Andre Russell will be an important choice in the fantasy contests of the match (Source: x.com)
Sharjah Warriors (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ABD) entertain fans in the ongoing second edition of the International League T20. Match No. 23 is all set to be played on Monday, February 05th, 2024, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah at 8:00 PM IST. Both sides will immediately meet again in two days in the reverse fixture in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, the 07th. 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.
The Warriors have made a mixed start to their campaign as they have played six matches with three victories and three defeats. With six points and a net run rate of -1.242, they are placed in the fifth position in the table.
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Meanwhile, the Knight Riders have played seven games with four wins and three losses. With eight points and an NRR of -0.401, they are placed in the second spot in the table.
SHJ vs ABD, Team Form Guide
Sharjah Warriors: L-W-W-L-W
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: W-L-W-L-L
SHJ vs ABD, Match 23: Pitch Report
The surface at Sharjah offers help to spin bowlers more. The stadium is comparatively small to the other two venues in UAE. Three out of the five matches have been won by sides batting first in the ongoing campaign in Sharjah.
SHJ vs ABD, Match 23: Top Player Picks
Johnson Charles (SHJ)
- Johnson Charles has struck the second-most runs in ILT20 2024 so far
- The right-handed opening batter has hit 229 runs at an average of 46 with two half-centuries
Maheesh Theekshana (SHJ)
- Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana is the leading wicket-taker for the Warriors so far
- The 23-year old has picked up 11 wickets in six innings at an average of 14.27
Andre Russell (ABD)
- Destructive West Indian Andre Russell has smashed the most runs for the Knight Riders this season
- The right-hander has amassed 192 runs at a staggering average of 96.00 and a deadly strike-rate of 228.57
- The all-rounder has also managed to pick up six wickets in seven innings
Michael-Kyle Pepper (ABD)
- Michael-Kyle Pepper has racked up the second-most runs after Russell for the Knight Riders
- The right-handed player has hit 174 runs at an average of 29.00 with one fifty under his belt
SHJ vs ABD, Match 23: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charles | 229 Runs in 6 Innings | 59.83 |
| Sean Williams | 35 Runs in 1 innings | 58 |
| Maheesh Theekshana | 11 Wickets in 6 Innings | 66.5 |
| Andre Russell | 192 Runs in 6 Innings and 6 Wickets in 7 Innings | 66.43 |
| Michael-Kyle Pepper | 174 Runs in 6 Innings | 45.5 |
SHJ vs ABD, Match 23: 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 |
SJH vs ABD, Match 23: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Knight Riders are looking favorites to clinch a victory here so bank on Abu Dhabi players for your Fantasy-XI side to fetch more points.
SHJ vs ABD, Match 23: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Johnson Charles, Michael-Kyle Pepper
Batters: Sam Hain, Laurie Evans, Alishan Sharafu
All-rounders: Sean Williams, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Maheesh Theekshana, Joshua Little, Ali Khan
Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-captain: Michael-Kyle Pepper
SHJ: 4 Players, ABD: 7 Players
SHJ vs ABD, Match 23: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Johnson Charles, Niroshan Dickwella
Batters: Sam Hain, Laurie Evans, Sagar Kalyan
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Imad Wasim, David Willey
Bowlers: Chris Woakes, Maheesh Theekshana, Muhammad Jawadullah
Captain: Johnson Charles
Vice-captain: David Willey
SHJ: 5 Players, ABD: 6 Players
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