Match Details:
The 14th match of the National T20 Cup 2020 will be played between Balochistan and Northern at the Pindi Club Ground, Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
This match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM Local Time (08:00 PM IST) (02:30 PM UTC).
Preview:
After defeating Central Punjab in a close encounter, Balochistan will face a stiff challenge in the form of Northern in their next match. Northern are also coming off a victory over Sindh in their previous game. They had defeated Sindh by 13 runs to ensure that their unbeaten record stays intact.
Northern is on a 4-match winning streak in the National T20 Cup 2020. The two teams have not crossed paths in this tournament so far. Thus, the upcoming contest promises to be a nail-biting clash.
BAL vs NOR Weather Report for Match 14:
The weather is expected to be humid for this match. The temperature will loom around 30 degrees Celsius, and there are no chances of rain.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Not much is known about the pitch at Pindi Club Ground. The venue has hosted two ODIs in the past, where the average first innings score was 219, while teams batting first and teams batting second won one match each.
Average first innings score:
N/A
Record of chasing teams:
N/A
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
BAL vs NOR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Balochistan:
Imam-ul-Haq, Awais Zia, Bismillah Khan, Haris Sohail, Amad Butt, Yasir Shah, Akif Javed, Imran Butt, Kashif Bhatti, Umar Gul, Akbar-ur-Rehman.
Bench:
Khurram Shahzad, Taimur Khan, Umaid Asif, Usama Mir, Imran Farhat.
Northern:
Rohail Nazir, Haider Ali, Asif Ali, Umar Amin, Shadab Khan, Sohail Tanvir, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Ali Imran, Zeeshan Malik, Musa Khan.
Bench:
Hammad Azam, Raja Farzan-Khan, Sohail Akhtar.
BAL vs NOR Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Imam-ul-Haq has been in sensational touch of late. The southpaw scored an unbeaten 80* in the last match, which helped Balochistan win the game.
Shadab Khan has taken eight wickets in four matches of the National T20 Cup. He has also contributed with the bat when called upon to do so.
Zeeshan Malik has recorded two half-centuries in four games. He can be backed to play another crucial knock in the upcoming game.
Haider Ali aggregated 90 runs in the first game, but his performance dipped after that match. Ali should fire all cylinders in this match, having gotten off to good starts in the last game.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Shadab Khan, Haider Ali
Vice-Captain Options – Zeeshan Malik, Imam-ul-Haq
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAL vs NOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Bismillah Khan
Batters – Imam-ul-Haq (vc), Awais Zia, Zeeshan Malik, Haider Ali
All-Rounders – Haris Sohail, Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz
Bowlers – Akif Javed, Haris Rauf, Musa Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAL vs NOR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rohail Nazir
Batters – Imam-ul-Haq, Zeeshan Malik (vc), Haider Ali (c)
All-Rounders – Haris Sohail, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Amad Butt
Bowlers – Akif Javed, Haris Rauf, Umar Gul
Expert Advice:
Umar Gul picked up a four-wicket haul in the last match. Although he has been a bit expensive, the veteran pacer has got all the experience of the world in his kitty. At the time of writing, only 17.64% of the Dream11 users had him in their team. Thus, he can be a great differential for your Dream11 fantasy team.
BAL vs NOR Today’s Probable Winners:
Northern are predicted to win this encounter.
