Southern Hitters (SOH) will be taking on Central Smashers (CS) in the 22nd game of the MCA T20 Super Series, 2nd Edition, 2023 and the match will be played at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi on 18th August 2023 at 07:30 AM IST.

SOH vs CS (Southern Hitters vs Central Smashers), Match 21 - Match Information

Match: Southern Hitters vs Central Smashers, Match 21
Date: 18th August 2023
Time: 07:30 AM IST
Venue: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi

SOH vs CS (Southern Hitters vs Central Smashers), Match 21 Preview

Southern Hitters have played 10 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Central Smashers have also played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.

MCA T20 Super Series, 2nd Edition, 2023 Points Table

The points table of MCA T20 Super Series, 2nd Edition, 2023  Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
SOH 10 6 4 12 +0.527
WW 10 6 4 12 -0.063
NS 10 4 6 8 +0.098
CS 10 4 6 8 -0.568

In their previous encounter in this series, Central Smashers beat Southern Hitters by 8 wickets. Rizwan Haider scored the highest fantasy points for Southern Hitters with 58 match fantasy points while Ahmad Faiz topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Central Smashers with 144 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Southern Hitters against Western Warriors, Southern Hitters beat Western Warriors by 12 runs. The top fantasy player for Southern Hitters was Arslan Shabir who scored 111 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Northern Strikers, Central Smashers beat Northern Strikers by 33 runs. The top fantasy player for Central Smashers was Ahmad Faiz who scored 121 fantasy points.

SOH vs CS, YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 129 runs. The pitch at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi 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 YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi

Temperature will hover around 26.71 °C and humidity is expected to be around 83%. Winds at a speed of 0.76 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

SOH vs CS, Head to Head

In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, Southern Hitters do not have a good record against Central Smashers. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Central Smashers batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Southern Hitters.

SOH vs CS 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
Syed Aziz 5 127 25.4 1 0.2 19, 20, 46, 12, 30 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ahmad Faiz 5 137 27.4 7 1.4 38, 0, 79, 10, 10 2, 1, 1, 0, 3
Hassan Masood 5 150 30 5 1 7, 57, 12, 0, 74 1, 0, 2, 1, 1
  1. Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak

    Syed Aziz is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Syed Aziz has scored 127 runs at an average of 25.4 per match.

  2. Ahmed Faiz Mohammad Noor

    Ahmad Faiz can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. This player is a top order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches Ahmad Faiz has scored 38, 0, 79, 10, 10 runs at an average of 27.4 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches Ahmad Faiz played here and has taken 7 wickets.

  3. Hassan Masood

    Hassan Masood can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a top order opening left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches Hassan Masood has scored 150 runs averaging 30 per match.

SOH vs CS 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
Vijay Unni 5 142 28.4 7 1.4 21, 7, 30, 69, 15 0, 0, 2, 2, 3
Rizwan Haider 5 24 4.8 10 2 2, 0, 0, 0, 22 1, 2, 1, 3, 3
Aqib Javed 5 2 0.4 5 1 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 2, 0, 0, 1, 2
  1. Vijay Unni Suresh Unni

    Vijay Unni is a bowler and has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls off break and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Vijay Unni has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 2, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.

  2. Rizwan Haider

    Rizwan Haider is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Rizwan Haider has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a left-arm medium bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2. Rizwan Haider has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 3, 2, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 2, 1, 3, 3 wickets.

  3. Aqib Javed

    Aqib Javed is a bowler and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Aqib Javed bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches.

SOH vs CS 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
Arslan Shabir 5 104 20.8 12 2.4 39, 0, 39, 2, 24 2, 3, 2, 2, 3
Hasnain Ahmed 5 102 20.4 5 1 12, 31, 0, 37, 22 0, 0, 2, 1, 2
Muhammad Gulraiz 5 90 18 8 1.6 15, 24, 0, 51, 0 1, 2, 2, 2, 1
  1. Arslan Shabir Sandhu

    Arslan Shabir is an all-rounder and has an average of 65 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. Arslan Shabir is a batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 39, 0, 39, 2, 24 runs averaging 20.8 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off spin and in the recent matches has taken 2, 3, 2, 2, 3 wickets at an average of 2.4 per match. Arslan Shabir has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 2, 3, 2, 2, 3 wickets.

  2. Hasnain Ahmed

    Hasnain Ahmed can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Hasnain Ahmed is a top order left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 102 runs at an average of 20.4 per match.

  3. Muhammad Gulraiz

    Muhammad Gulraiz is an all-rounder and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Muhammad Gulraiz has scored 90 runs averaging 18 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling and in the recent matches has taken 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches Muhammad Gulraiz played here and has taken 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 wickets.

