KHTC Last Five Matches: W W (Avg Score For 110, Avg Score Against 53)
SGH Last Five Matches: L L (Avg Score For 71, Avg Score Against 105)
1.KIELER HTC (KHTC)
Captain: Azeem Azam
Wicketkeeper: Adnan Nooruddin
Projected Top Four: Chaitanya Pagadapoola, Sadeequllah Shinwari, Naqibulah Mulakhil, Madura Ambagahage
Projected Opening Bowlers: Danish Zahid, Azeem Azam
Spin Options: Muqurrab Zaidi, Shiraz Shah
1.KIELER HTC Key Players:
Sadeequllah Shinwari, aggressive right handed batsman, loves to attack the new ball bowlers, likes playing lofted straight drives and boasts previous ECS experience playing for KSV, top scored for KHTC on Monday with 31 runs from two games.
Adil Safder, right arm fast bowler, bowls good lengths not allowing batsmen to get underneath the ball, returned man of the match figures of 3-8 in the second game on Monday.
Madura Ambagahage, batting all-rounder, key man for KHTC in the middle order, looked comfortable with the bat scoring 23 runs in the only game he batted, doesn't shy away from taking responsibilities with the ball in tough situations and could prove a match winner for KHTC.
Shiraz Shah, a leg-spinner who can be a game changer for KHTC, likes bowling in challenging conditions and has different variations in his armoury, scalped four wickets from two games on Monday with a best return of 3-9.
SG HAMELN (SGH)
Captain: Thusitha Ratnayake
Wicketkeeper: Thusitha Ratnayake
Projected Top Four: Safi Rahman, Rizwan Babar, Mudassar Iqbal, Thusitha Ratnayake
Projected Opening Bowlers: Ankit Tomar, Mudassar Iqbal
Spin Options: Muneeb Mohammad, Romal Barakzai
SG HAMELN Key Players:
Safi Rahman, big hitting opening batsman, showed a glimpse of his talent in his short stay at the crease, also impressed with the ball picking up two wickets, will look to capitalize on the opportunity to play on the grand European Cricket stage,
Rizwan Babar, all-rounder, ended as the top scorer and top wicket taker for SGH on Tuesday scoring 47 runs and picking up two wickets.
Mudassar Iqbal, all-rounder, top order batsman who likes to hit the ball hard, will take the new cherry and hope to provide early breakthroughs, scalped 2-19 in the first game.
Thusitha Ratnayake, captain, a capable middle order batsman who can bowl with great zeal if he is not keeping.
Newcomers SG Hameln almost picked up a surprise win over Group favourites MTV Stallions in their opening game. SGH have shown glimpses of brilliance in the field and will be hoping to build on this early promise. Hosts 1.Kieler HTC started off with a couple of comfortable wins on the opening day and would aim for another clean sweep against the bottom side.
Match Prediction: 1.Kieler HTC (KHTC) to win at a canter.
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