NW vs DB: The upcoming edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 will kick off from the 19th of November and the final will be played on the 4th of December.
Six teams will be competing against each other in this tournament, namely Northern Warriors, Delhi Bulls, Team Abu Dhabi, Bangla Tigers, Deccan Gladiators and The Chennai Braves.
A total of 30 matches will be played in this whole tournament and all the matches will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Meanwhile, defending champions Northern Warriors will lock horns against Delhi Bulls in the opening match of this season of the Abu Dhabi T10.
Northern Warriors were the champions of the last season of the tournament, smashing Delhi Bulls by 8 wickets in the final. They have got a completely different, and strong squad this year. Chris Jordan will lead the side this year and the team includes some big players like Moeen Ali, Imran Tahir, and Samit Patel.
Delhi Bulls, on the other hand, lost last year’s final and would be looking to turn around the table this year. Dwayne Bravo will lead the team. Inclusion of Rilee Rossouw, Eoin Morgan, and Luke Wright are some big players in their squad.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 1 of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, 2021 between Northern Warriors and Delhi Bulls.
NW vs DB Match Details
- Match: Northern Warriors vs Delhi Bulls, Match 1
- Date: Friday, November 19, 2021
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Pitch Report
The pitch is evenly balanced with a little help for the pacers. The average score on this ground is 106 in 10 overs (considering last season of the tournament) and teams winning the toss love to chase under the lights. So, bowling first would be the go-to for both Captains.
NW vs DB Probable Playing XI
Northern Warriors Playing XI
Chris Jordan (C), Kaunain Abbas (WK), Abdul Bungalzai, Binura Fernando, Rovman Powell, Kennar Lewis, Ross Whiteley, Imran Tahir, Rayad Emrit, Moeen Ali, Samit Patel.
Delhi Bulls Playing XI
Dwayne Bravo (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Gulbadin Naib, Luke Wright, Akeal Hosein, Adil Rashid, Mohammad Hafeez / Sherfane Rutherford, Ravi Rampaul, Rilee Rossouw, Dominic Drakes, Eoin Morgan.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 100 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 4
- Matches Lost: 1
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
Northern Warriors & Delhi Bulls Last 5 Matches Stats
NW Form
DB Form
NW vs DB Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
| Player | Stats (Last Season) |
|---|---|
| Rovman Powell | 192 Runs |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 177 Runs |
| Luke Wright | 97 Runs |
| Dwayne Bravo | 6 Wickets |
| Moeen Ali | N/A |
NW vs DB Captaincy Picks
- Rovman Powell
- Luke Wright
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
NW vs DB Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen: Luke Wright, Eoin Morgan, Rilee Rossouw, Kennar Lewis, Rovman Powell
- All-Rounders: Dwayne Bravo, Moeen Ali
- Bowlers: Imran Tahir, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes
- Captain: Rovman Powell
- Vice-Captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batsmen: Luke Wright, Rilee Rossouw, Ross Whiteley, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-Rounders: Samit Patel, Moeen Ali
- Bowlers: Ravi Rampaul, Imran Tahir, Chris Jordan
- Captain: Luke Wright
- Vice-Captain: Samit Patel
Probable Winner Of The Match
Delhi Bulls is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.