Match Details:
The 17th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021 season will be played between Delhi Bulls and Pune Devils at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
This match will start at 07:45 PM IST (06:15 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
After a rare stumble, Delhi Bulls got back on winning ways yesterday, when they defeated the Deccan Gladiators by 8 wickets. They had a fantastic start to their campaign, as they defeated their first two opponents quite comfortably. Their juggernaut, however, came to a halt in the third game.
Pune Devils also started off with a win, but they have been on a downward spiral ever since. They lost their last two group stage games, and in their first Super League game, the Bangla Tigers handed then a drubbing. Though they do have had some good individual performances, playing as a cohesive unit is what they will be aiming for.
DB vs PD Weather Report for Match 17:
Under a clear Abu Dhabi sky, the Devils will take on the Bulls. The temperature will be at a pleasant 22 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch here at Abu Dhabi is batting-friendly. Batting comparatively will be a bit more difficult in tyh
Average first innings score:
118 (Last 3 T10 matches played at this venue)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 0, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Amad Butt has been named in the Pakistan T20I squad for the South Africa series. His availability is uncertain from second of February.
DB vs PD Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Delhi Bulls:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Evin Lewis, Ravi Bopara, Mohammad Nabi, Sherfane Rutherford, Adam Lyth, Dwayne Bravo, Fidel Edwards, Ali Khan, Waqas Maqsood, Sheraz Ahmad.
Bench:
Nyeem Young, Waqar Salamkheil, Khalid Shah, Tom Abell, Kashif Daud, Amad Butt.
Pune Devils
Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Kennar Lewis, Chadwick Walton (wk), Alex Davies, Devon Thomas, Nasir Hossain (c), Hardus Viljoen, Karan KC, Mohammad Amir, Munis Ansari, Ahmed Raza
Bench:
Darwish Rasooli, Asif Khan, Sam Wisniewski, Chamara Kapugedera, Ajantha Mendis, Thisara Perera, Malinda Pushpakumara, Monir Hossan Khan, Mohammad Boota, Vriitya Aravind, Dinesh Kumar
DB vs PD Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Tom Kohler-Cadmore is continuously reminding the English selectors why he should be considered for the limited-overs side. He has scored 175 runs at a strike rate of over 200.
Evin Lewis has also been on fire with the bat, though for the opposition team. He has scored 135 runs at a strike rate of over 240.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz has also batted well for the Bulls. He has scored 107 runs and has a strike rate of over 210.
Ali Khan is currently the highest wicket-taker for the Delhi Bulls. He has picked up 4 wickets and has an economy rate of 10 runs per over, which is satisfactory in this format of the game.
Mohammad Amir is also a top pick from the bowlers. He might not have picked up a lot of wickets, but he is his team’s most economical bowler and given his experience, you can back him to run riots whenever he is in his rhythm.
As for in-form bowlers from the Devils, Munis Ansari has arguably been the best of the low. He has scalped 3 wickets and has an average of under 20.
Hardus Viljoen can be a good pick at 8.5 Cr. He is currently Devils’ joint-highest wicket-taker with 3 scalps to his credit.
From the Bulls, Fidel Edwards has bowled well and has picked up 3 wickets as well. He has an average of 35.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Vice-Captain Options – Evin Lewis, Ravi Bopara
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DB vs PD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Evin Lewis (VC), Tom Kohler-Cadmore (C), Alex Davies, Ravi Bopara, Kennar Lewis
All-rounders – Nasir Hossain, Dwayne Bravo
Bowlers – Mohammad Amir, Hardus Viljoen, Ali Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DB vs PD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (C), Chadwick Walton
Batsmen – Ravi Bopara (VC), Alex Davies, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Evin Lewis
All-rounders – Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers – Munis Ansari, Hardus Viljoen, Fidel Edwards
Expert Advice:
Alex Davies can be a good budget pick from the batsman at only 8 Cr. He has scored 50 runs and has a strike rate of over 185.
Today’s DB vs PD Probable Winners:
Delhi Bulls are expected to win this match.
