Afghan One-Day Cup, 2020: Match 5, Kabul Province vs Helmand Province – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th match of the Afghan One-Day Cup will be played between Kabul Province and Helmand Province at the Mis Ainak Cricket ground.

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

Preview:

Helmand Province had a forgettable performance in the first game of their tournament against Khost Province. The side was bowled out for only 57 runs and lost the game by 9 wickets. Bouncing back from such a defeat will be tough for any team. But it is important to analyse the shortcomings from that game and make amends to their plans. Kabul Province, on the other hand, will enter this game as the favourites. They defeated Balkh Province by 5 wickets in their first game.

Weather Report

There is a chance of precipitation during this game and we might lose out on some action.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at this venue is a sporting one. If they apply themselves well, batsmen can get big scores. Bowlers need to be disciplined and consistent.

Average first innings score: 163 (First two matches at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Kabul Province

Nisar Wahdat (c), Darwish Rasooli, Younis Ahmadzai, Aman Rafiqi, Inamullah, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Abdul Rahman, Shakir, Asif Musazai, Farmanullah, Azmatullah, Gulab Omarzai, Parvez, Ishaq Zazai (wk), Imran Janat

Bench: Rokhan Zaramalwal, Iqbal Zazai, Bilal Sahak

Helmand Province

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

Bench: Hekmatullah, Abdul Hakim, Hikmanullah.

Top Picks:

Nisar Wahdat proved his potential right in the first game of the tournament with a brilliant half-century. He slammed five fours and sixes during the course of his knock. Shafiqullah Ghafari picked up three wickets in the last game and was an absolute miser with the ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Nisar Wahdat, Shafiqullah Ghafari

Vice-Captain Options – Abdul Rahman, Nazir Ahmed

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ishaq Zazai

Batsmen – Nisar Wahdat (c), Younis Ahmadzai, Sharifullah, Nazir Ahmed

All-Rounders – Rahim Sahak, Abdul Rahman (vc)

Bowlers – Inamullah, Shafiqullah Ghafari, Famanullah, Abdul Nafee

12^th Man – Qudratullah

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ishaq Zazai

Batsmen – Nisar Wahdat (c), Younis Ahmadzai, Nazir Ahmed (vc), Darwish Rasooli

All-Rounders – Rahim Sahak, Abdul Rahman, Zalmai Khan

Bowlers – Inamullah, Shafiqullah Ghafari (c), Abdul Nafee

12^th Man – Hekmatullah

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

In what was a dismal performance in the first game for the Helmand Province, Nizar Ahmed was one batsman who looked the most fluent in his short stay at the crease. You can take a risk and have him as the multiplier.

Probable Winners:

Kabul Province is expected to win this match.

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.