Saturday, January 30, 2021

NW vs DB Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update – Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021, Match 9

Evin Lewis
Evin Lewis. (Photo Source: Twitter)

Match Details:

The 9th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021 season will be played between Northern Warrior and Delhi Bulls at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

This match will start at 10:00 PM IST (08:30 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV and Fancode.

Preview:

The two teams who will lock horns in the third game of today’s Abu Dhabi T10 League fixtures have had contrasting starts to their campaign. On one hand we have the high-flying Delhi Bulls, who have started the competition exactly as they would have liked to.

They defeated the Bangla Tigers in their first game and then went on to annihilate the Maratha Arabians in their last game. They will be up against Northern Warriors, who have lost the only game they have played so far. Momentum is on Bulls’ favour, but the Warriors have got enough match-winners in their team to register a win today.


NW vs DB Weather Report for Match 9:

During the evening, the temperature will drop to around 21 °C. Rain is not on the cards today.

Pitch Report:

This is a completely belter of a track here at Abu Dhabi. The team batting first should aim for at least 110.

Average first innings score:

108 (Considering all T10 matches played at this venue in 2021)

Record of the chasing teams:

Won – 6, Lost – 0, Tie – 0


Injury & Availability News:

(Will be added if there is an update)

NW vs DB Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Northern Warriors:

Brandon King, Lendl Simmons, Nicholas Pooran (C&WK), Rovman Powell, Waheed Ahmed, Rayad Emrit, Fabien Allen, Wayne Parnell, Wahab Riaz, Junaid Siddique, Maheesh Theekshana.

Bench:

Ansh Tandon, Sujeet Parbatani, Kjorn Ottley, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Nuwan Pradeep, Aamer Yamin, Waseem Muhammad.

Delhi Bulls:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK),  Evin Lewis, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Nabi,  Sherfane Rutherford, Adam Lyth, Dwayne Bravo, Kashif Daud, Amad Butt, Fidel Edwards, Ali Khan,

Bench:

Nyeem Young, Waqar Salamkheil, Waqas Maqsood, Khalid Shah, Tom Abell, Sheraz Ahmad.


NW vs DB Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Evin Lewis is in a fantastic run of form currently. He has smashed 87 runs already in this competition at a staggering strike rate of over 250.

Ravi Bopara has also batted well for the Delhi Bulls. He has scored 66 runs, with his strike rate being in excess of 235.

Lendl Simmons has been the most impressive batsman from the opposition camp. In the match against Maratha Arabians, Simmons smashed a half-century.

Fabien Allen was Warriors’ most impressive bowler in the game against Maratha Arabians. He conceded only 11 runs and also picked up 2 wickets.

For the Bulls, another West Indian in Fidel Edwards has been the most successful bowler. He has scalped 2 wickets and has an economy of only 8 runs per over.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has batted well in the first couple of matches for the Bulls. The Afghan power-hitter has scored 45 runs at a strike rate of over 260.

Nicholas Pooran couldn’t play a big knock in the last game, but he got a good start. He scored 19 runs at a strike rate of over 270.

Amad Butt should be a good budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team. He has picked up a wicket and has a brilliant economy rate of less than 7 runs per over.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons

Vice-Captain Options – Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bopara

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NW vs DB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nicholas Pooran (VC)

Batsmen – Evin Lewis (C), Ravi Bopara, Lendl Simmons, Brandon King

All-rounders – Fabien Allen, Amad Butt

Bowlers – Ali Khan, Rayad Emrit, Fidel Edwards

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NW vs DB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nicholas Pooran

Batsmen – Lendl Simmons (C), Ravi Bopara (VC), Evin Lewis, Rovman Powell

All-rounders – Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Nabi

Bowlers – Maheesh Theekshana, Fidel Edwards, Rayad Emrit


Expert Advice:

Brandon King can be a good budget pick from the batting options. He scored 29 runs in his team’s only game so far against the Maratha Arabians.

Today’s NW vs DB Probable Winners:

Delhi Bulls are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram Channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.