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KDH vs PTK Dream11 Team Prediction of Afghanistan Premier League: Preview

By Pranob Thachanthara

Hello and Welcome to our preview for Paktia Panthers vs Kandahar Knights match. We are covering KDH vs PTK Dream11 Team Prediction, Preview and Probable Playing XI for the T20 match. The match is to be played at Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium.

Kandahar Knights have lost all the three encounters yet in the series. They lost yesterday’s encounter by just two runs. Sayed Shirzad took a three wicket haul while Karim Janat took two wickets. Chasing the total again their top order failed. Asghar Afghan scored a quick fifty while Nasir Jamal and Riki Wessels were brilliant scoring 38 and 46* runs respectively but were left behind by just two runs. They will hope to get a win tomorrow to stay alive in tournament.

Paktia Panthers is residing second on points table with two wins and one loss. In last match, Their batsmen put a brilliant show scoring 204 runs. M Shahzad and I Janat had a good opening partnership and both scored 42 and 47 respectively. Cameron Delport remain undefeated scoring 70 runs in 48 balls with 6 sixes. Isuru Udana again was the star with ball taking four wickets while debutant Ziaur Rahman Sharifi also took a three wicket haul. They will hope to continue the momentum ahead in the tournament.

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When and Where:

KDH VS PTK, 10th Match, Afghanistan Premier League 2018.
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium.
October 12, 05:30 PM IST.

Venue Stats:

Average first innings score: 149
Average second innings score: 131

Squads:

KDH:
Asghar Afghan (c), Amir Hamza, Taskin Ahmed, Brendon McCullum, Waheedullah Shafaq, Ashish Bagai (wk), Kevin O Brien, Paul Stirling, Karim Sadiq, Tymal Mills, Najibullah Zadran, Sayed Shirzad, Mohammad Naveed, Nasir Jamal, Karim Janat, Waqarullah Ishaq, Waqar Salamkheil, Munir Ahmad (wk), Riki Wessels (wk).

PTK:
Shahid Afridi, Calum MacLeod, Isuru Udana, Samiullah Shenwari, Mohammad Shahzad (c & wk), Sikandar Raza, Yamin Ahmadzai, Cameron Delport, Ihsanullah Janat, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Zia-ur-Rehman, Fazal Rahman, Tahir Khan, Yousuf Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai

Team News:

Kandahar Knights:

Riki Wessels and Munir Ahmad have been added to the squad. Karim Sadiq is performing poorly with bat but is bowling good and may be given one more chance due to lack of depth in squad. Munir Ahmad can however replace him if team wishes.

Form of Najibullah Zadran is also a cause of concern for team. For an extra spinner Waqar Salamkheil can again come back in the playing XI.

B McCullum, Paul Stirling, Asghar Afghan, Nasir Jamal and Riki Wessels will be the key batsmen. Karim Janat will play the role of allrounder. Bat of Paul Stirling and B Mccullum is also silent and will have to score big soon.

Amir Hamza will lead the spin department of team while Sayed Shirzad, M Naveed and Karim Janat will be the key pacers.

Paktia Panthers:

No changes are expected in the playing XI. M Shahzad, I Janat, Cameron Delport, R Gurbaz, S Raza and S Shenwari are the key batsman. Shahid Afridi and Sharafuddin Ashraf will play the role of finisher for team.

Sharafuddin Ashraf will lead the spin attack along with S Afridi and S Raza. S Shenwari can also support them. Isuru Udana, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi and Yamin Ahmadzai will be the key pacers for team.

Probable Playing XI:

KDH:
Brendon McCullum, Paul Stirling, Karim Sadiq/Munir Ahmad, Asghar Afghan (c), Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran/Waqar Salamkheil, Nasir Jamal, Riki Wessels (wk), M Naveed, Amir Hamza, Sayed Shirzad.

PTK:
Mohammad Shahzad (c & wk), Ihsanullah Janat, Cameron Delport, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sikandar Raza, Samiullah Shenwari, Shahid Afridi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Isuru Udana, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Yamin Ahmadzai.