United Services Recreation Club (USRC) will be playing against Kowloon Cricket Club (KCC) in the 8th game of the Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament, 2023/24. The match will be played at the Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon on 7th January at 07:30 AM IST.
USRC vs KCC (United Services Recreation Club vs Kowloon Cricket Club), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: United Services Recreation Club vs Kowloon Cricket Club, Match 8
Date: 7th January, 2024
Time: 07:30 AM IST
Venue: Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon
USRC vs KCC (United Services Recreation Club vs Kowloon Cricket Club), Match 8 Preview
United Services Recreation Club have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Kowloon Cricket Club have also played 2 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament, 2023/24 Points Table
The points table of Hong Kong Premier League One-Day Tournament, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +2.392 |
| PACC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.333 |
| HKCC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +1.723 |
| USRC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.130 |
| DLSW | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.235 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 2 of the Hong Kong Premier League One-Day, 2023 where Akbar Khan scored the highest fantasy points for United Services Recreation Club with 93 match fantasy points while Waqas Barkat topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kowloon Cricket Club with 108 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by United Services Recreation Club against Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club, United Services Recreation Club beat Diasqua Little Sai Wan Cricket Club by 92 runs. The top fantasy player for United Services Recreation Club was Imran Arif who scored 164 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Pakistan Association of Hong Kong, Kowloon Cricket Club beat Pakistan Association of Hong Kong by 197 runs. The top fantasy player for Kowloon Cricket Club was Daniyal Bukhari who scored 171 fantasy points.
USRC vs KCC, Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 7 matches is 174 runs. The pitch at the Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon
The temperature is expected to be around 19°C and humidity is expected to be around 73%. Winds at a speed of 8.83 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 71% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
USRC vs KCC, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, United Services Recreation Club lost to Kowloon Cricket Club. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
USRC vs KCC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniyal Bukhari | 3 | 237 | 47.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 129, 0, 57, 51, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Akbar Khan | 3 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jamie Atkinson | 5 | 116 | 23.2 | 0 | 0 | 39, 15, 12, 46, 4 | - |
- Daniyal Shah Bukhari
Daniyal Bukhari is a batter with an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 129, 0, 57, 51 and 0 runs at an average of 47.4 per match.
- Akbar Khan
Akbar Khan is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Akbar Khan has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 21, 0, 0, 4 and 0 runs at an average of 5 per match.
- James John Atkinson
Jamie Atkinson is a batter with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Jamie Atkinson is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 116 runs averaging 23.2 per match.
USRC vs KCC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ateeq Iqbal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 2, 0, 0, 3 |
| Vikas Sharma | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Asad Rasheed | 2 | 5 | 1.3 | 4 | 1 | 5, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0 |
- Ateeq Iqbal
Ateeq Iqbal can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Ateeq Iqbal is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Vikas Sharma
Vikas Sharma is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Vikas Sharma is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 3, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Asad Rasheed
Asad Rasheed is a bowler with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recent 2 matches, Asad Rasheed has taken 0, 2, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.
USRC vs KCC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aizaz Khan | 3 | 59 | 11.8 | 5 | 1 | 44, 0, 0, 15, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
| Waqas Barkat | 4 | 30 | 6 | 4 | 0.8 | 23, 0, 7, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
| Imran Arif | 3 | 43 | 8.6 | 5 | 1 | 25, 0, 0, 18, 0 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 |
- Aizaz Mohammad Khan
Aizaz Khan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Aizaz Khan has scored 44, 0, 0, 15 and 0 runs averaging 11.8 per match.
- Waqas Barkat
Waqas Barkat is an all-rounder with an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls leg-break and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.
- Imran Arif
Imran Arif is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Imran Arif is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 25, 0, 0, 18 and 0 runs averaging 8.6 per match.
USRC vs KCC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniyal Bukhari | 3 | 237 | 47.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 129, 0, 57, 51, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Imran Arif | 3 | 43 | 8.6 | 5 | 1 | 25, 0, 0, 18, 0 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 0 |
| Aizaz Khan | 3 | 59 | 11.8 | 5 | 1 | 44, 0, 0, 15, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
| Ateeq Iqbal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 2, 0, 0, 3 |
| Mohammad Ghazanfar | 3 | 18 | 3.6 | 9 | 1.8 | 15, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 2, 6, 0, 1 |
| Aftab Hussain | 3 | 19 | 3.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 12, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
The top point-getters for United Services Recreation Club are Imran Arif with 164 match fantasy points, Mohammad Ghazanfar with 97 match fantasy points and Aftab Hussain with 47 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Kowloon Cricket Club are Daniyal Bukhari with 171 match fantasy points, Aizaz Khan with 107 match fantasy points and Ateeq Iqbal with 106 match fantasy points.
USRC vs KCC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniyal Bukhari | 3 | 237 | 47.4 | 1 | 0.2 | 129, 0, 57, 51, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ateeq Iqbal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 4, 2, 0, 0, 3 |
| Vikas Sharma | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 | 3, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Akbar Khan | 3 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Aizaz Khan | 3 | 59 | 11.8 | 5 | 1 | 44, 0, 0, 15, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
- Daniyal Shah Bukhari
Daniyal Bukhari is a batter with an average of 101 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, Daniyal Bukhari has scored 129, 0, 57, 51 and 0 runs at an average of 47.4 per match.
- Ateeq Iqbal
Ateeq Iqbal is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches, Ateeq Iqbal has taken 4, 2, 0, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.8.
- Vikas Sharma
Vikas Sharma is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Vikas Sharma has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Akbar Khan
Akbar Khan is a batter with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 21, 0, 0, 4 and 0 runs averaging 5 per match.
- Aizaz Mohammad Khan
Aizaz Khan is an all-rounder with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Aizaz Khan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 44, 0, 0, 15 and 0 runs at an average of 11.8 per match.
USRC vs KCC Squad Information
United Services Recreation Club (USRC) Squad: Imran Arif, Waqas Khan, Shahid Wasif, Aftab Hussain, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Akbar Khan, Sheryar Khan, Zakir Hayat, Sher Yar Saeed, Fahad Hayat, Asad Rasheed, Waqar Dawood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jagjeet Singh, Benny Singh Paras, Saad Nawaz, Ali Hassan and Ayaan Shaik.
Kowloon Cricket Club (KCC) Squad: Jamie Atkinson, Waqas Barkat, Aizaz Khan, Dan Pascoe, Babar Hayat, Niaz Ali, Jason Davidson, Muhammad Khan, Christopher Carter, Simandeep Singh, Vikas Sharma, Sunny Bhimsaria, Daniyal Bukhari, Ateeq Iqbal, Devang Bulsara, Mudassar Hussain, Ahan Trivedi, Jayden Botfield, Charlie Walsh, Abdul Samad, Darsh Vora, Shayan Puri and Will Walsh.
USRC vs KCC Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Muhammad Khan
Batters: Daniyal Bukhari, Akbar Khan and Waqas Khan
All-Rounders: Aizaz Khan, Dan Pascoe and Imran Arif
Bowlers: Ateeq Iqbal, Vikas Sharma, Jason Davidson and Asad Rasheed
Captain: Imran Arif
Vice-Captain: Aizaz Khan
Photo credit: Alamy
