Match Details:
The 9th match of the 2020 ACC Eastern Region T20 will be played between Singapore and Nepal at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok.
The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (2:30 AM GMT) (8:00 AM IST).
This game can be viewed on the Fan code app in India.
Preview:
Singapore has been ruthless in the ongoing ACC Eastern Region T20 having registered some of the biggest wins in the tournament. They are now the hot favourites to finish on the top of the table after registering a hat-trick of wins. They will face Nepal in their last match who have defeated only Thailand thus far. Even if Singapore fails to win this, their NRR could see them finish ahead of Hong Kong and Nepal. The rivalry between Singapore and Nepal has begun was back during the ICC Asia Eastern Region Qualifier for T20 CWC last year. Singapore thumped Nepal by a huge margin there while Paras Khadka scored an unbeaten ton during the Tri-Nation T20I series later in 2019.
Weather Condition/Report:
A delayed start is expected at the Terdthai Cricket Ground with a forecast of rain during Friday morning.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch in the morning matches is quite inconsistent as they witnessed the highest and lowest total of the tournament. Considering the strengths of Singapore and Nepal we might see total over 160 if Singapore bats first and anything around 150 if Nepal plays to their potential. Nepal’s batting has been quite unpredictable in this tournament.
Average first innings score: 149 (T20Is in the morning)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3
Team News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Singapore:
Sidhanth Singh, Surendran Chandramohan, Timothy David, Rohan Rangarajan, Aahan Achar, Manpreet Singh (WK), Rezza Gaznavi, Janak Prakash, Aryaman Uchil, Anantha Krishna, Amjad Mahboob (C).
Bench – Abdul Bhadelia, Aritra Dutta, Vinoth Baskaran, Karthikeyan Subramanian.
Nepal:
Gyanendra Malla (C), Kushal Malla, Paras Khadka, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Airee, Binod Bhandari (WK), Pawan Sharraf, Bhuwan Karki, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohora.
Bench – Sundeep Jora, Kishor Mahato, Sushan Bhari.
Top Picks:
Timothy David and Sidhanth Singh have been quite crucial for Singapore in this tournament with their consistency. Sidhanth used the chance of opening the batting having aggregated 153 runs with help of two fifties across three matches. Timothy played only two matches thus far but scored 150 runs with two fifties which includes an unbeaten 32-ball 92. David also claimed two wickets across five overs he bowled in the two matches.
Kushal Malla is early the most valuable player from Nepal as he opens the batting and also bowls few overs whenever required. He scored an unbeaten 36 in the match against Thailand on Wednesday. The former Nepal skipper Paras Khadka found it tough going in this tournament with the bat. He will be hoping to return to form with a good knock against Singapore. Khadka scored an unbeaten 100 against them during the last year’s Tri-series.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain – Timothy David, Kushal Malla, Sidhanth Singh.
Vice-Captain – Paras Khadka, Surendran Chandramohan, Sandeep Lamichhane.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Manpreet Singh
Batters – Dipendra Airee, Sidhanth Singh, Surendran Chandramohan
All-Rounders – Kushal Malla (VC), Karan KC, Timothy David, Aryaman Uchil
Bowlers – Anantha Krishna, Sandeep Lamichhane, Abinash Bohora
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Manpreet Singh
Batters – Gyanendra Malla, Sidhanth Singh (C), Rohan Rangarajan
All-Rounders – Kushal Malla, Paras Khadka, Karan KC (VC), Timothy David
Bowlers – Sandeep Lamichhane, Anantha Krishna, Amjad Mahboob
Expert Advice:
Singapore seems to be quite particular about managing the role of Timothy David in the XI. The ace batsman was not picked in the match against Thailand but featured in the matches against Malaysia and Hong Kong where he scored fifties. In the context of the tournament, the two matches David played were quite crucial. Thailand is a weaker side and hence the services of Timothy were not needed. The game against Nepal is likely to confirm Singapore’s chances of finishing on the top of Region table and hence Tim David is expected to play on Friday.
Probable Winners:
Singapore is expected to register their 4th consecutive win and finish the tournament unbeaten.
*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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