Emirates D10 League 2020: Match 28, Sharjah Bukhatir XI vs Team Abu Dhabi – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 28th match of the Emirates D10 League between Sharjah Bukhatir XI and Team Abu Dhabi will be played at the ICC Academy Cricket Ground in Dubai.

This match is scheduled to start at 06:00 PM Local Time (07:30 PM IST) (02:00 PM GMT). It will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview

While Sharjah Bukhatir XI is on the top of the table, Team Abu Dhabi is rooted to the bottom. This is the tale of two teams contending against each other in the Emirates D10 League today. Sharjah will start this match as the favourites and look to defend their winning streak in the tournament. On the other hand, Team Abu Dhabi will stare at some victories to finish off the tournament with some pride.

Weather Report

The temperature is expected to be conventional, ranging around 34-37 degrees celsius with no possibility of rainfall during the course of the game.

Pitch Report

In the tournament so far, the pitch has facilitated and aided the batsmen compared to the bowlers. The turf can give a little edge to the spinners.

Average 1st innings score:​ 112 (Last 5 matches)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 3; Lost – 2; Tied – 0

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Sharjah Bukhatir XI:

Fayyaz Ahmed, Umair Ali, Shyam Ramesh, Tahir Latif, Nathan Shibu, CP Rizwan, Khalid Shah, Junaid Shamzu, Renjth Mani, Gopakumar Gopalakrishnan, Ali Anwaar.

Bench:​ Hazrat Bilal, Ansh Tandon, Muhammad Farooq, Hafeez Rehman.

Team Abu Dhabi:

Kai Smith, Osama Hassan, Aryan Lakra, Rahul Bhatia, Graeme Cremer, Ghulam Murtaza, Ali Abid, Rizwan Ali, Ghulam Farid, Dilawar Khan Orakzai, Vinayak Vijayan.

Bench:​ Riyan Mohammad, Khalid Mahmood, Noor Khan, Jalal Bhukari, Rizwan Amanat, Rameez Shehzad.

Top Picks

Sharjah’s batsman Renjith Mani has scored 196 runs with an average of 23. The leading wicket-taker for them, Umair Ali has also been consistent, picking up 16 wickets for the No.1 side which also include 2 four-wicket hauls. Fayyaz Ahmed has been playing a prominent role in their success as he scored 168 runs in his last 4 outings at an average of 42.

For the Team Abu Dhabi, Rameez Shehzad will be a wise pick if he plays. The batting line-up can constitute Dilawar Khan Orakzai and Vinayak Vijayan. Abid Ali played brilliantly in his last game and is expected to repeat his heroics. Rahul Bhatia, who can take wickets at the crucial stages of the game, can be picked up in the fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options:​ Umair Ali, Ali Abid

Vice-Captain Options: ​ Renjth Mani, Fayyaz Ahmed

Suggested Playing XIs for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – ​ Fayyaz Ahmed (VC)

Batsman – ​Umair Ali (C), Ali Abid, CP Rizwan

All-Rounders – Renjth Mani, Ali Anwaar, Rizwan Ali

Bowlers – ​ Gopakumar GopalaKrishnan, Dilawar Khan Orakzai, Shyam Ramesh, Vinayak Vijayan

12th man – Kai Smith

Suggested Playing XIs for Grand/Mega Leagues

Keeper – ​ Fayyaz Ahmed

Batsman –​ ​ Umair Ali, Ali Abid (C), Rameez Shahzad, CP Rizwan

All-Rounders – Renjth Mani (VC), Ali Anwaar, Rizwan Ali

Bowlers – ​ Gopakumar GopalaKrishnan, Dilawar Khan Orakzai, Shyam Ramesh

12th man – Kai Smith

Expert Advice:​

Vinayak Vijayan can be chosen as a multiplier as he got the tendency to pick up wickets once he gets his rhythm.

Probable Winners

Sharjah Bukhatir XI is 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.