Malaysian T10 Bash, 2020: Match 8, Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8th match of the Malaysian T10 Bash between Central Smashers and Northern Strikers will be played at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur

The match starts at 01:40 PM local time (11:10 AM IST) (05:40 AM UTC). This game can be streamed live on FanCode app.

Preview:

In the final league stage game of the Malaysian T10 Blast, the Central Smashers will face the Northern Strikers. The Smashers are yet to be defeated in the tournament with them having won two games and tied another. The story of the Strikers is the exact contrast of this. They won just one match out of three. The last time these two teams faced each other in the tournament, the Smashers defeated the Strikers by 5 runs.

Weather Report

Humidity levels will be high on Sunday in Malaysia. The chances of rain are quite low and the skies will be partly cloudy.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is a sporting one. It has something on offer for all the batsmen, bowlers – both pacers and spinners. One should not expect too high scores.

Average first innings score:  111 ( Last 5 matches played here)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Central Smashers:

Anwar Arudin, Ajeb Khan, Ahmad Faiz Mohammed Noor (C), Shankar Sathish, Amir Khan Malik, Pavandeep Singh, Janidu Himsara, Wan Arimul, Abdullah Shahid, Suharril Fetri Shuib, Rizwan Haider.

Bench – Akbar Ali, Mohsan Idrees, Sumanth Kadri Suuvarna, Ammar Zuhdi Hazalan.

Northern Strikers:

Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak (C), Ahmad Zubaidi, Mohamed Iman, Ariff Jamaluddin, Nazril Rahman, Ainool Hafiz Yatim, Zahid Fazal, Rashid Ahad, Anwar Rahman, Arif Ullah, Syaqir Suhaimei.

Bench – Charan Kumar, Mohsin Zaman, Shukri Rahim, Chandan Kumar, Harinderjit Singh.

Top Picks:

Anwar Arudin played a fantastic knock of 65 runs in the previous match against Northern Strikers. Mohammed Iman had slammed an unbeaten 81* against the Western Warriors team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Anwar Arudin, Mohammad Iman

Vice-Captain Options – Ahmad Faiz, Zahid Fazal

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Iman (vc)

Batters – Anwar Arudin, Ahmad Faiz (c), Rashid Ahad

All-Rounders – Amir Khan, Suharril Fetri, Syed Aziz 

Bowlers – Zahid Fazal, Anwar Rahman, Pavandeep Singh, Ajeb Khan

12^th Man – Nazril Rehman

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Iman 

Batters – Anwar Arudin (c), Ahmad Faiz, Rashid Ahad, Ariff Jamaluddin

All-Rounders – Amir Khan, Suharril Fetri

Bowlers – Zahid Fazal (vc), Anwar Rahman, Pavandeep Singh, Ajeb Khan

12^th Man – Ammar Zuhdi

(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:

Mohammad Iman has been in great form with the bat and is an inevitable part of your Fantasy teams. You must have him in both your teams.

Probable Winners:

Central Smashers are 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.