Zambia Cricket League – Match 8, Kitwe Kings vs Ndola Blitz: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

Match 8 in the Zambia Cricket League will be played between Kitwe Kings and Ndola Blitz at Lotus Sports Club Ground in Zambia.

The match starts at 2:30 PM local time (6:00 PM IST). This match can be streamed live on CricTracker YouTube channel.

Preview:

Kitwe Kings have played three games thus far in the tournament and lost two of them, winning just one. Going forward, they would aim to get into winning groove to earn some valuable points and get into a better spot on the points table.

On the other hand, there’s no stopping Ndola Blitz as they have won both games they have played thus far. For Blitz, it’s all about continuing their winning momentum when they meet Kings on Sunday.

Weather Condition/Report:

Weather is expected to be sunny around 18 degrees and the full match can be expected according to AccuWeather

Pitch Condition/Report:

If you win the toss, you will surely opt to bat first to put up some explosive show with the willow. 92 is the average first innings score in the five completed games so far in the tournament.

Average first innings score: 92 (This tournament)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be updated if there’s any information)

Probable Playing XIs:

Kitwe Kings

Sarfraz Nomani, Madhawa Kawshal, Himal Patel (c), Zoyeb Chand, Sarfaraz Bhad, Akku, Chetan, Azhar Bangliwala (wk), Ayaz Dadabhai, Azhar Haveliwala, Patel Tosif

Ndola Blitz

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

Top Picks: (Scores and bowling figures)

Zoyeb Chand: 51 runs in 4 innings, 3 wickets in 4 innings

Himal Patel: 96 runs in 4 innings

Sarfraz Nomani: 47 runs in 4 innings

Azhar Haveliwala – 4 wickets in 4 innings

Madhawa Kawdhal – 67 runs in 4 innings

Ayaz Dadabhai – 3 wickets in 4 innings

Connor – 51 runs in 4 innings

James Green – 41 runs in 1 inning

Callon Harris – 38 runs in 2 innings

Richard Parker – 38 runs in 2 innings, 4 wickets in 4 innings

Aidan Hawkesworth – 4 wickets in 4 innings

Russell – 30 runs in 3 innings, 3 wickets in 3 innings

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain picks: J Chand, Madhawa Kawdhal

Vice-Captain picks: Connor Fletcher, James Green

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper: Connor Fletcher (VC)

Batsmen: Aiden Hawksworth, Callon Harris, Madhawa Kawdhal

All-rounders: H Patel, J Chand (C)

Bowlers: Ayaz Dadabhai, Azhar Haveliwala, James Green, Russell, Richard Parker

12th man: Sarfraz Nomani

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper: Connor Fletcher

Batsmen: Aiden Hawksworth, Callon Harris, Madhawa Kawdhal (C)

All-rounders: H Patel (VC), J Chand

Bowlers: Ayaz Dadabhai, Azhar Haveliwala, James Green, Russell, Richard Parker

12th man: C Mai

Expert Advice:

All-rounders can be picked as multipliers as we can trust them to give points in at least one department.

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.