Match Details:
The 2nd Qualifier in Pool 2 of the Taipei T10 League 2020 will be played between PCCT United and ICCT Smashers at the Yingfeng Cricket Ground in Songshan District.
The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (11:00 AM IST) (5:30 AM GMT)
This game can be viewed on the Sports Tiger app.
Preview:
Both PCCT United and ICCT Smashers began their respective campaigns in the Taipei T10 League 2020 when the two teams faced off in the opening weekend. The PCCT United got better of the ICCT team during that game where they chased down the target of 71 with two balls to spare. PCCT played two matches after that and won in one game while ICCT lost the other two matches and stand as the only side without a win at the end of the first round. The two teams will now clash-off in the 2nd Qualifier of the Pool 2.
Weather Condition/Report:
The Yingfeng Cricket Ground is unlikely to face any threat as no rain is forecasted for Saturday.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The averages scores at the Yingfeng Cricket Ground have been going up by every passing match day. On the first day of the tournament, the average scores at the venue were around 60 but on the previous matchday (last Sunday), it has risen to 100. The teams seem to have gotten a better eye of scoring big runs which are suitable to the T10 format.
Average first innings score: 79
Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 7
Injury and Availability:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
PCCT United:
Danish Mehmood, Qazi Mazhar Ul Haq, Shiv Rawat, Muhammed Mushtaq, Muhammad-Amjad Zafar, Shahzad-Khan Muhammandzai, Muhammad Mujahid, Usman Javed, Asif Tanoli (WK), Meer Shuib Farooque, Ninad Malwade.
Bench – Ansar Ali, Joseph Praveen, Mohsin Khan, Khalid Siddiqui, Mr. Saif Sindhu, Amin Uddin, Prakash Malliah, Khurame.
ICCT Smashers:
Rajesh Mehta, Nirav Shah (C), Devang Shah, Ujjaval Vekariya, Neel Bhimani, Sandeep Patel, Shrey Doshi, Vinit Chattrani (WK), Dev Shah, Priyesh Shah, Dirvesh Jain.
Bench – Sandeep Roonwal, Sanjay Zaveri, Manoj Ladha, Manan Shah, Sachin Bhimani, Sonik Shah, Mohit Gour, Sanjay Patel, Arya Shah.
Top Picks:
Devang Shah has showcased his all-round skills for the ICCT Smashers as he aggregated 82 runs in three games and also claimed four wickets in those. Devang’s lowest score among the three games is 23 which shows his consistency. Rajesh Mehta with the bat and Dirvesh Jain with the ball has put on some impressive performances for the ICCT Smashers but all in vain. Shahzad-Khan Muhammandzai has in top-notch form especially with the ball for the PCCT United. He took two wickets across three games but conceded runs at an economy under 4.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain – Rajesh Mehta, Devang Shah, Shahzad-Khan Muhammandzai
Vice-Captain – Meer Shuib Farooque, Dirvesh Jain, Muhammad-Amjad Zafar
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Asif Tanoli
Batters – Rajesh Mehta, Dirvesh Jain, Shahzad-Khan Muhammandzai
All-Rounders – Usman Javed, Devang Shah (C), Sandeep Patel, Muhammad-Amjad Zafar
Bowlers – Qazi Mazhar Ul Haq, Shrey Doshi, Meer Shuib Farooque (VC)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Asif Tanoli
Batters – Shahzad-Khan Muhammandzai (C), Rajesh Mehta, Dirvesh Jain, Shiv Rawat
All-Rounders – Devang Shah (VC), Sandeep Patel, Muhammad-Amjad Zafar
Bowlers – Qazi Mazhar Ul Haq, Meer Shuib Farooque, Danish Mehmood
Expert Advice:
The ICCT Smashers will be playing Game Swingers in the first match of the day before taking on PCCT United. The Smashers have been rotating their players in the tournament so far and hence they could be seen fielding two different XIs on Saturday. Hence, we have picked only five players from their squad who have high chances of playing against the PCCT team.
Probable Winners:
The PCCT Smashers are likely to hand yet another defeat to the ICCT Smashers.
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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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