Emirates Blues will be up against the Sharjah in the 16th match of the Emirates D20 Tournament 2023 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on October 21 at 11:00 PM IST.
EMB vs SHA (Emirates Blues vs Sharjah), Match 16 - Match Information
Match: Emirates Blues vs Sharjah, Match 16
Date: October 21, 2023
Time: 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
EMB vs SHA (Emirates Blues vs Sharjah), Match 16 Preview
Emirates Blues have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Sharjah have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
Emirates D20 Tournament 2023 Points Table
The points table of Emirates D20 Tournament, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUB | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.713 |
| SHA | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -0.604 |
| AJM | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +1.106 |
| EMB | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -1.538 |
| FUJ | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.273 |
| ABD | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.364 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 28 of the Emirates D20 Tournament 2nd edition 2022 where Alishan Sharafu scored the highest fantasy points for Emirates Blues with 133 match fantasy points while Hazrat Luqman topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sharjah with 90 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Emirates Blues against Fujairah, Emirates Blues beat Fujairah by 34 runs. The top fantasy player for Emirates Blues was Fahad Nawaz who scored 92 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Abu Dhabi, Sharjah beat Abu Dhabi by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Sharjah was Muhammad Uzair Khan who scored 142 fantasy points.
EMB vs SHA, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 139 runs. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The temperature will hover around 28°C and humidity is expected to be around 70%. 2.31 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
EMB vs SHA, Head-to-Head
In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, Sharjah do not have a good record against Emirates Blues. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Sharjah's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Emirates Blues.
EMB vs SHA Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zohaib Khan | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 0 | 0 | 32, 5, 0, 52, 68 | - |
| Furqan Khalil | 5 | 80 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 27, 23, 6, 2, 22 | - |
| Fahad Nawaz | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 | 64, 21, 20, 0, 3 | - |
- Zohaib Khan
Zohaib Khan is a batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 157 runs averaging 31.4 per match.
- Furqan Khalil
Furqan Khalil can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Furqan Khalil has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 27, 23, 6, 2 and 22 runs at an average of 16 per match.
- Fahad Nawaz Choudhary
Fahad Nawaz is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Fahad Nawaz is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 64, 21, 20, 0 and 3 runs averaging 21.6 per match.
EMB vs SHA Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Uzair Khan | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 9, 2, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 4 |
| Haider Ali | 3 | 8 | 1.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 4, 4, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Riyaz Khaliq | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 6, 0, 5, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
- Muhammad Uzair Khan
Muhammad Uzair Khan is a bowler and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Muhammad Uzair Khan has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has been very successful at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 9 wickets.
- Haider Ali
Haider Ali can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Haider Ali has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Riyaz Khaliq
Riyaz Khaliq is a bowler and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Riyaz Khaliq is a leg-spin bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.
EMB vs SHA Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zawar Farid | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 6, 0, 22, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 1 |
| Adithya Shetty | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 5 | 1 | 11, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
| Abdul Ghaffar | 3 | 43 | 8.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 23, 0, 0, 20 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Zawar Farid
Zawar Farid is an all-rounder and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Zawar Farid has scored 6, 0, 22, 0 and 0 runs averaging 5.6 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the last 3 matches Zawar Farid played here, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 4 and 1 wickets.
- Adithya Shetty
Adithya Shetty is an all-rounder and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 13 runs at an average of 2.6 per match. Adithya Shetty has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 3, 0 and 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Abdul Ghaffar
Abdul Ghaffar is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Abdul Ghaffar has scored 43 runs averaging 8.6 per match.