SOH vs CS 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
Arslan Shabir 5 104 20.8 12 2.4 39, 0, 39, 2, 24 2, 3, 2, 2, 3
Muhammad Gulraiz 5 90 18 8 1.6 15, 24, 0, 51, 0 1, 2, 2, 2, 1
Muhammad Azri Azhar 5 26 5.2 6 1.2 1, 0, 11, 6, 8 2, 2, 2, 0, 0
Syed Aziz 5 127 25.4 1 0.2 19, 20, 46, 12, 30 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Aaryan Amin Premj 5 8 1.6 4 0.8 0, 1, 0, 5, 2 1, 2, 0, 1, 0
Rizwan Haider 5 24 4.8 10 2 2, 0, 0, 0, 22 1, 2, 1, 3, 3

The Top Point Getters for Southern Hitters are Arslan Shabir with 121 match fantasy points, Syed Aziz with 70 match fantasy points and Rizwan Haider with 49 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for Central Smashers are Muhammad Gulraiz with 92 match fantasy points, Muhammad Azri Azhar with 71 match fantasy points and Aaryan Amin Premj with 61 match fantasy points.

SOH vs CS 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
Vijay Unni 5 142 28.4 7 1.4 21, 7, 30, 69, 15 0, 0, 2, 2, 3
Syed Aziz 5 127 25.4 1 0.2 19, 20, 46, 12, 30 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Arslan Shabir 5 104 20.8 12 2.4 39, 0, 39, 2, 24 2, 3, 2, 2, 3
Ahmad Faiz 5 137 27.4 7 1.4 38, 0, 79, 10, 10 2, 1, 1, 0, 3
Hasnain Ahmed 5 102 20.4 5 1 12, 31, 0, 37, 22 0, 0, 2, 1, 2
  1. Vijay Unni Suresh Unni

    Vijay Unni is a bowler and has an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is an off break bowler and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 2, 3 wickets at an average of 1.4. Vijay Unni has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 2, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.

  2. Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak

    Syed Aziz can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Syed Aziz has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 127 runs at an average of 25.4 per match.

  3. Arslan Shabir Sandhu

    Arslan Shabir can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Arslan Shabir has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 39, 0, 39, 2, 24 runs at an average of 20.8 per match. Arslan Shabir is also a handy bowler, bowling off spin and in the recent matches has taken 2, 3, 2, 2, 3 wickets, averaging at 2.4 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 3, 2, 2, 3 wickets.

  4. Ahmed Faiz Mohammad Noor

    Ahmad Faiz is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Ahmad Faiz has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 38, 0, 79, 10, 10 runs averaging 27.4 per match. Ahmad Faiz can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 1, 1, 0, 3 wickets, averaging at 1.4 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.

  5. Hasnain Ahmed

    Hasnain Ahmed is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Hasnain Ahmed has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a top order left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 102 runs averaging 20.4 per match.

SOH vs CS Squad Information

Central Smashers (CS) Squad: Ahmad Faiz, Lokman Nur Hakim, Mohammad Afiq, Ainool Hafizs, Muhammad Gulraiz, Arif Ullah, Aaryan Amin Premj, Ammar Zuhdi Hazalan, Aslam Khan Malik, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Haziq Aiman, Talha Rafiq, Shahul Hameed Sahib, Muhammad Azri Azhar, Hairil Anuar, Muhammad Aiman Zaquan, Prashant Pawar, Asad Ali, Hassan Masood, Aqib Javed, Yaseen Ullah, Muhammad Muneeb and Nisar Ahmed

Southern Hitters (SOH) Squad: Syed Aziz, Anwar Rahman, Vijay Unni, Mohamed Ariff Jamaluddin, Ahmad Asby, Rizwan Haider, Rajkumar Rajendran, Zulamry Bin Mohdin, Saleh Shadman, Aidan Michael, Kishan Kumar Ananthan, Jinendra Muraly, Haziq Haiqal Idris, Hasnain Ahmed, Arslan Shabir, Said Ismail Shah, Imad Khan and Usman Ali

SOH vs CS Possible Playing XI

Central Smashers (CS) Possible Playing XI: Ahmad Faiz, Hassan Masood, Ainool Hafizs, Muhammad Haziq Aiman, Talha Rafiq, Muhammad Muneeb, Aaryan Amin Premj, Muhammad Azri Azhar, Muhammad Gulraiz, Muhammad Aiman Zaquan and Arif Ullah

Southern Hitters (SOH) Possible Playing XI: Syed Aziz, Mohamed Ariff Jamaluddin, Imad Khan, Vijay Unni, Rizwan Haider, Kishan Kumar Ananthan, Arslan Shabir, Hasnain Ahmed, Saleh Shadman, Haziq Haiqal Idris and Usman Ali

SOH vs CS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Syed Aziz

Batters: Ahmad Faiz, Hassan Masood and Imad Khan

All-Rounders: Arslan Shabir, Hasnain Ahmed, Muhammad Azri Azhar and Muhammad Gulraiz

Bowlers: Haziq Haiqal Idris, Rizwan Haider and Vijay Unni

Captain: Vijay Unni

Vice-Captain: Syed Aziz

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