Pro50 Championship 2020: Match 7, Mashonaland Eagles vs Rangers – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 7th match of the Pro50 Championship 2020 will be played between Mashonaland Eagles and Rangers at the Old Hararians in Harare.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (7:30 AM GMT) (1:00 AM IST). There is no live telecast of this match in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The domestic One-Day tournament in Zimbabwe is currently in progress and the match 7 will see Mashonaland Eagles and Rangers locking horns at the Old Hararians in Harare. This is a crucial game for both sides. The Eagles have so far played three matches and have won only a solitary game and are at the third position in the points table among five teams.

The Rangers, on the other hand, are struggling, even more, having lost both their matches so far. Their batsmen have not scored much to give their bowlers a chance and have got bowled out for 148 and 169 in the two matches. Even the Eagles haven’t done well with the bat. But they chased down 142 inside 18 overs in the previous game against Mid-West Rhinos and will be confident coming into this crucial game.

Weather Report

The forecast for this match is not promising and the rain is most likely to play spoilsport. Thunderstorms are predicted at 11 AM and 4 PM local time while the chances of rain hover around 40% throughout the day. The temperature will stay in the early 20s during the match according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Report

This is the first match at the venue in the tournament this season. There is no idea how the pitch will behave. But there could be a lot for the bowlers in it with the conditions in favour of them. It has been a low-scoring competition so far with only Mountaineers going past 200-run mark (289 & 234) in six matches so far. All the matches have been affected by rain thus far.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of the chasing teams: N/A

Injury & Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Mashonaland Eagles

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Regis Chakabva (WK), Kudzai Maunze, Tony Munyonga, Elton Chigumbura (C), Wesley Madhevere, Patrick Mambo, Tapiwa Mufudza, Keith Jaure, Richard Ngarava, Daniel Jakiel.

Bench – Chamu Chibhabha, Tinotenda Mutumbodzi, Faraz Akram, Trevor Garwe.

Rangers

Brian Mudzinganyama, Tanunurwa Makoni, Clive Imbayago, Brendan Taylor, Clive Chitumba (C), Johnathan Campbell, Daniel Zvidzai, Alvin Chiradza (WK), Manson Chikowero, Charlton Tshuma, Kudakwashe Macheka.

Bench – Marshal Takodza, Davis Murwendo.

Top Picks

Tinashe Kamunhukamwe has been the top batsman for the Eagles having scored 150 runs in three innings at an average of 75. Richard Ngarava has picked four wickets thus far. Mufudza has also done well picking three scalps and has been the most economical bowler as well. Regis Chakabva is a senior pro in the team and has played for Zimbabwe and he might also step up.

For the Rangers, Brendan Taylor is the top batsman and though he has scored only 57 runs in two matches, he is the one who can play a big knock for his team. Johnathan Campbell can also do well and has scored 72 runs in two matches. Tshuma and Chikowero are the wicket-takers for the team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Brendan Taylor, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Regis Chakabva

Vice-Captain – Daniel Jakiel, Elton Chigumbura, Kudzai Maunze

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Regis Chakabva

Batters – Tinashe Kamunhukamwe (VC), Elton Chigumbura, Johnathan Campbell, Brendan Taylor (C)

All-Rounders – Wesley Madhevere, Clive Chitumba, Brian Mudzinganyama

Bowlers – Tapiwa Mufudza, Richard Ngarava, Daniel Jakiel

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Regis Chakabva (C)

Batters – Kudzai Maunze, Johnathan Campbell, Brendan Taylor

All-Rounders – Tinotenda Mutumbodzi, Wesley Madhevere, Clive Chitumba, Brian Mudzinganyama

Bowlers –Richard Ngarava, Daniel Jakiel (VC), Manson Chikowero

Expert Advice

We have picked the same XIs from the team’s respective previous games. There might be a few changes in the playing XIs for this match. Make sure you make C or VC to the players who are sure to play in this match.

Probable Winners

Mashonaland Eagles are expected to win this match.

*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.