NOR vs KHP Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – National T20 Cup 2020, Match 1

Match Details:

The 1st match of the National T20 Cup 2020 will be played between Northern and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan.

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

Preview:

Pakistan’s National T20 Cup is going to start on Wednesday, September 30. The first match of the league will be played between Northern and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Northern won the last edition of the tournament where they defeated Balochistan in the Finals to lift the title.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on the other side, finished off the last edition of the tournament at the fourth position with 4 points in their account. Coming to this match, the defending champions Northern will be the favourites to win this game against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and add some important points to their tally.

NOR vs KHP Weather Report for Match 1:

With the skies predicted to be clear, the conditions should be good for a cricket match. The temperature will hover around 28 Degrees Celsius range.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at this venue looks to be a neutral one as both batsmen and the bowlers have dominated each other in the last few games. The team winning the toss would look to bat first on this track and put a good total on the board.

Average first innings score:

170 (Last three completed PSL matches at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Imad Wasim is not available for this game due to his T20 Blast commitments. Shaheen Afridi is also doubtful for this encounter.

NOR vs KHP Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Northern:

Rohail Nazir, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Umar Amin, Sohail Akhtar, Shadab Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Ali Imran.

Bench:

Zeeshan Malik, Hammad Azam, Raja Farzan-Khan, Musa Khan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, Iftikhar-Ahmed, Mohammad Mohsin, Shaheen Afridi/Junaid Khan, Wahab Riaz, Usman Khan-Shinwari, Asif Afridi, Arshad Iqbal.

Bench:

Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Zohaib Khan, Shaheen Afridi/Junaid Khan, Imran Khan.

NOR vs KHP Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Umar Amin was the second-highest run-getter in the previous edition of the tournament as he piled up 266 runs from seven games.

Asif Ali contributed well with the bat having scored 237 runs last year at an average of around 48.

Sohail Tanvir was the leading wicket-taker in the last season. He picked up 14 wickets from just 7 games he played.

Mohammad Rizwan was the highest run-scorer for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa last year having scored 215 runs at an average of 43.

Fakhar Zaman scored 192 runs for his side in the National T20 Cup 2019 and has got a great record while playing at home.

Usman Khan Shinwari bagged 10 wickets from 6 matches in the earlier edition of the tournament and will be a key bowler for his team in the upcoming game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan

Vice-Captain Options – Umar Amin, Fakhar Zaman

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

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan

Batters – Asif Ali, Mohammad Hafeez (C), Shoaib Malik, Umar Amin (VC), Sohail Akhtar

All-Rounders – Iftikhar Ahmed, Sohail Tanvir

Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Nawaz, Wahab Riaz

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

Keeper – Mohammad Rizwan

Batters – Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman (VC), Haider Ali, Mohammad Hafeez

All-Rounders – Shadab Khan (C), Ali Imran, Mohammad Mohsin

Bowlers – Haris Rauf, Junaid Khan, Usman Khan Shinwari

Expert Advice:

Some of the top players are not available for this encounter. Do not pick them in your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

NOR vs KHP 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.