Bangla Tigers vs Northern Warriors, Abu Dhabi T10 League 2021, Today Match Prediction 31 Jan 2021

bt vs nws Match Prediction & Analysis

Bangla Tigers have made a strong comeback into the tournament with a convincing win against the defending champions Maratha Arabians. But the task is unfinished as they would be taking on confident Northern Warriors in the 11th game of the season. The Warriors are coming into this game with a convincing win against the Delhi Bulls and would like to continue with the momentum. 

Both the sides have won a game each so far and lost the other one and hence there would be pressure on both the camps to perform in this contest. Bangla Tigers’ bowling hasn’t looked all that convincing so far and they would face a formidable opponent here. It remains to be seen if the Tigers are able to outsmart the Warriors in this game.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Bangla Tigers Preview

Andre Fletcher would be happy with the performance of his side in the last game. They restricted the Maratha Arabians to a small total and chased it down convincingly to win by 6 wickets. Their bowlers did a good job after going for runs in the first game. The side would now meet a tough opponent in Northern Warriors and needs to play here to win.  

Andre Fletcher and Johnson Charles are in good form and have scored runs in both games. A good start would be expected from them here. In the middle order Tom Moores, Afif Hossain and Chirag Suri have good hitting abilities. George Garton and Karim Janat would be tasked with finishing the game in style for the side.  

It was a good comeback from their bowlers in the last game but the side would hope to see tighter spells from Mujeeb-ur-Rahman and Mohammad Irfan with the new ball. Qais Ahmed bowled the match winning spell in the last game and needs to do the same here. Karim Janat and Garton would have the task of keeping the run rate under check.

Bangla Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Andre Fletcher (c), Johnson Charles, Afif Hossain, Chirag Suri, Tom Moores (wk), Karim Janat, George Garton, Qais Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mohammad Irfan, Adam Hose

Bangla Tigers Actual Playing XI:

Adam Hose, Karim Janat, Johnson Charles, ADS Fletcher, Chirag Suri, Mohammad Irfan, Tom Moores, Afif Hossain, Qais Ahmad, George Garton, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Northern Warriors Preview

Nicholas Pooran’s side made a strong statement against the Delhi Bulls to win the game by 32 runs. This after the side had suffered a defeat in its opening game. Their middle order is looking in good form and the side would like to carry forward the momentum into the next game. 

Brandon King and Lendl Simmons failed in the last game and they need to provide a good start here. Rovman Powell and Pooran are looking in good form. Fabian Allen did well down the order in the last game and along with Rayad Emrit and Wahab Riaz look to add quick runs towards the end.  

Wahab Riaz and Wayne Parnell bowled well in the previous game and they would look to carry the momentum forward in the next game. Emrit needs to make good use of his experience and keep the scoring rate under control with the likes of Dhananjaya Lakshan and Junaid Siddique.

Northern Warriors Predicted Playing XI:

Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Lendl Simmons, Rayad Emrit, Fabian Allen, Wahab Riaz, Brandon King, Wayne Parnell, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Rovman Powell, Waseem Muhammad, Junaid Siddique

Northern Warriors Actual Playing XI:

Waseem Muhammad, Brandon King, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Wayne Parnell, Nicholas Pooran, RR Emrit, Rovman Powell, LMP Simmons, Junaid Siddique, Fabian Allen, Wahab Riaz

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Abu Dhabi would be clear on January 31. The track has been slightly on the slower side in this tournament and hence the batsmen would have to be watchful on this surface. The side that bats first in this game shall look to get 130 runs.

Venue Details

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi is a big sized ground but the fast outfield aids the batsmen who play their strokes. It is a hard venue for the fast bowlers with nothing on the surface for them. Spinners have enjoyed good bargain at this venue as the ball turns sharply here.

Toss: To Bowl

Bowl first and win the game seems to have been the mantra this season as only once in nine games has the side managed to win here after batting first. These odds are hard to ignore for any skipper at the toss and the one winning it should have little hesitation in bowling first here.