Mohammad Haris will lead Pakistan-A [Twitter]
Match four of the ongoing ACC Emerging Asia Cup between Nepal and Pakistan-A is set to take place on this Friday, July 14, at the Colombo Cricket Club Ground. The encounter promises to be a belter, with two robust lineups set to collide against each other.
Pakistan-A certainly look the stronger between the two. However, Nepal, known for their fighting spirit, will look for a dream start to the tournament.
Team Previews
Pakistan-A
Pakistan seem formidable on paper, with their senior players all set to make an impact this time. Mohammad Haris, who will be leading the team, might play a vital role for Pakistan-A, as he slammed some impactful quick-fire cameos in the T20 World Cup last year.
The bowling department will be led by the likes of Shahnawaz Dahani and Mohammad Wasim Jr, who could rattle the Nepalese batting line-up with sheer pace and movement.
Nepal
Nepal seems to be in a mood to give Pakistan a good run for their money. After featuring in the World Cup Qualifiers, the emerging Asian team is high on confidence.
Nepal will be led by Rohit Paudel, who has played 52 ODIs, amassing 1469 runs with remarkable impact. They also have a core of solid all-rounders, who might be match-winning with bat and ball.
Match Details
Date and Time: July 14, 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Colombo Cricket Club Ground, Colombo
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CCC Ground, Colombo pitch report
The surface at the CCC ground in Colombo will be typically subcontinental, having ample assistance for the spinners. With the ball gripping and turning, batting could be tricky for players from both sides.
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan-A: Saim Ayub, Haseebullah (WK), Mohammad Haris (C), Tayyab Tahir, Omair Bin Yousuf, Kamran Ghulam, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shahnawaz Dahani, Amad Butt, Arshad Iqbal
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (C), Kushal Bhurtel, Arjun Saud (WK), Kushal Malla, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Bhim Sharki, Lalit Rajbanshi, Kishore Mahato, Pawan Sarraf, Surya Tamang
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
Wicket-keepers: Mohammad Haris, Haseebullah
Batters: Saim Ayub, Omair Bin Yousuf, Rohit Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel
All-rounders: Kushal Malla/Gulshan Jha, Kamran Ghulam
Bowlers: Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shahnawaz Dahani, Sompal Kami
Captain: Saim Ayub
Vice-Captain: Mohammad Wasim Jr
Prediction
Pakistan are expected to win by a significant margin although the Nepal boys will give a valiant fight.