Match Details:
The 14th match of the Abu Dhabi T10 league will be played between Team Abu Dhabi and Northern Warriors at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The match is scheduled to start at 6:15 PM local time (7:45 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six, Sony Ten 3, Sony Liv and also on Jio Sports.
Preview:
Team Abu Dhabi will be up against Northern Warriors in the Super League contest of the Abu Dhabi T10 league on Monday. Team Abu Dhabi finished 2nd in the Group B standings with 2 points. They had a quiet start into this competition with 2 consecutive losses, but came back strongly and managed to pull off a 5-wicket victory in the run-chase against Pune Devils. They have got the capability to put up huge scores on the board, boasting of a plethora of hard-hitters. Win in their last league game has boosted their confidence and they will look to continue the same form in the super league stages.
On the other hand, Northern Warriors are one of the favourites to lift this year’s Abu Dhabi T10 League trophy. With 2 wins and a loss, they finished as Group A winners with 4 points. After suffering heartbreak in the final ball of the match against Maratha Arabians, Nicholas Pooran and his men have won two consecutive matches on the trot by huge margins. They registered the highest team total in this year’s tournament by scoring 162 runs against Bangla Tigers in their final league match. Both the teams have got star players in their line-ups and will look to start their super league campaign with a win.
NOR vs TEA Weather Report for Match 14:
It will be a pleasant evening in Abu Dhabi with a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 76 percent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It’s a flat deck and there is no support at all for the bowlers. The only option for the bowlers is to vary their pace and bowl to the field. Since it’s a batsman’s format, anything below the score of below 100 will be good for the bowling side. Whoever wins the toss should bat first and put runs on the board.
Average first innings score:
129 (Considering last 5 T10 matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(will be added when there is an update)
NOR vs TEA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Team Abu Dhabi
Chris Gayle, Ben Duckett (wk), Paul Stirling, Najibullah Zadran, Joe Clarke, Luke Wright (c), Rohan Mustafa, Tom Helm, Usman Shinwari, Jamie Overton, Obed McCoy
Bench:
Naveen-ul-Haq, Ben Cox, Avishka Fernando, Hayden Walsh, Karthik Meiyappan, Kushal Malla, Leonardo Julien
Northern Warriors
Lendl Simmons, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Fabian Allen, Rayad Emrit, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Wahab Riaz, Wayne Parnell, Junaid Siddique, Waseem Muhammad
Bench:
Waheed Ahmed, Ansh Tandon, Maheesh Theekshana, Sujeet Parbatani, Kjorn Ottley, Nuwan Pradeep, Amir Yamin
NOR vs TEA Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Coming at different batting positions, Joe Clarke has been playing his role marvellously for Team Abu Dhabi. He is the leading run-getter for Team Abu Dhabi so far this tournament, scoring 84 runs at a strike rate of 254.54.
Jamie Overton was sensational with the bat in the last game against Pune Devils. He played a match-winning knock of 38* from just 11 balls, including 4 fours and 3 big sixes. Not to forget his bowling in this tournament, he has picked up 3 wickets in 3 matches.
Universe Boss Chris Gayle hasn’t found his form in this tournament so far, but he is known for starting slow but running riots once he sets in. In 3 matches he just managed to score 18 runs.
Nicholas Pooran has blasted Bangla Tigers bowlers in the last game by scoring 89 runs from just 26 balls, including 3 fours and 12 sixes. He is leading the highest run-scorers list, with a tally of 162 runs at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 289.28.
Lendl Simmons is another destructive batsman in Northern Warriors side. He too had a great tournament so far. In 3 matches, he has scored 95 runs at a strike rate of 158.33 with the highest score of 54*.
Wayne Parnell is currently the most economical bowler for Northern Warriors. He has picked up 3 wickets in 3 matches at an economy of 10 runs per over with the best figures of 3/15.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Nicholas Pooran, Joe Clarke, Jamie Overton
Vice-Captain Options – Lendl Simmons, Paul Stirling, Chris Gayle
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NOR vs TEA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Duckett, Nicholas Pooran (c)
Batters – Joe Clarke, Luke Wright, Lendl Simmons (vc), Rovman Powell
All-Rounders – Paul Stirling, Fabian Allen
Bowlers – Obed McCoy, Jamie Overton, Wayne Parnell
12th Man – Rohan Mustafa
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NOR vs TEA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Ben Duckett, Nicholas Pooran
Batters – Joe Clarke (c), Chris Gayle (vc), Luke Wright, Lendl Simmons, Brandon King
All-Rounders – Fabian Allen
Bowlers – Obed McCoy, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rayad Emrit
12th Man – Paul Stirling
Expert Advice:
Lendl Simmons and Nicholas Pooran have put up 122 runs partnership for 2nd wicket in their last outing. They are must-picks for your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s NOR vs TEA Probable Winners:
Northern Warriors are expected to win this match.
