Tanzania APL T20, 2020: Match 8, Chui Challengers vs Buffalo Blasters – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8th match of the Tanzania APL T20 2020 will be played between Chui Challengers and Buffalo Blasters at the Gymkhana Ground, Dar-es-Salaam.

This match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM Local Time (12:30 PM IST) (07:00 AM UTC) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

The Chui Challengers will be playing back-to-back games in the Tanzania APL T20, 2020. Right after their match against the Simba Kings on Monday, the team is scheduled to face the Buffalo Blasters on Tuesday morning. Playing two T20 games without much break will pose a challenge to the Challengers. Nevertheless, they can’t afford giving anything less than 100 per cent.

In the only game that the Challengers played on the opening day of the tournament, they defeated Tembo Stars by 30 runs. Buffalo Blasters, on the other hand, have got a day off on Monday. The team played two matches on the opening day of the tournament and lost both those games.

Weather Report

It will be a partly cloudy day with high levels of humidity in Dar-es-Salaam. The humidity levels are forecast to be quite high and there is a slight chance of precipitation.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has been in favour of the bowlers. Till now, big scores haven’t been registered in the tournament and it is going to be tough work for the batsmen.

Average first innings score: 122 (First four full T20 games in the tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3,  Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Chui Challengers:

Kishen Kamania, Ejaz Aziz, Jitin Pratap Singh, Nandakishan Pottachira, Riziki Kizito (c), Abdullah Jabiri (wk), Khalil Rehemtullah, Suraj Pala, Kibwana Salum, Kartik Syal, Johnson Nyambo.

Bench: Rijali Fentu, Laksh Snehal, Jayantilal Pindoria, Harsh Ramaiya.

Buffalo Blasters:

Ankit Baghel, Yakesh Patel, Mohamed Omary (wk), Vishal Patel (c), Salum Jumbe, Goodluck Andrew, Ahumani Siwa, Adnan Zariwala, Firoz Hatim Dahodwala, Seif Athuman, Jay Hirwania.

Bench: Ayubu Swedi, Wilbert Martin, Hassan Sangwale, Abubakar Selemani.

Top Picks:

Jitin Pratap Singh is the leading run-scorer for his team and in the tournament. He scored 105 runs in two games including a high score of 66. He even picked up one wicket in the first game.

With 53 runs (2 innings) and 1 wicket (1 inning) in two games, Riziki Kizito has been another impressive player so far in the tournament.

Salum Jumbe has been the best batsman for the Buffalo Blasters with 50 runs in two games and 2 wickets to go with it.

Firoz Hatim Dahodwala has picked up three wickets in two games at an economy rate of 6.

Vishal Patel has done well with the ball. His economy rate is under 6 and has also picked up two wickets.

Johnson Nyambo has picked up three wickets in the first game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Jatin Pratap Singh, Salum Jumbe

Vice-Captain Options – Johnson Nyambo, Riziki Kizito

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Abdullah Jabiri

Batters – Johnson Nyambo (vc), Kishen Kamania, Firoz Hatim Dahodwala, Vishal Patel

All-Rounders – Jatin Pratap Singh (c), Riziki Kizito, Ankit Baghel

Bowlers – Hassan Sangwale, Jay Hirwania, Seif Athuman

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mohamed Omary

Batters – Johnson Nyambo, Firoz Hatim Dahodwala, Vishal Patel

All-Rounders – Jatin Pratap Singh, Riziki Kizito (vc), Ankit Baghel, Salum Jumbe (c)

Bowlers – Rijali Fentu, Jay Hirwania, Seif Athuman

Expert Advice:

It is a challenge picking the bowlers for these games as teams have batsmen who can be more than handy bowlers and quality all-rounders. Thus, only pick three bowlers in your Dream11 Fantasy team. It gets inevitable that one of the bowlers is not a part of the Playing XI looking at how teams went about it till now.

Probable Winners:

Chui Challengers are expected to win this game.

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.