EMB vs SHA Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fahad Nawaz | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 0 | 0 | 64, 21, 20, 0, 3 | - |
| Haider Ali | 3 | 8 | 1.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 4, 4, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Adithya Shetty | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 5 | 1 | 11, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
| Zawar Farid | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 6, 0, 22, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 1 |
| Muhammad Rohid Khan | 3 | 9 | 1.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 1, 8, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Abdul Ghaffar | 3 | 43 | 8.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 23, 0, 0, 20 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for Emirates Blues are Fahad Nawaz with 92 match fantasy points, Adithya Shetty with 76 match fantasy points and Zawar Farid with 75 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sharjah are Haider Ali with 78 match fantasy points, Muhammad Rohid Khan with 70 match fantasy points and Abdul Ghaffar with 67 match fantasy points.
EMB vs SHA Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Uzair Khan | 3 | 11 | 2.2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 9, 2, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 4 |
| Haider Ali | 3 | 8 | 1.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 4, 4, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Zawar Farid | 3 | 28 | 5.6 | 7 | 1.4 | 6, 0, 22, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 4, 1 |
| Zohaib Khan | 5 | 157 | 31.4 | 0 | 0 | 32, 5, 0, 52, 68 | - |
| Adithya Shetty | 3 | 13 | 2.6 | 5 | 1 | 11, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 3, 0 |
- Muhammad Uzair Khan
Muhammad Uzair Khan is a bowler and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 4, 0, 0, 0 and 4 wickets at an average of 1.6. Muhammad Uzair Khan has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 4, 0, 4, 1 and 0 wickets.
- Haider Ali
Haider Ali is a bowler and has an average of 86 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Haider Ali has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Zawar Farid
Zawar Farid is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Zawar Farid has scored 28 runs averaging 5.6 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 4 and 1 wickets, averaging at 1.4 wickets per match. This player has been successful at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Zawar Farid played here, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 4 and 1 wickets.
- Zohaib Khan
Zohaib Khan is a batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 32, 5, 0, 52 and 68 runs at an average of 31.4 per match.
- Adithya Shetty
Adithya Shetty is an all-rounder and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Adithya Shetty is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 11, 0, 2, 0 and 0 runs averaging 2.6 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 3, 0 and 3 wickets in recent matches.
EMB vs SHA Squad Information
Sharjah (SHA) Squad: Shahan Akram, Abdul Ghaffar, Haider Ali, Fayyaz Ahmad, Renjith Mani, Hazrat Luqman, Muhammad Farooq, Matiullah Khan, Dawood Ejaz, Masood Gurbaz, Furqan Khalil, Harsh Desai, Hassan Eisakhel, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Nasir Faraz, Zohaib Khan and Sohail Shah.
Emirates Blues (EMB) Squad: Mohammad Ayaz, Fahad Nawaz, Wasi Shah, Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Zawar Farid, Hazrat Bilal, Junaid Shamsudheen, Ali Anwaar, Lovepreet Bajwa, Zubair Zuhaib, Deepak Raj, Adithya Shetty, Abdullah Ismail, Yash Sabnani, Karan Dhiman, Rayan Khan, Monish Gajeswaran, Yasir Khan, Riyaz Khaliq and Madhav Manoj.
EMB vs SHA Possible Playing XI
Sharjah (SHA) Possible Playing XI: Zohaib Khan, Furqan Khalil, Hassan Eisakhel, Fayyaz Ahmad, Haider Ali, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Hazrat Luqman, Abdul Ghaffar, Harsh Desai and Nasir Faraz.
Emirates Blues (EMB) Possible Playing XI: Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Lovepreet Bajwa, Fahad Nawaz, Rayan Khan, Riyaz Khaliq, Hazrat Bilal, Mohammad Ayaz, Monish Gajeswaran, Zawar Farid, Adithya Shetty and Muhammad Zubair.
EMB vs SHA Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Furqan Khalil and Masood Gurbaz
Batters: Zohaib Khan and Renjith Mani
All-Rounders: Zawar Farid, Adithya Shetty, Abdul Ghaffar and Muhammad Farooq
Bowlers: Muhammad Uzair Khan, Haider Ali and Riyaz Khaliq
Captain: Adithya Shetty
Vice-Captain: Muhammad Uzair Khan
Photo credit: Alamy
