Tanzania APL 2020: Match 2, Royal Rhinos v Twiga Titans - Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The second match of the Tanzania APL 2020 is all set to be played between the Royal Rhinos and the Twiga Titans at the Gymkhana Ground, Dar-es-salam.

The match is scheduled to start at 02:30 PM Local Time (05:00 PM IST) (11:30 AM UTC) and can be streamed live on the SportsTiger App.

Preview:

Playing the second match of the Tanzania APL 2020 season will be the Royal Rhinos and the Twiga Titans. Being their first match of the tournament, both teams will be looking to assess the pitch as fast as possible and give the playing XI that will be stepping out on the ground, an idea about its behaviour, so that the players can adapt and make the best of what they have on offer.

Both the teams will be looking to start the tournament on a positive note, by winning their first match of the tournament. If the team gets a win in its first match, it sets the right tone for its progression into the tournament. Also, it gives the teams a nice momentum to propel their campaign in the tournament in a better way. And, given the tournament follows a single round-robin format, an early win could help them a lot in the later stages. Going into this match, both teams are equally placed in terms of playing experience as the playing conditions will be new for either of the sides.

Weather Report:

Saturday will greet the players will clear skies with occasional clouds coming in. There is just a 5 per cent chance of rainfall, which means a full-length match is very much on the cards. The temperature will be around the 28 degree Celsius mark.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Dar-es-salaam Gymkhana is expected to be neutral, bearing enough room for the bowlers and the batsmen to work with, balancing out the competition between the two.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of chasing teams: N/A

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Rhinos:

Safvan Annarathodika, Arslaan Premji, Jummane Masquater, Aahil Jasani, Ashish Kamania, Suraj Kumar, Yash Hirwania, Faridi Bakari, Zamoyoni Ramadhani, Suraj Kumar, Vikram Rathore

Bench: Bakara Robert, Augustine Mwamele, Zamoyoni Ramadhani, Issa Safari, Omary Hilali

Twiga Tians:

Nasibu Kevin Mapunda, Bhavesh Govind, Kassimu Nassoro, Jatin Darji, Harsheed Chohan, Faraj Athumani, Dhrumit Mehta, Karimu Athumani, Tambwe Rashidi, Ally Hafidh, Nyenje Hashim

Bench: Kishwabi Ngozi, Tambwe Rashidi, Zahid Abbas, Lazaro Festo

Top Picks:

Jatin Darji in his career has played 21 domestic T20 matches and has scored 609 runs at a strike rate of 117.79 and has also taken 22 wickets, which makes him a great all-round contributor for his team, the Twiga Tians. His teammate Harsheed Chohan has played 18 domestic T20 matches in which he has scored 292 runs while maintaining a strike rate of 154.50. He also has 26 wickets to his name and an economy rate of 6.25.

Bhavesh Govind also has a lot of experience on his hands, having played a total of 23 matches, scoring 356 runs in total and taking 6 wickets too. For the Royal Rhinos, Aahil Jasani who has played 38 matches in his career, has taken 50 wickets and scored 445 runs, which will make him the player to watch out for the opponents in this match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Harsheed Chohan, Aahil Jasani

Vice-Captain Options – Bhavesh Govind, Jatin Darji

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Safvan Annarathodika

Batters – Arslaan Premji, Jumanne Masquater, Bhavesh Govind (VC)

All-Rounders – Nyenje Hashim, Aahil Jasani, Harsheed Chohan (C), Jatin Darji

Bowlers – Dhrumit Mehta, Suraj Kumar, Yash Hirwania

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Safvan Annarathodika

Batters – Arslaan Premji, Jumanne Masquater, Bhavesh Govind

All-Rounders – Aahil Jasani (C), Jatin Darji (VC), Harsheed Chohan, Faraj Athumani

Bowlers – Dhrumit Mehta, Suraj Kumar, Yash Hirwania

Expert Advice:

Harsheed Chohan had been picked in only 7.42 per cent of the teams at the time of writing, but he is a great player and must be picked in your fantasy team without any doubt.

Probable Winners:

Twiga Titans 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.