Shpageeza Cricket League 2020: Qualifier 2, Mis Ainak Knights vs Band-e-Amir Dragons – Dream11 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:

Mis Ainak Knights take on Band-e-Amir in the Second Qualifier of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020 at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.  The two teams have a number of international stars and will be looking to secure a spot in the finals.

While Knights lost the Qualifier-1 after a consistent run in the group stage, the Dragons put up a magnificent show with the bat in the Eliminator and will be coming into the Qualifier-2 with a lot of confidence. It will be an exciting match and a scoring run-fest could be expected. Both the teams would be looking forward to putting their best foot forward.

Weather Report:

The weather in Kabul is expected to be clear on 15th September with a temperature range of 27-29 degree Celsius. No precipitation is expected around game time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at The Kabul International Cricket Stadium has seen plenty of runs recently and provides an equal opportunity to bowlers as well as batsmen to make an impact.

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:

Hashmatullah Shahidi is the highest run-scorer in the tournament with 304 runs in 6 innings at an average of 76 and strike rate of 157.51. Moreover, he scored a brilliant 97* in the Qualifier 1.

Asghar Afghan is the fourth-highest run-getter with 243 runs in 6 innings, with 3 not-outs. He has an average of 81 and a strike rate of 188.37. He also scored a match-winning 95* in the Eliminator at a strike rate of 243.58.

Mohammad Shahzad is the third-highest run-getter with 274 runs in 6 innings at an average of 68.50 and strike rate of 156.57. He also registered a century (106*) earlier in the tournament.

Waqar Salamkheil is the tournament’s highest wicket-taker with 12 wickets in 6 innings. He maintained an economy of 6.25 and a strike rate of 12. Moreover, he picked up 4 wickets in the Eliminator.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Shahzad

Vice-Captain Options – Asghar Afghan, Waqar Salamkhel

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 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

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 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

Expert Advice:

Usman Ghani has been in good form and is the second-highest run-scorer with 291 runs. He could make a difference for your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Mirwais Ashraf picked up 4 wickets in the last game and could be a potential threat.

Probable Winners:

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

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.