NCL T10 2024, NYL vs ATL, Match 9 - Fantasy Teams, Predictions and Expert Advice

Suresh Raina and Sam Billings [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @graynics/x.com]Suresh Raina and Sam Billings [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @graynics/x.com]

In the ninth match of the National Cricket League (NCL 2024) the New York Lions (NYL) and Atlanta Kings (ATL) will face each other. This match will be played at the University of Texas Cricket Stadium in Dallas, United States on Wednesday, October 9th at 8:00 AM IST.

Under the leadership of the Indian superstar Suresh Raina, the New York Lions have won one game and lost game so far in this tournament.  In the last match, they lost to the Dallas Lonestars by 6 wickets. The Lions are currently in the third position on the points table, with 2 points and a net run rate of +0.701.

The Atlanta Kings, led by English batter Sam Billings, started their NCL 2024 journey with a winning note; they beat Chicago by 23 runs in the last match. Ben Russell won the player of the match award for his three wickets in that match. Atlanta Kings are currently in the second position on the points table, with 2 points and a net run rate of +2.300. (Till Match No. 7)

NYL vs ATL Fantasy Expert Advice

As the match will be played in the T10 format, that means every team will get sixty strikes in an innings in every match; expect fast-paced cricket and a lot of action. Hard hitters and top-order betters are the best choices for the fantasy contests. As far as bowlers are concerned, both pacers and spinners are effective on this pitch; death-over bowlers might be a beneficial choice for the fantasy contests.

NYL vs ATL Fantasy Team 1

Wicketkeepers: Sam Billings, Upul Tharanga, Tom Moores
Batters: Suresh Raina, Angelo Mathews, Gajanand Singh
All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Mohammad Hafeez
Bowlers: Ben Russell, Shaurya Gaur, Shubham Chopra

Captain: Upul Tharanga
Vice-captain: Suresh Raina

NYL vs ATL Fantasy Team 2

Wicketkeepers: Upul Tharanga, Tom Moores
Batters: Suresh Raina, Angelo Mathews, Ben Cutting
All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Mohammad Hafeez
Bowlers: Ben Russell, Shaurya Gaur, Tabraiz Shamsi, Dominic Drakes

Captain: Angelo Mathews
Vice-captain: Ben Russell