NEP vs SAU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 18 of ACC Men's T20I Premier Cup 2024

Having won all three matches played so far, Nepal are currently at the top of the points table with six points.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 16 Apr 2024, 21:08 IST

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Nepal (NEP) and Saudi Arabia (SAU) will lock horns in Match 18 of Acc Mens T20I Premier Cup 2024. The two Group A teams are scheduled to clash at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, on Wednesday, April 17, at 11:30 AM (IST).

Having won all three matches, Nepal is currently at the top of the points table with six points and a healthy strike rate of +1.866. They recorded a dominant eight-wicket victory in their last match against Hong Kong, China. Chasing a mere target of 115, the NEP batters’ power-hitting show helped them cross the finish line in just 12.2 overs.  

Meanwhile, Saudi are placed third in the table with one win from three matches. They are coming on the back of a 15-run defeat against Qatar and will be looking to get back to winning ways. SAU were restricted to 138/8 while chasing a target of 154. They have a decent net run rate of +0.467 and a win against NEP will take them to the second spot in the table.  

Match Information

Nepal vs Saudi Arabia, 18th Match, Group A

ACC Mens T20I Premier Cup, 17 Apr 2024, Wed, 11:30 AM IST ,Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2)

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Weather Report

Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 2)

Clouds

4.0°C

64% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Nepal

W
W
W
W
W

Saudi Arabia

L
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

150 Runs

6 Matches

2

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar

SAU - bat

146 Runs

4 Matches

3

Asif Sheikh

NEP - wk

139 Runs

6 Matches

113 Runs

6 Matches

5

Sundeep Jora

NEP - bat

110 Runs

6 Matches

6

Waji Ul hassan

SAU - bat

102 Runs

4 Matches

1

Ishtiq Ahmad

SAU - bat

257.14

4 Matches

192.31

6 Matches

157.69

6 Matches

4

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar

SAU - bat

155.32

4 Matches

5

Kashif Abbas

SAU - bat

144.44

3 Matches

6

Abdul Manan Ali

SAU - all

140.00

4 Matches

1

Usman Najeeb

SAU - bat

9 Wkts

4 Matches

8 Wkts

6 Matches

3

Abhinash Bohara

NEP - bowl

7 Wkts

6 Matches

4

Lalit Rajbanshi

NEP - bowl

6 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Ishtiq Ahmad

SAU - bat

6 Wkts

4 Matches

6

Sompal Kami

NEP - bowl

4 Wkts

5 Matches

1

Usman Khalid

SAU - bat

2.80

4 Matches

5.94

6 Matches

3

Lalit Rajbanshi

NEP - bowl

6.05

6 Matches

4

Karan KC

NEP - bowl

6.85

5 Matches

5

Zain-ul-Abidin

SAU - bowl

7.00

4 Matches

6

Kushal Malla

NEP - all

7.43

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Nepal

Asif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Kumar Paudel (C), K Bhurtel, S Jora, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, A Bohara, Sompal Kami

Bench : Binod Bhandari, Anil Kumar, Bibek Yadav, Aarif Sheikh, Aakash Chand, Pratis GC, S Dhakal

Saudi Arabia

Abdul Manan Ali (wk), Hisham Sheikh (C), Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, Faisal Khan, Kashif Abbas, W hassan, Usman Najeeb, Usman Khalid, Zain-ul-Abidin, I Ahmad, Atif-Ur-Rehman

Bench : Saad Khan-II, Muhammad Ahmad, Haseeb Ghafoor, Waqar Ul-Hassan, Kashif Siddique, A Delawar Khan, Usman Ali, S Ahmad, Zuhair Muhammad, C Imran, Shahbaz Rasheed, I Yousaf, Varun Mudaliar, Shahzaib

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The Ministry Turf 2 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground offers a batting-friendly surface. Fast bowlers will get less assistance at this venue, but spinners will come in handy.

40%

Pace Bowling

60%

Spin Bowling

70%

Batting Pitch

169

Average Score

30%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Asif Sheikh NEP | WK

The Nepal opener has scored 124 runs in three matches at an average of 41.33 at a strike rate of 131.91. In the last match against Hong Kong, he smashed a blazing 18-ball 40 to help his team register a comprehensive win.

8
C

Dipendra Singh Airee NEP | ALL

Dipendra Singh is a key cog in the Nepal team due to his all-round prowess. He scored 64 runs at a staggering strike of 304.8 against Qatar. He has also taken six wickets in three matches.

8.5

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar SAU | BAT

Abdul Waheed is the mainstay of the Saudi batting unit. The opening batter has amassed 109 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 141.5, with a best score of 77 against Hong Kong.

8.5

Usman Najeeb SAU | BAT

Usman Najeeb is Saudi Arabia's leading wicket-taker with six scalps in two matches. His brilliant spell of 3/33 helped Saudi defeat Malaysia by 12 runs.

8.5

Abdul Manan Ali SAU | ALL

Manan Ali scored a quick-fire 18-ball 44 against Hong Kong. The wicket-keeper batter seems to be in great form and he may earn you good points in the upcoming match.

7.5

Abhinash Bohara NEP | BOWL

Abhinash Bohara took five wickets in three matches. The right-arm pacer recorded figures of 3/29 against Hong Kong. Looking at his current form, Bohara would be a great pick for your fantasy teams.

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8

Sompal Kami

NEP | BOWL

The right-arm seamer has gone wicketless in the last three matches and seemed to be struggling to find form. Considering the pitch favours spinners, Kami is likely to have another poor outing.

9.5

Faisal Khan

SAU | ALL

Faisal Khan did not perform well in the last three matches. He managed to score just one 30-plus score, which came at a strike rate of 125. Taking him into your team may not be a wise decision considering his poor form.

Last Updated On - Apr 16 2024 9:08 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NEP

7 : 4

SAU

Credits Left
10.5/100

Head To Head
Asif Sheikh
C

8

Abdul Manan Ali

8.5

Rohit Kumar Paudel

8

Sundeep Jora

8

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar

8.5

Kushal Bhurtel

8

Kushal Malla

8.5

Dipendra Singh Airee
VC

8

Hisham Sheikh

8

Abhinash Bohara

7.5

Zain-ul-Abidin

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NEP

5 : 6

SAU

Credits Left
14/100

Grand League
Asif Sheikh

8

Abdul Manan Ali

8.5

Rohit Kumar Paudel

8

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar
C

8.5

Kushal Bhurtel

8

Dipendra Singh Airee

8

Hisham Sheikh

8

Waji Ul hassan

5

Lalit Rajbanshi

7

Zain-ul-Abidin

8.5

Usman Najeeb
VC

8.5

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