NUR vs UMA, Champions Cup T20 2024: Dream11 Predictions for Match 1 [Source: @NumairTariq2/x.com]
The Nurpur Lions (NUR) will take on the UMT Markhors (UMA) in the opening match of the second season of Champions T20 Cup 2024. This match will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi, Pakistan on Saturday, December 07th at 11:30 AM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently released the much-awaited schedule for the Bahria Town Champions Cup T20 2024. This thrilling tournament will take place from December 7 to December 25 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Cricket fans across Pakistan are excited to witness the best domestic talent in action. The tournament will feature five teams that are ABL Stallions, Engro Dolphins, Lake City Panthers, Nurpur Lions, and UMT Markhors.
Each team will play against the others twice, ensuring an exciting mix of matches, after the league stage, the top three teams will advance to the knockout rounds, second and third-placed teams will face off in a qualifier on December 23, the final match will take place on December 25, between the qualifier winner and the table-topper.
Nurpur Lions will be led by talented Pakistani batter Imam-ul-Haq. The squad consists of talented players like Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Taha, Rohail Nazir, and Mohammad Junaid.
On the other hand, UMT Markhors will be getting the leadership of experienced all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed. Stars like Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Masood, and Mohammad Nawaz will be part of the Markhors squad.
NUR vs UMA Weather And Pitch Report
Factors | Expected Conditions |
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Weather | Partly Sunny |
Pitch | Batting Friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be hazy with sunshine. The temperature will be in-between 18°C-5°C and there is no chance of rain during the game.
Pitch Report - The surface at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will offer some seam movement to the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. However, as the game progresses, the conditions will ease out, with the pitch favouring the batters. Batters from both sides will capitalise on the track's even pace and bounce to score runs. But the pitch will eventually dry up, bringing the spinners into play.
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi - Record of Chasing Teams
Nearly 41% of the matches have been won by the chasing team at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Hot Picks for NUR vs UMA Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips
Players | Roles |
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Nurpur Lions | |
Imam-ul-Haq | Batter |
Khushdil Shah | All-rounder |
Rohail Nazir | Wicketkeeper |
UMT Markhors | |
Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
Iftikhar Ahmed | All-rounder |
Mohammad Imran Jnr | Bowler |
NUR vs UMA Captain and Vice-captain
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
---|---|---|
Small League Contests | Khushdil Shah | Rohail Nazir |
Head to Head Contest | Fakhar Zaman | Khushdil Shah |
Grand League Contests | Fakhar Zaman | Imam-ul-Haq |
NUR vs UMA Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Rohail Nazir, Khawaja Nafay
Batters: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Taha
All-rounders: Mohammad Nawaz, Khushdil Shah
Bowlers: Mohammad Imran Jnr, Musa Khan, Bilawal Bhatti
Captain: Khushdil Shah
Vice-captain: Rohail Nazir
NUR vs UMA Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Rohail Nazir, Bismillah Khan
Batters: Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed
All-rounders: Mohammad Nawaz, Aamer Yamin, Saad Masood
Bowlers: Mohammad Imran Jnr, Musa Khan, Faisal Akram
Captain: Fakhar Zaman
Vice-captain: Imam-ul-Haq
NUR vs UMA Expert Advice
Given the playing conditions and the expected team combinations of the two sides, a 1-4-3-3 or a 2-3-3-3 combination will be ideal for the game.