Royal Kings will be all set to lock horns against Desert Raiders in this crucial T20 encounter. Welcome to the RYK vs DR Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Royal Kings were aiming to fight back in their last game but face their third defeat in 4 games which could lead to a focused form at this stage of the tournament.
Desert Raiders on the other hand will be boosting with confidence after their win in the last match which could keep them motivated to showcase their strengths in this fixture.
Probable Winner, Match Tips, and Match Prediction
Desert Raiders could win this match by a close margin
Pitch Report and Toss
This pitch is for batsmen in the second innings. The winners of the toss should bowl first.
Weather
The forecast predicts a sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
Royal Kings
A.Luis (wk), S.Varathappan, J.George, V.Thalakappil, R.Raj, S.Kumar, Y.Mohammad, A.Skariah, A.Muhammed, R.Mohammad, H.Ranpara
Desert Raiders
S.Tahir Iqbal (wk), H.Arif, I.Kaskar, A.Javed, S.Wishwajith, R.Sanjeewa, K.Shareef, M.Saleh, P.Wasantha-Kumaranyaka, A.Sangeeth, A.Nabeel Ghafoor
Match Details
KCC T20 Championship
Match: Royal Kings vs Desert Raiders
Date and Time: 20th February – 10:30 PM IST
Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Al Jahra, Kuwait
Telecast: Fan Code
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Wicket-Keeper
Sherjeel Tahir Iqbal (7.5 Cr) works more as an anchor wicketkeeper with the ability to bat well after he was able to add 20 runs at a strike rate of 125 in the last match.
Batsman
Jaison George (9.0 Cr) holds a strike rate of 104.76 with 22 runs in the last match added with his bowling skills which should keep him in good form for this match.
Sanker Varathappan (8.0 Cr) was able to score 127 runs at a strike rate of 212.50 in the last 2 matches which should allow him to maintain a consistent form coming into this fixture.
Aamir Javed (8.5 Cr) holds amazing potential but was able to score 32 runs at a strike rate of 133.33 in the last match which could lead to a stronger performance with every passing match in the series.
Imran Kaskar (7.0 Cr) has scored 125 runs with a strike rate of 122.1 in the last 5 matches which shows his improving form and makes him a crucial contributor.
All-rounders
Renil Raj (7.0 Cr) manages his batting and bowling abilities with confidence and responsibility as he scored 78 runs at a strike rate of 200 along with 2 wickets which makes him a potential game changer.
Ravindu Sanjeewa (9.0 Cr) was able to showcase his batting skills on full display with 61 runs at a strike rate of 203.33 which is well backed up by his bowling capabilities.
Kashif Shareef (7.0 Cr) scored 14 runs at a strike rate of 175 with the ability to maintain a batting partnership along with his activeness on the field which makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Bowlers
Pradeep Wasantha-Kumaranayka (8.5 Cr) was able to add 2 wickets at an economy rate of 5.25 in the last match with his ability to find consistent contributions with his bowling skills.
Ashen Sangeeth (7.5 Cr) looked confident in the opening stages but has not been at his best in the last 2 games which can be worked on to remain in top contention.
Abdul Nabeel Ghafoor (8.0 Cr) has picked 6 wickets in the last 4matches along with his batting contributions in the lower order that which can help his contributions for this contest.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
R.Sanjeewa will be our captain and K.Shareef will be our vice-captain because of their improving form and the ability to contribute consistently.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Tahir Iqbal, Varathappan, George, Javed, Kaskar, Raj, Sanjeewa (C), Shareef (VC), Wasantha-Kumaranayka , Sangeeth, Nabeel Ghafoor
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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