Match Details:

The 7^th match of the Afghan One Day Cup 2020 is all set to be played between the Nangarhar Province and the Faryab Province at the Khost Cricket Ground.

The scheduled time for the match to start is 09:00 AM Local Time (10:00 AM IST) and the match can be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

Nangarhar Province had a great start to the Afghan One-Day Cup, 2020. The team started off with a big 84-run victory against the Maidan Wardak Province in its first game. This should set the tone for them going forward as their batsmen and the bowlers did a wonderful job. Faryab Province is also coming into this game on the back of a win. While their victory was not as comprehensive, it is still morale-boosting nevertheless and they’d want to put up an even better performance this time around.

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Weather Report

While the temperature will be around 28 degrees Celsius, there is a 40 per cent chance of rainfall on Sunday.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Spinners have enjoyed bowling on this track as they would on any other subcontinent track. However, it is the batsmen who have found a great amount of support from the pitch.

Average first innings score: 230 (First 5 matches)

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

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Nangahar Province:

Ishaq Mohammadi, Bhair Shah, Abid Mohammadi, Shawkat Zaman, Zubaid Akbari, Nasir Omar, Abdullah Ali, Batin Shah, Ibrahim Stanikzai, Qari Fitrat, Tahir Adil

Bench: Wali Agha, Arif Khan, Tamim Surkhorodi, Bahar Ali, Majid Alam

Faryab Province:

Abdul Hadi, Zahid Zakhel, Rustam, Fazal Haq, Juma Gul, Saleem Safi, Ibrahim Safi, Zuhaib, Ezzat, Ejaz Ahmad, Kairullah

Bench: Eid Mohammad, Nemat, Bilal, Hayatullah, Abdul Basit, Hidayatullah, Murad Ali

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Top Picks:

Zahid Zakhel was the best batsman for his team in the last game. He scored 100 runs from 109 balls and looked brilliant with the bat. Furthermore, he even picked up four wickets. Batin Shah is another top pick for this game given that he has picked up a five-wicket haul and his economy rate is just 1.8.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Fazal Haq, Tariq Stanikzai

Vice-Captain Options – Zahid Zakhel, Batin Shah

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ishaq Mohammadi

Batters – Bahir Shah, Zahid Zakhel (VC), Shawkat Zaman, Abid Mohammadi

All-Rounders – Zubaid Akbari, Fazal Haq (C), Tariq Stanikzai, Saleem Safi

Bowlers – Batin Shah, Zuhaib, Ezzat

12^th Man – Bilal

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Ishaq Mohammadi

Batters – Bahir Shah, Zahid Zakhel, Rustam

All-Rounders – Zubaid Akbari, Fazal Haq, Tariq Stanikzai (C)

Bowlers – Batin Shah (VC), Ibrahim Rahimzai, Zuhaib, Abdullah Adil

12^th Man – Hidayatullah

(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.)

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Expert Advice:

Bahir Shah looked slightly rusty in the last game and will be a risky option to pick as the multiplier. Fazal Haq could be a better option.

Probable Winners:

Nangarhar Province is 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.