VVV Last Five Matches: W W (Avg Score For 133, Avg Score Against 89)
LIE Last Five Matches: L W NRL L (Avg Score For 91, Avg Score Against 113)
VENI VEDI VICI (VVV)
Captain: Zishan Akram
Wicketkeeper: Rahil Ahmad
Projected Top Four: Zishan Akram, Rahil Ahmed, Faisal Mehmood, Shahrukh Akhter
Projected Opening Bowlers: Ashir Abid, Faisal Mehmood
Spin Options: Sheraz Sheikh, Mohsin Ghaznavi, Ali Rashid
VENI VEDI VICI Key Players:
Sheraz Sheikh was the hero for Belgium in the third T20I. The all-rounder returned with figures of 3-22 and scored a crucial 19* off 14 balls to take the Belgians to victory. He was adjudged man of the match for his valuable contributions with bat and ball. Looked good scoring an unbeaten 22 off 10 balls vs QUV on Monday.
Faisal Mehmood, hard hitting batsman, can destroy any bowling attack, will be key for the VVV side at the top of the order. Scored 35 runs and picked up a wicket on Monday.
Zishan Akram, captain, has taken the responsibility to open the innings and provide good starts to his team, looked impressive on Monday scoring 40 runs at a strike rate of 250!
Shahrukh Akhter, the big hitting batsman top scored for VVV on Monday mustering 53 runs in two innings at a SR of 221.
LIEGE (LIE)
Captain: Umair Butt
Wicketkeeper: Sultan Ali
Projected Top Four: Muneeb Muhammad, Abdul Rehman, Umair Butt, Burhan Niaz
Projected Opening Bowlers: Sohail Chaudhary, Abdul Rehman
Spin Options: Umair Butt, Shafiullah Zakhel
LIEGE Key Players:
Burhan Niaz, 17-year-old capable all-rounder, right hand batsman with solid technique, can accelerate at will. Bowls medium pace and can swing the ball, plays for Belgium National team, wreaked havoc on debut, running through the Malta batting lineup with man of the match figures of 4-8 in his four overs which also included a maiden in the T20I series. Picked up THREE wickets on Tuesday.
Abdul Rehman, the talented opening batsman bounced back with a good looking 38 off 17 balls after getting a duck in the first match.
Sohail Chaudhary is one of the top bowlers in Belgium who generates serious swing. Not express pace but is very effective with his line and length.
Umair Butt, captain, all-rounder, good top order batsman, bowls leg spin and has many variations up his sleeve. Can take the game away from the opposition on his day and has represented Belgium in the past. Scored 55 off 23 balls in the first game.
Now it’s Liege’s turn to go back to back facing VVV who went into the day unbeaten. VVV should prove strong for the Belgian visitors.
Match Prediction: Veni Vedi Vici (VVV) to win at a canter.
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