T10 League 2019: Match 5, Group A: Delhi Bulls vs Karnataka Tuskers – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th Match of the T10 League 2019 will be played between the Delhi Bulls and Karnataka Tuskers at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

The match starts at 05:45 PM local time (07:15 PM IST) (01:45 PM GMT). This game can be viewed on Sony Six and Sony Ten 3. Live streaming available on Sony LIV and FanCode in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

In their second game of the tournament, the Delhi Bulls will be playing the Karnataka Tuskers. It will be games on back-to-back days for the Bulls which will also help them stay in the groove. Moreover, they will have an added advantage as they can amend their playing eleven depending on the performance in their opening fixture.

On the other hand, Karnataka Tuskers will be on the field for the first time this season. They will need to sort out their combinations quickly and should look to play their best cricket. The team has got a good mixture of experience and youth. However, this is the most unpredictable format possible. Players will have to be on their toes right from the start to try and make an impact.

Weather Report

It will be a bright sunny day in Abu Dhabi. The temperatures hover around 25 C and the conditions are expected to be great for a game of cricket.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Irrespective of how the pitch is, batsmen will look to dominate the bowlers. The track is expected to be a good and high-scoring one. Bowlers should work a lot on their variations.

Average first innings score: 121 (Last five games in the T10 League 2018)

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

Injury and Availability News:

Evin Lewis and Mohammad Nabi will not be available for this game due to their international commitments.

Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Bulls:

Paul Stirling, Kusal Perera (wk), Eoin Morgan (c), Angelo Mathews, David Willey, Muhammad Usman, Adil Rashid, Zaheer Khan, Ali Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Rampaul.

Bench – Waheed Ahmed, Tobias Visee, Aamer Yamin, Will Jacks.

Karnataka Tuskers:

Hashim Amla (c), Johnson Charles, Upul Tharanga, Shafiqullah Shafiq (wk), Marlon Samuels, Ross Whitely, Ahmed Raza, Sandeep Lamichhane, Pat Brown, Kesrick Williams, Shapoor Zadran.

Bench – Nathan Rimmington, Asad Pathan, Malinda Pushpakumara, Asif Mumtaz.

Top Picks:

The likes of Eoin Morgan, Johnson Charles and Kusal Perera can be absolutely destructive in this format. You must pick them in your Dream11 Fantasy team. Also, Morgan has shown signs of great form in the recent series against New Zealand. Hashim Amla, David Willey and Sandeep Lamichhane are good picks for your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Eoin Morgan, Johnson Charles, Kusal Perera

Vice-Captain Options – Hashim Amla, Paul Stirling, David Willey

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Perera, Johnson Charles

Batters – Eoin Morgan (c), Paul Stirling, Angelo Mathews, Hashim Amla (vc), Marlon Samuels

All-Rounders – David Willey

Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Sandeep Lamichhane, Ravi Rampaul

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kusal Perera, Johnson Charles (c)

Batters – Eoin Morgan, Paul Stirling (vc), Hashim Amla, Upul Tharanga

All-Rounders – David Willey

Bowlers – Adil Rashid, Ali Khan, Zaheer Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane

Expert Advice:

You are limited for options in the batting and all-rounders department and there is nothing much you can do about it. But it’d be better to keep your bowling attacks diverse in both the Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Probable Winners:

Delhi Bulls are predicted to win the game.

*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.