1st Semi-Final of the "Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup, 2023 " will be played between Noor CM Academy and MG Warriors (NCA vs MGW). The match will be played at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on 8th December 2023 at 03:30 PM IST.
NCA vs MGW (Noor CM Academy vs MG Warriors), 1st Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Noor CM Academy vs MG Warriors, 1st Semi-Final
Date: 8th December 2023
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait
NCA vs MGW, Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 140 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait
Temperature is expected to be around 24.29 °C and humidity is expected to be around 21%. Winds at a speed of 1.35 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
NCA vs MGW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalid Butt | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 17, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
| Wender Botheju | 3 | 148 | 29.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 22, 0, 55, 0, 71 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Abid Mushtaq | 5 | 267 | 53.4 | 0 | 0 | 29, 1, 78, 73, 86 | - |
- Khalid Butt
Khalid Butt is a Batter and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 23 runs at an average of 4.6 per match. Khalid Butt also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets.
- Wender Botheju Welathantrige
Wender Botheju can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Wender Botheju has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 22, 0, 55, 0, 71 runs at an average of 29.6 per match.
- Abid Mushtaq
Abid Mushtaq is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Abid Mushtaq is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 267 runs at an average of 53.4 per match.
NCA vs MGW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan Wijewardana | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 0, 4, 3, 0, 1 |
| Sibtain Raza Shah | 3 | 17 | 3.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 6, 2, 0, 0, 9 | 0, 0, 1, 2, 0 |
| Mehmood Alam Khan | 3 | 31 | 6.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 22, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
- Rohan Wijewardana
Rohan Wijewardana is a Bowler and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 5 matches Rohan Wijewardana has taken 0, 4, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 4, 3, 0, 1 wickets.
- Sibtain Raza Shah
Sibtain Raza Shah is a Bowler and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Sibtain Raza Shah is a right-arm slow Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches he has taken 0, 0, 1, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.
- Mehmood Alam Khan
Mehmood Alam Khan is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Mehmood Alam Khan is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.8.
NCA vs MGW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adith Kumara Bolanda | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 18, 16, 0, 0, 50 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Hisham Mirza | 3 | 125 | 25 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 18, 78, 0, 29 | 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
| Don Manjula | 3 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 9, 0, 16 | 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 |
- Adith Kumara Bolanda
Adith Kumara Bolanda is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Adith Kumara Bolanda has scored 18, 16, 0, 0, 50 runs averaging 16.8 per match.
- Hisham Mirza
Hisham Mirza is an All Rounder and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 125 runs averaging 25 per match. Hisham Mirza also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Don Manjula Priyadarshana
Don Manjula is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Don Manjula is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 0, 0, 9, 0, 16 runs averaging 5 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. Don Manjula has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.
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NCA vs MGW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehmood Alam Khan | 3 | 31 | 6.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 22, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 1 |
| Don Manjula | 3 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 9, 0, 16 | 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 |
| Nadeem Sheikh | 4 | 137 | 27.4 | 0 | 0 | 73, 0, 7, 13, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Khalid Butt | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 17, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
| Farhan Meer | 3 | 78 | 15.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 34, 16, 0, 28 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Hisham Mirza | 3 | 125 | 25 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 18, 78, 0, 29 | 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
The Top Point Getters for Noor CM Academy are Mehmood Alam Khan with 143 match fantasy points. Don Manjula with 122 match fantasy points and Nadeem Sheikh with 115 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for MG Warriors are Khalid Butt with 105 match fantasy points. Farhan Meer with 89 match fantasy points and Hisham Mirza with 76 match fantasy points.
NCA vs MGW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalid Butt | 3 | 23 | 4.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 17, 6, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
| Wender Botheju | 3 | 148 | 29.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 22, 0, 55, 0, 71 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Adith Kumara Bolanda | 3 | 84 | 16.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 18, 16, 0, 0, 50 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Abid Mushtaq | 5 | 267 | 53.4 | 0 | 0 | 29, 1, 78, 73, 86 | - |
| Rohan Wijewardana | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.6 | - | 0, 4, 3, 0, 1 |
- Khalid Butt
Khalid Butt is a Batter and has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Khalid Butt has scored 23 runs averaging 4.6 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches Khalid Butt played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets.
