Match Details:
The 28th match of the National T20 Cup 2020 will be played between Sindh and Southern Punjab at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi.
The match is scheduled to start at 07:30 PM Local Time (08:00 PM IST) and will be streamed on Pakistan Cricket YouTube Channel.
Preview:
As we are nearing the end of the league phase of this year’s National T20 Cup, the semi-final scenario is becoming more transparent. Central Punjab and Balochistan are still fighting for the fourth spot, but Sindh have already secured their place. They have pulled off a superb comeback in this competition.
After winning just 1 out of their first 5 games, they have won all of their last 4. They are most likely to make it 5 wins in a row, as their next opponents are bottom-placed Southern Punjab. This has been a tournament to forget for Shan Masood’s men, who have won just twice in the 8 matches they have played. For them, not a semi-final place but only pride is at stake.
SIN vs SOU Weather Report for Match 28:
As is the characteristic of Rawalpindi weather, the evening will be much cooler after a very hot day. The temperate is expected to be around 20 °C and there are no possibilities of precipitation.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at the Rawalpindi is fairly balanced and has something for both batsmen and bowlers. However, batters hold the slightest edge.
Average 1st Innings Score:
173 (Last 5 matches)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
SIN vs SOU Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Sindh:
Khurram Manzoor, Sharjeel Khan, Asad Shafiq, Azam Khan, Sarfaraz Ahmed (C & WK), Danish Aziz, Anwar Ali, Hassan Khan, Sohail Khan, Ghulam Mudassar, Mohammad Hasnain.
Bench:
Ahsan Ali, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Asghar, Mohammad Taha, Rumman Raees, Saud Shakeel.
Southern Punjab:
Shan Masood (C), Zain Abbas, Hussain Talat, Sohaib Maqsood, Khushdil Shah, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Imran, Zahid Mahmood, Zeeshan Ashraf (WK), Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ilyas.
Bench:
Ali Shafiq, Bilawal Bhatti, Dilbar Hussain, Rahat Ali, Saif Badar, Umar Siddiq, Umer Khan.
SIN vs SOU Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Khurram Manzoor has been very consistent so far and has amassed 285 runs in 5 games. He has an average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 130.
Azam Khan has amassed runs at a fiery strike rate of over 170. He has scored 254 runs so far, which includes 2 half-centuries. He has a decent average of over 30.
Khushdil Shah has arguably been the standout performer for Southern Punjab. He has scored 266 runs in 8 games, which includes a scintillating ton. He has an average of almost 40 and a strike rate of over 185.
Hussain Talat has been handy with both the bat and the ball. He has scored 235 runs at an average of nearly 35 and has also picked up 6 wickets.
Sharjeel Khan has scored 232 runs in 9 games so far. He has an average of over 25 and a strike rate of over 125. The experienced batsman has struck a couple of fifties in this competition.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Hussain Talat, Sharjeel Khan
Vice-Captain Options – Khurram Manzoor, Anwar Ali
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SIN vs SOU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sarfaraz Ahmed
Batsmen – Khurram Manzoor (VC), Sharjeel Khan, Azam Khan, Khushdil Shah
All-rounders – Hussain Talat (C), Danish Aziz, Anwar Ali
Bowlers – Mohammad Abbas, Sohail Khan, Zahid Mehmood
12th Man – Zeeshan Ashraf
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SIN vs SOU 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sarfaraz Ahmed
Batsmen – Khurram Manzoor, Sharjeel Khan (C), Azam Khan, Khushdil Shah, Shan Masood
All-rounders – Hussain Talat, Anwar Ali (VC)
Bowlers – Mohammad Hasnain, Sohail Khan, Mohammad Imran
12th Man – Danish Aziz
Expert Advice:
Anwar Ali has the ability to return points with both the bat and the ball. He has scored 121 runs at an average of nearly 25 and has also scalped 13 wickets. It is advisable to make him the captain or vice-captain of either of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
SIN vs SOU Today’s Probable Winners:
Sindh is expected to win this match.
