Match Details:
The first Qualifier of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021 season will be played between Delhi Bulls and Northern Warriors on 5th February, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
This match will start at 05:30 PM IST (04:00 PM local time). It will be live on Sony Sports Network and live streaming is available on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Table-toppers Delhi Bulls and Northern Warriors will lock horns for the first Qualifier game of the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021. Just like the IPL, the top two teams will get two chances to qualify for the finals here in the Abu Dhabi T10 League as well. After an enthralling league stage, we could not have asked for a better contest in the first Qualifier. Both the teams will try to get it through to the final in the very first go, as otherwise, they would need to play and win another game later on the day. Delhi Bulls must be high in confidence after sealing the top position at the points table with five wins in 6 games.
On the other side, the Warriors secured the second place in terms of net run rate and was the only team to beat the Bulls in the group stage. However, both the teams are equally balanced on paper, with in-form top-order batsmen and regular wicket-takers. So, a mouthwatering first Qualifier awaits in front of us.
DEB vs NOR Weather Report for Qualifier 1:
The weather forecast suggests another great evening for a cricket match. It will remain throughout the day and at the time of the match as well. The temperature will be around 23-24 Degree Celsius without any possibility of rain.
Pitch Report:
The wicket at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is finally changing its behaviour after the league stage. Runs are not coming very easily now, especially in the second innings. Two of the last three games have been won batting first at this venue.
Average first innings score:
114 (Last 3 T10 matches played at this venue)
Record of the chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News:
Ali Khan is doubtful for this game as he is nursing an injury.
DEB vs NOR 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.
Northern Warriors:
Nicholas Pooran (wk & c), Lendl Simmons, Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Waseem Muhammad, Fabian Allen, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Wahab Riaz, Wayne Parnell, Rayad Emrit, Junaid Siddique.
Bench:
Maheesh Theekshana, Sujeet Parbatani, Waheed Ahmed, Ansh Tandon, Kjorn Ottley
DEB vs NOR Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Nicholas Pooran has led the Warriors from the front. He is currently the third leading run-scorer of the tournament and has a humongous strike rate of 262.67.
Waseem Muhammad has changed the look of the Warriors at the top-order. He has scored 174 runs at a strike rate of 274.19 in the tournament so far.
Wayne Parnell, Fabien Allen and Wahab Riaz are some of the biggest reasons behind the success of the Warriors. All of them have taken wickets regularly in the tournament. They have 18 scalps combined in the tournament so far.
Evin Lewis has scored 196 runs at an average of 98 in the tournament so far. He played another match-winning knock of 18-ball 48 in the last game against the table-toppers.
Ravi Bopara continued his form at number 3 and scored a 15-ball 37 in the last game. He has a strike rate of 227.42 in the tournament so far.
Fidel Edwards and Ali Khan have been the names for the Bulls with the ball in the tournament so far. Edwards has 6 wickets and Ali Khan has 7 wickets in the tournament so far. That being said, it will be important to check whether Khan is playing or not once the lineups are out.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Evin Lewis, Nicholas Pooran
Vice-Captain Options – Waseem Muhammad, Ravi Bopara
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DEB vs NOR 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nicholas Pooran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Waseem Muhammad (VC), Evin Lewis (C), Ravi Bopara, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders – Fabien Allen
Bowlers – Fidel Edwards, Junaid Siddique, Wayne Parnell
12th Man – Dwayne Bravo
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DEB vs NOR 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nicholas Pooran (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Ravi Bopara (VC), Evin Lewis, Lendl Simmons, Waseem Muhammad
All-rounders – Dwayne Bravo
Bowlers – Wayne Parnell, Fidel Edwards, Nyeem Young, Junaid Siddique
12th Man – Ravi Bopara
Expert Advice:
Waseem Muhammad completed his half-century in just 12 balls in the last game against the Devils. It is advisable to pick him the vice-captain of any one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s DEB vs NOR Probable Winners:
Northern Warriors are expected to win this match.
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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.
