Men’s CWC Challenge, League B, Oman 2019: Match 5, Kenya vs Uganda: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th game of the 2019 Oman Men’s CWC Challenge League B will be played between Kenya and Uganda at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1).

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (5:30 AM GMT) (11:00 AM IST).

Preview:

Uganda got off to a great start in the CWC Challenge League with a convincing win over Jersy. Their batsmen performed brilliantly in the opening game. Dinesh Nakrani contributed well with the bat and ball. He played a good knock of 79 runs and also grabbed two wickets. He would like to replicate his good form in the upcoming game as well.

On the other hand, Kenya lost their opening game because of their batting, who failed to post a competitive total on the scoreboard for their bowlers to defend. They are struggling with the poor form of their top players and if they want to outclass Uganda then their batters would be needed to come up with strong performances.

Weather Condition/Report:

There are no chances of rain on the match day. However, the temperature is expected to hover between 27 and 28 Degree Celsius according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at Al Amerat Cricket Ground is expected to be on a slower side and spinners might get some turn from the wicket throughout the match. However, the team winning the toss will most likely to field looking forward to the trend because the sides have found it easy to chase at this venue.

Average first innings score: 250 (Three matches played in this tournament)

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

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Uganda:

Roger Mukasa, Arnold Otwani (WK), S Ukani, Ronak Patel, Brian Masaba (C), Dinesh Nakrani, Riazat Ali Shah, F Nsubuga, Charles Waiswa, Bilal Hassun, Henry Ssenyondo

Bench – Fred Achelam, Richard Agamiire, Kenneth Waiswa.

Kenya:

Irfan Karim, Dhiren Gondaria, Naman Patel, Rakep Patel, Collins Obuya (C), Shem Ngoche, Rushab Patel, Lucas Oluoch, Nehemiah Odhiambo, Lameck Onyango, Jadhavji Bhimji.

Bench – Sachin Bhudia, Aman Gandhi, Emmanuel Bundi.

Top Picks:

Dinesh Nakrani played brilliantly in the previous match with the bat and ball. So, he will be a hot favourite pick for any Dream11 Fantasy Side. Irfan Karim will be another player to watch out in the upcoming match looking forward to his form with the bat.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Irfan Karim, Riazat Ali Shah, Collins Obuya

Vice-Captain – Dhiren Gondaria, F Nsubuga, Dinesh Nakrani

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Irfan Karim (VC), Arnold Otwani

Batters – Dhiren Gondaria, Rakep Patel, Dinesh Nakrani

All-Rounders – Collins Obuya (C), Brian Masaba, Riazat Ali Shah

Bowlers – Bilal Hassun, Charles Waiswa, F Nsubuga

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Irfan Karim

Batters – Dhiren Gondaria (C), Rakep Patel, Dinesh Nakrani (VC), S Ukani

All-Rounders – Collins Obuya, Brian Masaba, Riazat Ali Shah

Bowlers – Lucas Oluoch, Charles Waiswa, F Nsubuga

Expert Advice:

Naman Patel, the opener of Kenya failed in the previous match with the bat and got out after scoring just one run. He is a talented batsman and is expected to play a good knock in the upcoming match.

The teams might make some changes in their XI at the last moment. Most of the players mentioned above are expected to play. However, it will be wise to wait for the playing XIs to be confirmed.

Probable Winners:

Uganda is expected to win the match against Kenya.

*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.