Central Smashers will be up against Northern Strikers in the 1st match of the MCA T20 Super Series, 2024, at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, on July 26 at 07:00 AM IST.

CS vs NS (Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers), Match 1 - Match Information

Match: Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers, Match 1
Date: July 26, 2024
Time: 07:00 AM IST
Venue: Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur

CS vs NS (Central Smashers vs Northern Strikers), Match 1 Preview

In their last 5 games, Northern Strikers have won 2 games and lost 3. On the other hand, Central Smashers have won 4 games and lost 1.

Both teams last played against each other in Match 19 of the MCA T20 Super Series, 2nd Edition, 2023, where Ahmed Faiz scored the highest fantasy points for Central Smashers with 121 match fantasy points while Muhammad Amir topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Northern Strikers with 114 match fantasy points.

CS vs NS, Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 113 runs. The pitch at the Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur, is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. 

Weather Report for Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur

The temperature is expected to be around 30°C and humidity is expected to be around 64%. Winds at a speed of 3.47 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

CS vs NS, Head-to-Head

In the 9 matches played between these 2 teams, Central Smashers' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Northern Strikers.

CS 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
Hassan Masood 3 85 - 1 66 0, 52, 0, 33, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Muhammad Amir 3 73 73 6 9.7 0, 32, 0, 41, 0 0, 0, 3, 0, 3
Prashant Pawar 4 5 5 3 20 5, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 1, 0
  1. Hassan Masood

    Hassan Masood is a batter with an average of 69 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 is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 85 runs. Hassan Masood also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Muhammad Amir Azim Abdul Shukor

    Muhammad Amir is a batter with an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 73 runs. Muhammad Amir is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Prashant Pawar

    Prashant Pawar is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Prashant Pawar has scored 5 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 20 per match. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 7 wickets in recent matches. 

CS 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
Syazrul Ezat 4 3 3 6 8.8 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 2, 1, 0, 0, 3
Vijay Unni 3 58 58 3 22.3 0, 51, 0, 7, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 2
Khizar Hayat 3 52 26 0 - 2, 0, 30, 0, 20 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Syazrul Ezat Bin Idrus

    Syazrul Ezat is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, Syazrul Ezat has taken 6 wickets at an average of 8.8. He has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Vijay Unni Suresh Unni

    Vijay Unni can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player bowls off-break and in the recent 3 matches, Vijay Unni has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22.3. He also bats decently and in the last few matches, he has scored 58 runs. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Khizar Hayat Durrani

    Khizar Hayat can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.3. Khizar Hayat is an off-break bowler. He has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.

CS 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
Aiman Zaquan 4 19 6.3 0 - 10, 0, 4, 4, 1 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Muhammad Aiman Zaquan Bin Muhammad Ridzuan

    Aiman Zaquan can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 17 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.4. Aiman Zaquan bowls slow left-arm orthodox. He has done well against this opposition, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.

CS 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
Muhammad Amir 3 73 73 6 9.7 0, 32, 0, 41, 0 0, 0, 3, 0, 3
Hassan Masood 3 85 - 1 66 0, 52, 0, 33, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 1
Prashant Pawar 4 5 5 3 20 5, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 1, 0
Syazrul Ezat 4 3 3 6 8.8 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 2, 1, 0, 0, 3
Vijay Unni 3 58 58 3 22.3 0, 51, 0, 7, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 2
  1. Muhammad Amir Azim Abdul Shukor

    Muhammad Amir is a batter with an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 73 runs. Muhammad Amir is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Hassan Masood

    Hassan Masood is a batter with an average of 69 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 is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 85 runs. Hassan Masood also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Prashant Pawar

    Prashant Pawar is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Prashant Pawar has scored 5 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 20 per match. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 7 wickets in recent matches. 

  4. Syazrul Ezat Bin Idrus

    Syazrul Ezat is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, Syazrul Ezat has taken 6 wickets at an average of 8.8. He has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  5. Vijay Unni Suresh Unni

    Vijay Unni can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player bowls off-break and in the recent 3 matches, Vijay Unni has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22.3. He also bats decently and in the last few matches, he has scored 58 runs. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

CS vs NS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Wan Azam

Batters: Saleh Shadman, Ahmed Faiz and Zubaidi Zulkifle

All-Rounders: Hassan Masood, Muhammad Amir, Vijay Unni and Mohamed Arief

Bowlers: Prashant Pawar, Syazrul Ezat and Israr Hussain

Captain: Israr Hussain

Vice-Captain: Muhammad Amir

​​​​​​​Photo credit: Imago