NCM Investment-B (NCMB) will lock horns with AP XI (AP) in the 15th game of the KCC T20 Challengers Cup, 2nd Edition, 2024, at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait, on May 10 at 10:30 AM IST.
NCMB vs AP (NCM Investment-B vs AP XI), Match 15 - Match Information
Match: NCM Investment-B vs AP XI, Match 15
Date: May 10, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM IST
Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait
NCMB vs AP (NCM Investment-B vs AP XI), Match 15 Preview
NCM Investment-B have played 2 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while AP XI have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
KCC T20 Challengers Cup, 2nd Edition, 2024 Points Table
The points table of KCC T20 Challengers Cup, 2nd Edition, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCMB | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +5.503 |
| STX | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.235 |
| AP | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.266 |
| PST | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.804 |
| KTN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.140 |
| CEC-B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.264 |
| FRB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -3.730 |
In the last match played by NCM Investment-B against Friendi Mobile, NCM Investment-B beat Friendi Mobile by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for NCM Investment-B was Wender Botheju who scored 133 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Phoenix Cricketers, AP XI beat Phoenix Cricketers by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for AP XI was Gayaz Shaikh who scored 185 fantasy points.
NCMB vs AP, Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 130 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait
The temperature is expected to be around 29°C and humidity is expected to be around 21%. Winds at a speed of 3.56 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
NCMB vs AP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wender Botheju | 3 | 90 | 90 | 7 | 10.3 | 0, 72, 18, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 3 |
| Gayaz Shaikh | 3 | 120 | 60 | 4 | 12.8 | 0, 76, 0, 34, 10 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Khadar Valli Shaik | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 2 | 18 | 0, 17, 0, 33, 35 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Wender Botheju Welathantrige
Wender Botheju is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, Wender Botheju has scored 90 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 7wickets. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Wender Botheju played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Abdul Gayaz Shaikh
Gayaz Shaikh can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Gayaz Shaikh has scored 120 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Khadar Valli Shaik Hayat
Khadar Valli Shaik can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Khadar Valli Shaik has scored 85 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
NCMB vs AP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zafeer Ansari | 4 | 38 | - | 4 | 22.3 | 0, 38, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Rohan Wijewardana | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 15 | - | 1, 1, 1, 2, 0 |
| Muzifbasha Shaik | 4 | 17 | 8.5 | 3 | 22 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 15 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Zafeer Anwar Ansari
Zafeer Ansari is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.3.
- Rohan Wijewardana
Rohan Wijewardana is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. Rohan Wijewardana is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 15.
- Muzifbasha Shaik
Muzifbasha Shaik is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 6.3. This player bowls right-arm spin and in the recently played 4 matches, Muzifbasha Shaik has taken 3 wickets at an average of 22.
NCMB vs AP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sasikumar Pandiyan | 4 | 77 | 38.5 | 5 | 8.4 | 0, 0, 6, 1, 70 | 1, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
| Vasudev Datla | 5 | 242 | 80.7 | 0 | - | 45, 27, 39, 60, 71 | - |
| Mehmood Alam Khan | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 17.3 | - | 2, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
- Sasikumar Pandiyan
Sasikumar Pandiyan is an all-rounder with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Sasikumar Pandiyan is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 77 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Vasudev Datla Ramayya
Vasudev Datla is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Vasudev Datla is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 45, 27, 39, 60 and 71 runs.
- Mehmood Alam Khan
Mehmood Alam Khan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Mehmood Alam Khan is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 17.3.
NCMB vs AP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gayaz Shaikh | 3 | 120 | 60 | 4 | 12.8 | 0, 76, 0, 34, 10 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Wender Botheju | 3 | 90 | 90 | 7 | 10.3 | 0, 72, 18, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 3 |
| Don Manjula | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 3 | 2 | 0, 14, 10, 56, 7 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mehmood Alam Khan | 5 | 0 | - | 6 | 17.3 | - | 2, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
| Vasudev Datla | 5 | 242 | 80.7 | 0 | - | 45, 27, 39, 60, 71 | - |
| Khadar Valli Shaik | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 2 | 18 | 0, 17, 0, 33, 35 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for NCM Investment-B are Wender Botheju with 133 match fantasy points, Don Manjula with 117 match fantasy points and Mehmood Alam Khan with 82 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for AP XI are Gayaz Shaikh with 185 match fantasy points, Vasudev Datla with 66 match fantasy points and Khadar Valli Shaik with 57 match fantasy points.
