National T20 Cup 2021, Match 23: CEP vs NOR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Central Punjab will take on Northern in the 23^rd match of the National T20 Cup 2021 on Friday. Babar Azam’s absence affected Central Punjab in their previous since they lost to bottom-placed Southern Punjab on Thursday by 6 wickets. They are still placed at the top of the table with 10 points.

Northern, on the other hand, too had lost to Southern Punjab in their previous encounter by 4 wickets. They had beaten Central Punjab earlier in this tournament by 6 wickets, which will give them an upper hand before heading into this match. With 4 wins and 3 losses, they have placed themselves at the third spot in the standings with 8 points.

Match Details:

Central Punjab vs Northern, Match 23

Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Date & Time: 8th October at 3:30 PM IST and 3:00 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: PCB Youtube Channel

Pitch Report:

On an interesting note, the team chasing has won the last 4 matches played here. Setting the target is tricky and the ball will come easily onto the bat in the second half of the match. Whoever wins the toss should bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs for CEP vs NOR:

Central Punjab

Kamran Akmal/Muhammad Akhlaq (wk), Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam/Saif Badar, Hussain Talat, Shoaib Malik, Faheem Ashraf, Qasim Akram, Hasan Ali, Wahab Riaz, Zafar Gohar, Waqas Maqsood

Northern

Nasir Nawaz, Ali Imran, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan (c), Imad Wasim, Umar Amin, Rohail Nazir (wk), Sohail Tanvir/Salman Irshad, Haris Rauf

Top Picks for CEP vs NOR Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Central Punjab

Hussain Talat has scored two back-to-back half-centuries in the last 2 matches. Overall in this tournament, he has scored 205 runs at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 139.45. Talat has picked up 2 wickets as well.

Shoaib Malik has been consistently scoring runs in this competition. In 5 innings, he has mustered 206 runs at an average of 103 and a strike rate of 150.36.

Top Picks – Northern

Mohammad Nawaz is in top-notch form in this tournament. He has scalped 8 wickets and has also scored 216 runs at an average of 54, which includes 2 half-centuries.

Haider Ali is the leading run-scorer in this tournament for Northern. In 7 matches, he has notched up 280 runs at an average of 70 and a strike rate of 149.73, which comprises of 3 half-centuries.

CEP vs NOR Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CEP vs NOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Muhammad Akhlaq, Shoaib Malik (vc), Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Hussain Talat, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz (c), Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CEP vs NOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Muhammad Akhlaq, Shoaib Malik, Haider Ali (c), Nasir Nawaz, Hussain Talat (vc), Imad Wasim, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Wahab Riaz, Hasan Ali, Salman Irshad

Today’s CEP vs NOR Probable Winners:

Central Punjab are expected to win this match.

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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.