- Wender Botheju Welathantrige
Wender Botheju is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 148 runs at an average of 29.6 per match.
- Adith Kumara Bolanda
Adith Kumara Bolanda is an All Rounder and has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Adith Kumara Bolanda is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 18, 16, 0, 0, 50 runs at an average of 16.8 per match.
- Abid Mushtaq
Abid Mushtaq can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Abid Mushtaq is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 29, 1, 78, 73, 86 runs averaging 53.4 per match.
- Rohan Wijewardana
Rohan Wijewardana is a Bowler and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recent 5 matches Rohan Wijewardana has taken 0, 4, 3, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 8 wickets.
NCA vs MGW Squad Information
Noor CM Academy (NCA) Squad: Nalaka Semasinghe Arachchige, Manjula Bandara, Roshan Buddika, Mahfuzur Kamaluddin, Tahir Naeem, Khurram Sayeed, Shah Hyder Hussain, Wender Botheju, Shafi Shaikh, Rohan Wijewardana, Rohitha Jayasooriya, Nazmul Hossain, Mehmood Alam Khan, Nadeem Sheikh, Mohammad Arif, Imran Shahzad, Don Manjula, Ashan Chathuranga, Saliya Wasantha, Abdul Wahab Iftikhar, Aanif Gulzar, Rifnas Mohamed, Ranatunga Kaushalya and Munaf Rahiman
MG Warriors (MGW) Squad: Mohammad Ahsan, Sibtain Raza Shah, Abid Mushtaq, Khalid Butt, Yasir Butt, Raheel Khan, Mahmoud Abdullah, Hisham Mirza, Farhan Meer, Adith Kumara Bolanda, Faisal Nawaz, Asim Gull, Saifullah Rafiq, Tahir Abbas, Zaheer Dar, Ansar Rehmat, Sami Ur Rehman, Tanveer Hussain and Nadeem Akram
NCA vs MGW Possible Playing XI
Noor CM Academy (NCA) Possible Playing XI: Wender Botheju, Shafi Shaikh, Roshan Buddika, Nadeem Sheikh, Ashan Chathuranga, Khurram Sayeed, Mehmood Alam Khan, Rohan Wijewardana, Don Manjula, Ranatunga Kaushalya and Nalaka Semasinghe Arachchige
MG Warriors (MGW) Possible Playing XI: Khalid Butt, Abid Mushtaq, Yasir Butt, Tanveer Hussain, Sibtain Raza Shah, Raheel Khan, Tahir Abbas, Saifullah Rafiq, Adith Kumara Bolanda, Hisham Mirza and Farhan Meer
NCA vs MGW Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Abid Mushtaq
Batters: Khalid Butt, Shafi Shaikh and Roshan Buddika
All-Rounders: Adith Kumara Bolanda, Wender Botheju, Don Manjula and Sibtain Raza Shah
Bowlers: Rohan Wijewardana, Ranatunga Kaushalya and Saifullah Rafiq
Captain: Ranatunga Kaushalya
Vice-Captain: Rohan Wijewardana
NCA vs MGW (Noor CM Academy vs MG Warriors), 1st Semi-Final Preview
Noor CM Academy have played 5 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while MG Warriors have also played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In the last match (Noor CM Academy vs Cochin Hurricanes Last Match Scorecard) played by Noor CM Academy against Cochin Hurricanes, Noor CM Academy beat Cochin Hurricanes by 52 runs. The top fantasy player for Noor CM Academy was Mehmood Alam Khan who scored 143 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against SBS CC, MG Warriors beat SBS CC by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for MG Warriors was Khalid Butt who scored 105 fantasy points.