T10 League 2018: Match 21, Pakhtoons vs Punjabi Legends, Match Prediction: Who will win the Match?

The T10 League is reaching its business end and three games will be played on the last second day before the knockouts. Pakhtoons, who are on a roll now stand as one of the firm favourites to win the tournament and will play the Punjabi Legends in the last game of the day. This will be the last game for both these teams in the Super League stage and a win is critical for them to bolster their chances to make it through to the playoffs.

The Pakhtoons have won four games in a row thus far and will be eager to make it five. They’ve got the momentum on their side and have players who suit all the situations. Also, with Punjabi Legends being inconsistent with their performances, Pakhtoons go in as the favourites to win this encounter. The Legends lost their last match by 12 runs against Rajputs.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at Sharjah has got assistance both for the bowlers as well as the batsmen. Analysing and adjusting to the conditions will be the key. The spinners will get some purchase off this track. Clear skies with low temperatures will greet the players for this encounter. The humidity though is on the higher side.

Team Combinations

Pakhtoons

The Pakhtoons’ look like a balanced team. They bat deep and also have good resources in their bowling department. They would like to keep the winning combination going and wouldn’t want to change their XI from the last game. Cameron Delport and Colin Ingram will be the key for them with the bat in hand. Mohammad Irfan’s two overs will also be crucial.

Predicted XI: Cameron Delport, Andre Fletcher, Shafiqullah (wk), Colin Ingram, Muhammad Kaleem, Shahid Afridi (C), Gulbadin Naib, Liam Dawson, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Irfan, RP Singh.

Punjabi Legends

The Punjabi Legends have largely struggled in this tournament due to the failure of their openers. Both Lewis-Akmal and Lewis-Ronchi pairs didn’t succeed in providing the side with good starts. Evin Lewis and Luke Ronchi have struggled with their form and it will be crucial for them to do well if the side is to fancy their chances. Chris Jordan and Zahir Khan will have crucial roles to play with the ball in hand.

Predicted XI: Evin Lewis, Umar Akmal, Luke Ronchi (C), Philip Salt, Tom Moores (wk), Shaiman Anwar, Chris Jordan, Zahir Khan, Hasan Khan, Jade Dernbach, Praveen Kumar.

Probable Top Performers

Colin Ingram – Pakhtoons | Chris Jordan – Punjabi Legends

Broadcast Details

TV – Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

Match Timings – 22:15 IST; 20:45 local

The prediction is that the Pakhtoons will continue with their fine run in the tournament and win this one.

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