Malaysian T10 Bash, 2020: Match 2, Northern Strikers vs Southern Hitters – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd match of the Malaysian T10 Bash, 2020 will be played between Northern Strikers and Southern Hitters at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

The match starts at 7:40 PM local time (5:10 PM IST) (11:40 AM GMT).

This game can be streamed live on FanCode app.

Preview:

Northern Strikers and Southern Hitters will lock horns in the second match scheduled for Friday in the Malaysian T10 Bash. This game will be played under the lights after completion of the tournament opener between Central Smashers and Western Warriors. Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak and Virandeep Singh will be leading the Strikers and Hitters respectively. Numerous Malaysian T20I cricketers will be part of this match such as Bhushan Save, Nazril Rahman and Aminuddin Ramly alongside the two team skippers.

Weather Condition/Report:

Partial clouds are expected at the Kinrara Oval on Friday evening without any rainfall.

Pitch Condition/Report:

There could be some assistance for the pacers under the lights at the Kinrara Academy Oval. However, the things will be different if matting tracks are used for the tournament.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of chasing teams: N/A

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Strikers:

Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak (C), Ahmad Zubaidi, Ariff Jamaluddin, Ainool Hafiz Yatim, Chandan Kumar, Imam Roshan, Harinderjit Singh, Nazril Rahman, Anwar Rahman, Zahid Fazal, Shukri Rahim.

Bench – Charan Kumar, Mohsin Zaman, Arif Ullah, Rashid Ahad, Syaqir Suhaimei,

Southern Hitters:

Virandeep Singh (C), Bhushan Save, Saifullah Malik, Aminuddin Ramly, Ainool Haqqiem Yatim, Muhammad Gulraiz, Sachinu Hettige, Amir Azim Shukor, Vijay Unni, Syazrul Ezat Idrus, Md Sulaiman Ali.

Bench – Rehan Mahmood, Hashim Islam, Haider Ali, Kevin Dulaj Perera.

Top Picks:

Virandeep Singh has amassed 1916 runs at an average over 40 and also picked up 43 wickets across 65 domestic T20s.

Ariff Jamaluddin has scored 810 runs in 36 domestic T20 innings with help of five fifties at a strike rate of 125.

Muhammad Gulraiz has scored 555 runs at a strike rate of 176 in only 13 domestic T20 innings and also bagged 13 wickets in this format.

Harinderjit Singh has a batting average of over 40 in domestic T20s as he scored 362 runs from only 13 innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Virandeep Singh, Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak, Ainool Hafiz Yatim

Vice-Captain options – Bhushan Save, Ariff Jamaluddin, Muhammad Gulraiz

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Harinderjit Singh

Batsmen – Ahmad Zubaidi, Virandeep Singh, Syazrul Ezat Idrus, Bhushan Save

All-Rounders – Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak (VC), Ainool Hafiz Yatim (C), Sachinu Hettige

Bowlers – Anwar Rahman, Zahid Fazal, Saifullah Malik

12th Man – Muhammad Gulraiz

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Harinderjit Singh

Batsmen – Virandeep Singh (C), Nazril Rahman, Ariff Jamaluddin, Aminuddin Ramly, Bhushan Save (VC)

All-Rounders – Muhammad Gulraiz, Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak

Bowlers – Anwar Rahman, Zahid Fazal, Vijay Unni

12th Man – Ainool Hafiz Yatim

Expert Advice:

The probable playing XIs and fantasy teams we picked for this match are based on the domestic stats of the respective players available. Hence, we might not see more than a couple of them missing Friday’s match.

Probable Winners:

Southern Hitters are expected to start their campaign with a close win against the Northern Strikers.

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.