Match Details:
The 17th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020 will be played between the Amo Sharks and the Boost Defenders at the Kabul International Stadium.
The match is scheduled to start at 01:30 PM Local Time (02:30 PM IST) and can be viewed on FanCode, RTA website and ACB’s Facebook page.
Preview:
In their last match before the playoffs, the Amo Sharks will be facing the Boost Defenders. The Amo Sharks have had a tough season and their chances of making it to the next stages of the tournament are almost nil. The team has lost in all the four games that it has played thus far. Even if they win this game, they will still remain in the last position.
The Boost Defenders, on the other hand, must win this game to make it to the playoffs if the Speen Ghar Tigers win Match 16. Otherwise, they should ensure that they maintain the required NRR to make it into the playoffs. Either way, this match holds great importance for the side.
Weather Report
The temperature would be between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. Moreover, there isn’t any chance of precipitation.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at this venue has been good for batting. However, there is enough support on offer for the bowlers.
Average first-innings score: 174 (Last 5 matches played here)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Amo Sharks:
Qasim OryaKhail, Abdul Wasi, Janat Gul, Darwish Rasooli, Juma Gul, Amanullah Rafiqi, Javed Ahmadi, Nasratullah, Hayatullah Nasri, Farhan Zakhail, Yamin Ahmadzai
Bench: Murad Muradi, Shawkat Zaman, Shir Shirzai, Firatullah Khawari, Imran Mohammadi, Zahid Zakhail, Farid Malik, Batin Shah, Yousuf Zazai, Asadullah Matani, Yahya Khan
Boost Defenders:
Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rahmat Shah, Amir Hamza, Ihsanullah, Imran Janat, Munir Ahmad, Sayed Shirzad, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Tahir Khan, Waqarullah Ishaq
Bench: Ishaq Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Nisar Wahdat, Zia-ul Haq, Naseebullah Sherdali, Hanzala, Mohammad Saleem, Mohammad Alam, Abdul Wahid Khan, Abdullah Tarakhail, Dastagir Khan, Nawid Mohammad Kabir.
Top Picks:
Farhan Zakhail has scored 72 runs in three games while maintaining a good strike rate of 164.
Munir Ahmad is a good wicket-keeper choice. He scored 104 runs in 4 matches at an average of 35.
Sayed Shirzad has accounted for three wickets in four games and has also got an economy rate under 7.
Amir Hamza picked up 3 wickets in 4 games and is a decent pick for your side.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Darwish Rasooli, Abdul Wasi
Vice-Captain options – Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Munir Ahmad
Batsmen – Darwish Rasooli (C), Ihsanullah, Imran Janat
All-Rounders – Javed Ahmadi, Gulbadin Naib (VC), Abdul Wasi, Karim Janat
Bowlers – Yamin Ahmadzai, Sayed Shirzad, Amir Hamza
12th Man – Waqarullah Ishaq
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Munir Ahmad
Batsmen – Darwish Rasooli, Amanullah Rafiqi, Imran Janat, Farhan Zakhail
All-Rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Abdul Wasi (C), Karim Janat (VC)
Bowlers – Tahir Khan, Sayed Shirzad, Amir Hamza
12th Man – Waqarullah Ishaq
(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)
Expert Advice:
Yamin Ahmadzai and Tahir Khan, with the kind of form they are in at the moment, must be a part of your 11Wickets Fantasy team.
Probable Winners:
The Boost Defenders are expected to win this match and also make it into the playoffs.
