T10 League 2018: Match 18, Pakhtoons vs Maratha Arabians, Match Prediction: Who will win the Match?

Two teams, on the back of convincing wins in their previous games, will be facing each other for the 18th match of T10 League. The Pakhtoons will encounter Maratha Arabians in what promises to be a wonderful game of cricket. A win here would be essential, not only to keep the chances alive but also to have the right momentum advancing towards the business end of the tournament.

After losing the first game, the Pakhtoons have registered a hat-trick of wins in the next three and are high on confidence. However, for the Arabians, the journey hasn’t been as smooth. Out of four matches, they won two and lost the other two. But the 10-wicket win in their last game should keep them positive.

Pitch and Conditions

There were 22 wickets that fell in the two games that were played on Tuesday. The pitches just seem to be tiring up and assist the bowlers slightly. However, it isn’t a huge concern if you are a batsman. Application will be the key in such tricky scenarios. Clear skies with periodic clouds, high humidity and a gentle breeze blowing around is the forecast for the match.

Team Combinations

Pakhtoons

The Pakhtoons had a one-day off in this hectic tournament and the players will be refreshed. The team might opt to open with Cameron Delport and Andre Fletcher again as the new opening combination didn’t work well. Colin Ingram will be the batting in the middle order. Mohammad Irfan and RP Singh did well with the ball in the previous game and will hope to repeat the same.

Predicted XI: Cameron Delport, Andre Fletcher, Shafiqullah (wk), Colin Ingram, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Shahid Afridi (C), Muhammad Kaleem, Liam Dawson, Mohammad Irfan, RP Singh, Sohail Khan.

Maratha Arabians

The Maratha Arabians have got a formidable opening pair in the form of Hazratullah Zazai and Alex Hales. S Badrinath, who didn’t get a chance to bat in the last game might get another opportunity. The bowling attack looks strong and nice with the likes of Rashid Khan and DJ Bravo in there. The oppositions have hardly been taking any chances against Rashid and he has been quite economical.

Predicted XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Alex Hales, S Badrinath, Brendan Taylor (wk), Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, DJ Bravo (C), James Faulkner, Roelof van der Merwe, Richard Gleeson, Zahoor Khan.

Probable Top Performers

Mohammad Irfan – Pakhtoons | Rashid Khan – Maratha Arabians

Broadcast Details

TV – Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD

Live Streaming – Sony LIV

Match Timings – 22:15 IST; 20:45 local

This could be a very close encounter and the prediction is that the Arabians will emerge triumphant.

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