ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Match 24, Group A, Singapore vs Kenya - Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 24th match of the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 will be played between Kenya and Singapore at the ICC Academy Ground No.2 in Dubai.

The match starts at 02:10 PM local time (03:40 PM IST) (10:10 AM GMT).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

As the caravan of the T20 World Cup qualifiers rolls on, Kenya will square off against Singapore in what is expected to be a pulsating encounter. Kenya managed to get their fledgeling campaign on track, after having lost back-to-back matches, with a comprehensive 46-run-win over Bermuda.

The win was set up by Dhiren Gondaria (85 off 67 balls) and ably backed up a four-wicket haul by Collins Obuya (4-27). But Kenya will know, a tougher challenge awaits them in the form of Singapore, who come into this game on the back of consecutive victories.

Weather Report

We are expected to be braced with another bright and sunny day in Dubai on Wednesday. The temperature is expected to be between 27-33 degrees celsius, the humidity will soar around the 55% mark.

Pitch Condition/Report

In the three matches played at the ICC Academy Ground N0.2, teams batting first have found it considerably easy as compared to the chasing side. Much of the same is expected on Wednesday.

Average first innings score: 172 (In 3 completed matches in the tournament )

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added once there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Kenya:

Irfan Karim (WK), Alex Obanda, Dhiren Gondaria, Collins Obuya, Rakep Patel, Rushab Patel, Shem Ngoche (C), Jasraj Kundi, Nelson Odhiambo, Lucas Oluoch, Elijah Otieno.

Bench: Emmanuel Bundi, Pushpak Kerai, Aman Gandhi, Sachin Bhudia

Singapore:

Surendran Chandramohan, Timothy David, Aritra Dutta, Manpreet Singh (wk), Navin Param, Janak Prakash, Sidhant Singh, Amjad Mahboob (c), Selladore Vijayakumar, Vinoth Bhaskaran, Aahan Gopinath Achar

Bench: Aryaman Sunil, Avi Dixit, Rezza Gaznavi, Rohan Rangarajan

Top Picks:

Kenya: Dhiren Gondaria (85 off 67 balls) was the cornerstone in Kenya posting an eventual match-winning target of 139. He, along with Karim (68 runs) and Collins Obuya (83 runs) will be the lynchpin around which the fortunes of Kenya will revolve. As far as bowling is concerned, again Collins Obuya (8 wickets) and Shem Ngoche (4 wickets) will be crucial to Kenya’s cause.

Singapore: Timothy David has failed to put any substantial score in the tournament. He’ll be the one to watch out for along with the likes of Chandramohan (79 runs), Navin Pranam (98 runs) and Amjad Mahboob (3 wickets). These players should be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Tim David, Collins Obuya, Dhiren Gondaria

Vice-Captain Options: Navin Param, Janak Prakash, Irfan Karim

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Irfan Karim

Batters – Dhiren Gondoria, Aritra Dutta, Surendran Chandramohan, Navin Param

All-Rounders – Collins Obuya (C), Timothy David (VC), Janak Prakash

Bowlers – Nelson Odhiambo, Selladore Vijaya Kumar, Amjad Mahboob

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Manpreet Singh

Batters – Dhiren Gondoria (C), Aritra Dutta, Rakep Patel

All-Rounders – Collins Obuya, Shem Ngoche, Timothy David, Janak Prakash, 

Bowlers –  Selladore Vijaya Kumar, Amjad Mahboob (VC), Elijah Otieno

Expert Advice:

Singapore’s middle-order was blown away by the Dutch fast bowlers in the last game. Hence picking more top-order batsmen from Singapore in your Dream11 Fantasy team will be worth its weight in gold. 

Probable Winners:

Going by the current form and the teams that Singapore has beaten in the past month, they’ll start as favourites.

*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.