Shpageeza Cricket League, 2020 – Match 4, Kabul Eagles vs Mis Ainak Knights: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 4th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League, 2020 will be played between Kabul Eagles and Mis Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (10:30 AM IST) (5:00 AM GMT).

This game can be viewed on Fan code, RTA website and ACB’s Facebook page.

Preview:

Kabul Eagles and Mis Ainak Knights will clash off on Tuesday morning as a part of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020. The Kabul Eagles were fresh of a huge defeat on Monday afternoon as they were collapsed to 115 while chasing a target of 173. Nearly half of Kabul’s total came during the 5th wicket partnership between Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai. On the other hand, the Mis Ainak Knights were part of the opening match of the tournament which they clinched by one run after posting 179/7.

Weather Condition/Report:

Clear skies are expected during the match between Mis Ainak Knights and Kabul Eagles.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The average score at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium in the three matches thus far has been 167. All the three matches have been won by batting first teams while defending 150+ totals.

Average first-innings score: 167 (This tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 3

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, Ghamai Zadran, Sadiqullah Pacha, Shahidullah Kamal, Ibrahim Khan, Dawlat Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Shapoor Zadran (C), Abdul Mazari.

Bench – Afsar Zazai/Najibullah Tarakai, Abid Taniwal, Mohammad Nabi, Bahar Ali Shinwari, Jamashed Khan, Abdul Baqi Popal.

Kabul Eagles:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C), Noor Ali Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Samiullah Shinwari, Younas Ahmadzai, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ziaur Rahman, Farmanullah Safi, Nangeyalia Kharote, Zia-ur-Rehman, Nijat Masood.

Bench – Naveen-ul-Haq, Riaz Hussan, Abdullah Naib, Wasim Zazai, Ihsanullah Ihsan, Khiyal Khan Ahmadzai, Sharifullah Ahmadzai, Mohammad Ishaq, Rahim Mangal, Rahmanullah Khan.

Top Picks:

Azmatullah Omarzai scored 28 runs batting at No.6 position but failed to pick up a wicket in his four overs despite giving away 37 runs.

Dawlat Zadran conceded 46 runs in his four overs during the first game but picked up a wicket and scored nine runs at No.8 position.

Noor Ahmad took a couple of wickets in the tournament opener where he was also the most economical bowler of Mis Ainak.

Sediqullah Atal was the top-scorer for Kabul Eagles in their first match where he scored 32 runs with help of two sixes.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Mohammad Shahzad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Noor Ali Zadran

Vice-Captain options – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad (C)

Batsmen – Sediqullah Atal, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ghamai Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran (VC)

All-Rounders – Farmanullah Safi, Samiullah Shinwari, Shahidullah Kamal

Bowlers – Dawlat Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai

12th Man – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C)

Batsmen – Hashmatullah Shahidi (VC), Sediqullah Atal, Noor Ali Zadran

All-Rounders – Farmanullah Safi, Shahidullah Kamal

Bowlers – Dawlat Zadran, Noor Ahmad, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zia-ur-Rehman

12th Man – Younas Ahmadzai

Expert Advice:

Only one of Mohammad Shahzad and Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be picked in the fantasy team. Since Shahzad is doubtful after the first match where he got retired hurt, Gurbaz will be the ideal choice. If both the keepers play on Tuesday, the guy in the team that bats first will be the perfect option.

Probable Winners:

Mis Ainak Knights are likely to get the better of Kabul Eagles on Tuesday morning.

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.