SH vs NS Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – MCA T20 Super Series 2020, Match 5

Match Details:

The 5th match of the MCA T20 Super Series, 2020 will be played between Southern Hitters and Northern Strikers at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

The match starts at 11:30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST) (3:30 AM GMT).

Preview:

After an embarrassing defeat in the hands of Central Smashers, Southern Hitters will be keen get back to the winning ways in the match against Northern Strikers. The Hitters had beaten Western Warriors by 19 runs in the tournament opener. However, they were shot out for just 70 runs in their last game.

On the other side, Northern Strikers won their first game comfortably. In the second fixture against the Warriors, Strikers suffered a five-wicket loss. Both teams will aim to register their second win in this competition when they meet each other in Match number 5.

SH vs NS Weather Report for Match 5:

The temperature will stay around 31 degree Celsius and light rain is predicted during match time in Malaysia. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Kinrara Academy Oval has assisted the bowlers. The batsmen performed well in the first match, but in the last match on this ground, 16 wickets fell for just 141 runs. Spinners will likely rule the roost here. 

Average first innings score:

130 (This tournament considered)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

SH vs NS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Southern Hitters:

Syed Aziz (C), Ainool Hafiz, Mohamed Imam, Danyal Hafeez, Harinderjit Singh (WK), Ahmad Asby, Anwar Rahman, Mas Elysa, Zahied Fazal, Md Sulaiman Ali, Vijay Unni.

Bench:

Wan Amirul, Muhammad Hazriq Azmir, Arjoon Thillainathan, Siyadat Ramli, Aaryan Amin, Nik Nur Atiela.

Northern Strikers:

Virandeep Singh (C), Bhushan Save, Shankar Sathish, Amir Khan Malik, Aminuddin Ramly, Ainool Haqqiem Yatim (WK), Pavandeep Singh, Syazrul Ezat Idrus, Aisya Eleesa Firdauz, Aimal Khan, Winifred Duraisingam.

Bench:

Hakim Harisan, Anas Malik,, Sharveen Surendran, Luqman Nur Hakimi, Asyraf Azmi,  Neville Christie Liyanage, Zulamry Mohdin.

Top Picks for Today’s SH vs NS Dream11 Match:

Syed Aziz has scored 91 runs at an average of 45.5 in this league. His strike rate has been 130 in two matches. 

Bhushan Save had an off day against the Western Warriors. The top-order batsman can be backed to fire all cylinders in the upcoming game. 

Amir Khan Malik had returned with figures of 3/19 in the first match. He did not play the second match, but he should be back in the playing XI. If he plays, he could trouble the Hitters. 

Anwar Rahman has dismissed five batsmen in this competition thus far. His economy rate of 6.26, making him a ‘must-have’ for this match. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Syed Aziz, Bhushan Save

Vice-Captain Options – Anwar Rahman, Amir Khan Malik

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SH vs NS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ainool Haqqiem

Batters – Virandeep Singh (vc), Bhushan Save, Mas Elysa

All-Rounders – Amir Khan, Aimal Khan, Syed Aziz (c)

Bowlers –  Vijay Unni, Pavandeep Singh, Anwar Rahman, Md Sulaiman Ali

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SH vs NS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Harinderjet Singh, Mohammed Imam

Batters –  Bhushan Save (c), Virandeep Singh, Syazrul Idrus

All-Rounders – Shankar Sathish, Amir Khan, Syed Aziz

Bowlers –  Anwar Rahman (vc), Pavandeep Singh, Vijay Unni

Expert Advice:

Captain Virandeep Singh can be an ‘X-factor’ for Northern Strikers in this match. He has scalped three wickets and scored 63 runs in two matches. It is advisable to pick him in your team. 

Probable Winners:

Northern Strikers are expected to win this match.

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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.