of 77 runs against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He hit six fours and five sixes in his 40-ball knock. 

Hussain Talat impressed with his brilliant all-round performance in the last match. Talat scored 38 runs off 22 balls and also scalped two wickets with the ball. 

Bismillah Khan was the top-scorer in Balochistan’s only win of the competition. He scored 58 runs off 42 deliveries, slamming four fours and three maximums. 

Amad Butt has picked up four wickets in two matches of the competition. He had figures of 3/39 against Sindh. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sohaib Maqsood, Hussain Talat

Vice-Captain Options – Bismillah Khan, Amad Butt

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAL vs SOP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Zeeshan Ashraf

Batters – Sohaib Maqsood (c), Awais Zia, Imran Butt, Shan Masood

All-Rounders – Amad Butt (vc), Haris Sohail, Hussain Talat

Bowlers – Mohammad Irfan, Zahid Mehmood, Akif Javed

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAL vs SOP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Zeeshan Ashraf, Bismillah Khan (vc)

Batters – Sohaib Maqsood, Awais Zia,  Shan Masood

All-Rounders – Amad Butt, Haris Sohail, Hussain Talat (c)

Bowlers – Yasir Shah, Zahid Mehmood, Akif Javed

Expert Advice:

Awais Zia provides solid starts to Balochistan in the powerplay. He had scored a 9-ball 25 in the first match against Sindh. It is advisable to pick him in the team. 

Today’s BAL vs SOP Probable Winners:

Balochistan are predicted to win this encounter.

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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.