Match Details
The 1st match of the ECS T10 Tallinn Tournament between Tallinn Hippos and Tallinn Rising Stars will be played at the Estonian National Cricket & Rugby Ground in Tallinn.
This match starts at 9:30 AM local time (12:00 PM IST) (6:30 AM GMT). It will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview
The ECS T10 action will move to Estonia now as the Tallinn T10 League will get underway at the National Cricket & Rugby Ground. The first match of the competition will feature a clash between Tallinn Hippos and Tallinn Rising Stars. Both sides will be keen to begin their campaign on a winning note.
Weather Report
The atmosphere will stay cloudy in the morning, with the temperature expected to loom around 15 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The shorter boundaries will help the batsmen score more runs in Estonia. The fast bowlers should enjoy bowling here because of the cloudy conditions.
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there’s an update)
Probable Playing XIs
Tallinn Hippos:
Marko Vaik, Stuart Hook, David Robson, Travis Beswick, Tim Heath, Moshur Rahman, Tim Cross, Tim Filer, Darwin Sivalingapadi, Kalle Vislapuu, Mart Tammoja.
Bench: Andres Burget, Mac Sedgwick, Shiva Arunachalam.
Tallinn Rising Stars
Udayan Patankar, Md Riaz, Redwan Zisan, Maidul Rifat, Tajul Somon, Maruf Sarwardi, Muhammad Shoaib, Shebin Al-din, Eusuf Hassan, Miraz Mahabubul, Nazmul Haque.
Bench: Showkat Jalal, Shantanu Bhat, Partha Sarathi,
Top Picks
Stuart Hook has been the leading run-scorer for Tallinn Hippos in 2020. The wicket-keeper batsman has scored 405 runs in 8 games and will look to continue the same form in the ECS T10 League.
Marko Vaik is another player from Tallinn Hippos who could prove to be a differential. The top-order batsman amassed 246 runs in 9 games, with his average being 35.14.
Mahababul Miraz will hold the key to success for the Rising Stars. In 2020, he has played 10 matches, aggregating 142 runs and his highest score is 63*.
Shebin Al-din is one of the leading wicket-takers in 2020. The all-rounder has scalped seven wickets in eight games, with his best figures being 4/38.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Mahababul Miraz, Stuart Hook
Vice-Captain Options: Marko Vaik, Shebin Al-din
Suggested Playing XIs for Head to Head/Small Leagues
Keeper – Stuart Hook (c), Marko Vaik
Batsmen – Tim Heath, Travis Beswick, David Robson
All-Rounders – Muhammad Shoaib, Tim Cross, Shebin Al-din (vc)
Bowlers – Kalle Vislapuu, Nazmul Haque, Eusuf Hassan
Suggested Playing XIs for Grand/Mega Leagues
Keeper – Stuart Hook, Marko Vaik (vc)
Batsmen – Tim Heath, Redwan Zisan, David Robson
All-Rounders – Tim Filer, Tim Cross, Shebin Al-din
Bowlers – Darwin Sivalingapadi, Nazmul Haque, Mahababul Miraz (c)
Expert Advice
Stuart Hook has been in sublime touch in 2020. It is advisable to pick him in the team.
Probable Winners
Tallinn Hippos is expected to win this match.
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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.
from Fantasy Cricket – CricTracker
