Emirates D10 2021, Match 20: EMB vs AJM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The 20th Match of the Emirates D10 2021 will be played between Emirates Blues and Ajman on 31st March at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

The match is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM local time and (8:45 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

Table-toppers Emirates Blues will take on Ajman in the 20th Match of the Emirates D10 2021 on Wednesday. Emirates Blues are one of the successful sides in this tournament having won 5 of their 6 matches played and have already confirmed their knock-out spot with their 4 matches yet to be played.

They registered their 5th win in this tournament after beating Dubai by 34 runs. Like most of the teams in this competition they too have impeccable top-order batting line-up. With 5 wins and an only loss, they have occupied the top spot in the standings with 10 points.

On the other hand, Ajman are coming back from an impressive record-winning chase against Sharjah by 8 wickets. Chasing a total of 129 they reached the target with 4 balls still remaining in the match, thanks to some splendid batting from their openers Asif Khan and Abdul Shakoor.

With 3 wins and 3 losses, they are currently placed 4th in the standings with 6 points and have a net run-rate of -0.007. They were thoroughly blasted by Emirates Blues by 10 wickets in their previous head-to-head encounter, so it’s a perfect opportunity for them to give it back.

EMB vs AJM Weather Report for Match 20:

It will be mostly sunny in Sharjah during the daytime with the maximum temperature hovering at 31 degrees Celsius and decreases to 27 degrees Celsius during the start of the match. The humidity will be high at 87 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The surface in Sharjah Cricket Ground is proving why it’s one of the best places to bat on. In this tournament, we saw a huge amount of runs being scored in a shorter period of time. The surface is a batters paradise where bowlers won’t enjoy bowling. Whoever wins the toss should preferably bowl first.

Average first innings score:

120(Last 5 matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

EMB vs AJM Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Emirates Blues

Mohammad Boota, Ateeq Ur Rehman (wk), Laxman Manjrekar, Waheed Ahmed (c), Mohammad Azhar, Vishnu Sukumaran, Aryan Lakra, Sabir Rao, Akif Raja, Matiullah, Muhammad Farazuddin

Bench:

Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Muhammad Ismail, Nikhil Srinivasan, Rahul Bhatia, Omid Rahman

Ajman

Asif Khan, Abdul Shakoor (wk), Amjad Khan, Ameer Hamza, Nasir Aziz (c), Sheraz Pia,  Muhamad Kaleem, Danish Qureshi, Zubair Zuhaib, Bahzad Naquib, Lovepreet Singh

Bench:

Sandeep Singh, Hamad Arshad, Dawood Ejaz, Syed Haider, Shahan Akram, Sultan Ahmed, Hassan Khalid

EMB vs AJM Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Coming at No.3 Laxman Manjrekar has been batting exceptionally well in this tournament. In the previous match against Dubai, he scored 36 runs from just 14 balls including 3 fours and 3 sixes. Overall he has scored 118 runs in 5 innings at an average of 39.33 with a strike rate of 245.83.

Mohammad Boota in his short stint at the crease scored 11 runs against Dubai, but he is the 2nd leading run-scorer in this tournament with 230 runs in 6 matches at an average of 76.66 at a strike rate of 176.92.

Emirates Blues skipper Waheed Ahmed joined the party with some incredible power-hitting against Dubai, scoring 25 runs from 9 balls which comprised of 2 fours and 2 sixes. He has accumulated 99 runs in 4 innings at an average of 24.75 with a strike rate of 235.71 and even picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 9.

Asif Khan batted extremely well in the record run-chase against Sharjah, scoring 49 runs from 22 balls. He leads the top run-scorers list in this tournament with 278 runs in 6 matches at an excellent average of 55.6 and with an even better strike rate of 235.59.

Abdul Shakoor ensured his side cross the finishing line against Sharjah with an unbeaten knock of 47* runs from 21 balls. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 93 runs in 6 matches at an average of 23.25.

Ameer Hamza gave the finishing touch at the end in the last game against Sharjah, scoring quickfire 7-ball 23 runs which included one four and 3 sixes. He had accumulated 85 runs in 5 innings so far in this competition and picked up 7 wickets with the ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Asif Khan, Mohammad Boota, Abdul Shakoor

Vice-Captain Options – Laxman Manjrekar, Ameer Hamza, Waheed Ahmed

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for EMB vs AJM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Boota, Ateeq Ur Rehman, Abdul Shakoor

Batters – Laxman Manjrekar (vc), Muhamad Kaleem, Asif Khan (c)

All-Rounders – Waheed Ahmed, Ameer Hamza

Bowlers – Sabir Rao, Mohammad Azhar, Sheraz Pia

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for EMB vs AJM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Boota (c), Abdul Shakoor

Batters – Laxman Manjrekar, Danish Qureshi, Asif Khan

All-Rounders – Waheed Ahmed, Akif Raja, Ameer Hamza (vc)

Bowlers – Matiullah, Mohammad Azhar, Sheraz Pia

Expert Advice:

Abdul Shakoor, Mohammad Boota, and Ateeq Ur Rehman are all wicketkeepers and are in great nick with the bat. Consider picking them in your Dream11 fantasy teams and anyone can lead the side.

Today’s EMB vs AJM Probable Winners:

Emirates Blues 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.