Match 21 of the Oman D20 League 2nd Edition 2023 will be played between Ruwi Rangers and Azaiba XI (RUR vs AZA) at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman on October 4 at 5:00 PM IST.

RUR vs AZA (Ruwi Rangers vs Azaiba XI), Match 21 - Match Information

Match: Ruwi Rangers vs Azaiba XI, Match 21
Date: October 4, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

RUR vs AZA (Ruwi Rangers vs Azaiba XI), Match 21 Preview

Ruwi Rangers have played 5 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Azaiba XI have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.

Oman D20 League 2nd Edition 2023 Points Table

The points table of Oman D20 League 2nd Edition 2023  Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
RUR 5 5 0 10 +1.666
BOB 4 2 2 4 +1.696
QUT 4 2 2 4 +0.557
GGI 4 2 2 4 +0.267
AMR 5 2 3 4 +0.168
AZA 5 2 3 4 -0.848
DAT 4 2 2 4 -1.552
KHW 5 1 4 2 -1.662

Both teams last played against each other in Match 27 of the Oman D20 League 2023 where Wasim Ali scored the highest fantasy points for Ruwi Rangers with 101 match fantasy points while Imran Muhammed topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Azaiba XI with 60 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Ruwi Rangers against Qurum Thunders, Ruwi Rangers beat Qurum Thunders by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Ruwi Rangers was Khalid Kail who scored 101 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Amerat Royals, Amerat Royals beat Azaiba XI by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Azaiba XI was Haythim Bahar who scored 56 fantasy points.

RUR vs AZA, Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 142 runs. The pitch at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman 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 Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman

Temperature will hover around 37°C with 23% humidity. 2.83 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.

RUR vs AZA, Head-to-Head

In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Azaiba XI have lost all their matches. Ruwi Rangers' all-rounders' have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Azaiba XI.

RUR vs AZA 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
Nadeem Khan 5 5 1 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 4, 1 3, 1, 2, 0, 0
Abdul Rauf 5 126 25.2 0 0 9, 0, 92, 25, 0 -
Khalid Kail 5 177 35.4 0 0 75, 22, 29, 45, 6 -
  1. Nadeem Khan

    Nadeem Khan can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Nadeem Khan has scored 0, 0, 0, 4 and 1 runs averaging 1 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm chinaman and in recent matches has taken 3, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches. Nadeem Khan has been very successful at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 3, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets.

  2. Abdul Rauf Attaullah

    Abdul Rauf is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Abdul Rauf is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 126 runs at an average of 25.2 per match.

  3. Khalid Kail

    Khalid Kail is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Khalid Kail is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 177 runs at an average of 35.4 per match.

RUR vs AZA 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
Sagheer Ahmed 5 44 8.8 3 0.6 0, 23, 9, 4, 8 0, 1, 1, 1, 0
Bilal Khan 5 0 0 4 0.8 - 0, 2, 0, 0, 2
Mujibur Imran Ali 5 151 30.2 0 0 70, 0, 11, 47, 23 -
  1. Sagheer Ahmed

    Sagheer Ahmed is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. Sagheer Ahmed is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.

  2. Muhammad Bilal Khan

    Bilal Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Bilal Khan is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Mujibur Imran Ali

    Mujibur Imran Ali is a bowler and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls off break Mujibur Imran Ali can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the last few matches has scored 70, 0, 11, 47 and 23 runs, averaging 30.2 runs per match.

RUR vs AZA 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
Karan Sonavale 5 115 23 6 1.2 0, 2, 1, 8, 104 1, 0, 0, 1, 4
Waseem Akhtar 5 32 6.4 5 1 8, 7, 12, 1, 4 0, 2, 1, 1, 1
Mohammad Nadeem 5 40 8 3 0.6 0, 22, 7, 11, 0 1, 0, 0, 1, 1
  1. Karan Sonavale

    Karan Sonavale is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 115 runs averaging 23 per match. Karan Sonavale is also a handy bowler, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 4 wickets.

  2. Waseem Akhtar

    Waseem Akhtar is an all-rounder and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Waseem Akhtar bowls off-spin and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.

  3. Mohammad Nadeem

    Mohammad Nadeem is an all-rounder and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Mohammad Nadeem has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.

