Preview:
Hindukosh Strikers and Maiwand Defenders will be up against each other in Match 5 of Afghan OD Cup 2022. The Strikers are coming into this game after winning their last fixture by 3 runs and would look to continue the same form. The players like Zia Ur Rahman and Fareed Ahmad will be their key players.
On the other hand, the Defenders played well but failed to defend their score of 307 in the last game. The likes of Darvish Rasooli and Azmatullah Omarzai will play a key role for the team.
Match Details:
Hindukush Strikers vs Maiwand Defenders, Match 5
Venue: Khost Cricket Stadium
Date & Time: 16th May at 10:00 AM IST and Local Time 9:00 AM
Live Streaming: FanCode
HS vs MD, Match 5 Pitch Report:
The teams have been scoring runs in a consistent manner on this pitch, and the par score will be 250. The bowlers will have to be efficient with their line-lengths to pick wickets in a relatively flat surface.
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HS vs MD, Match 5 Probable Playing XIs:
Hindukush Strikers
Najibullah Zadran (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Afsar Zazai (wk), Asif Musazai, Nijat Masood, Fareed Ahmad, Farhan Zakhil, Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan, Abdul Rahman
Maiwand Defenders
Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Riaz Hassan, Darwish Rasooli, Zubaid Akbari, Imran Mir, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Wafadar Momand, Yamin Ahmadzai
Top Picks for HS vs MD Dream11 Match:
Top Picks- Hindukush Strikers
Zia Ur Rahman has scalped 8 wickets and contributed 37 runs and is the best all-around performer for HS. In the last outing, he picked five wickets.
Fareed Ahmad has 4 wickets at a terrific economy of 3.23 and has scored 37 runs with the bat in 2 appearances.
Top Picks- Malwand Defenders
Darwish Rasooli is the leading run-scorer of the Defenders with 170 runs in 3 matches at a strike rate of 99.41. In the last league game, he scored 70 off 58 balls.
The in-form Azmatullah Omarzai has garnered 96 runs and picked 3 wickets in 2 matches and will be one of the vice-captain picks.
HS vs MD Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Darwish Rasooli | 170 runs | 124 |
| Zia Ur Rahman | 8 wickets & 37 runs | 293 |
| Fareed Ahmad | 4 wickets & 37 runs | 177 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 96 runs & 3 wickets | 159 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for HS vs MD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Mohammad Shahzad, Usman Ghani, Ibrahim Zadran, Darvish Rasooli (c), Zubaid Akbari, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar (vc), Zahir Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for HS vs MD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Mohammad Shahzad, Usman Ghani, Darvish Rasooli, A Musazai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai (c), Zia Ur Rehman Akbar, Fareed Malik (vc), Yamin Ahmadzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Today’s HS vs MD Probable Winners:
MD is expected to secure a victory in this fixture.
