Ajman Bolts vs Morrisville Samp Army: T10 Cricket League Match Preview

Match Details:

• Match: Ajman Bolts (AJMB) vs. Morrisville Samp Army (MSA), 34th Match, Abu Dhabi T10 League 2024
• Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024
• Time: 10:45 PM (Local Time)
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
• Weather: Clear skies, light breeze, temperature around 25°C

Ajman Bolts: Current Form and Key Performers

Current Standings:
Ajman Bolts sit in 8th place on the points table with 2 wins and 3 losses. Although they have shown flashes of brilliance, consistency has eluded them this season.

Top Performer:

• Alex Hales has been the standout batter for Ajman, amassing 98 runs so far in the tournament. His aggressive stroke play sets the tone for the team.
• Jimmy Neesham has proven effective with six crucial wickets, often breaking partnerships and maintaining pressure.

Last Match Recap:
Ajman Bolts delivered a dominant performance in their previous match against the Bangla Tigers, winning by 31 runs.

• Batting Highlights:
  They batted first, posting an imposing 133/4 in 10 overs. The highlight was Alex Hales’ explosive innings of 75 off just 30 balls, featuring six boundaries and six maximums. His early onslaught provided a strong foundation.
• Bowling Highlights:
  Defending the total, the Bolts’ bowlers dismantled the Tigers’ top order. Although Iftikhar Ahmed (21) and Shakib Al Hasan (29) attempted a comeback, they couldn’t recover from early setbacks, ending 31 runs short.

Morrisville Samp Army: Current Form and Key Performers

Current Standings:
Morrisville Samp Army has been one of the strongest teams, currently sitting second with five victories. They have shown resilience and adaptability throughout the tournament.

Top Performers:

• Faf du Plessis leads their run charts with 191 runs, displaying consistency and composure under pressure.
• Amir Hamza has been the pick of the bowlers, claiming seven wickets, often making crucial breakthroughs at key moments.

Last Match Recap:
In their last outing, Morrisville narrowly edged out Delhi Bulls by 2 runs in a nail-biting contest.

• Batting Highlights:
  After a shaky start, they managed 112/5 in 10 overs. Faf du Plessis and Sharjeel Khan fell early, but Charith Asalanka’s blistering 51 off 25 balls anchored the innings, adding valuable runs in the middle order.
• Bowling Highlights:
  Delhi Bulls’ chase started strong with Tom Banton smashing 25 off 11 balls. Rovman Powell added 21, and Tim David’s valiant 37 off 19 balls kept them in contention. However, disciplined death bowling from Morrisville ensured a narrow victory.

Match Prediction:

Morrisville Samp Army Likely to Win
With a balanced squad, in-form key players, and a track record of handling pressure, Morrisville Samp Army enters this match as the favorites. Ajman Bolts will need to leverage their top-order batting and maintain consistency in their bowling to pose a serious challenge.

Key to Victory:

• Ajman Bolts: Early wickets, a strong opening stand, and minimizing middle-order collapses.
• Morrisville Samp Army: Tight bowling in the powerplay and capitalizing on key batting partnerships.

T10 Cricket League Ranking 2024

Team	P	W	PTS	NRR
Deccan Gladiators	6	5	10	2.472
Morrisville Samp Army	5	5	10	1.723
Team Abu Dhabi	5	3	6	1.767
UP Nawabs	5	3	6	0.056
New York Strikers	6	3	6	-0.754
Delhi Bulls	5	2	4	0.923
Northern Warriors	5	2	4	-0.712
Ajman Bolts	5	2	4	-1.242
Bangla Tigers	6	2	4	-2.051
The Chennai Braves	6	0	0	-2.223