Match Details:
The 1st match of the HK All Star T20 Series 2021 will be played Between Kowloon Lions and New Territories Tigers on 26th March at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground in Kowloon.
The match is scheduled to start at 11.30 AM local time (9:00 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
Kowloon Lions will take on New Territories Tigers in the first match of the HK All Star T20 Series on Friday. This is the inaugural event of this competition, which will run from 26th March to 3rd April. Every team will play two matches against every other team.
Kowloon Lions have a good combination of senior and young players. Their squad looks strong as there are some national team players as well. They will come as favourites. On the other hand, New Territories Tigers have most of the senior players in their squad. They are looking a good squad and would be eager to start with a win.
KOL vs NTT Weather Report for Match 1:
We can expect a clear sky, with no chances of rain. The humidity is expected to be 60 per cent. The temperature would be hovering around 21 degree Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It is a batting pitch and big scores have been scored on this ground. That being said, there is a little purchase for the bowlers in the second inning. S, it is highly likely that whoever wins the toss would opt to bat first.
Average first innings score:
161 (Last 2 T20 matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 0 (Last 2 T20 matches played on this venue)
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Injury and Availability News:
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KOL vs NTT Today’s Probable Playing XIs
Kowloon Lions squad:
Aizaz Khan (Captain), Zeeshan Ali, Nizakat Khan, Hamed Khan, Ehsan Ayaz, Jack Metters, Mehran Zeb, Dan Pascoe, Dhananjay Rao, Ahan Trivedi, Gandeep Sandhu
Bench:
Charlie Wallis
New Territories Tigers squad:
Kinchit Shah (Captain), Babar Hayat, Wajid Shah, Akbar Khan, Daniyal Bukhari, Aftab Hussain, Ashley Caddy, Bilal Akhtar, Sheryar Khan, Mohammad Hassan Khan
Bench:
Ateeq Iqbal, Adit Gorawara
KOL vs NTT Top Picks for Today’s Dream 11 Match:
Aizaz Khan is a phenomenal T20I all-rounder. In 34 innings, he has scored 364 runs at a strike rate of 108+ and has also picked up 44 wickets.
Kinchit Shah is the skipper of the Tigers. In 31 T20I innings, he has scored 502 runs at a strike rate of 110+ and his best score is 79. He has picked up 9 wickets as well.
Babar Hayat is a very hard-hitting batter from the Tigers. In 24 T20I matches, he has scored 524 runs with a strike rate of 124+. His highest score is 122.
Nizakat Khan is the most experienced player in the Lions’ side. He has scored 729 runs in 43 matches with a strike rate of 125+.
Suggested Captain and Vice-captain option:
Captain Options–Aizaz Khan, Kinchit Shah
Vice-captain Options – Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KOL vs NTT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Zeeshan Ali
Batters – Babar Hayat (VC), Wajid Shah, Daniyal Bukhari, Nizakat Khan
All-Rounders – Kinchit Shah, Aftab Hussain, Aizaz Khan (C)
Bowlers – Sheryar Khan, Mohammad Hassan Khan, Dhananjay Rao
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KOL vs NTT Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Zeeshan Ali
Batters – Babar Hayat, Wajid Shah, Nizakat Khan (VC), Hamed Khan
All-Rounders – Kinchit Shah (C), Aizaz Khan, Mehran Zeb
Bowlers – Sheryar Khan, Mohammad Hassan Khan, Dan Pascoe
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick more batsmen in your Dream11 fantasy team as it is a batting pitch.
Today’s KOL vs NTT Probable Winners:
Kowloon Lions are expected to win this match.
