Match Details
The seventh match of the ICC Academy Ramadan T20 tournament will see Seven Districts Juniors (SVDJ) take on Z Games Strikers (ZGS) on Monday, March 8, 2024. The match will start at 3:00 PM IST at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
Match Preview
Both teams are coming off contrasting results in their previous matches. SVDJ defeated Punjab Kings by seven wickets, thanks to a brilliant knock of 67 by Shubman Gill. ZGS, on the other hand, lost to Gujarat Titans by 10 runs, despite a valiant effort by Tim David, who scored 54 off 25 balls.
SVDJ have a strong batting line-up, led by Gill, who is the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 186 runs in three matches. They also have the likes of Raees Ahmed, Ayan Hassan, and Farman Ali, who can provide stability and firepower. Their bowling department is spearheaded by Muhammad Saghir Khan, who has taken six wickets so far. He is well supported by Wahab Hassan, Nabeel Aziz, and Zeeshan Naseer.
ZGS have a balanced team, with a mix of experienced and young players. Their captain, Shahrukh Amin, is a seasoned campaigner, who can bat and bowl well. He is the second-highest run-getter for his team with 87 runs in three matches. He also has four wickets to his name. Their other key players are Tim David, Ronak Panoly, Faisal Altaf, and Danish Qureshi. They will need to perform well as a unit to challenge SVDJ.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the ICC Academy is expected to be a good one for batting, with some assistance for the spinners. The average first innings score at this venue in this tournament is 162. The team winning the toss might opt to bat first and put up a big total.
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates from either side as of June 2024 now. Both teams are likely to field their best XI for this crucial match.
Predicted Playing XI
Here are the predicted playing XI for both teams:
| SVDJ | ZGS |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | Tim David |
| Raees Ahmed | Ronak Panoly |
| Ayan Hassan | Shahrukh Amin © |
| Farman Ali (wk) | Safeer Tariq (wk) |
| Muhammad Saghir Khan © | Lovepreet Singh Bajwa |
| Farhan Khan | Sardar Bahzad |
| Awais Ahmed | Ahaan Fernandes |
| Wahab Hassan | Faisal Altaf |
| Nabeel Aziz | Danish Qureshi |
| Zeeshan Naseer | Taimoor Bhatti |
| Safeer Tariq | Muhammad Azri Azhar |
Fantasy Tips
Here are some fantasy tips for this match:
- Shubman Gill, Tim David, and Shahrukh Amin are the must-haves in your fantasy team, as they are in great form and can contribute with both bat and ball.
- Muhammad Saghir Khan, Faisal Altaf, and Danish Qureshi are the best bowling options, as they have been consistent and economical in this tournament.
- Raees Ahmed, Ronak Panoly, and Ayan Hassan are the other batsmen who can score big runs and give you valuable points.
- Farman Ali and Safeer Tariq are the wicket-keepers to choose from, as they can also chip in with some handy runs.