Shpageeza Cricket League 2020: Final, Kabul Eagles vs Mis Ainak Knights – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Final of the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020 will be played between Kabul Eagles and Mis Ainak Knights at the Kabul International Cricket Stadium.

This match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM Local Time (2:00 PM IST) and can be viewed on FanCode, RTA website and ACB’s Facebook page.

Preview:

After all the intense and mad action over the last few weeks in the Shpageeza Cricket League 2020, it all boils down to the two best teams of the tournament. The same two teams which finished first and second on the points table. The same two teams which have been ruthless, consistent and brilliant.

In the final, the Kabul Eagles will take on the Mis Ainak Knights to decide who is the best. The Eagles made a direct entry into the final by winning the first qualifier. However, the Knights had to take the longer route. The Kabul Eagles defeated the Knights twice earlier in the tournament and will hope to be third time lucky as well.

Weather Report

The weather should be clear for this game. There are no chances of precipitation and we should get a full game of cricket.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has been great for batting. Big totals were put up on the board in the last few games and one can expect another high-scoring encounter.

Average first innings score: 190 (Last five completed matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:  Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Mis Ainak Knights:

Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Bahar Shinwari, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ghamai Zadran, Afsar Zazai, Abdul Rahman, Shahidullah Kamal, Shapoor Zadran (c), Noor Ahmad, Dawlat Zadran, Ibrahim Khan/Abdullah Mazari

Bench: Najeeb Tarakai, Sadiqullah Pacha, Bahar Ali, Mohammad Bilal, Pakhtoon Sarfaraz, Mohammad Nabi, Abidullah Taniwal, Dawlat-Zadran, Abdul Baqi, Jamshid Miralikhil, Ibrahim Khan/Abdullah Mazari, Mohammadullah Hamkar, Hanif Zadran

Kabul Eagles:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (c)(wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Younas Ahmadzai, Samiullah Shinwari, Azmatullah Omarzai, Nangeyalia Kharote, Sharifullah Ahmadzai, Zia-ur Rehman, Nijat Masood, Ziaur Rahman

Bench:  Mohammad Ishaq Rahimi, Rahmanullah Zadran, Reyaz Hassain, Abdul Rahim Mangal, Wasim Akram, Abdullah Naib, Farmanullah, Ihsanullah Ihsan, Khial Ahmadzai, Naveen-ul-Haq.

Top Picks:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has looked good with the bat scoring 188 runs in 6 matches including a 99 in one of the games. Moreover, his strike rate in the tournament is 181.

Bahar Ali scored 208 runs in 5 games. He not only has got an impressive average of 42 but also has a strike rate of 159. He also registered two fifties in the tournament.

Shapoor Zadran picked up 10 wickets in 6 innings and has got an economy rate of 8.48.

Azmatullah Omarzai mustered 171 runs in 6 innings at an average of 86 and a strike rate of 155. He also picked up 5 wickets with the ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Mohammad Shahzad

Vice-Captain Options – Noor Ali Zadran, Nangeyalia Kharote

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad, Afsar Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters – Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Noor Ali Zadran (vc), Ghamai Zadran

All-Rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahidullah Kamal

Bowlers – Nangeyalia Kharote, Shapoor Zadran, Dawlat Zadran

12^th Man – Abdullah Mazari

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters – Hashmatullah Shahidi, Ghamai Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Bahar Ali

All-Rounders – Azmatullah Omarzai

Bowlers – Nangeyalia Kharote (vc), Shapoor Zadran, Dawlat Zadran, Ziaur Rahman

12^th Man – Farmanullah

(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 Shahzad didn’t come out with great performances in the last three games. He returned with scores of 0, 40 and 5. However, he is a big game player and one can expect him to fire in the Final. Hence, you should look to include him in both your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

Probable Winners:

The Kabul Eagles 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.