Match Details:
The 7th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 league will be played between Bangla Tigers and Maratha Arabians at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The match is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM local time (5:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six, Sony Ten 3, Sony Liv, and also on Jio Sports.
Preview:
Bangla Tigers will take on Maratha Arabians in the Group A match of the Abu Dhabi T10 league on Saturday. Despite scoring 128 runs while batting first, Bangla Tigers couldn’t defend the target eventually lost the match by 7 wickets. They were completely outplayed by Delhi Bulls batters in the run-chase. The batting order looks impeccable with the likes of skipper Andre Fletcher, Johnson Charles, and Tom Moores. Their bowlers Mujeeb Ur Rehman and Mohammad Irfan will have to provide early breakthroughs if they want to start winning matches in this competition.
On the other hand, Maratha Arabians started the tournament in a grand fashion as they scripted 5-wicket win over Northern Warriors in the last ball of the match. But in their 2nd match, they failed to score big runs on the board while batting first and lost terribly to Delhi Bulls in just 5 overs. Their net run-rate has drastically come down to -3.5 with this big loss. With one win and a loss, they are currently sitting at 2nd spot in the Group A standings with 2 points. Both the teams are hungry for the win, and hence we can expect a thrilling contest between the two sides.
BTR vs MTA Weather Report for Match 7:
The weather forecast shows ideal weather conditions to play cricket in the evening at Abu Dhabi. the temperature will be around 24 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 56 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The team batting second in this tournament has won all the matches played so far till Match No.5. The surface has become really flat and making trouble-free for the batters. It’s easy to score runs against the quick bowlers because of the genuine bounce in the wicket. Whoever wins the toss should bowl first on this surface.
Average first innings score:
110 (Considering first 5 matches of this Tournament played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 5, Lost – 0, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(will be added when there is an update)
BTR vs MTA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Bangla Tigers
Andre Fletcher (c), Chirag Suri, Afif Hossain, Tom Moores (wk), Johnson Charles, Karim Janat, George Garton, Qais Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Mohammad Irfan, Fazal Haque
Bench:
Mahedi Hasan, Ravinderpal Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Aryan Lakra, Adam Hose, Rameez Shahzad
Maratha Arabians
Javed Ahmadi, Abdul Shakoor (wk), Laurie Evans, Mohammad Hafeez, Mosaddek Hossain (c), Muktar Ali, Sompal Kami, Pravin Tambe, Ishan Malhotra, Sohag Gazi, Yamin Ahmadzai
Bench:
Syed Haider, Kevin Koththiigoda, Maroof Merchant, Shoaib Malik, Sandeep Singh, Alishan Sharafu
BTR vs MTA Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Johnson Charles smacked the bowlers all over the place against Delhi Bulls. While opening the batting for Bangla Tigers, he scored 73* runs at a strike rate of 208.57. The knock was comprised of 6 fours and 5 sixes.
Bangla Tigers skipper Andre Fletcher gave a good start for his side with an explosive knock. He scored quickfire 32 runs from just 16 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes.
Abdul Shakoor single handily won the game for Maratha Warriors in the opening game against Northern Warriors, scoring 73 runs in just 28 balls including 7 fours and 5 sixes.
Maratha Arabian’s skipper Mosaddek Hossain saved his side from the early collapse in the match against Delhi Bulls. He remained not out on 35 runs from 22 balls.
Veteran cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has scored only 24 runs in 2 matches at a strike rate of 171.42, but he can score big runs as the tournament progresses. He should be included in your 11Wickets Fantasy team for his vast experience.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Abdul Shakoor, Johnson Charles
Vice-Captain Options – Andre Fletcher, Laurie Evans
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BTR vs MTA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Abdul Shakoor (c), Johnson Charles, Laurie Evans
Batters – Javed Ahmadi, Chirag Suri, Andre Fletcher (vc)
All-Rounders – Mosaddek Hossain, Karim Janat
Bowlers – Pravin Tambe, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Qais Ahmad
12th Man – Tom Moores
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BTR vs MTA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Abdul Shakoor, Laurie Evans (vc), Tom Moores, Johnson Charles (c)
Batters – Afif Hossain, Andre Fletcher, Ishan Malhotra
All-Rounders – Mohammad Hafeez
Bowlers – Yamin Ahmadzai, Pravin Tambe, Mujeeb Ur Rehman
12th Man – Javed Ahmadi
Expert Advice:
West Indian batting duo Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher had a good outing with the bat in their first match, as they had a hundred run stand for the first wicket in just 7 overs. They must be included in your 11Wickets fantasy team.
Today’s BTR vs MTA Probable Winners:
Bangla Tigers are expected to win this match.