RUR vs AZA 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
Khalid Kail 5 177 35.4 0 0 75, 22, 29, 45, 6 -
Mujibur Imran Ali 5 151 30.2 0 0 70, 0, 11, 47, 23 -
Haythim Bahar 5 49 9.8 1 0.2 24, 0, 7, 15, 3 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Rao Waqar 5 117 23.4 0 0 43, 26, 3, 15, 30 -
Naseem Khushi 5 66 13.2 0 0 9, 7, 6, 2, 42 -
Faraz Muhammad 5 8 1.6 5 1 7, 1, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 3, 2, 0

The top point-getters for Ruwi Rangers are Khalid Kail with 101 match fantasy points, Mujibur Imran Ali with 97 match fantasy points and Naseem Khushi with 45 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Azaiba XI are Haythim Bahar with 56 match fantasy points, Rao Waqar with 53 match fantasy points and Faraz Muhammad with 13 match fantasy points.

RUR vs AZA 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
Karan Sonavale 5 115 23 6 1.2 0, 2, 1, 8, 104 1, 0, 0, 1, 4
Sagheer Ahmed 5 44 8.8 3 0.6 0, 23, 9, 4, 8 0, 1, 1, 1, 0
Bilal Khan 5 0 0 4 0.8 - 0, 2, 0, 0, 2
Nadeem Khan 5 5 1 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 4, 1 3, 1, 2, 0, 0
Waseem Akhtar 5 32 6.4 5 1 8, 7, 12, 1, 4 0, 2, 1, 1, 1
  1. Karan Sonavale

    Karan Sonavale is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 2, 1, 8 and 104 runs averaging 23 per match. Karan Sonavale can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 4 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 1 and 4 wickets.

  2. Sagheer Ahmed

    Sagheer Ahmed is a bowler and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sagheer Ahmed is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 0, 1, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.

  3. Muhammad Bilal Khan

    Bilal Khan is a bowler and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, Bilal Khan has taken 0, 2, 0, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  4. Nadeem Khan

    Nadeem Khan is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Nadeem Khan has scored 0, 0, 0, 4 and 1 runs averaging 1 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm chinaman and in the recent matches has taken 3, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches. Nadeem Khan has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 3, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets.

  5. Waseem Akhtar

    Waseem Akhtar is an all-rounder and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is an off-spin bowler and in the last 5 matches, Waseem Akhtar has taken 0, 2, 1, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.

RUR vs AZA Squad Information

Ruwi Rangers (RUR) Squad: Mohammad Nadeem, Bilal Khan, Mujibur Imran Ali, Kaleemullah, Naseem Khushi, Sanju Sanjeev, Inzamam ul Haq, Khalid Kail, Karan Sonavale, Mohammed Rafi, Vinay Khandelwal, Hannan Rizwan, Mohamed Rasfas, Nadeem Khan, Vighnesh Yadav, Saad Baggad and Abdul Khaliq.

Azaiba XI (AZA) Squad: Abdul Rauf, Akmal Shahzad, Jasim Illahi, Asif Al Balushi, Imran Muhammed, Waseem Akhtar, Usman Haider, Haythim Bahar, Rao Waqar, Aqeel Muhammad, Sagheer Ahmed, Saheem Bashir, Mehedi Hassan Mokhlesur, Mansoor Ali Mazhar, Sufyan Yousuf, Haider Razzaq, Abdur Afzal, Mohammad Abdul Hossain and Faraz Muhammad.

RUR vs AZA Possible Playing XI

Ruwi Rangers (RUR) Possible Playing XI: Nadeem Khan, Hannan Rizwan, Khalid Kail, Naseem Khushi, Inzamam ul Haq, Mujibur Imran Ali, Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah, Karan Sonavale, Mohammad Nadeem and Vighnesh Yadav.

Azaiba XI (AZA) Possible Playing XI: Abdul Rauf, Rao Waqar, Mehedi Hassan Mokhlesur, Sufyan Yousuf, Faraz Muhammad, Sagheer Ahmed, Jasim Illahi, Akmal Shahzad, Mansoor Ali Mazhar, Waseem Akhtar and Haythim Bahar.

RUR vs AZA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Sufyan Yousuf

Batters: Nadeem Khan and Rao Waqar

All-Rounders: Karan Sonavale, Mansoor Ali Mazhar, Mohammad Nadeem, Vighnesh Yadav and Waseem Akhtar

Bowlers: Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah and Sagheer Ahmed

Captain: Sufyan Yousuf

Vice-Captain: Sagheer Ahmed

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