WOG vs ASL: World Giants will be locking horns with Asia Lions in the 5th match Legends League Cricket 2022 on January 26th at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat.
Following a six-wicket setback against the Asia Lions, the World Giants staged a strong recovery in the last encounter. They bowled first and were able to withhold the Maharajas to 209/3 as Ryan Sidebottom took two wickets and Morne Morkel bagged one. With KP’s 53 and Imran Tahir’s stunning 19-ball half-century, they fought diligently and accomplished their goal with three balls to spare.
On the other hand, Asia Lions will be playing their final league stage game in this reverse fixture against the Giants. They’re coming into this after a 36-run victory over the India Maharajas in their most recent encounter, They are standing at the top of the points table with two wins in three matches and would look to finish at the top spot by winning this game.
Match Details
Match: World Giants vs Asia Lions, 5th Match
Date & Time: January 26th, 08:00 PM
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
Pitch Report
The pitch at Al Amerat Cricket Ground is expected to be a high-scoring one, with the size of the ground working against the bowlers. Despite the fact that there should be considerable swing early on, batters should appreciate the bounce off the surface. Given the turn-on offer, the spinners should also come into consideration as the match progresses.
Weather Report
On matchday, the temperature is anticipated to be nearly 24°C, with 47% humidity and a wind velocity of 14 km/hr. During the match, the sky will be crystal clear with no possibility of rainfall.
WOG vs ASL Probable Playing XI
World Giants
Jonathan Trott, Corey Anderson, Kevin Pietersen, Kevin O Brien, Brad Haddin (wk), Daren Sammy (c), Albie Morkel, Ryan Jay Sidebottom, Matthew Hoggard, Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel
Asia Lions
Upul Tharanga, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Mohammad Yousuf, Asghar Afghan, Misbah-ul-Haq (c), Romesh Kaluwitharana (wk), Nuwan Kulasekara, Shoaib Akhtar, Muttiah Muralitharan, Mohammad Rafique, Dilhara Fernando
WOG vs ASL Dream11 Team
Romesh Kaluwitharana, Upul Tharanga, Kevin Pietersen, Misbah-ul-Haq, Asgar Afghan, Tilakaratne Dilshan, Kevin O’Brien, Morne Morkel, Nuwan Kulasekara, Imran Tahir, Ryan Sidebottom
Captain: Kevin O’Brien | Vice-captain: Upul Tharanga
