Shpageeza Cricket League, 2020 – Match 1, Mis Ainak Knights vs Band-e-Amir Dragons: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st match of the Shpageeza Cricket League, 2020 will be played between Mis Ainak Knights and Band-e-Amir Dragons at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.

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

Preview:

Mis Ainak Knights and Band-e-Amir Dragons will lock horns in the opening match of the 2020 Shpageeza Cricket League on Sunday afternoon. The 2019 SCL Champions, Mis Ainak, will be up against the Band-e-Amir team who won the 2017 edition at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium. Both the teams were finalists of the 2017 and 2019 tournaments. However, the captains of the previous editions, Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan will give a miss to this tournament due to their commitments with CPL and IPL.

Weather Condition/Report:

Clear skies are expected during the match between Mis Ainak Knights and Band-e-Amir Dragons.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The average score at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium during the 2019 SCL was around 166. The chasing team struggled badly as only 1/4th of the matches were won by them.

Average first-innings score: 166 (During SCL 2019)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 14, Lost – 5

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Mis Ainak Knights:

Mohammad Shahzad, Afsar Zazai, Najibullah Tarakai, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shahidullah Kamal, Dawlat Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Shapoor Zadran (C), Abdul Mazari, Abdul Baqi Popal.

Bench – Abid Taniwal, Mohammad Nabi, Sadiqullah Pacha, Bahar Ali Shinwari, Jamashed Khan, Ghamai Zadran, Ibrahim Khan.

Band-e-Amir Dragons:

Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan (C), Nasir Jamal, Ikram Alikhil, Tariq Stanikzai, Sharafudin Ashraf, Mirwais Ashraf, Hamid Hasan, Wafadar Momand.

Bench – Waqar Salamkhil, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Sardar, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Imran Mir, Perviz Amin.

Top Picks:

Asghar Afghan has an impressive record in the SCL as he scored 504 runs across 14 innings since 2017 with help of three fifties.

Najibullah Tarakai scored a couple of fifties in the 11 matches across last two SCL editions and has a highest T20I score of 90.

Usman Ghani amassed 293 runs from 10 SCL matches at an average of 32.55 with help of two fifties including a best of an unbeaten 74.

Noor Ahmad played in 2019 SCL where he took eight wickets from seven matches at an economy rate of just 6.48.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Mohammad Shahzad, Shahidullah Kamal, Ibrahim Zadran

Vice-Captain options – Hazratullah Zazai, Asghar Afghan, Najibullah Tarakai

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad (C)

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

All-Rounders – Shahidullah Kamal, Sharafudin Ashraf

Bowlers – Dawlat Zadran, Shapoor Zadran, Hamid Hasan, Wafadar Momand

12th Man – Ikram Ali Khil

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad

Batsmen – Asghar Afghan, Usman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran (C), Najeeb Tarakai, Hazratullah Zazai

All-Rounders – Shahidullah Kamal (VC), Sharafudin Ashraf

Bowlers – Dawlat Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Mirwais Ashraf

12th Man – Ikram Ali Khil

Expert Advice:

There is a possibility for last-minute changes to the squads due to availability which might not be informed officially. Hence, waiting for the toss update will be the best solution to overcome this situation.

Probable Winners:

Band-e-Amir Dragons are expected to start the tournament with a win against the Mis Ainak Knights.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.