T10 League 2019: Match 18, Super League: Deccan Gladiators vs Team Abu Dhabi – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 18th match of the T10 League 2019 in Super League will be played between Deccan Gladiators and Team Abu Dhabi at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The match starts at 08:00 PM local time (04:00 PM GMT) (09:30 PM IST). The game can be viewed on Sony SIX / SIX HD and Sony TEN 3/TEN 3 HD. Live streaming available on Sony Liv and Fan code.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The Deccan Gladiators are only going from strength to strength in the ongoing T10 League 2019. They have started off the Super League stages on a great note with a fantastic 24-run victory over the Qalandars. Every game, new match-winners are emerging for the side which is a great quality to have. Thus, they will look forward to continuing with this dominance when they take on Team Abu Dhabi in their next encounter.

Team Abu Dhabi will head into this game on the back of a loss against the Bangla Tigers. The team has had a few issues so far. While they have standout performers in their side, they have really failed to contribute as a unit. Before the next encounter, they will want to address a few problems and try to get back to the winning ways.

Weather Report

A thunderstorm is on the cards in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Continued showers are expected throughout the evening. While the chances of precipitation reduce slightly as the evening progresses, it still shouldn’t be a surprise if this match is washed out.

Pitch Condition/Report:

As the tournament is progressing forward, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium pitch seems to be getting better for the batsmen. High-scores have been witnessed in the last three games and teams batting first have done better.

Average first innings score: 122 (Last three games in the T10 League 2019)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Deccan Gladiators:

Mohammad Shahzad (WK), Shane Watson (C), Anton Devcich, Kieron Pollard, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ben Cutting,  Daniel Lawrence, Sheldon Cottrell, Zahir Khan, Fawad Ahmed, Zahoor Khan/Migael Pretorius.

Bench: Migael Pretorius, Tymal Mills, Prashant Gupta, Mason Crane, Imtiaz Ahmed, Sharif Asadullah, Asif Khan.

Team Abu Dhabi:

Alex Davies/Niroshan Dickwella (WK), Luke Wright, Moeen Ali (C), Avishka Fernando, Wayne Madsen, Lewis Gregory, Marchant de Lange, Ben Laughlin, Rohan Mustafa, Hayden Walsh, Harry Gurney.

Bench – Paras Khadka, Richard Gleeson, Corey Anderson, Rameez Shahzad, Alex Davies/Niroshan Dickwella.

Top Picks:

Ben Laughlin has been one of the standout bowlers in the tournament and registered excellent figures in the last two games. He is a must in your Dream11 Fantasy team. Shane Watson, Kieron Pollard, Luke Wright and Zahir Khan are your other top picks. If Migael Pretorius plays the match, he should be there in at least one of your teams.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Shane Watson, Kieron Pollard, Ben Laughlin

Vice-Captain Options – Moeen Ali, Luke Wright, Mohammad Shahzad

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad

Batters – Shane Watson (c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Luke Wright, Avishka Fernando

All-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, Moeen Ali (vc)

Bowlers – Zahir Khan, Ben Laughlin, Marchant de Lange

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad

Batters – Shane Watson, Luke Wright (vc), Avishka Fernando

All-Rounders – Kieron Pollard (c), Ben Cutting, Anton Devcich, Moeen Ali

Bowlers – Zahir Khan, Migael Pretorius, Ben Laughlin

Expert Advice:

Honestly speaking, there aren’t too many options to choose from while picking the Dream11 Fantasy team. You are limited for options and both the sides might look quite similar. But that shouldn’t be a concern as these players are the best options that you’ve got.

Probable Winners:

Deccan Gladiators are expected to register yet another victory in the T10 League 2019.

*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.