Pepper will be an important pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) lock horns with Sharjah Warriors (SHJ) in the ongoing second edition of the International League T20. Match No. 25 is all set to be played on Wednesday, February 07th, 2024, at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 20:00 IST. The Knight Riders defeated the Warriors by a margin of seven wickets when both sides met just a day back on Monday, the 05th in Sharjah. Ahead of this 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.
It's been a contrasting campaign for both the Knight Riders and the Warriors so far. The Knight Riders have played eight matches with five victories and three defeats. With 10 points and a net run rate of +0.269, they are placed in the second spot in the table.
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Meanwhile, the Warriors have struggled to get going as they have played eight games with just three wins and five losses to their name. With six points and an NRR of -2.019, they are languishing at the sixth position in the table.
ABD vs SHJ, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: W-W-W-L-W
Sharjah Warriors: L-L-L-W-W
ABD vs SHJ, Match 25: Pitch Report
The surface at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is a balanced one. It offers help to both the batters and bowlers. Sides batting second have managed to win five out of the eight matches played so far at the venue this season.
ABD vs SHJ, Match 25: Top Player Picks
Andre Russell (ABD)
- Andre Russell hasstruck the joint-most runs for the Knight Riders this season
- The right-hander has amassed 192 runs at an average of 96.00
- Russell has also managed to pick up six wickets in eight innings
Michael-Kyle Pepper (ABD)
- Michael-Kyle Pepper is the joint highest run-getter with Russell for the Knight Riders
- The wicketkeeper batter has also racked up 192 runs and is averaging 27.42
Johnson Charles (SHJ)
- Johnson Charles has mustered the most runs for the Warriors this season
- The West Indian has hit 232 runs at an average of 33.14 with two fifties to his name
Tom Kolher-Cadmore (SHJ)
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore is second behind Charles in terms of runs scoring for the Warriors
- The 29-year old right-handed batter is averaging 25 with one half-century
ABD vs SHJ, Match 25: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Andre Russell | 192 Runs in 6 Innings | 59.63 |
| Michael-Kyle Pepper | 192 Runs in 7 Innings | 42.71 |
| Johnson Charles | 232 Runs in 8 Innings | 47.25 |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | 148 Runs in 6 Innings | 40 |
ABD vs SHJ, Match 25: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If Abu Dhabi Knight Riders bowl first | Andre Russell | Michael-Kyle Pepper |
| If Abu Dhabi Knight Riders bat first | Michael-Kyle Pepper | Andre Russell |
ABD vs SHJ, Match 25: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Warriors are struggling at the bottom of the table while the Knight Riders are placed second in the table. ABD are favorites to seal this so bank on their players for your Fantasy-XI side.
ABD vs SHJ, Match 25: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Michael-Kyle Pepper, Johnson Charles
Batters: Ravi Bopara, Laurie Evans, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-rounders: Andre Russell, David Willey, Imad Wasim
Bowlers: Joshua Little, Maheesh Theekshana, Muhammad Jawadullah
Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-captain: Michael-Kyle Pepper
ABD: 7 Players, SHJ: 4 Players
ABD vs SHJ, Match 25: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Joe Clarke, Niroshan Dickwella
Batters: Laurie Evans, Sam Hain, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
All-rounders: Sean Williams, Daniel Sams, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Joshua Little, Ali Khan, Maheesh Theekshana
Captain: Tom Kohler-Cadmore
Vice-captain: Liam Livingstone
ABD: 5 Players, SHJ: 6 Players
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