Zambia Cricket League – Match 7, Lusaka Heats vs Kabwe Stars: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 7th match of the Zambia Cricket League between Lusaka Heats and Kabwe Stars will be played at Lusaka Sports Club Ground in Kamwala.

This match starts at 12:30 PM local time (4 PM IST) (10:30 AM IST). This match can be streamed live on CricTracker YouTube channel.

Preview

The 7th Match of the Zambia Cricket League will be played between Lusaka Heats and Kabwe Stars on Sunday. Lusaka Heats will play its second consecutive game after facing the Ndola Blitz earlier in the day. The Heats have won and lost a game each so far and will be keen to win both matches of the day. The Kabwe Stars, on the other hand, will also be playing their second game of the day and will be confident after winning their previous encounter.

Weather Report

The sun will be out for the whole day and there is no chance of rain at all.

Pitch Report

The pitch has been brilliant to bat on and expect the team winning the toss to bat first. A score around 95-100 should be good enough for the teams to pose a challenge for the opponents.

Average first innings score: 91 (Match 1 to Match 5 scores considered)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 3; Lost – 2

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there is an update)

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.

Kabwe Stars

Allen Nsensha (WK), Asraf Lulat, Isaac Mwaba, Mohmmad Bhaidu, James Zimba, Godfrey Kandela, Tapson Nyirongo, Mahmad Tausif, Gladson Kandela, Mohsin Patel, Joseph (C).

Bench – Zakir Patel, Lawrence Mutale.

Top Picks

Isaac Mwaba scored an attractive 35 in the second game but got out only on 3 in the last outing. The likes of Godfrey Kandela, Gladson Kandela and Asraf Lulat are also good players and can be picked in Fantasy team. All of them can contribute with both bat and ball and can make an impact.

Mohammed Sohel Kadva has been a brilliant batsman. He opened the innings in both the matches and has scored 57 runs. Aditya Kelkar has scored 40 runs in two matches and is expected to do the same again. Deepak Siroya is an absolute wicket-taker and he should be picked in your Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Mohammed Sohel Kadva

Vice-Captain Options: Isaac Mwaba, Godfrey Kandela

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Isaac Mwaba

Batsmen – Aditya Kelkar, Allen Nsensha, Mohammad Bhaidu, Nitin Jesani

All-Rounders – Ashraf Lulat, Godfrey Kandela (VC), Mohammed Kadva (C)

Bowlers – Deepak Siroya, Gladson Kandela, Mukesh

12th Man – Mehul Patel

Suggested Playing XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Isaac Mwaba

Batsmen – Aditya Kelkar, Allen Nsensha, Mohammad Bhaidu

All-Rounders – Ashraf Lulat, Godfrey Kandela, Mohammed Kadva (C)

Bowlers – Deepak Siroya, Gladson Kandela, Mukesh, Nainesh Patel

12th Man – Mehul Patel

Expert Advice

Allen Nsensha is due for a big knock after back to back ducks. You can pick him in your Fantasy teams for Grand League contests and make him captain or vice-captain.

Probable Winners

Lusaka Heats is expected to win this match.

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.