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:
An emphatic triumph over the then table-toppers Qalandars helped Delhi Bulls secure pole position in the Super League table, which implies they will have two shots at qualification for the final. In the Qualifier 1 tie, they will take on Northern Warriors.
Like the Bulls, Northern Warriors also had a great campaign so far, losing just one out of their six games. When these two teams clashed previously for a Group A game, Northern Warriors came out victorious by a margin of 32 runs. They will be aiming to repeat that, but after their brilliant performance against Qalandars, the Bulls will be buzzing with confidence.
DB vs NW Weather Report for Qualifier 1:
We will have enthralling cricket action in the playoffs as well, as just like any other day, there is no chance for rainfall for today as well. The temperature will be around 23 °C.
Pitch Report:
The pitch here at Abu Dhabi has changed, but only ever so slightly, in the last few days. While it still is very much a batting-friendly surface, it is also offering something to the bowlers now.
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 nursing an injury and is doubtful for this game
DB vs NW 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/Nyeem Young, Waqas Maqsood, Sheraz Ahmad.
Bench:
Ali Khan/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
DB vs NW Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Nicholas Pooran is currently leading the run-scoring charts for Northern Warriors. He has scored 197 runs at an average of over 260.
While it was always expected that Nicholas Pooran will explode in a tournament like this one, Waseem Muhammad has been a surprise package. The Warriors batsman has scored 170 runs at a strike rate of over 275.
As for Warriors’ bowling unit, Wayne Parnell has been the best performer. He has scalped 6 wickets and has an economy rate of under 10 runs per over.
Evin Lewis has undoubtedly been the best batsman from the Bulls camp. He has scored 196 runs at a strike rate of over 200.
Ravi Bopara has also been in exquisite form with the bat for the Bulls. He has scored 141 runs, while maintaining a strike rate of over 225.
Fabien Allen has done a good all-round job for the Warriors. He has scored 54 runs and has also picked up 6 wickets.
Fidel Edwards should be the first player to be considered as a top pick. The West Indian pace gun has picked up 6 wickets and has an economy rate of under 12 runs per over.
From the opposition team, Wahab Riaz should be a good option, having scalped 6 wickets and maintained an economy rate of just over 10 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Waseem Muhammad, Nicholas Pooran
Vice-Captain Options – Evin Lewis, Ravi Bopara
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for DB vs NW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nicholas Pooran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen – Waseem Muhammad (C), Evin Lewis (VC), Ravi Bopara, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders – Fabien Allen
Bowlers – Fidel Edwards, Junaid Siddique, Wayne Parnell
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for DB vs NW Dream11 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
Expert Advice:
From the batting options, Rahmanullah Gurbaz can be a great budget pick. He has scored 150 runs and has a strike rate of nearly 200.
Today’s DB vs NW Probable Winners:
Northern Warriors are expected to win this match.
