Published on: Aug 21, 2021 5:30 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 21, 2021 5:34 pm IST
The game is a part of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers. Here, the Palestinian men are going to take on India as a part of the Group H battle in Jeddah, which is in Saudi Arabia. More about PAL vs IND Dream 11 will be given below.
Palestine can pose a challenge to India but they are not as tough inside and physical as Saudi Arabia except for Sani Sakakini who is going to be a nightmare to defend for the Indian Forwards. India has problems with their shot selection at times and when you shoot below 33% and turn it over 15+ times then the chances of winning are of course going to diminish. Palestine has some players who can be all-around while India doesn’t have too many versatile players, however, ironically, they shot better from three-point line than inside so if their inside players can figure it out, perhaps they can piece together more of a strong showing. India would have to come right out of the gates with this and this is going to be an important game for their chances to qualify for the main 2021 Asia Cup challenge.
Match Timing: 21 August, @ 08:45 PM Venue: King Abdullah Sports City
King Abdullah Sports City is the venue of the event, which is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Palestine| India
Games: 00| 01 Wins: 00| 00 Defeats: 00| 01
Dream 11 Lineup PG: J Singh, J Mayali SG: M Bek-Hafeez, S P Singh-Sekhon, K Dykes(PP) SF: V Bhriguvanshi PF: S Sakakini(SP) C: A Singh
Muin Bek Hafeez(last match stats) Points: 08 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02
Sani Sakakini (last match stats) Points: 28 Rebounds: 15 Assists: 04
1. Kyndall K K Dykes Points: 22 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 05 Dykes has an athletic build a lightning-fast first step making him an absolute nightmare for the defenses. He is especially special in inside moves and can also pour down assists and gobble up rebounds. Kyndall is a candidate as the Super-Player in the Dream11 Fantasy basketball scenario.
2. Muin Bek Hafeez Points: 08 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 02 Hafeez is one of the most sturdy players in the Indian squad and can get into the teeth of the defense using his dribble moves. He is also a superb rebounder and can use his placement and athleticism to notch boards against bigger players too.
3. Sani Sakakini Points: 28 Rebounds: 15 Assists: 04 At 6 feet 8 inches, Sani is a veteran Power Forward who is a perpetual double-double threat. He can play inside, defend at a high clip, and be an absolute monster at the boards using his size and game sense. Sakakini can be chosen as a Pro-Player in the Dream11 Fantasy scenario.
4. Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon Points: 15 Rebounds: 00 Sahaij can shoot the ball from long-range and his role with the team so far has been of an instant bench scorer.
5. Jamal M M Mayali Points: 08 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 06 Jamal is a 22-year old Guard who has become capable of being an effective scorer, rebounder, and playmaker.
6. Singh Joginder Points: 17 Rebounds: 00 Assists: 04
7. Tamer Habash Points: 11 Rebounds: 07 Assists: 04
8. Vishesh Bhriguvanshi Points: 06 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 00
BENCH: Singh Joginder, Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan, Pranav Prince, Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon, Pratayanshu Tomar, Aravind Annadurai, Prashant Singh Rawat.
India Squad: Gill Singh Amyjot, Muin Bek Hafeez, Vishesh Bhriguvashi, Singh Jagdeep, Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon, Singh Joginder, Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan, Pranav Prince, Sahaij Pratap Singh Sekhon, Prashant Singh Rawat, Pratayanshu Tomar, Aravind Annadurai.
BENCH: Feras G H Freij, Ahmed Haroon, Mamdouh G M AlHraimi, Tamer Habash, Sani Sakanini, Hamza Yousef, Salim Sakanini, Wasim Mesk, Qossay Anani.
Palestine Squad: Omar M O Eldiraoui, Sana Sakanini, Jamal M M Mayali, Tamer Habash, Kyndall K K Dykes, Feras G H Freij, Ahmed Haroon, Mamdouh G M AlHraimi, Tamer Habash, Sani Sakanini, Hamza Yousef, Salim Sakanini, Wasim Mesk, Qossay Anani.
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