Shpageeza Cricket League 2020: Qualifier 2, Mis Ainak Knights vs Band-e-Amir Dragons – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Qualifier 2 of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020 will be played between Mis Ainak Knights and Band-e-Amir Dragons at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.

This match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM Local Time (2:00 PM IST) and can be viewed on FanCode, RTA website and ACB’s Facebook page.

Preview:

Despite putting up 208 runs on the board in the first qualifier, the Mis Ainak Knights failed to defend that total against the Kabul Eagles. Hence, they will have to take the longer route to the final now. In the second qualifier match, they will take on the Band-e-Amir Dragons, a team that scored 232 runs in the eliminator and won by 76 runs. The Dragons will be high on confidence after such a brilliant win. However, they have got to keep in mind that the Knights have played some fabulous cricket throughout the league stages and they can’t afford to take them lightly.

Weather Report

The skies will be partly cloudy during this game. However, there shouldn’t be any interruptions for this game.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In the last two games, the pitch has been exceptional for batting. Hence, we might have a high-scoring game on the cards once again.

Average first innings score: 179 (Last five completed matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost –2, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Mis Ainak Knights:

Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Bahar Shinwari, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ghamai Zadran, Afsar Zazai, Abdul Rahman, Shapoor Zadran (c), Noor Ahmad, Dawlat Zadran, Ibrahim Khan, Shahidullah Kamal

Bench: Najeeb Tarakai, Sadiqullah Pacha, Bahar Ali, Mohammad Bilal, Pakhtoon Sarfaraz, Mohammad Nabi, Abidullah Taniwal, Dawlat-Zadran, Abdul Baqi, Jamshid Miralikhil, Abdullah Mazari, Mohammadullah Hamkar, Hanif Zadran

Band-e-Amir Dragon:

Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afgan (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Hamid Hassan, Waqar Salamkheil, Mirwais Ashraf, Nasir Jamal, Mohammad Sardar (wk), Farhad Momand

Bench: Ikram Ali Khil, Imran Mir, Bilal Sami, Amir Zazai, Tariq Stanikzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Parvez Amin, Haqmal Arya, Wafadar Momand, Mohammad Ibrahim, Rokhan Barakzai, Ismat Alam.

Top Picks:

Ghamai Zadran is a decent pick for your team. He scored 162 runs in 6 games while maintaining a strike rate of 136.

Farhad Momand picked up 4 wickets in two games and also has an economy rate just under 9.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Shahzad

Vice-Captain Options – Asghar Afghan, Waqar Salamkhel

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad

Batters – Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan (vc), Hazratullah Zazai, Ghamai Zadran

All-Rounders – Ibrahim Zadran

Bowlers – Waqar Salamkhel, Mirwais Ashraf, Shapoor Zadran, Farhad Momand

12^th Man – Bahar Shinwari

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad (c)

Batters – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan, Hazratullah Zazai, Ghamai Zadran

All-Rounders – Ibrahim Zadran

Bowlers – Waqar Salamkhel (vc), Dawlat Zadran, Shapoor Zadran, Farhad Momand

12^th Man – Sharafuddin Ashraf

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

With the kind of form Mohammad Shahzad has been in this tournament, you should look to have him in both your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

Probable Winners:

Band-e-Amir Dragons are expected to win this match.

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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.