Afghan One-Day Cup, 2020: Match 10, Helmand Province vs Balkh Province – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 10^th match of the Afghan One Day Cup will be played between the Helmand Province and Balkh Province at the Mis Ainak Cricket Ground, Khost.

This match is scheduled to start at 09:00 AM Local Time (10:00 AM IST) (04:30 AM UTC).

Preview:

This game promises to be a riveting fixture as it is a must-win game for Helmand Province if they want to better their chances of a playoffs spot. Balkh Province, on the other hand, is as good as knocked out now and this match presents them with the perfect opportunity to play a spoil-sport. Helmand Province has registered a win and a loss in the 2 games that they have featured so far. Balkh Province, on the other hand, has lost two in two.

Weather Report

The weather in Khost for tomorrow’s game looks conducive enough to sport a complete game. There might be some clouds but the chances of rain are minimal. The temperature is expected to hover around the late thirties.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at Mis Ainak has played well enough for batsmen as well as the bowlers. There is sufficient assistance for the bowlers. A total around 250-270 can prove to be a match-winning one.

Average first innings score: 170 (Last 4 games at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Helmand Province

Dastgir Dotani (c), Rahim Sahak, Sharifullah, Naveed Zabuli, Qudratullah (wk), Abdul Bari, Abdul Bari Kakar, Abdul Nafee, Nazir Ahmed, Ahmad Zia, Lutfullah, Mohammad Rasool

Bench: Hekmatullah, Abdul Hakim, Hikmanullah.

Balkh Province

Assadullah Matani (c), Zafar Khan, Kamil, Abdul Malik, Farhan Zakhel, Jamshed, Abdullah Mazari, Kamil, Mohammad Haleem, Abdul Razaq, Wasim Mandozai

Bench: Khair Mohammad, Ahmadullahm, Sami Salarzai

Top Picks:

Qudratullah spent some time out in the middle in his last outing which has given him loads of confidence. He notched up a 44* off 98 balls and anchored the run chase for Helmand Province. Dastgir Dotani has been in fabulous form with the ball, picking up 3-28 in the 6 overs that he bowled against Kabul Province.

Abdul Razaq has looked to be one of the better batsmen in Balkh Province and is capable of notching up a big score.  He was the highest run-scorer for his team in the last match with 45 off 87 balls. Assadullah Matani has been in good form with the ball and he might have an important role to play in stopping the Helmand batting line-up tomorrow. He picked up two wickets in the last game and picked up two wickets.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Dastgir Dotani, Rahimullah Sahak

Vice-Captain Options – Qudratullah, Assadullah Matani

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Qudratullah

Batters – Nazir Ahmad, Sharifullah, Farhan Zakhel, Abdul Malik

All-Rounders – Assadullah Matani (VC), Rahimullah Sahak, Ahmad Zia

Bowlers – Kamil, Bari Kakar, Dastgir Dotani (C)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Qudratullah (VC)

Batters – Nazir Ahmad, Sharifullah, Abdul Malik, Kabir Ahmad

All-Rounders – Assadullah Matani, Mohammad Haleem, Rahimullah Sahak (C)

Bowlers – Naveed Zabuli, Kamil, Dastgir Dotani

Expert Advice:

Dastgir Dotani is an excellent choice for your XI captain. He has been consistent and it is safe to go with Assadullah Matani as the vice-captain for your XI since he has been the best player of Balkh Province.

Probable Winners:

Helmand Province is expected to win this one, going by their current form.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.