Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers, Malaysian T10 Bash
Central Smashers and Northern Strikers are the first two teams to conclude their Malaysian T10 Bash campaigns at the Kinrara Academy Oval, Kuala Lumpur. They meet on August 8 and the live action starts at 16:20 local time.
The Smashers started the tournament by beating Western Warriors, with Pavandeep Singh, Amir Khan and Anwar Arudin all impressing. Their first game on day two is against Southern Hitters.
Northern Strikers lost to the Hitters in their first game – failing to chase 108 to win as they finished 99/7. This is their second of back-to-back games on day two, with their first against the Warriors.
Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers Live streaming
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Toss Prediction
Central Smashers won chasing first up and the Strikers did not. Both teams might be happy with the Smashers fielding first.
Weather Report
Just a few clouds but otherwise zero chance of rain and temperatures in the 30s.
Pitch Condition
Kuala Lumpur serves up good wickets for batting.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers, Malaysian T10 Bash.
Central Smashers Team News & Playing 11
CS Team News
Central Smashers have some top bowling options, but the team is well-balanced – their top order has delivered already too.
CS Key Players
- Pavandeep Singh: Started the tournament with figures of 3-6 in the opening game to show his bowling prowess from the off.
- Amir Khan: His death bowling in match one, when he took three wickets for one run in the final over, was some feat and highlighted his talents.
- Anwar Arudin: The first half-centurion in the tournament has showed what he is capable of at the top of the order already.
CS Team Form
Top bowling from Pavandeep Singh and Amir Khan and excellent batting by Anwar Arudin combined to earn the Smashers an eight-wicket win against Western Warriors. Their second game is against Southern Hitters at the start of day two.
Central Smashers Predicted Playing 11
Anwar Arudin, Ajeb Khan, Ahmad Faiz (c), Ammar Zuhdi (wk), Abdulla Shahid, Janidu Himsara, Amir Khan, Mohsan Idrees, Akbar Ali, Shankar Sathish, Pavandeep Singh
Northern Strikers Team News & Playing 11
NS Team News
Syed Aziz leads the team, opening the batting and bowling – and doing so with aplomb too.
NS Key Players
- Syed Aziz: The 21-year-old is a serious player for Malaysia, capable of big runs up the order, and he started this tournament with some excellent bowling too.
- Zahid Fazal: Backed his captain and opening bowling partner’s efforts in the first game, with his 2-9 highlighting what he too is capable of.
- Mohamed Iman: The wicket-keeper-batsman showed what he is capable of first up, with 30 runs from 14 balls.
NS Team Form
Northern Strikers’ opening game was against Southern Hitters, in which they could only reach 99/7 chasing 108 to win. They take on Western Warriors ahead of this match.
Northern Strikers Predicted Playing 11
Syed Aziz (c), Ahmad Zubaidi, Mohamed Iman (wk), Ariff Jamaluddin, Nazril Rehman, Ainool Hafizs, Zahid Fazal, Shukri Rahim, Anwar Rahman, Arif Ullah, Muhammad Syaqir Suhaime
🏆 Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers Prediction
Central Smashers will be keen to end the group stage as they started it – with a comfortable win.
Aug 08, 2020
14:30 IST / 9:00 GMT
Kinrara Oval Cricket Ground - Puchong, Malaysia
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