A-RZ--CRICKET--TAD-MS3P vs NRW Match Preview
The first game of the new season was played between Team Abu Dhabi and Chennai Braves. This game went down the wire, and the Abu Dhabi outfit lost. The Abu Dhabi chase in this game was right on the track before Alex Hales threw away his wicket while looking for quick runs. Asif Khan could not push the scoring and, in the end, lost the wicket to Imran Tahir, with his side still needing 61 runs to record a victory. Colin Ingram and Leus du Plooy were involved in a good half-century partnership in the middle.
The South African duo of du Plooy and Ingram took the team within striking distance, but it was insufficient. The freak injury to Tymal Mills resulted in James Fuller giving away 16 runs from the remainder of the over. The left-arm pacer Dilshan Madhushanka played this game after a series of good performances while playing for Sri Lanka in the World Cup. He might take Mills’ position in playing eleven. Although this first game did not go their way, the side will be desperate to record their first win.
The Northern Warriors team will be looking to develop momentum after their victory in their first match over the Samp Army. They will fancy their chances against Abu Dhabi as they have had better of this opposition in these games. In their last match, Colin Munro raced to 36 runs from 15 balls with two fours and three sixes. In this game, he put together a great partnership with the New Zealander Jimmy Neesham. The Northern Warriors bowling department was right on the money, but it was no cakewalk for them.
Four of the Northern Warriors bowlers figured in the wicket’s column, with just Tabraiz Shamsi unable to make a breakthrough on the match day. However, the Northern Warriors’ bowlers were pushed hard, with Moeen Ali attacking them towards the end. But the Northern Warriors held their nerve while being under severe pressure. These players will be looking to get crucial breakthroughs again in this contest. Abhimanyu Mithun and Angelo Matthews also bowled well in the game.
Weather Report
We are likely to get clear and sunny conditions during this game. The temperatures during this game will be close to 25 degrees. The humidity levels during the contest will also be moderate. There are not too many chances of getting showers during the game.
Pitch Report
If the track offers help to the fast bowlers, the batters might find it challenging to get them away. Spinners will be the bowlers to target in that event. But the wily spinners can also take advantage of this attack. We have seen so far that the ball can hold on the surface and then come on.
Notable stats
Hazratullah Zazai has an excellent batting average in recent games.
Zazai has scored 112 runs in his last three games and has had a terrific average of 56 in recent games.
Northern Warriors women hold an edge in the recent head-to-head against Abu Dhabi.
Northern Warriors lead the recent head-to-head between the two teams 3-2.
Team News
Tymal Mills is likely to miss this game due to the injury he sustained in his last game. That apart, the remaining side will be available for selection.
A-RZ--CRICKET--TAD-MS3P vs NRW Probable 11
A-RZ--CRICKET--TAD-MS3P Playing 11
- Alex Hales
- Kyle Mayers
- Phil Salt (Wk)
- Leus du Plooy
- Asif Khan
- Dwaine Pretorious (C)
- Alishan Sharafu
- Keemo Paul
- Noor Ahmad
- Rumman Raees
- Dilshan Madhushanka
NRW Playing 11
- Kennar Lewis
- Hazratullah Zazai
- Colin Munro
- James Neesham
- Angelo Mathews (C)
- Adam Hose
- Kaunain Abbas (Wk)
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Tabraiz Shamsi
- Abhimanyu Mithun
- Ankur Sangwan
Dream11 Prediction
Unlike the Northern Warriors, Team Abu Dhabi has gotten off to a losing start in the competition. So, the Northern Warriors players are more likely to be in a confident mood. This makes the Northern Warriors team start as favorites for this game.
Top Picks
Angelo Matthews: Angelo Matthews picked up three wickets in the only game he played earlier in the competition. You can bet on him to pick up more in this game.
Hazratullah Zazai: Zazai has scored 112 runs in his last three games for Northern Warriors with a strike rate of 167.16.
Leus du Plooy: Leus de Plooy scored 47 runs in the first game of the new season with a solid strike rate of 261.11. You can also bet on him to score more runs in this game.
Alex Hales: Although Hales lost his wicket at a crucial juncture in the first encounter, there is always a chance he may come back in this game.
A-RZ--CRICKET--TAD-MS3P vs NRW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: K Lewis
Batters: A Matthews, A Hales, C Munro (C), L du Plooy
All-rounders: D Pretorius (VC), J Neesham, A Omarzai
Bowlers: T Mills, T Shamsi, N Ahmad
