ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Match 42, Group B, UAE vs Canada, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Group B game of the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 between UAE and Canada will be hosted by Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

The match starts at 7:30 PM local time (9:00 PM IST) (3:30 PM GMT)

Preview:

The final league game of the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 features the home side, UAE against Canada in one of the most awaited games on Sunday. Both teams have won three games each and find themselves in the middle of the points table with the only NRR separating the two sides. Although both sides are evenly matched on paper, momentum does come into play. While Canada began with three successive wins, losses against Hong Kong and Oman have derailed them. UAE has experience inconsistency although they come into this game on the back of a big win against Nigeria. Nevertheless, both sides will eye a win to seal a third-place finish in Group B.

Weather Condition/Report:

Another humid day awaits the two sides with the temperature expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius during the course of the game. The humidity of 57%, at the start of the game, is on the forecast with minimal chances of rain, according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is a good surface to bat on compared to the other venues. While the pacers will get some swing upfront, spinners hold the key in the middle overs. With dew also playing a factor, chasing would be preferred upon winning the toss.

Average first innings score: 136 (Five ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 night games)

Record of chasing team: Won – 3, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

UAE:

Rohan Mustafa,  Zawar Farid,  Chirag Suri,  Muhammad Usman,  Waheed Ahmed,  Mohammad Boota (WK),  Sultan Ahmed, Ahmed Raza (C),  Darius D’Silva,  Junaid Siddiqui and  Imran Haider

Bench: Rameez Shahzad,  Zahoor Khan

Canada:

Srimantha Wijeratne,  Navneet Dhaliwal (C),  Nitish Kumar,  Nicholas Kirton,  Ravinderpal Singh,  Abraash Khan,  Hamza Tariq (WK),  Dillon Heyliger,  Nikhil Dutta,  Romesh Eranga,  Jeremy Gordon

Bench: Rodrigo Thomas,  Rizwan Cheema,  Saad bin Zafar

Top Picks:

Nitish Kumar has been one of the standout players in the competition so far. With 234 runs in five games, his consistency in the top order has served Canada well. If Canada has Nitish Kumar, UAE boasts of Rohan Mustafa, who has been a shining light for them with both bat and ball. With 115 runs and seven wickets to his credit, Mustafa is a viable option heading into this game. As for the Canadians, Dillon Heyliger’s tally of eight wickets is the highest for them. His ability to pick wickets at crucial junctures makes him a worth-while option for the Dream11 contest.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Rohan Mustafa,  Nitish Kumar,  Dillon Heyliger

Vice-Captain – Chirag Suri,  Ahmed Raza,  Navneet Dhaliwal

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Boota

Batsmen – Navneet Dhaliwal (VC),  Chirag Suri,  Nicholas Kirton

All-Rounders – Rohan Mustafa (C),  Nitish Kumar,  Waheed Ahmed

Bowlers – Dillon Heyliger,  Ahmed Raza,  Nikhil Dutta,  Junaid Siddiqui

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Hamza Tariq

Batsmen – Chirag Suri (VC),  Navneet Dhaliwal,  Muhammad Usman

All-Rounders – Nitish Kumar (C),  Rohan Mustafa,  Zawar Farid

Bowlers – Dillon Heyliger,  Ahmed Raza,  Sultan Ahmed,  Romesh Eranga

Expert Advice:

Top-order batsmen have done most of the scoring in the night games which paves the way for the selection of Nitish Kumar and Rohan Mustafa, who double up as bowling options as well.

Zawar Farid, who opened the batting for UAE against Nigeria, scored 55 runs off just 35 balls to make a mark on this tournament. Available for just eight credits, Farid is a bankable option.

Probable Winners:

Oman is expected to win the encounter.

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.