NOR vs CEP Prediction, Dream11 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:

Northern and Central Punjab are ready to clash with each other on Saturday in the seventh match of the National T20 Cup 2020. Both of teams have played two matches each in the tournament and will be acclimatized to the conditions on this ground. Central Punjab lost their last match against Sindh as they failed to defend the total of 154 runs posted by them.

Northern got the better of Southern Punjab by 23 runs in their second match of the league. They are currently placed at the top of the points table with 4 points in their bag. They would look forward to continuing their winning momentum in the upcoming match as well.

NOR vs CEP Weather Report for Match 7:

There are no chances of rainfall at Multan as the skies will remain sunny during the game with the temperatures looming around 37 degrees Celcius mark.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch on this venue is expected to be a batting-friendly as the ball has been coming nicely to the bat. Bowlers also have been getting some help from the turf during the latter stages of the match.

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 CEP 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 CEP Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Abdullah Shafiq has piled up 119 runs from two games, which includes his hundred in the first game against Southern Punjab.

Kamran Akmal got a good start in the first match as he scored 75 off 41 deliveries. Overall, Akmal scored 85 runs at an average of around 43.

Haris Rauf has been extraordinary with the ball in the last match as he picked up 4 wickets into his bag.

Haider Ali is looking good with the bat as he scored 118 runs for his team at an average of 59.

Zeeshan Malik is another batsman who must be picked in your Dream11 fantasy team. He made 88 runs from his two outings.

Shadab Khan will be a must pick for your team. He looked in very good form as he scored 28 runs and got 3 scalps under his belt.

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 CEP Dream11 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

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

Keeper – Kamran Akmal

Batters – Asif Ali, Zeeshan Malik, Abdullah Shafiq (C)

All-Rounders – Shadab Khan, Ali Imran (VC), Bilal Asif

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

Expert Advice:

Sohail Tanvir can be used as a differential, though it may be a risky pick.

NOR vs CEP Probable Winners:

Northern 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.