BAL vs KHP Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – National T20 Cup 2020, Match 5

Match Details:

The 5th match of the National T20 Cup 2020 will be played between Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan on Friday.

This match is scheduled to start at 3:00 PM Local Time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 AM UTC).

Preview:

Both the teams involved in this match will be playing their second match of the tournament at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday. Balochistan have won their last game against Sindh as they defended the total of 180 runs and got over the line by a whisker. They would look forward to continuing their form in the upcoming game too and registering yet another win.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on the other hand, lost their first match against Northern as they failed to chase down the mammoth score of 242 runs in the allotted 20 overs. Coming to this game, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bowlers have to work hard to restrict the batsmen from scoring big. They were all over the place in the opening encounter.

BAL vs KHP Weather Report for Match 5:

There are no chances of rainfall at Multan as the skies will remain sunny during the course of the match. Temperatures are expected to be around 36 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch on this venue is a batting paradise. The batsmen have enjoyed dominating the bowlers on this track. Bowlers would find it difficult to contain runs at this venue.

Average first innings score:

208 (First three completed matches of National T20 Cup 2020)

Record of chasing teams: 

Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

BAL vs KHP Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Balochistan:

Imam-ul-Haq, Awais Zia, Bismillah Khan, Imran Farhat, Haris Sohail, Amad Butt, Yasir Shah, Akif Javed, Usama Mir, Imran Butt, Umaid Asif.

Bench:

Akbar-ur-Rehman, Khurram Shahzad, Taimur Khan, Kashif Bhatti, Umar Gul.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:

Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Hafeez, Fakhar Zaman, Shoaib Malik, Iftikhar-Ahmed, Mohammad Mohsin, Shaheen Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Usman Khan-Shinwari, Sahibzada Farhan, Junaid Khan.

Bench:

Mohammad Haris, Zohaib Khan, Imran Khan, Afif Afridi, Arshad Iqbal.

BAL vs KHP Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Sahibzada Farhan looked to be in very good form as he went on to score 62 runs against Northern in the first match.

Junaid Khan is the only bowler for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to have bagged 2 wickets in the last game.

The wicket-keeper batsman, Bismillah Khan, has scored 58 off 42 balls which helped his side to set a target of 180 against Sindh and he looks to be in great form.

Amad Butt picked up 3 wickets in the opening game which helped his team get across the victory line.

Akif Javed bowled tight lines and lengths and built-up pressure on the batsmen. He was rewarded with a couple of wickets for his consistency.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Amad Butt, Mohammad Hafeez

Vice-Captain Options – Sahibzada Farhan, Awais Zia

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BAL vs KHP Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bismillah Khan

Batters – Sahibzada Farhan (VC), Imam-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Fakhar Zaman

All-Rounders – Amad Butt (C), Haris Sohail, Iftikhar-Ahmed

Bowlers – Akif Javed, Junaid Khan, Shaheen Afridi

Suggested Playing XI No.2 BAL vs KHP for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bismillah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan

Batters – Sahibzada Farhan, Awais Zia (VC), Imran Butt, Mohammad Hafeez (C)

All-Rounders – Amad Butt, Mohammad Mohsin

Bowlers – Akif Javed, Junaid Khan, Wahab Riaz

Expert Advice:

Selecting Bismillah Khan the vice-captain of your team should be a wise option because he looked in very good touch with the bat.

Fakhar Zaman, who struggled with consistency of late, could be the multiplier in one of your Grand League teams.

BAL vs KHP Probable Winners:

Balochistan are expected to win this match.

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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.