Malaysian T10 Bash, 2020: Match 8, Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8th match (2nd semi-final) of the Malaysian T10 Bash between Central Smashers and Northern Strikers will be played at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur

The match starts at 01:40 PM local time (11:10 AM IST) (05:40 AM UTC). This game can be streamed live on FanCode app.

Preview:

With just one win in three matches so far, the Northern Strikers will be keen to improve their position in the standings with a win in their final league fixture against the Central Smashers. The team will surely try hard to make it to the next stages of the tournament even though are chances for the same are very bleak.

Their opposition for this game, the Smashers have won two and tied one match in this competition. Heading into this game, they have a psychological advantage given that they defeated the Northern Strikers by 5 runs the last time they met. Hence, they will be the favourites to win this encounter.

Weather Report 

The chances of predictions in Malaysia are quite low during the match time and shouldn’t cause any interruption. The temperature will stay around 32 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has supported the batsmen in this tournament, with the fans getting to witness several high-scoring encounters.

Average first innings score:  111 ( Last 5 matches played here)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Central Smashers:

Anwar Arudin, Ajeb Khan, Ahmad Faiz Mohammed Noor (C), Shankar Sathish, Amir Khan Malik, Pavandeep Singh, Janidu Himsara, Wan Arimul, Abdullah Shahid, Suharril Fetri Shuib, Rizwan Haider.

Bench – Akbar Ali, Mohsan Idrees, Sumanth Kadri Suuvarna, Ammar Zuhdi Hazalan.

Northern Strikers:

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

Bench – Charan Kumar, Mohsin Zaman, Shukri Rahim, Chandan Kumar, Harinderjit Singh.

Top Picks:

Anwar Arudin played a fantastic knock of 65 runs in the previous match against Northern Strikers. The opening batsman hit seven maximums in his knock, which makes him a prime choice for captaincy. 

Zahid Fazal was the best bowler from the Northern Strikers in the last match. He dismissed two opposition batsmen and had the best economy rate among all bowlers. 

Mohammed Iman had slammed an unbeaten 81* against the Western Warriors team. It would be a crime to leave the wicket-keeper batsman out of the team. 

Captain Ahmad Faiz is a destructive batsman who can destroy the opposition bowling attack. His 29-ball 64 against the Southern Hitters makes a top pick for this contest. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Anwar Arudin, Mohammad Iman

Vice-Captain Options – Ahmad Faiz, Zahid Fazal

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Iman (vc)

Batters – Anwar Arudin, Ahmad Faiz (c), Rashid Ahad

All-Rounders – Amir Khan, Suharril Fetri, Syed Aziz 

Bowlers – Zahid Fazal, Anwar Rahman, Pavandeep Singh, Ajeb Khan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Iman 

Batters – Anwar Arudin (c), Ahmad Faiz, Rashid Ahad, Ariff Jamaluddin

All-Rounders – Amir Khan, Suharril Fetri

Bowlers – Zahid Fazal (vc), Anwar Rahman, Pavandeep Singh, Ajeb Khan

Expert Advice:

Skipper Ariff Jamaluddin was the top-scorer for Northern Strikers in the previous match against the Smashers. Since only 25% of Dream11 users picked him in their team at the time of writing, he could prove to be a differential in this game. 

Probable Winners:

Central Smashers are 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.