Match Details:
The 5th match of the Shpageeza Cricket League, 2020 will be played between Band-e-Amir Dragons and Boost Defenders at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.
The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (2:30 PM IST) (9:30 AM GMT).
This game can be viewed on Fan code, RTA website and ACB’s Facebook page.
Preview:
Band-e-Amir Dragons and Boost Defenders will face off in the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020 on Tuesday afternoon. The Band-e-Amir Dragons were part of the tournament opener against the Mis Ainak Knights on Sunday where they finished with 178/5 in response to 179/7 by the defending champions. On the other hand, the Boost Defenders began their campaign against the Kabul Eagles on Monday afternoon. Batting first, the Defenders posted a stiff total of 172/3 and later bundled out the Eagles to only 115.
Weather Condition/Report:
The Kabul Stadium is unlikely to be affected by weather conditions on Tuesday afternoon.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The matches scheduled for the afternoon are usually played on used surfaces which could be slightly slower in nature. Monday’s doubleheader didn’t have any such issue but spinners could hold an edge in the coming games.
Average first-innings score: 167 (This tournament)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 3
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Band-e-Amir Dragons:
Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan (C), Ibrahim Zadran, Sharafudin Ashraf, Tariq Stanikzai, Nasir Ahmadzai, Waqar Salamkhil, Hamid Hasan, Mohammad Sardar, Mohammad Ibrahim.
Bench – Nasir Jamal, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Mirwais Ashraf, Ibrahim Abdulrahimzai, Imran Mir, Perviz Amin, Wafadar Momand.
Boost Defenders:
Imran Janat, Karim Janat, Ihsanullah, Rahmat Shah, Munir Ahmad, Gulbadin Naib (C), Amir Hamza, Sayed Shirzad, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Tahir Khan, Mohammad Saleem.
Bench – Ishaq Zazai, Waqarullah Ishaq, Zia-ul-Haq, Mohammad Alam, Nisar Wahdat, Dastagir Khan, Nasibullah Sherdali, Abdullah Tarakhail, Nawid Mohammad Kabir, Abdul Wahid, Hanzala, Izharulhaq Naveed, Wahid Khan.
Top Picks:
Hazratullah Zazai smashed 24 from 13 balls in the first match with help of five fours and also claimed a couple of catches.
Sharafudin Ashraf scored an unbeaten 15 off 7 in the tournament opener after picking up two wickets while bowling with the new ball.
Munir Ahmad smashed an unbeaten 28-ball 41 while batting at No.5 on Monday afternoon with help of six fours.
Sayed Shirzad bowled a brilliant spell in the first match of his team as he bagged a 3-wicket haul while conceded only seven runs in 3.1 overs.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Usman Ghani
Vice-Captain options – Hazratullah Zazai, Asghar Afghan, Munir Ahmad
Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:
Keeper – Munir Ahmad (VC)
Batsmen – Rahmat Shah, Hazratullah Zazai, Usman Ghani, Asghar Afghan
All-Rounders – Gulbadin Naib (C), Karim Janat, Sharafudin Ashraf
Bowlers – Amir Hamza, Sayed Shirzad, Hamid Hasan
12th Man – Mohammad Sardar
Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:
Keeper – Munir Ahmad
Batsmen – Usman Ghani (VC), Asghar Afghan, Imran Janat, Ibrahim Zadran
All-Rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat (C), Waqar Salamkhil
Bowlers – Sayed Shirzad, Amir Hamza, Mohammad Ibrahim
12th Man – Ikram Ali Khil
Expert Advice:
Rahmat Shah retired hurt in the 17th over of Boost Defenders having scored 17 off 16 balls without hitting a four. The reason behind his exit is not known and the question over his availability remains.
Probable Winners:
Boost Defenders are expected to earn an edge over the Boost Defenders on Tuesday afternoon.
