Shpageeza Cricket League, 2019: Match 15, Boost Defenders vs Band-e-Amir Dragons: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 15th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2019 will be played between Boost Defenders and Band-e-Amir Dragons at the Alokozay Kabul International Cricket Ground.

The match starts at 1:00 PM local time (02:00 PM IST) (08:30 AM GMT). This game can be viewed on RTA World and RTA Pashto YouTube Channels.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy:

It is expected to be a bit hot in the afternoon with the temperature expected to be 26 degrees at the start of the game. It does cool down as the game progresses with a gradual increase in humidity levels from 12% to 16%, according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is a high-scoring one although it does tend to slow down when compared to the morning games. And teams have enjoyed success while batting first with some swing on offer later on as well.

Average first innings score: 164 ( 13 Matches in SCL 2019 so far)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 11

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Boost Defenders:

Bahar Shinwari, Brendan Taylor (WK), Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Gulbadin Naib (C), Qais Ahmad,  Nisar Wahdat, Nasratullah, Dawlat Zadran, Waqarullah Ashfaqzai, Zia-ur-Rehman

Bench: Fazal Haq, Sadam Mangal, Nasir Omar, Farhad Momand, Zahir Sahibzada, Noor ul Haq Malikza, Nasir Khan, Khaibar Omar, Muslim Musa

Band-e-Amir Dragons:

Rashid Khan (C), Javed Ahmadi, Naveed Obaid, Shawkat Zaman, Nasir Jamal, Afsar Zazai (WK), Hayatullah, Batin Shah, Fareed Ahmed, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Nijat Masood.

Bench:  Imran Janat, Rifatullah, Zamir Khan, Usman Adil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Fitratullah Khawri, Qasim Oryakhil.

Top Picks:

Mujeeb Ur Rahman put in a man of the match performance in the previous game with two wickets to his name. Rashid Khan’s international experience should also serve him well in this must-win game. So he will be crucial for his team.

Gulbadin Naib starred for the Boost Defenders on Friday with a sensational knock of 91* against Amo Sharks. He even picked a three-wicket haul to guide his team to a win. So all these players should be picked in the Dream11 Fantasy team

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rashid Khan

Vice-Captain – Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Javed Ahmadi, Darwish Rasooli

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Brendan Taylor

Batsmen – Hasmatullah Shahidi, Nasir Jamal, Darwish Rasooli, Shawkat Zaman

All-Rounders – Gulbadin Naib (C), Javed Ahmadi, Zia-ur-Rehman

Bowlers – Rashid Khan (VC), S Nasrat Quraishi, Mujeeb ur Rahman

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Brendan Taylor,  Afzar Zazai

Batsmen – Hasmatullah Shahidi (C), Darwish Rasooli, Shawkat Zaman

All-Rounders –Gulbadin Naib, Javed Ahmadi

Bowlers – Qais Ahmed, Rashid Khan (VC), Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Expert Advice:

All-rounders are the key with double points on offer with bat and ball. Hence, with the multiplier options coming into play, Gulbadin Naib and Javed Ahmadi are viable punts. You can make them C and VC of your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Band-e-Amir Dragons should get the all-important win against Boost Defenders.

*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.