QUALIFIER - MATCH 7 (SCW21.007) COSTA DEL SOL (CDS) v MINHAJ (MIN) 1145 GMT | 1245 CET | 1715 IST
QUALIFIER - MATCH 7(SCW21.007)
COSTA DEL SOL (CDS) v MINHAJ (MIN)
1145 GMT | 1245 CET | 1715 IST
CDS Last Five Matches: W L W (Avg Score For 100, Avg Score Against 95)
MIN Last Five Matches: W W W L L (Avg Score For 115, Avg Score Against 97)
COSTA DEL SOL (CDS)
Captain: Richard Hatchman
WicketKeeper: Andrew Cromb
Projected Top Order: Richard Lake, Avinash Pai, Sameer Nayak, Lee Rimmer
Projected Opening Bowlers: Paul Edgeller, Sameer Nayak
Spin Options: Lorne Burns, Maanav Nayak, Ian Higgins
COSTA DEL SOL Key Players:
Sameer Nayak, ex UAE international and ACC level 3 coach, hits the mean ball for his stature and is the most accomplished all-round player in the club. Scored 45 runs in two games without being dismissed and picked up two wickets at an ER of 5.75.
Avinash Pai, a strong batter with a knack of scoring big runs, is technically gifted and has an incredible eye for the ball with an array of shots in his armoury. The all-rounder returned tournament best figures of 4-6 vs PIC conceding only at 4.50 runs per over in two games.
Lee Rimmer, a crafty all-rounder, enjoys scoring runs in all formats, top scored for CDS on Saturday racking up 46 runs in two games. He also picked up a wicket.
Lorne Burns, a creative batter,never shy of bringing in a ramp or reverse sweep shot, a fine leg-spinner who can be damaging and often provides vital wickets when needed most. Joint top wicket taker for CDS scalping FOUR wickets in two games. He also scored 33 runs.
MINHAJ (MIN)
Captain: Amar Shahzad
Wicketkeeper: Alumdar Hussain
Projected Top Order: Khizar Ali, Alumdar Hussain, Asjad Butt, Usman Mushtaq
Projected Opening Bowlers: Nadeem Muhammad,Muhammad Riaz
Spin Options: Alumdar Hussain, Usman Mushtaq, Nadeem Muhammad
MINHAJ Key Players:
Asjad Butt, prolific run scorer, regularly going big in Barcelona events. Can clear the fence with ease and also chip in with useful wickets with the ball if needed. Muscled 47 runs in three games.
Alumdar Hussain, the left handed opener has impressed in Barcelona events in the last two years. Top scorer in the tournament racking up 101 runs in three games including a player of the match performance of 13-ball 41 vs SPA.
Muhammad Riaz, experienced right handed batter, second highest scorer for MIN racking up 84 runs in three games.
Nadeem Muhammad, right arm spinner, generally bowls quicker deliveries but can decieve batsmen with change of pace, top wicket taker for MIN scalping FIVE wickets with a best return of 3-13 vs SPA.
Minhaj and Costa Del Sol lock horns again in the qualifier. MIN will be disappointed with the loss earlier and will be keen to avenge that loss. CDS have been mighty impressive and will be on a high having already beaten MIN. With a final spot on the line, expect some high intensity cricket from both sides.
Last time they met: SCW21.005 | CDS 85(9.2) def MIN 84 (31 Oct 2021)
Match Prediction: Minahj (MIN) to win this crunch game and seal a final spot.
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