Pro50 Championship 2020: Match 8, Mountaineers vs Mid West Rhinos – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8th match of the Pro50 Championship 2020 will be played between Mountaineers and Mid West Rhinos at Harare Sports Club.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (07:30 AM GMT) (01:00 PM IST).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Mountaineers got off to a great start as they won their first two games quite convincingly. However, their winning streak ended in the previous game against Matabeleland Tuskers. They would be eager to get back on track by registering a victory in the upcoming match. In batting, Joylord Gumbie, who is the leading scorer for his team with 146 runs in three games with one fifty. Richmond Mutumbami has also done an impressive job with the bat for his team. Mountaineers will certainly bank on these two going into the next match against Tuskers.

Mid West Rhinos didn’t get off to a great start to their tournament. They lost their season opener against Mashonaland Eagles by a margin of nine wickets. They struggled on the back of the performance of their bowlers, who failed to defend the total in the previous game. But, now they will have to come up with improved performances against the in-form side of Mountaineers. Otherwise, they might suffer their second consecutive defeat in a row.

Weather Condition/Report

As per the weather forecast, the chances of rain on the matchday are quite high. And, it might affect the length of the match. The wind is expected to blow at a rate of 11 to 13 km/hr. Meanwhile, the temperature will hover between 16 and 22 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at Harare Sports Club is expected to go in the favour of the batsmen in the first half of the game. And, later on, the spinners will come into play, who will get some major turn from the wicket in the second innings. This groud has hosted two games in this tournament in which one game was affected by the rain followed by the next in which both the sides managed to go past score of 230 runs in their innings. It is most expected that the side winning the toss will look to bat in order to take advantage of the batting-friendly wicket.

Average first innings score N.A

Injury and Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Mid West Rhinos

Trevor Chibvongodze, Prince Masvaure (c), Tarisai Musakanda, Peter Moor, Neville Madziva, Tendai Chisoro, Remembrance Nyathi, Nyasha Mayavo (wk), Carl Mumba, Brandon Mavuta, Tafara Chingwara

Bench – Trevor Gwandu, Neville Madziva, Bright Matsiwe, Carl Mumba

Mountaineers

Joylord Gumbie, Kevin Kasuza, Roy Kaia, Richmond Mutumbami (c/wk), Shingi Masakadza, Kudzai Sauramba, Wellington Masakadza, Gary Chirimuuta, Donald Tiripano, William Mashinge, Victor Nyauchi.

Bench: Shingi Masakadza, John Masara, Tinashe Muchawaya, Kudzai Sauramba

Top Picks

Joylord Gumbie is in red hot form with the bat for his team. He has mustered 146 runs in three games with one fifty. He will be an obvious pick for any fantasy team. Richmond Mutumbami and Peter Moor will play a vital role in any Dream11 Fantasy team and they should not be ignored while picking the team. Roy Kaia has also done an impressive job with the ball, who has scalped seven wickets in the tournament.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Joylord Gumbie, Peter Moor, Roy Kaia

Vice-Captain – Tarisai Musakanda, Kevin Kasuza, Richmond Mutumbami

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Richmond Mutumbami, Joylord Gumbie

Batsmen – Tarisai Musakanda, Peter Moor (C), Kevin Kasuza,

All-Rounders- Roy Kaia (VC), Shingi Masakadza

Bowlers- Tendai Chisoro, Donald Tiripano, Tafara Chingwara, Victor Nyauchi.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Joylord Gumbie (C)

Batsmen –Tarisai Musakanda (VC), Peter Moor, Kevin Kasuza

All-Rounders- Roy Kaia, Shingi Masakadza

Bowlers- Tendai Chisoro, Donald Tiripano, Tafara Chingwara, Victor Nyauchi.

Expert Advice

Both the teams can opt for some big changes in the team. So, it will be wise to wait for the confirmed XI. However, the users can go with the combination of two wicketkeepers, three batsmen, two allrounders and three bowlers.

Probable Winners:

Mountaineers are expected to win the 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.