The 17th match of the Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024 will see ABL Stallions (AST) squaring off against UMT Markhors (UMA) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on Friday, December 20. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the AST vs UMA Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and the pitch report.
ABL Stallions have won four of their last six matches. They lost their last match to Nurpur Lions by three wickets. UMT Markhors, on the other hand, have won five of their last six matches. They won their last match against Engro Dolphins by eight wickets.
These two teams have played one head-to-head match. UMT Markhors won that match by a small margin of three runs.
AST vs UMA Match Details
The 17th match of the Pakistan Champions T20 Cup 2024 will be played on December 20 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The game is set to take place at 11:30 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
AST vs UMA, 17th Match
Date and Time: December 20, 2024, 11:30 AM IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi is good for batters. The team batting first should look to bat first and try to score a lot of runs. Fans can expect a good scoring match in both the innings. The last match played at this venue was between Nurpur Lions and Lake City Panthers, where a total of 312 runs were scored at a loss of 16 wickets.
AST vs UMA Form Guide
AST - Won 4 of their last 6 matches
UMA - Won 5 of their last 6 matches
AST vs UMA Probable Playing XI
AST Playing XI
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Mohammad Haris (wk & c), Taimur Khan, Mohammad Mohsin-ll, Yasir Khan, Hussain Talat, Maaz Sadaqat, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Ali, Tahir Hussain, Usman Tariq, Shoaib Malik
UMA Playing XI
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Khawaja Nafay (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Abdul Samad, Mohammad Shehzad, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Sarwar Afridi, Saad Masood, Muhammad Imran, Akif Javed, Nisar Ahmad
AST vs UMA Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Mohammad Haris
Mohammad Haris is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. He is expected to bat in the top order and perform the wicket-keeping duties for his team. He has smashed 177 runs in the last six matches. Khawaja Nafay is another good wicket-keeper option for today's match.
Batters
Hussian Talat
Fakhar Zaman and Hussain Talat are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. Hussain Talat is a hard hitter who can score a lot of runs at this venue. He has smashed 293 runs and taken two wickets in the last six matches. Iftikhar Ahmed is another good batter for today's match.
All-rounders
Maaz Sadaqat
Maaz Sadaqat and Hussain Talat are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both players are crucial for today's match. Maaz Sadaqat will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 208 runs and taken three wickets in the last six matches. Saad Masood is another good all-rounder for today's match.
Bowlers
Nisar Ahmad
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Mohammad Ali and Usama Tariq. Both the bowlers can take a lot of wickets at this venue. Nisar Ahmad has taken 12 wickets and smashed 22 runs in the last six matches. Mohammad Ali is another good bowler for today's match.
AST vs UMA match captain and vice-captain choices
Hussain Talat
Hussain Talat is the most crucial pick from ABL Stallions as the pitch is expected to support both bowlers and batters. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs in today's match. He has smashed 293 runs and taken two wickets in the last six matches.
Maaz Sadaqat
Maaz Sadaqat is another crucial pick from the ABL Stallions squad. He is in top notch form and can once again perform well at this venue. He will bat in the top order and complete his quota of overs. He has smashed 208 runs and taken three wickets in the last six matches.
5 Must-Picks for AST vs UMA, 17th Match
Nisar Ahmad
Hussain Talat
Maaz Sadaqat
Mohammad Nawaz
Mohammad Haris
ABL Stallions vs UMT Markhors Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be well-balanced, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making hard hitters or all-rounders the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match.
ABL Stallions vs UMT Markhors Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: M Haris, K Nafay
Batters: F Zaman, H Talat
All-rounders: M Nawaz, S Malik, S Masood, M Sadaqat
Bowlers: U Tariq, M Ali, N Ahmad
ABL Stallions vs UMT Markhors Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: M Haris
Batters: H Talat
All-rounders: M Nawaz, S Malik, S Masood, M Sadaqat
Bowlers: U Tariq, M Ali, N Ahmad, A Javed, A Khan
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