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NEP vs SAU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 18 of ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup 2024

Nepal (NEP) and Saudi Arabia (SAU) will lock horns in Match 18 of Acc Mens T20I Premier Cup 2024. (Photo Source: Surjeet Yadav/Getty Images)

NEP vs SAU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 18 of ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup 2024

Having won all three matches played so far, Nepal are currently at the top of the points table with six points.

Preview

Nepal (NEP) and Saudi Arabia (SAU) will lock horns in Match 18 of Acc Mens T20I Premier Cup 2024. The two Group A teams are scheduled to clash at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2), Al Amerat, on Wednesday, April 17, at 11:30 AM (IST).

Having won all three matches, Nepal is currently at the top of the points table with six points and a healthy strike rate of +1.866. They recorded a dominant eight-wicket victory in their last match against Hong Kong, China. Chasing a mere target of 115, the NEP batters’ power-hitting show helped them cross the finish line in just 12.2 overs.  

Meanwhile, Saudi are placed third in the table with one win from three matches. They are coming on the back of a 15-run defeat against Qatar and will be looking to get back to winning ways. SAU were restricted to 138/8 while chasing a target of 154. They have a decent net run rate of +0.467 and a win against NEP will take them to the second spot in the table.  

Match Information

Nepal vs Saudi Arabia, 18th Match, Group A

ACC Mens T20I Premier Cup, 17 Apr 2024, Wed, 11:30 AM IST ,Al Amarat

Probable PlayingXI

Nepal

Rohit Kumar Paudel(C), K Bhurtel, S Jora, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Asif Sheikh, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, A Bohara, Sompal Kami

Bench: Binod Bhandari, Anil Kumar, Bibek Yadav, Aarif Sheikh, Aakash Chand, Pratis GC, S Dhakal

Saudi Arabia

Hisham Sheikh(C), Abdul Waheed Ghaffar, Kashif Abbas, W hassan, Usman Najeeb, Usman Khalid, I Ahmad, Abdul Manan Ali, Faisal Khan, Zain-ul-Abidin, Atif-Ur-Rehman

Bench: Saad Khan-II, Muhammad Ahmad, Haseeb Ghafoor, Waqar Ul-Hassan, Kashif Siddique, A Delawar Khan, Usman Ali, S Ahmad, Zuhair Muhammad, C Imran, Shahbaz Rasheed, I Yousaf, Varun Mudaliar, Shahzaib

Injury News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report

Light Rain

Win Prediction

Nepal

Pitch Condition

Batting

Avg 1st Inning Score

169

Pitch Report

The Ministry Turf 2 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground offers a batting-friendly surface. Fast bowlers will get less assistance at this venue, but spinners will come in handy.

Captains

8

Asif Sheikh NEP | wk

The Nepal opener has scored 124 runs in three matches at an average of 41.33 at a strike rate of 131.91. In the last match against Hong Kong, he smashed a blazing 18-ball 40 to help his team register a comprehensive win.

8

Dipendra Singh Airee NEP | all

Dipendra Singh is a key cog in the Nepal team due to his all-round prowess. He scored 64 runs at a staggering strike of 304.8 against Qatar. He has also taken six wickets in three matches.

Top

8.5

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar SAU | BAT

Abdul Waheed is the mainstay of the Saudi batting unit. The opening batter has amassed 109 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 141.5, with a best score of 77 against Hong Kong.

8.5

Usman Najeeb SAU | BAT

Usman Najeeb is Saudi Arabia’s leading wicket-taker with six scalps in two matches. His brilliant spell of 3/33 helped Saudi defeat Malaysia by 12 runs.

Budget

8.5

Abdul Manan Ali SAU | all

Manan Ali scored a quick-fire 18-ball 44 against Hong Kong. The wicket-keeper batter seems to be in great form and he may earn you good points in the upcoming match.

7.5

Abhinash Bohara NEP | bowl

Abhinash Bohara took five wickets in three matches. The right-arm pacer recorded figures of 3/29 against Hong Kong. Looking at his current form, Bohara would be a great pick for your fantasy teams.

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8

Sompal Kami

NEP | BOWL

9.5

Faisal Khan

SAU | ALL

Head To Head

Players
11/11

Team 1

7 : 4

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10.5/100

Asif Sheikh

8

Kushal Bhurtel

8

Hisham Sheikh

8

Rohit Kumar Paudel

8

Sundeep Jora

8

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar

8.5

Abdul Manan Ali

8.5

Kushal Malla

8.5

Dipendra Singh Airee

8

Abhinash Bohara

7.5

Zain-ul-Abidin

8.5

Grand League

Players
11/11

Team 1

5 : 6

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14/100

Asif Sheikh

8

Kushal Bhurtel

8

Hisham Sheikh

8

Waji Ul hassan

5

Rohit Kumar Paudel

8

Abdul Waheed Ghaffar

8.5

Usman Najeeb

8.5

Abdul Manan Ali

8.5

Dipendra Singh Airee

8

Lalit Rajbanshi

7

Zain-ul-Abidin

8.5

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.

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