NOR vs CEN Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – National T20 Cup 2020, Match 7

Match Details:

The 7th match of the National T20 Cup 2020 will be played between Northern and Central Punjab at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on Saturday.

This match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Local Time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 AM UTC).

Preview:

We are not even a week into the 2020 edition of National T20 Cup, but Northern have already established themselves as the firm favourites to win the competition. They have breezed past Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Southern Punjab in their first two games.

Now, they face another challenge in the form of Central Punjab. Like Northern, Central Punjab started their campaign on a great note, with a win against Southern Punjab. But a defeat at the hands of Sindh has put them back in the points table.

NOR vs CEN Weather Report for Match 7:

It is extremely hot in Multan currently, with the temperates hovering around 37 °C. There are no chances of precipitation.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at Multan has favoured the batsmen heavily so far. Anything under 190 can be considered as below par in this ground.

Average first innings score:

189 (Last six completed matches of National T20 Cup 2020)

Record of chasing teams: 

Won – 3, Lost – 3, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(No confirmed updates about Babar Azam’s availability)

NOR vs CEN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Northern:

Rohail Nazir, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Umar Amin, Shadab Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Ali Imran, Zeeshan Malik, Musa Khan.

Bench:

Hammad Azam, Raja Farzan-Khan, Sohail Akhtar.

Central Punjab:

Saad Nasim, Abdullah Shafiq, Abid Ali, Bilal Asif, Kamran Akmal, Naseem Shah, Qasim Akram, Rizwan Hussain, Sohaibullah, Usman Qadir, Ehsan Adil.

Bench:

Ahmed Bashir, Ali Shan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Zafar Gohar.

NOR vs CEN Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Abdullah Shafique is in sublime form with the bat. He has scored 119 runs so far, which includes a brilliant knock of unbeaten 102. He has a strike rate of over 140.

Kamran Akmal has shown his vast experience in this competition so far. He has amassed 85 runs from 2 games at a brilliant strike rate of 170.

Haris Rauf has been Northern’s go-to bowler so far. He has picked up 5 wickets in just a couple of games. He has also maintained an economy rate of 7 runs per over, which is extremely impressive in a belter of a track like Multan.

Haider Ali has been Northern’s best performer with the bat. He has scored 118 runs at a fiery strike rate of almost 190.

Shadab Khan has picked 4 wickets in 2 games and has also maintained a healthy economy rate of just over 7 runs per over. He has also contributed 28 runs with the bat.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Shadab Khan, Abdullah Shafiq

Vice-Captain Options – Haider Ali, Ali Imran

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NOR vs CEN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kamran Akmal

Batters – Asif Ali, Haider Ali (VC), Abid Ali, Abdullah Shafiq

All-Rounders – Shadab Khan (C), Saad Nasim

Bowlers – Haris Rauf, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Qadir, Ehsan Adil

12th Man – Sohail Tanvir

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NOR vs CEN 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kamran Akmal

Batters – Asif Ali, Ali Imran (VC), Abdullah Shafiq (C), Abid Ali

All-Rounders – Shadab Khan, Saad Nasim

Bowlers – Haris Rauf, Musa Khan, Naseem Shah, Usman Qadir

12th Man – Haider Ali

Expert Advice:

Zeeshan Malik has looked in good knick so far, having amassed 88 runs in 2 games a strike rate of nearly 160. He should get a place in your 11Wickets fantasy side.

NOR vs CEN Probable Winners:

Northern 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.