Shpageeza Cricket League, 2020 – Match 5, Band-e-Amir Dragons vs Boost Defenders: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Gulbadin Naib bagged three wickets also made a quick 15 from nine balls during their first game on Monday.

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Gulbadin Naib bagged three wickets also made a quick 15 from nine balls during their first game on Monday.

Match Details:

The 5th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League, 2020 will be played between Band-e-Amir Dragons and Boost Defenders at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (3:00 PM IST) (9:30 AM GMT).

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

Preview:

Band-e-Amir Dragons and Boost Defenders will lock horns on Tuesday afternoon at the Kabul International Stadium as part of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020. The Boost Defenders played their first match on Monday afternoon against the Kabul Eagles where they posted a big total of 172/3 and restricted the Eagles to just 115. On the other hand, the Band-e-Amir Dragons faced Mis Ainak Knights in the first game of the tournament where they fell short of the 179-run target only by two runs despite a 79-run knock from Usman Ghani.


Weather Condition/Report:

Clear skies are expected during the match between Band-e-Amir Dragons and Boost Defenders.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Both the matches held in the afternoon during this tournament witnessed 170+ totals which hint at yet another high-scoring match for Tuesday. The teams winning the toss might choose to bat first and aim for at least 180.

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:

Band-e-Amir Dragons:

Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Sharafudin Ashraf, Tariq Stanikzai, Nasir Ahmadzai, Waqar Salamkhil, Hamid Hasan, Mohammad Sardar, Mohammad Ibrahim.

Bench – Nasir Jamal, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Mirwais Ashraf, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Imran Mir, Perviz Amin, Wafadar Momand.

Boost Defenders:

Imran Janat, Karim Janat, Ihsanullah, Rahmat Shah, Munir Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib (C), Amir Hamza, Sayed Shirzad, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Tahir Khan, Mohammad Saleem.

Bench – Ishaq Zazai, Waqarullah Ishaq, Zia-ul-Haq, Mohammad Alam, Nisar Wahdat, Dastagir Khan, Nasibullah Sherdali, Abdullah Tarakhail, Nawid Mohammad Kabir, Abdul Wahid, Hanzala, Izharulhaq Naveed, Wahid Khan.


Top Picks:

Gulbadin Naib bagged three wickets during the first game of his team where he also made a quick 15 from nine balls.

Asghar Afghan played an important role with the bat during the tournament opener where he smashed a 29-ball 45 with six fours.

Karim Janat scored 16 runs as an opener in the first game where he went on to pick two wickets bowling his full quota of four overs.

Usman Ghani nearly batted through the innings of Band-e-Amir Dragons on Sunday where he finished with a 63-ball 79.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Usman Ghani

Vice-Captain options – Hazratullah Zazai, Asghar Afghan, Munir Ahmad


Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

KeeperMunir Ahmad (VC)

Batsmen – Rahmat Shah, Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan

All-RoundersGulbadin Naib (C), Karim Janat, Sharafudin Ashraf

Bowlers – Amir Hamza, Sayed Shirzad, Hamid Hasan

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Munir Ahmad

BatsmenUsman Ghani (VC), Asghar Afghan, Imran Janat, Ibrahim Zadran

All-Rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat (C), Waqar Salamkhil

Bowlers – Sayed Shirzad, Amir Hamza, Mohammad Ibrahim


Expert Advice:

The Band-e-Amir Dragons left out a couple of big names during the tournament opener. The reason behind it could be need of picking emerging players. Hence, we expect their playing XI to be unchanged.

Probable Winners:

Boost Defenders are likely to defeat Band-e-Amir Dragons in a thrilling contest to register their 2nd straight win.

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.

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