NCMB vs AP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wender Botheju | 3 | 90 | 90 | 7 | 10.3 | 0, 72, 18, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 3, 3 |
| Gayaz Shaikh | 3 | 120 | 60 | 4 | 12.8 | 0, 76, 0, 34, 10 | 2, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Sasikumar Pandiyan | 4 | 77 | 38.5 | 5 | 8.4 | 0, 0, 6, 1, 70 | 1, 4, 0, 0, 0 |
| Vasudev Datla | 5 | 242 | 80.7 | 0 | - | 45, 27, 39, 60, 71 | - |
| Zafeer Ansari | 4 | 38 | - | 4 | 22.3 | 0, 38, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Wender Botheju Welathantrige
Wender Botheju is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, Wender Botheju has scored 90 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 7wickets. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Wender Botheju played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Abdul Gayaz Shaikh
Gayaz Shaikh can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Gayaz Shaikh has scored 120 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Sasikumar Pandiyan
Sasikumar Pandiyan is an all-rounder with an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Sasikumar Pandiyan is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 77 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Vasudev Datla Ramayya
Vasudev Datla is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Vasudev Datla is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 45, 27, 39, 60 and 71 runs.
- Zafeer Anwar Ansari
Zafeer Ansari is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.3.
NCMB vs AP Squad Information
NCM Investment-B (NCMB) Squad: Mohamed Raashiq Basha, Nalaka Semasinghe Arachchige, Meezan Ali, Zafeer Ansari, Mahfuzur Kamaluddin, Khurram Sayeed, Wender Botheju, Shafi Shaikh, Rohan Wijewardana, Rohitha Jayasooriya, Mehmood Alam Khan, Amjad Bhat, Nadeem Sheikh, Mohammad Arif, Mohammad Irshard, Imran Shahzad, Don Manjula, Saliya Wasantha, Antony Nishantha, Munaf Rahiman, Mohamed TM sadiq Basha and Naleen Weerahendige
AP XI (AP) Squad: Suresh Sibyala, Muzifbasha Shaik, Vasudev Datla, Abdul Gayaz Shaikh, Nagarjuna Ankipalli, Gorrela Venkateswara, Sai Kesamsetty, Jilan Basha Shaik, Khalesha Shaik, Khadar Valli Shaik, Raju Yeragudi, Nitesh Verma, Vajeed Baig, Sasikumar Pandiyan, Vigneshwar Ramalingam, Narashimulu Kondeti, Yarra Nagesh, Shaik Shafi, Nerandra Pothuraju, Shiva Sankar Raju, Babji Vardhanapu, Hareesh Bongani, Subramanyam Chinnaiam and Sreenuvasulu Savvakula
NCMB vs AP Possible Playing XI
NCM Investment-B (NCMB) Possible Playing XI: Wender Botheju, Shafi Shaikh, Nadeem Sheikh, Mohammad Arif, Khurram Sayeed, Zafeer Ansari, Rohan Wijewardana, Mohamed TM sadiq Basha, Mehmood Alam Khan, Don Manjula and Nalaka Semasinghe Arachchige
AP XI (AP) Possible Playing XI: Gayaz Shaikh, Raju Yeragudi, Khadar Valli Shaik, Nerandra Pothuraju, Muzifbasha Shaik, Sasikumar Pandiyan, Vasudev Datla, Yarra Nagesh, Nagarjuna Ankipalli, Vigneshwar Ramalingam and Hareesh Bongani
NCMB vs AP Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Wender Botheju, Raju Yeragudi and Nerandra Pothuraju
Batters: Gayaz Shaikh and Khadar Valli Shaik
All-Rounders: Sasikumar Pandiyan, Vasudev Datla and Yarra Nagesh
Bowlers: Zafeer Ansari, Rohan Wijewardana and Muzifbasha Shaik
Captain: Zafeer Ansari
Vice-Captain: Rohan Wijewardana
Photo credit: Alamy
