Match Details:
The 22nd match of the Pakistan One Day Cup 2021 will be played between Balochistan and Central Punjab at State Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex, Karachi on Friday.
This match is scheduled to start at 09:30 AM Local Time (10.00 AM IST) and could be streamed live on PCB’s YT.
Preview:
Both Balochistan and Central Punjab are ready to face each other for the second time at the State Bank of Pakistan Sports Complex in Karachi. Central Punjab beat Balochistan in their first meeting by chasing down the target of 214 runs with four wickets in hand. Currently, Central Punjab are placed at the 3rd position with 8 points in their bag.
Balochistan’s story is different from Central Punjab as they didn’t have a good time in the ongoing competition. They have lost 5 out of their eight matches and are rooted on the points table. So, it will be a very tough for Balochistan to win the battle against an in-form team in the upcoming game. However, Central Punjab would look to win this match to make their chances stronger for play-offs.
BAL vs CEP Weather Report for Match 22:
The weather is forecasted to be sunny on Friday with no chance of precipitation. The temperatures will be hovering around 23-27 Degrees Celsius mark.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at this venue is a batting-friendly where anything above 300 is easily chased. So, team winning the toss will look to chase on this turf.
Average first innings score:
310 (Out of last six matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 5; Lost – 1; Tied – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
BAL vs CEP Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Balochistan:
Bismillah Khan, Awais Zia, Haris Sohail, Imran Farhat, Akbar-ur-Rehman, Ayaz Tasawar, Amad Butt, Kashif Bhatti, Jalat Khan, Taj Wali, Raza-ul-Hasan.
Bench:
Adnan Akmal, Ali Rafiq, Abdul Bangalzai, Gohar Faiz, Nazar Hussain, Taimoor Ali, Umaid Asif.
Central Punjab:
Tayyab Tahir, Rizwan Hussain, Junaid Ali, Saad Nasim, Qasim Akram, Ahmed Bashir, Usman Salahuddin, Raza Ali Dar, Zafar Gohar, Usman Qadir, Mohammad Ali.
Bench:
Ali Shan, Hasan Ali, Bilawal Iqbal, Muhammad Akhlaq, Ahmed Safi Abdullah, Waqas Maqsood, Bilal Asif, Ali Zaryab, Sohaibullah.
BAL vs CEP Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Tayyab Tahir is the third highest run-getter of the league, who has plundered 393 runs at an average around 66. He has three fifties and a hundred to his name.
The skipper of the side Saad Nasim has contributed well with the willow and piled 350 runs in seven games at an average of around 59.
Usman Qadir has been brilliant with the ball in the last match as he went on to pick 6 wickets for his side. Overall, he has plucked 12 wickets in just three games.
Ahmed Bashir has bagged 12 wickets in his seven outings and is expected to lead the bowling alley for Central Punjab in the upcoming game.
The skipper of Balochistan, Imran Farhat has looked in good form in the ongoing edition of the league. He has amassed 328 runs from seven games that he played at an average of around 47.
Bismillah Khan will be the other player to watch out from this team. He has scored 240 runs so far in the league and can give a good start once he gets his eye on the ball.
Taj Wali will be the key bowler for Balochistan in the upcoming game. He has picked up 11 wickets which is the most by any bowler from his side.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Saad Nasim, Rizwan Hussain
Vice-Captain Options – Imran Farhat, Kashif Bhatti
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAL vs CEP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Bismillah Khan
Batters – Imran Farhat (VC), Ayaz Tasawar, Rizwan Hussain, Usman Salahuddin
All-Rounders – Saad Nasim (C), Raza Ali Dar
Bowlers – Raza-ul-Hasan, Taj Wali, Ahmed Bashir, Usman Qadir
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BAL vs CEP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Bismillah Khan
Batters – Awais Zia, Ayaz Tasawar, Tayyab Tahir, Rizwan Hussain (VC)
All-Rounders – Kashif Bhatti (C), Saad Nasim
Bowlers – Raza-ul-Hasan, Taj Wali, Ahmed Ali, Mohammad Ali
Expert Advice
Kashif Bhatti is a talented player who can add points to your fantasy team with both the bat and the ball. You can try him as a captain or vice-captain.
Today’s BAL vs CEP Probable Winners:
Central Punjab are expected to win this match.