Southern Hitters (SOH) will be taking on Northern Strikers (NS) in the 17th game of the MCA T20 Super Series, 2nd Edition, 2023 at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi on 15th August 2023 at 07:30 AM IST.
SOH vs NS (Southern Hitters vs Northern Strikers), Match 17 - Match Information
Match: Southern Hitters vs Northern Strikers, Match 17
Date: 15th August 2023
Time: 07:30 AM IST
Venue: YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi
SOH vs NS (Southern Hitters vs Northern Strikers), Match 17 Preview
Southern Hitters have played 8 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Northern Strikers have also played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.688 |
| WW | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -0.058 |
| NS | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | +0.246 |
| CS | 8 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -0.865 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Southern Hitters beat Northern Strikers by 68 runs. Vijay Unni scored the highest fantasy points for Southern Hitters with 152 match fantasy points while Zubaidi Zulkifle topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Northern Strikers with 102 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Southern Hitters against Central Smashers, Central Smashers beat Southern Hitters by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Southern Hitters was Rizwan Haider who scored 58 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Western Warriors, Northern Strikers beat Western Warriors by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Northern Strikers was Zubaidi Zulkifle who scored 96 fantasy points.
SOH vs NS, 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 142 runs. The pitch at the YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi is a sporting 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 27.91 °C with 75% humidity. 0.88 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. 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 NS, Head to Head
In the 10 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
SOH vs NS 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 | 147 | 29.4 | 0 | 0 | 46, 12, 30, 44, 15 | - |
| Zubaidi Zulkifle | 5 | 247 | 49.4 | 0 | 0 | 60, 66, 64, 32, 25 | - |
| Imad Khan | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 0 | 0 | 53, 11, 5, 13, 50 | - |
- Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak
Syed Aziz is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 46, 12, 30, 44, 15 runs at an average of 29.4 per match.
- Ahmad Zubaidi Bin Zulkifle
Zubaidi Zulkifle can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Zubaidi Zulkifle has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 247 runs at an average of 49.4 per match.
- Imad Khan
Imad Khan is a batter and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Imad Khan is a top order opening batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 53, 11, 5, 13, 50 runs at an average of 26.4 per match.
SOH vs NS 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 | 160 | 32 | 11 | 2.2 | 30, 69, 15, 34, 12 | 2, 2, 3, 2, 2 |
| Syazrul Idrus | 5 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 20, 0, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 2, 3 |
| Rizwan Haider | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 22, 0, 0 | 1, 3, 3, 0, 2 |
- Vijay Unni Suresh Unni
Vijay Unni is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Vijay Unni is an off break bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. This player also bats decently and in the recently played matches has scored 160 runs at an average of 32 per match. Vijay Unni has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 2, 1, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 2, 3, 2, 2 wickets.
- Syazrul Ezat Idrus
Syazrul Idrus is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Syazrul Idrus has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. Syazrul Idrus has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 3, 1, 0, 2 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 2, 1, 1, 2, 3 wickets.
- Rizwan Haider
Rizwan Haider is a bowler and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rizwan Haider bowls left-arm medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 1, 3, 3, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 2, 2, 1, 4 wickets in the recent matches. Rizwan Haider has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 9 wickets.
SOH vs NS 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 | 72 | 14.4 | 10 | 2 | 0, 39, 2, 24, 7 | 3, 2, 2, 3, 0 |
| Conor Smith | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 30, 32, 56, 5, 18 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Ahmad Akmal | 5 | 26 | 5.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 14, 0, 4, 7, 1 | 0, 2, 1, 3, 1 |
- Arslan Shabir Sandhu
Arslan Shabir is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches Arslan Shabir has scored 72 runs averaging 14.4 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off spin and in the recent matches has taken 10 wickets, averaging at 2 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches Arslan Shabir played here and has taken 10 wickets.
- Conor John Alan Smith
Conor Smith is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches Conor Smith has scored 141 runs at an average of 28.2 per match.
