CEP vs SOP Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Pakistan One Day Cup, Match 17

Match Details:

The 17th match of the Pakistan One Day Cup will be played between Central Punjab and Southern Punjab at National Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex, Karachi on Monday.

This match is scheduled to start at 09:30 AM Local Time (10.00 AM IST) and could be streamed live on PCB’s YT.

Preview:

Central Punjab and Southern Punjab will lock horns with each other for the second time in the league. Central Punjab beat Southern Punjab in their first meeting by chasing down a total of 320 runs with four wickets in hand. They are currently rooted on the points table with 4 points in their bag.

Southern Punjab, on the other end, won their previous encounter against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by chasing down the target of 317 runs. They have won 2 out of the five matches they played and are placed at the 4th spot with four points to their name. So, we can expect a tight battle between these two on Monday.

CEP vs SOP Weather Report fo Match 17:

The weather on Monday will remain clear with the sun shining on the sky. The temperatures will be hovering around the 18-26 Degrees Celsius mark.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at this venue is a neutral one where bowlers get a little bit of assistance, especially in the second innings. So, the team winning the toss is expected to bat first on this pitch.

Average first innings score: 

242 (Out of last five matches played in the league)

Record of chasing teams:  

Won – 4; Lost – 1; Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

CEP vs SOP Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Central Punjab:

Tayyab Tahir, Rizwan Hussain, Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), Ali Zaryab, Saad Nasim (c), Qasim Akram, Waqas Maqsood, Bilal Asif, Sohaibullah, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Ahmed Bashir.

Bench:

Ali Shan, Usman Salahuddin, Hasan Ali, Bilawal Iqbal.

Southern Punjab:

Waqar Hussain (wk), Umar Siddiq, Mukhtar Ahmed, Sohaib Maqsood, Hussain Talat (c), Umer Khan, Mohammad Imran, Saif Badar, Zahid Mahmood, Mohammad Ilyas, Ali Shafiq.

Bench:

Zeeshan Ashraf, Zain Abbas, Aamer Yamin, Agha Salman, Aaron Summers, Rahat-Ali.

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

Tayyab Tahir is the highest run-scorer for his team who has piled up 280 runs at an average of 70.

Following him, the skipper of the side Saad Nasim has played some decent knocks and scored 226 runs at an average of well above 45.

Ahmed Bashir has picked up 10 wickets from five games which is the most by any bowler from Central Punjab.

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The leading run-getter of the league Mukhtar Ahmed will be a must pick for your fantasy team. He has plundered 311 runs in his five outings that he played at an average of around 78.

Mohammad Ilyas has bagged 10 wickets and is expected to play an instrumental role in the upcoming game.

Zahid Mahmood will be the other must pick a player from Southern Punjab. He has plucked 10 wickets from five games.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Mukhtar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir

Vice-Captain Options – Saad Nasim, Mohammad Ilyas

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

Keeper – Muhammad Akhlaq, Waqar Hussain

Batters – Sohaib Maqsood, Mukhtar Ahmed (C), Hussain Talat, Rizwan Hussain, Tayyab Tahir

All-Rounders – Saad Nasim (VC)

Bowlers – Ahmed Bashir, Muhammad Ilyas, Zahid Mahmood

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

Keeper – Muhammad Akhlaq

Batters – Mukhtar Ahmed, Hussain Talat, Rizwan Hussain, Tayyab Tahir (C)

All-Rounders – Saad Nasim, Qasim Akram

Bowlers – Ahmed Bashir, Waqas Maqsood, Muhammad Ilyas (VC), Zahid Mahmood

Expert Advice

Muhammad Ilyas is in very good form with the ball and never fails to pick wickets. He should be in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams. 

Today’s CEP vs SOP Probable Winners:

Southern Punjab are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.