Shpageeza Cricket League, 2019: Match 7, Kabul Eagles vs Boost Defenders: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 7th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League (SCL) 2019 will be played between Kabul Eagles and Boost Defenders at the Alokozay Kabul International Cricket Ground.

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (2:30 PM IST) (9:00 AM GMT)

This game can be viewed on RTA World and RTA Pashto YouTube Channels.

Preview:

The Kabul Eagles have started off the 2019 Shpageeza Cricket League with back to back big wins. It was their batting which set up them a win in the first match against Band-e-Amir Dragons. Their skipper Asghar Afghan scored a 48-ball 92 with eight sixes to help Kabul finish on 209/4 in their 20 overs. The BEAD team fell 36 runs short of the target despite a 78-run stand for 7th wicket.

During the game on Wednesday, the Kabul team could only post 129/9 in their 20 overs but still won by 17 runs as Speen Ghar Tigers were bowled out for just 112. The Kabul team will now face Boost Defenders who started with a close loss. The Boost Defenders needed 28 runs from 25 balls in the match against Mis Ainak Knights only to end up losing by three runs.

Weather Condition/Report:

No interruption from the weather is expected for this game. The weather forecast suggests a sunny afternoon in Kabul.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The dip in totals during the matches played in the afternoon compared to that of morning ones has been a trend at this venue. Chasing is something the team winning the toss look to skip here. Even 130 could be a winning score in such conditions.

Average first innings score: 150 (Twenty20s played in the afternoon)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 4, Tied – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Kabul Eagles:

Hazratullah Zazai, Karim Janat, Asghar Afghan (C), Younas Ahmadzai, Samiullah Shinwari, Waheedullah Shafaq, Hamza Hotak, Mohammad Sardar (WK), Tahir Adil, Tendai Chatara, Waqar Salamkhail.

Bench: Yousaf Zazai, Imran Mir, Abdullah Mazar, Abdurehman, Abdul Malik, Abdul Baqi Popal, Mohammadullah, Bakhtar Atal & Abdullah Adil.

Boost Defenders:

Brendan Taylor (WK), Nisar Wahdat, Darwish Rasooli, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Khaibar Omar, Gulbadin Naib (C), Waqarullah Ashaqzai, Zia ur Rahman, Dawlat Zadran, Qais Ahmad, Sayed Nasrat Quraishi.

Bench: Fazal Haq, Noor ul Haq Malikzai, Muslim Musa, Bahar Ali Shinwari, Sadam Mangal, Nasir Omar, Zahid Sahibzada, Farhad Momand.

Top Picks:

Hashmatullah Shahidi is trying to make a mark in the T20 format. He will be a safe option as he will anchor the innings and score 25-35 runs every match. Karim Janat has got the best fantasy potential among the lot since he is opening the innings with the bat and gets to bowl his full quota of four overs. Samiullah Shinwari’s role is similar one as he bats at No.4 or No.5 alongside bowling four overs.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Karim Janat, Samiullah Shinwari, Brendan Taylor, Gulbadin Naib

Vice-Captain – Hazratullah Zazai, Asghar Afghan, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli

Brendan Taylor has been quite consistent in the T20 format recently which makes him safe as vice-captain.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Brendan Taylor

Batsmen – Asghar Afghan, Hazratullah Zazai, Khaibar Omar, Hashmatullah Shahidi (VC)

All-Rounders – Karim Janat (C), Samiullah Shinwari, Gulbadin Naib

Bowlers – Waqarullah Ashaqzai, Tendai Chatara, Qais Ahmed

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Brendan Taylor (C)

Batsmen – Hazratullah Zazai, Asghar Afghan (VC), Hashmatullah Shahidi

All-Rounders – Karim Janat, Samiullah Shinwari, Zia ur Rahman, Gulbadin Naib

Bowlers – Hamza Hotak, Qais Ahmed, Waqar Salamkhail

Expert Advice:

After a big win in the first match, Kabul Eagles made only one change for the 2nd match as they brought in Zimbabwe player Tendai Chatara. The Boost Defenders might not make any big changes despite the loss in the previous game. Hence, we can assume the playing XIs of their previous matches as expected XIs for the game on Thursday.

Probable Winners:

The Kabul Eagles are expected to register their 3rd straight victory.

*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.