Sharjah and Fujairah are set to face off in the 21st match of the Emirates D20 League at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on October 24. While Sharjah has been performing well with four wins and currently sits in the 3rd position on the points table, Fujairah has faced challenges in the tournament, losing five matches and currently occupying the bottom position.
In their recent match, Sharjah suffered a 14-run defeat against Dubai, despite Zohaib Khan’s impressive 39 runs off 31 balls. In the bowling department, Haidar Ali, Abdul Ghaffar, and Harsh Desai took two wickets each.
On the other hand, Fujairah experienced a two-wicket defeat against Abu Dhabi in their recent outing, with Muhammad Irfan contributing 49 runs. Neel Hegde played a crucial role in the bowling department, taking four wickets.
Match Information:
- Match: Sharjah vs Fujairah, Match 21
- Series: Emirates D20
- Date: October 24, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Pitch Report:
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium pitch offers a balanced opportunity for both batsmen and bowlers. Fast bowlers can expect considerable swing during the early stages of the game, making the use of the fresh ball critical.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI
Sharjah
Abdul Ghaffar, Shahan Akram, Nasir Faraz, Sohaib Khan, Farooq Mohammad, Harsh Desai, Muhammad Uzair Khan, (wk), Fayyaz Ahmed (C), Matiullah Khan, Haider Ali-l
BENCH: Furqan Khalil, Hassan Eisakhel, Renjith Mani, Sohail Shah, Muhammad Rohid, Hazrat Luqman
Fujairah
H Khan, Aaryan Madani, Raunak Anil Vaswani, M Shahdad-I, MU Doger, Muhammad Asif-I, Sana Ul Haq Bhatti (C), A Valthapa (wk), Vikum Bandara Sanjaya, Neel Hegde, Muhammad Irfan
BENCH: Nikhil Srinivasan, Ahaan Fernandes, Samal Udawaththa, Sailles Jaishankar, Hafiz Almas, Ammar Badami
Player Picks:
Captains:
- Sohaib Khan (SHA) – ALL
Zohaib Khan is an excellent choice for the Captaincy role in your fantasy team. He has scored 166 runs at an average of 27.66 in this tournament. - Shahan Akram (SHA) – ALL
Shahan Akram is a marvelous batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in crucial stages. He has scored 107 runs in this tournament.
Top:
- Hameed Khan (FUJ) – BAT
Hameedullah Khan has scored 131 runs at an average of 26.2 in this tournament, making him a top pick for this match. - Ashwant Valthapa (FUJ) – WK
Ashwanth Valthapa is a fantastic batter with consistent performances in the top order, having scored 125 runs at an average of 20.8 in this tournament.
Budget:
- Neel Hegde (FUJ) – BOWL
Neel Hegde is a very talented bowler who is expected to make valuable contributions to his side, having picked up 13 wickets in this tournament. - Muhammad Uzair Khan (SHA) – ALL
Muhammad Uzair Khan is a great budget player, having picked up 12 wickets in this tournament.
Avoid Having These Players in Your Fantasy Sports Team:
- Furqan Khalil (SHA) – WK
Khalil struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game and can be avoided for this match. - Renjith Mani (SHA) – BAT
Mani has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.
Dream11 Prediction: HEAD TO HEAD
- WICKET KEEPER: A Valthapa
- BATTER: H Khan, Shahan Akram, Sohaib Khan
- ALL ROUNDER: Vikum Bandara Sanjaya, Raunak Anil Vaswani, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Irfan
- BOWLER: MU Doger, Neel Hegde, Muhammad Uzair Khan
Dream11 Prediction: MEGA LEAGUE
- WICKET KEEPER: A Valthapa
- BATTER: H Khan, Shahan Akram, Sohaib Khan
- ALL ROUNDER: Vikum Bandara Sanjaya, Raunak Anil Vaswani, Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Irfan
- BOWLER: MU Doger, Neel Hegde, Muhammad Uzair Khan
