Qatar T10 League, 2019: Match 12, Falcon Hunters vs Pearl Gladiators: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 12th match of the Qatar T10 League 2019 will be played between Falcon Hunters and Pearl Gladiators at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha.

The match starts at 8:00 PM local time (5:00 PM GMT) (10:30 PM IST).

This game can be viewed on D Sport in India. Live streaming available on Fan Code App and on CricTracker YouTube Channel.

Preview:

The Falcon Hunters cruised to their 3rd win in four matches to have a chance of qualifying for the knockouts. They registered a record 10-wicket win on Thursday where they bundled out Flying Oryx to 45 runs. They will now be up against Pearl Gladiators who are yet to win a match in the tournament. The Gladiators’ campaign began in the tournament opener but have featured in only one match since then as another game ended without a result. They need to win their remaining two matches by big margins to have a chance of making it to the playoffs.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather forecast suggests clouds around the ground on Friday night but no chances of rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the West End Park has been slightly on the slower side over the last couple of days as two matches are played every day. However, the effect of the pitch is not seen if the teams take up an attacking approach and forget the rest. The last couple of days recorded totals of 150 and 130. At the same time, totals of 45 and 66 are also witnessed.

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Falcon Hunters:

Hashim Amla, Salman Butt, Kamran Khan, Amad Butt, Babar Hayat, Mohammed Rizlan (wk), Iqbal Hussain (c), Tamoor Sajjad, Waqas Maqsood, Murad Khan, Saad Bin Zafar.

Pearl Gladiators:

Faisal Javed, Sheikh Raheel (wk), Mehran Khan, Saqlain Arshad, Adnan Ilyas, Mohammed Nadeem, Sohaib Maqsood, Philip Joseph, Mohammad Sami (c), Ajantha Mendis, Malinda Pushpakumara.

Top Picks:

Mohammed Rizlan has aggregated 94 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 200. Amad Butt recorded the best bowling figures in Qatar T10 on Thursday where he took three wickets without conceding a run.  Ajantha Mendis took two wickets on Thursday which was his first game of the season and also scored few runs. Taimoor Sajjad has a brilliant record across all formats for Qatar, especially in the T20s.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Amad Butt, Mohammed Rizlan, Adnan Ilyas

Vice-Captain Options: Taimoor Sajjad, Ajantha Mendis, Hashim Amla

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sheikh Raheel, Mohammad Rizlan

Batsmen – Saqlain Arshad, Adnan Ilyas, Salman Butt

All-Rounders – Amad Butt (C), Taimoor Sajjad

Bowlers – Ajantha Mendis (VC), Waqas Maqsood, Saad bin Zafar, Murad Khan

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sheikh Raheel, Mohammad Rizlan

Batsmen – Hashim Amla (VC), Saqlain Arshad, Adnan Ilyas

All-Rounders – Amad Butt (VC), Taimoor Sajjad

Bowlers – Saad bin Zafar, Murad Khan, Ajantha Mendis, Malinda Pushpakumara

Expert Advice:

Even after a week since the tournament has begun, few big names are yet to appear even once for these two teams. Since the tournament is on verge of conclusion, we might not see those players being available.

Probable Winners:

Falcon Hunters are expected to continue their winning streak.

*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.