Kabul Zwanan vs Paktia Panthers Prediction
Oct 05, 2018
21:30 IST / 16:00 GMT
Sharjah Cricket Stadium - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
KZ
PP
KZ vs PP Betting Tips
- With Rashid Khan in the line-up, Kabul Zwanan's bowling attack looks a little stronger than that of Paktia Panthers.
- Paktia Panthers have more firepower in the batting department and even their number nine batsman is pretty capable.
- While Paktia Panthers seem to be a batting-heavy outfit, Kabul Zwanan strike better balance between their batting and bowling.
KZ vs PP Win Probability
The "Chance of Winning" Widget shows winning percentage depending upon live betting odds of teams participating in the match. The winning percentage is changed immediately when odds are updated.
Our Prediction
Kabul Zwanan are favorites to win
Who Will Win Paktia Panthers vs Kabul Zwanan, APL 2018?
The opening game of the Afghanistan Premier League 2018 will see Kabul Zwanan take on the Paktia Panthers. The match is scheduled to be played on October 5 at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium in Sharjah. Live telecast will begin at 8 PM local time.
Kabul vs Paktia, APL 2018: Where to Watch/Live Streaming
TV channels: DSport, OSN Sports Cricket HD, SuperSport, Ten Sports, Sky Sports Cricket
Live Streaming: Bet365, DSport, OSN Play, Sky Go
Toss Prediction
Out of the thirteen T20 internationals played at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, nine (including three of the last four) have been won by the side batting first. Since the wicket at this venue tends to favor the bowlers more during the second period of play, the toss-winning skipper will probably elect to bat first.
Read on for team previews, betting odds, betting tips and match prediction for Kabul Zwanan vs Paktia Panthers, APL 2018...
Kabul Zwanan Team News & Playing 11
KZ Team News
Afghanistan's star player Rashid Khan will be in charge of Kabul Zwanan. Luke Ronchi and Hazratullah Zazai are expected to open the batting with South African batsman Colin Ingram likely to take up the number three position. Apart from Ronchi and Ingram, the team's overseas contingent also comprises Sohail Tanvir, Laurie Evans, Ali Khan and Wayne Parnell.
KZ Key Players
Kabul Zwanan will look to the likes of Luke Ronchi, Hazratullah Zazai and Colin Ingram to score the big runs. Ronchi has done well for New Zealand in white-ball cricket over the years and he has an impressive strike-rate of 140 in T20Is. Ingram had an excellent T20 season in England while Hazratullah scored 156 runs collectively in the two T20Is against Ireland in August. Kabul's bowling will rely heavily on Rashid Khan and Wayne Parnell. The former is the number one bowler in the twenty-over format and he is expected to be lethal in these conditions. The skipper has also shown that he is no mug with the bat and can make significant contributions down the order. Parnell with 41 T20I wickets has plenty of experience playing for South Africa and the team will want him to lend good support to Rashid.
Kabul Zwanan Predicted Playing 11
Luke Ronchi (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Colin Ingram, Laurie Evans, Javed Ahmadi, Farid Malik, Muslim Musa, Rashid Khan (c), Wayne Parnell, Ali Khan, Zamir Khan
Paktia Panthers Team News & Playing 11
PP Team News
Paktia Panthers will be skippered by Afghanistan's wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad who will probably open the batting alongside New Zealand's Luke Wright. Samiullah Shinwari is expected to come at number three with Cameron Delport, Calum Macleod and Inhsanullah Janat forming the middle order. Thisara Perera and Chris Jordan are likely to join Shahid Afridi in the bowling department.
PP Key Players
The onus will be on Luke Wright, Mohammad Shahzad and Cameron Delport to deliver the goods when it comes to batting. Luke Wright had an impressive T20 Blast and the English batsman will look to bring that form into the APL 2018. Shahzad blasted a quickfire 124 versus India in the final of the recently concluded Asia Cup and he could give Paktia Panthers a brisk start with his attacking game. Delport has a vast experience of playing for T20 franchises around the world and the format suits his style of batting. Shahid Afridi, Thisara Perera and Chris Jordan will be the go-to bowlers for the Panthers. Afridi may have retired from international cricket but he is still a very effective bowler, especially in conditions like these. Perera has a knack of providing breakthroughs at crucial moments and he is also more than handy with the bat.
Paktia Panthers Predicted Playing 11
Mohammad Shahzad (c/wk), Luke Wright, Samiullah Shinwari, Inhsanullah Janat, Cameron Delport, Calum Macleod, Shahid Afridi, Chris Jordan, Thisara Perera, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Yousaf Zazai
Kabul Zwanan vs Paktia Panthers Betting Odds
Kabul Zwanan begin as the bookmakers' favorites to win this opening encounter of the inaugural edition of the Afghanistan Premier League 2018. They are being offered at odds of 1.61 on Betway, 1.72 on Bet365 and 1.67 on Betfair. Paktia Panthers on the other hand are the underdogs for this game and they have currently been set at 2.10 on Bet365 and 2.20 on both Betway and Betfair.
🏆 Kabul Zwanan vs Paktia Panthers Prediction
Kabul Zwanan and Paktia Panthers both have a few quality players on their rosters and both will want to start off their APL campaign on a positive note. The Panthers have plenty of depth in their batting with Shahid Afridi, Chris Jordan and Thisara Perera all capable of adding vital runs down the order. Kabul on the other hand may not have as much strength in their batting but they definitely look superior when it comes to bowling. They have the best T20 bowler Rashid Khan in their side and he is likely to create a lot of problems for the Panthers. Kabul Zwanan appear to be slightly more balanced on paper which is another reason why we feel they have a better chance of emerging victorious in this match.
Final Verdict: Back Kabul Zwanan to beat Paktia Panthers at 1.61 on Betway, 1.72 on Bet365 and 1.67 on Betfair.
Best Cricket Betting Offers
Bet online on Top Cricket Betting Sites and apps. Get Best Betting Sign-Up Offers and Exclusive Bonuses with Promo Codes. Deposit now with popular payment methods to bet online.
Up to $250
Welcome Bonus
The most trusted gambling site of the US offers a gamut of cricket betting markets and features. Place your bets now and make huge winnings with the sportsbook.
Up To $1000
Welcome Bonus
A host to a store house of online betting features, BetOnline is here to stay for long. Turn your cricket betting cycle towards the best road map with the sportsbook.
Up to $750
Welcome Bonus
Bet on Cricket with Everygame, one of the top USA bookmaker. Join Now and get Up to $750 Sign Up Bonus
50% Up to $1000
Welcome Bonus
SportsBetting.ag betting site is fully equipped with large betting markets, live betting, live streaming features along with a bunch of hefty bonuses and offers. Try SportsBetting.ag website for a unique all-rounder cricket betting fun at one place.
Get Free Cricket Betting Tips
Join our subscriber's list to get the best cricket betting tips and predictions delivered directly to your inbox.
Leave Your Comment
We do our best to give you most accurate & useful match predictions and would love to hear from you. Let us know if we need to improve. Share your own predictions for the matches. Let's talk: