Afghan One-Day Cup, 2020: Match 9, Kabul Province v Khost Province – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 9^th match of the Afghan One Day Cup 2020 is all set to be played between the Khost Province and the Khost Province at the Khost Cricket Stadium.

The match is scheduled to start at 09:00 AM Local Time (10:00 AM IST).

Preview:

The Khost Province have started off their run in this tournament in the best way possible. They have won both the matches they played and are comfortably placed at the top of their group’s points table. They have a great net run rate too and have strengthened their case of qualification to the playoffs, really strong.

Things have not been that great for the Kabul Province. They have played two matches, but were able to get past the finish line successfully on only one occasion, and are placed right below their opponents of this match in the points table. Both the teams will be looking for a win in this match and it will be interesting to see who gets the better of whom in this encounter.

Weather Report:

Monday is expected to bring along sunny skies with occasional clouds coming in. The temperatures are expected to be in the 34 to 36 degree Celsius range. The chances of rainfall are pegged at just 20 per cent.

Pitch Report:

Batting at this venue has not been particularly easy. The bowlers are the ones controlling the game and the spinners are the ones getting the most amount of help from the surface.

Average 1st innings score: 178 (Last 4 matches played at this venue)

Record of Chasing Teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Khost Province:

Shaheen, Abdul Rahim Mangal, Naveed Obaid, Rahmanullah Zadran, Mohammadullah, Shahidullah Kamal, Ziaur Rahaman Sharifi, Bakhtar Atal, M Hashum, Noor Ahmad, Hassebullah

Bench: Ehsan Mangal, Mohammad Naseem, Nemat II, Asghar Atal, Hashim Khalil Gurbaz, Aimal Wafa, Sadam Mangal

Kabul Province:

Ishaq Zazai, Younis Ahmadzai, Darwish Rasooli, Imran Janat, Nisar Wahdat, Asif Musazai, Aman Rafiqi, Adbul Rahman, Shakir, Inamullah, Shafiqullah Ghafari

Bench: Parvez Amin, Farmanullah, Gulab Omarzai, Azmatullah, Bilal Sahak, Iqbal Zazai, Rokhan Zaramalwal

Top Picks:

Haseebullah is in top form with the ball in this season. He has picked up a total of five wickets in the two matches he has played in.

Shafiqullah Ghafari has also taken five wickets in two matches and has looked in great form with the ball and has stopped the run of flow significantly when he is bowling.

Bakhtar Atal in the two matches he has played in this tournament has impressed everyone. He has 4 wickets to his name and is expected to do a lot more damage in this match.

Noor Ahmad also has four wickets to his name in the two matches he has played. And, the batsmen will have to be very careful when he is bowling his spell.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Shafiqullah Ghafari, Haseebullah

Vice-Captain Options: Noor Ahmad, Bakhtar Atal

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ishaq Zazai, Shaheen

Batsmen – Nisar Wahdat, Abdul Rahim Mangal, Asif Musazai

All-Rounders – Zaiur Rahman Sharifi, Abdul Rahman

Bowlers – Sahfiqullah Ghafari (C), Bakhtar Atal (VC), Noor Ahmad, Haseebullah

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ishaq Zazai, Shaheen

Batsmen – Nisar Wahdat, Abdul Rahim Mangal, Imran Janat

All-Rounders – Zaiur Rahman Sharifi, Abdul Rahman

Bowlers – Sahfiqullah Ghafari, Bakhtar Atal, Noor Ahmad (VC), Haseebullah (C)

Expert Advice:

Imran Janat and Asif Muzazai were picked in 19.16 and 3.28 per cent of the teams respectively at the time of writing. Either of the two can be picked in your team and you can’t go wrong with them.

Probable Winners:

Khost Province is expected to continue its winning streak.

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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.