Malaysian T10 Bash, 2020: Match 5, Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th match of the Malaysian T10 Bash, 2020 will be played between Central Smashers and Northern Strikers at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

The match starts at 5:00 PM local time (2:30 PM IST) (9:00 AM GMT).

This game can be streamed live on FanCode app.

Preview:

Central Smashers and Northern Strikers will lock horns in the Saturday’s evening match which will be the last of the three league matches for both sides. The Central Smashers, who began with an 8-wicket win chasing 116 against the Western Warriors, will face the Southern Hitters on Saturday morning. On the other hand, the Northern Strikers, who suffered an 8-run defeat in the hands of the Hitters, will face Western Warriors just before their match against the Smashers in the evening.

Weather Condition/Report:

The match scheduled for 5 PM local time is expected to have the best weather among the four matches to be played on Saturday.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The average score across the two matches played on Friday read 111 where the chasing team won one and lost one. The chasing team with a solid batting line-up could win here irrespective of how high the target is.

Average first innings score: 111 (This tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Strikers:

Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak (C), Ahmad Zubaidi, Mohamed Imam, Ariff Jamaluddin, Nazril Rahman, Ainool Hafiz Yatim, Zahid Fazal, Shukri Rahim, Anwar Rahman, Arif Ullah, Syaqir Suhaimei.

Bench – Charan Kumar, Mohsin Zaman, Rashid Ahad, Chandan Kumar, Harinderjit Singh.

Central Smashers:

Anwar Arudin, Ajeb Khan, Ahmad Faiz Mohammed Noor (C), Ammar Zuhdi Hazalan, Shankar Sathish, Amir Khan Malik, Pavandeep Singh, Janidu Himsara, Mohsan Idrees, Akbar Ali, Abdullah Shahid.

Bench – Norwira Zazmie, Suharril Fetri Shuib, Sumanth Kadri Suuvarna, Rizwan Haider, Wan Amirul Zulkarnain.

Top Picks:

Amir Khan Malik bagged a 4-wicket haul in the tournament opener which includes three wickets picked in the last over.

Anwar Rahman took a wicket and also scored 14 runs from six balls in the game played on Friday night.

Janidu Himsara went for 28 runs in the tournament opener but claimed a crucial wicket for his team.

Zahid Fazal gave away only nine runs in his two overs and also bagged two wickets for his side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Amir Khan Malik, Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak, Anwar Arudin

Vice-Captain options – Anwar Rahman, Ariff Jamaluddin, Ahmad Faiz Mohammed Noor

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mohamed Imam

Batsmen – Janidu Himsara, Ariff Jamaluddin, Anwar Arudin, Ahmad Faiz Mohammed Noor

All-Rounders – Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak (VC), Amir Khan Malik (C), Mohsan Idrees

Bowlers – Anwar Rahman, Zahid Fazal, Pavandeep Singh

12th Man – Ahmad Zubaidi

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Mohamed Imam

Batsmen – Anwar Arudin, Ahmad Faiz Mohammed Noor, Nazril Rahman, Ariff Jamaluddin

All-Rounders – Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak (C), Amir Khan Malik, Shankar Sathish

Bowlers – Anwar Rahman, Zahid Fazal, Pavandeep Singh

12th Man – Ahmad Zubaidi

Expert Advice:

As both Central Smashers and Northern Strikers will be playing two matches on Saturday, we could see both the teams resting few players to keep them fresh ahead of the Sunday’s finals day.

Probable Winners:

Central Smashers are expected to end the league phase with a win over 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.