PESHAWAR ZALMI VS. KARACHI KINGS: PAK T20 LEAGUE 2021, MATCH 24 | PREDICTION AND FANTASY CRICKET TIPS
In the 24th match of the Pak T20 League 2021, Peshawar Zalmi are up against defending champions Karachi Kings at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night.
Peshawar Zalmi fell to defeat against Multan Sultans as they failed to back up their comprehensive victory the previous day over Quetta Gladiators. They are now 3rd in the points table with 4 wins from their 8 matches. The batting represents a strong point for Zalmi with the likes of Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik and David Miller on the team. The more worrying point will be their bowling attack, which was largely ineffective against Multan and took only 2 wickets while defending the target.
Despite scoring a big total of 190 runs against Islamabad United yesterday, Karachi Kings saw their opposition chase the total down relatively comfortably for the loss of just 2 wickets. Babar Azam shone once again with the bat and was well supported by Najibullah’s half-century knock. However, the Kings bowlers could not compete against the monster-hitting of Colin Munro and Iftikhar Ahmed. Since bowling seems a weakness at this point, changes to the starting line-up are on the cards as the likes of Zeeshan Malik and Noor Ahmad push for selection.
With both teams eyeing a crucial win and two valuable points, expect an exciting battle to end the doubleheader in Abu Dhabi.
Match Details
- Match: Peshawar Zalmi vs. Karachi Kings, Match 24
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Date & Time: Jun. 15, 2021, at 11:30 PM IST/10 PM Local
Probable Playing XI
Peshawar Zalmi
Kamran Akmal (WK), Imam-ul-Haq, David Miller, Shoaib Malik, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Fabian Allen, Wahab Riaz (C), Umaid Asif, Mohammad Imran, Mohammad Irfan
Karachi Kings
Sharjeel Khan, Babar Azam, Martin Guptill, Najeebullah Zadran, Chadwick Walton (WK), Thisara Perera, Imad Wasim (C), Mohammad Amir, Arshad Iqbal, Waqas Maqsood, Qasim Akram
Pitch & Weather Report
The weather is expected to be clear in Abu Dhabi during the match. The temperature will be around 32 degrees during the game.
The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium is becoming good to bat on. Shot selection for the batters will be crucial, given the large outfield. Pacers should get some swing and bounce early on, while spinners should get the ball to turn and grip in the first innings. The average first-innings score in the games played here this season has been 166 runs.
Chasing seems to be the trend in the tournament. With the pitch not likely to change much during the game and given the onset of the dew in the second innings, expect the captain winning the toss to opt to field first. A score of around 190 runs should be a competitive one here.
Top Fantasy Picks
Peshawar Zalmi
- Kamran Akmal is showing decent form in the second leg of the tournament. After making just 70 runs in the first six matches, he has scored 94 runs in his last two innings, including a well-compiled half century against Quetta. He will look to get Zalmi off to a fast start here.
- David Miller is starting to make runs consistently and has already scored 113 runs in just three matches since the resumption of the league. His 73-run knock is a reminder of how destructive he can be once set at the crease. Zalmi will be hoping for more fireworks from his bat here.
- Wahab Riaz has been the star bowler for Peshawar Zalmi, having picked up 11 wickets while bowling at an average of 21.45 and an economy rate of 8.74. Though he failed to pick up a wicket for only the second time this season, expect him to come back big here.
Karachi Kings
- Babar Azam is the highest run scorer in the league, with 424 runs in seven matches at an average of 106.40 and a strike rate of 139.93. He scored consecutive 80s in the previous two matches and will look to continue his great form here.
- Sharjeel Khan is the second-highest run scorer for Karachi this season, with 229 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 163.57. Since hitting a magnificent 105 early in the tournament, he has scored only 1 half century in his last seven innings. He is due for some big runs here.
- Waqas Maqsood has been the main wicket taker for Karachi Kings this season, picking up 7 wickets in six matches at an average of 26.28 and an economy rate of 9.43. He picked up 1 of the 2 wickets to fall in the last game and will look to pick up more here.
Howzat Dream Team
- Wicketkeeper: K Akmal
- Batsmen: D Miller, N Zadran, B Azam, S Khan
- All-rounders: R Powell, I Wasim
- Bowlers: W Riaz, U Asif, W Maqsood, A Iqbal
- Captain: B Azam/S Khan
- Vice Captain: D Miller/R Powell
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