Chamika Karunaratne for New York Strikers (X.com)
Northern Warriors (NW) lock horns with New York Strikers (NYS) in the ongoing edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League competition. Match No. 9 is all set to take place on a tripleheader Friday, December 01, 2023, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 17:00 PM IST. Both sides will meet only once in the league phase of the current tournament. Ahead of the game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and, the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
The Warriors have made a winning start to their campaign as they have played two matches and emerged victorious against Morrisville Samp Army and Team Abu Dhabi. With four points, they are bossing the table right at the top. (All scenarios till Match No. 6)
On the other hand, the Strikers lost their opener against Deccan Gladiators before sealing a victory against Bangla Tigers by a margin of eight wickets. (All scenarios till Match No. 6)
NW vs NYS, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Northern Warriors: W-W-L-L-W
New York Strikers: W-L-L-W-W
NW vs NYS, Match 9: Pitch Report
The pitch has runs in it as teams have managed to surpass the 100-run mark a few times already in the ongoing edition.
NW vs NYS, Match 9: Top Player Picks
Hazratullah Zazai (NW)
- Destructive Afghanistan batter Hazratullah Zazai has scores of 20 (15) and 52* (27) in two outings this season
- The left-handed opening player will again look to provide his team an aggressive start
Kennar Lewis (NW)
- Kennar Lewis open the innings with Zazai for the Warriors
- The right-handed opener has scores of 18 (11) and 46* (27) in two matches so far
Colin Munro (NW)
- Explosive New Zealander Colin Munro is batting in the middle-order in this campaign
- The left-hander smashed an unbeaten 36 off just 15 with two fours and three maximums against Morrisville Samp Army
Muhammad Waseem (NYS)
- UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem also plays aggressively right at the top of the order
- The right-hander has struck 26 off 13 and 41 off 22 in two games so far
Kusal Perera (NYS)
- Sri Lanka international Kusal Perera played a blitz knock against the Tigers last time out
- The left-hander slammed an unbeaten 50 off just 20 with seven fours and two sixes
NW vs NYS, Match 9: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
---|---|---|
Hazratullah Zazai | 72 Runs in 2 Matches | 36 |
Kennar Lewis | 64 Runs in 2 Matches | 27 |
Colin Munro | 36* Runs in 1 Match | 70 |
Muhammad Waseem | 67 Runs in 2 Matches | 58 |
Kusal Perera | 61 Runs in 2 Matches | 51.5 |
NW vs NYS, Match 9: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
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If NW bowls first | Hazratullah Zazai | Colin Munro |
If NW bats first | Hazratullah Zazai | Kennar Lewis |
NW vs NYS, Match 9: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Warriors have won both of their opening two encounters as they look the in-form side. Bank on their players for your Fantasy-XI team to fetch more points.
NW vs NYS, Match 9: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Kennar Lewis, Kusal Perera
Batters: Hazratullah Zazai, Colin Munro, Muhammad Waseem
All-rounders: James Neesham, Chamika Karunaratne, Kieron Pollard
Bowlers: Abhimanyu Mithun, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mohammad Amir
Captain: Hazratullah Zazai
Vice-captain: Colin Munro
NW: 6 Players, NYS: 5 Players
NW vs NYS, Match 9: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Kusal Perera, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Hazratullah Zazai, Angelo Mathews, Muhammad Waseem
All-rounders: James Neesham, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Muhammad Ullah
Captain: Muhammad Waseem
Vice-captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
NW: 4 Players, NYS: 7 Players