Zambia Cricket League – Match 6, Lusaka Heats vs Ndola Blitz: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

Match 6 in the Zambia Cricket League will be played between Lusaka Heats and Ndola Blitz at Lotus Sports Club Ground in Zambia.

The match starts at 10:30 AM local time (2:00 PM IST). This match can be streamed live on BetBarter YouTube Channel.

Preview:

Lusaka Heats have played two games thus far at the time of writing this article, losing one and winning one. Lusaka batsmen have put up some brilliant show in both the matches they have played. We can expect another big score from them if they bat first.

Ndola Blitz have played one game and won that game convincingly. Though, it wasn’t a high-scoring game, Blitz took 8 overs to chase the target of 65. Comparatively, Heats have better batting and bowling line-up.

Weather Condition/Report:

Weather is expected to be sunny around 22 degrees and the full match can be expected according to AccuWeather

Pitch Condition/Report:

92 is the average first innings score in this tournament so far. Toss winning team will surely opt to bat first to put up some explosive show with the willow. Chasing teams lost two games so far.

Average first innings score: 92 (This tournament)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be updated if there’s any information)

Probable Playing XIs:

Lusaka Heats

Nitin Jesani, Mohammed Sohel Kadva, Javid Patel, Aditya Kelkar, Irfan Galiya, Babu Hayden, Mukesh Rankwar (c), Ashish Desai, Deepak Siroya, Viswanadha Raju Mudunuri, Patel Mehul (wk)

Bench – Nainesh Patel, Manoj Patel, Sebaj Patel, Viswanadha Mudunuri, Hashmi Sayyed

Ndola Blitz

Connor (wk), Callon Harris, James, James Squire, Christopher Mai, Aidan Hawkesworth (c), Oliver Snart, Richard Parker, Russell, Craig Stow, James Green

Bench – Robert Rogers, Allen Nsensha, Greg Geldenhuys, Tom, Webster Nkabe

Top Picks: (Scores and bowling figures)

M Sohel Kadva has done a decent job so far with the willow – 35, 0/7 (1), 22

Aditya Kelkar can bat well in the middle-order – 25, 15

Deepak Siroya has been top-class with the willow – 3/12 (2)

Javid Patel can give some valuable points as well – 10, 22

Nitin came up with some decent scores – 5, 39

Connor can be your keeper-batsman – 24

Calion Harris scored a quickfire 29

Richard Parker – 2/16 and Aidan Hawkesworth – 2/10

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain picks: M Sohel Kadva, Aiden Hawksworth

Vice-Captain picks: Aditya Kelkar, Connor Fletcher

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper: Connor Fletcher

Batsmen: Aditya Kelkar (VC), Calion Harris, Nitin Jesani, Aiden Hawksworth

All-rounders: James Squire, M Sohel Kadva (C), Javid Patel

Bowlers: Ashish Desai, Richard Parker, Craig Stow

12th man: Oliver Snart

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper: Connor Fletcher

Batsmen: Aditya Kelkar, Calion Harris, Nitin Jesani, Aiden Hawksworth (C)

All-rounders: James Squire, M Sohel Kadva (VC), Javid Patel

Bowlers: Ashish Desai, Richard Parker, Craig Stow

12th man: Mehul Patel

Expert Advice:

Pick more players from Lusaka Heats side, they are likely to give more points in your fantasy XI.

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.