Match Details:
The 13th match of the National T20 Cup will be played between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Central Punjab at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on Tuesday.
The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM local time (3:30 PM IST).
Preview:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have gone all guns blazing in the league so far, striking a hat-trick of wins and climbing to the second spot in the table. They would like to continue this momentum as well as winning streak going into this game. They will be the favourites to win this game as well.
On the other hand, things are going from bad to worse for Central Punjab as they registered another close defeat on Monday. They are presently positioned second last in the table with 3 losses from 4 games. They would like to win this and get back on to the track.
KHP vs CEP Weather Report for Match 13:
The skies are clear and the day is expected to be sunny, with the temperature around 37° C. There are zero chances of rainfall in this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The Multan surface is an absolute belter, with very less for the bowlers in it. The bowlers will have to get the yorkers right. This is a day game, so the dew factor won’t play a big role. The surface is expected to stay similar throughout the match.
Average 1st innings score:
179 (Last 5 completed matches of the tournament)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Babar Azam won’t be available before 9th October
KHP vs CEP Today’s probable Playing XIs:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, Wahab Riaz, Sahubzada Farhan, Mohammad Mohsin, Asif Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Junaid Khan.
Bench:
Imran Khan, Arshad Iqbal, Zohaib Khan, Mohammad Haris, Usman Shinwari
Central Punjab:
Kamran Akmal, Asif Ali, Abdullah Shafiq, Rizwan Hussain, Saad Nasim, Qasim Akram, Irfan Khan, Zafar Gohar, Usman Qadir, Ehsan Adil, Sohaibullah
Bench:
Bilal Asif, Ahmed Bashir, Ali Shan, Naseem Shah
KHP vs CEP Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Shaheen Afridi is in sensational form and is having a dream run in this league. The left-arm pacer has picked up 12 wickets in just 4 matches.
Mohammad Hafeez has been striking really well in the league so far. The top-order batsman has scored 190 runs in 4 innings.
Abdullah Shafiq is the lone consistent batsman from Central Punjab. He has scored 193 runs in 4 games, including a ton in the very first match.
Iftikhar Ahmed has scored 142 runs in 4 matches and also picked up a wicket. The middle-order batsman also has a very good strike rate.
Usman Qadir has hunted 6 wickets in 4 matches. He has been Central Punjab’s go-to bowler so far.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain options – Mohammad Hafeez, Iftikhar Ahmed
Vice-Captain options – Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Akmal
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KHP vs CEP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keepers – Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Akmal
Batsmen – Mohammad Hafeez (c), Abdullah Shafiq, Abid Ali, Fakhar Zaman
All-rounders – Iftikhar Ahmed
Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi (vc), Usman Qadir, Ehsan Adil, Sohaibullah
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KHP vs CEP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keepers – Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Akmal (vc)
Batsmen – Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Abid Ali, Abdullah Shafiq
All-rounders – Iftikhar Ahmed (c)
Bowlers – Shaheen Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Sohaibullah, Usman Qadir
Expert Advice:
Shaheen Afridi will be crucial as he is spitting fire with the ball currently. He has picked two 5-wicket hauls in just 4 matches in the league so far. He must be included in your Dream11 Fantasy team.
KHP vs CEP Probable Winners:
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is expected to win this match.