- Ahmad Akmal Alif Bin Zainal
Ahmad Akmal is an all-rounder and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 1, 3, 1 wickets at an average of 1.4. Ahmad Akmal has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 7 wickets.
SOH vs NS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay Unni | 5 | 160 | 32 | 11 | 2.2 | 30, 69, 15, 34, 12 | 2, 2, 3, 2, 2 |
| Zubaidi Zulkifle | 5 | 247 | 49.4 | 0 | 0 | 60, 66, 64, 32, 25 | - |
| Hasnain Ahmed | 5 | 86 | 17.2 | 5 | 1 | 0, 37, 22, 19, 8 | 2, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Syazrul Idrus | 5 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 20, 0, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 2, 3 |
| Ajeb Khan | 5 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | 6, 4, 4, 5, 6 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Syed Aziz | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 0 | 0 | 46, 12, 30, 44, 15 | - |
The Top Point Getters for Southern Hitters are Vijay Unni with 110 match fantasy points, Hasnain Ahmed with 76 match fantasy points and Syed Aziz with 63 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Northern Strikers are Zubaidi Zulkifle with 96 match fantasy points, Syazrul Idrus with 74 match fantasy points and Ajeb Khan with 68 match fantasy points.
SOH vs NS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syazrul Idrus | 5 | 20 | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 20, 0, 0 | 2, 1, 1, 2, 3 |
| Vijay Unni | 5 | 160 | 32 | 11 | 2.2 | 30, 69, 15, 34, 12 | 2, 2, 3, 2, 2 |
| Arslan Shabir | 5 | 72 | 14.4 | 10 | 2 | 0, 39, 2, 24, 7 | 3, 2, 2, 3, 0 |
| Syed Aziz | 5 | 147 | 29.4 | 0 | 0 | 46, 12, 30, 44, 15 | - |
| Conor Smith | 5 | 141 | 28.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 30, 32, 56, 5, 18 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Syazrul Ezat Idrus
Syazrul Idrus is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 82 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Syazrul Idrus bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 3, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Syazrul Idrus has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches he played here and has taken 2, 1, 1, 2, 3 wickets.
- Vijay Unni Suresh Unni
Vijay Unni is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Vijay Unni is an off break bowler and in the last 5 matches he has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. This player also bats decently and in the recent matches has scored 160 runs at an average of 32 per match. Vijay Unni has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 2, 1, 3, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 11 wickets.
- Arslan Shabir Sandhu
Arslan Shabir is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Arslan Shabir has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 0, 39, 2, 24, 7 runs averaging 14.4 per match. Arslan Shabir is also a handy bowler, bowling off spin and in the recent matches has taken 3, 2, 2, 3, 0 wickets, averaging at 2 wickets per match. He has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 3, 2, 2, 3, 0 wickets.
- Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak
Syed Aziz is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Syed Aziz has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top order opening batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 147 runs at an average of 29.4 per match.
- Conor John Alan Smith
Conor Smith is an all-rounder and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Conor Smith is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 141 runs at an average of 28.2 per match.
SOH vs NS Squad Information
Northern Strikers (NS) Squad: Syazrul Idrus, Umar Adam, Muhammad Amir Azim, Haiqal Khair, Ahmad Akmal, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Mohsin Zaman, Amir Khan, Ajeb Khan, Wan Azam, Daniyal Hashmi, Muhammad Faisal, Muhammad Qaisar, Asif Raza Muhammad Ashraf, Dilawar Abbas, Ahmad Arif Salman, Syahir Syamael Shaari, Conor Smith, Naveed Ahmad, Abdul Rehman and Tehseen Saif
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 NS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Syed Aziz
Batters: Amir Khan, Imad Khan and Zubaidi Zulkifle
All-Rounders: Ahmad Akmal, Arslan Shabir and Conor Smith
Bowlers: Muhammad Qaisar, Rizwan Haider, Syazrul Idrus and Vijay Unni
Captain: Vijay Unni
Vice-Captain: Syazrul Idrus
Photo credit: Alamy
