Spotlight: Rashid Khan, Preview, Key Players, Fantasy Tips and Dream 11

Afghanistan men will cross swords against their Irish counterparts in the first T20I of the five-match series in Belfast tomorrow at 8.00 PM IST. 

Afghanistan have a superb record against Ireland

Both teams have clashed eighteen times in the shortest format, in which Afghanistan have comprehensively dominated, winning on fourteen occasions. However, Ireland registered a thrilling victory in super over the last time these two teams faced off. 

While Afghanistan are coming on the back of four successive victories, Ireland have lost their last eight games. Considering the record and current form, Afghanistan will start as certain favourites in tomorrow's encounter. 

Spotlight: Rashid Khan

Regarded as one of the finest bowlers in the T20 circuit, Rashid has amazed all of us with his incredible skills over the years. 

Rashid has sensational numbers against Ireland

The spin maestro has 109 T20I wickets under his belt at a surreal average of 12.62. Also, his meagre economy of 6.16 speaks volumes for his uncanny accuracy, which has established him as one of the toughest bowlers to score against. 

Further, Rashid has scalped 34 wickets in just 13 outings against Ireland, including six four-fers. So, he is expected to pose the biggest challenge for the Irishmen tomorrow. 

Key Players

Najibullah Zadran has 1436 T20I runs to his name at an impressive strike rate of 139.98. He has amassed 103 runs in his last three outings at a brilliant average of 51.50. 

Paul Stirling has slammed 2940 runs at a healthy strike rate of 135.42 in T20Is. Further, he has garnered 543 runs at a tremendous strike rate of 144.80 against Afghanistan. 

Mohammad Nabi, the veteran all-rounder, was Afghanistan's second highest scorer in their last T20I series against Zimbabwe, with 89 runs at a brilliant strike rate of 148.33. 

Joshua Little, the young Irish fast bowler, picked eight wickets in the recently concluded three-match series against New Zealand. 

Match Details

Venue: Civil Service Cricket Club, Belfast
Live Streaming: FanCode App and Website

Pitch Report: The venue witnessed four 180-plus totals across six innings in the recently concluded series between Ireland and South Africa. So, we can expect another good batting pitch on Tuesday. However, the chasing teams have emerged victorious on almost 57 per cent of occasions, which is why the toss-winner in tomorrow's game will likely opt to field first. 

CREX 11 Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Paul Stirling, Hazratullah Zazai, Najibullah Zadran, Harry Tector
All-rounders: Mohammad Nabi, George Dockrell
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Joshua Little, Mark Adair

Captain: Rashid Khan
Vice Captain: Najibullah Zadran

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