Match Details
The 1st match of the Emirates D10 League between Dubai Pulse Secure and ECB Blue will be played at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
This match starts at 4 PM local time (5:30 PM IST) (12 PM GMT). It can be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview
Cricket is set to return to the United Arab Emirates with the Emirates D10 League. The T10 tournament will have only the cricketers from the UAE playing while the only international player is Graeme Cremer. A total of six teams will take part in the 34-match competition. The opening game is set to be played between Dubai Pulse Secure and the ECB Blues and both the sides will be keen to start their tournament on a high.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain during the match with the temperature expected to be around 36-38 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
If the T10 matches played last year involving UAE, Lancashire and Surrey teams are considered, the surface at the ICC Academy is expected to be a good one for batting. Also, the teams batting first reaped more success then but this being the first day of the tournament, expect the teams winning the toss to bowl first.
Average first innings score: 127 (Last five T10 matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 4
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there’s an update)
Probable Playing XIs
Dubai Pulse Secure
Adnaan Khan, Rahman Gull, Aagam Shah, Shafaqat Ali, Fahad Nawaz, Faisal Amin/Fahad Tariq, Usman Munir, Ibthisam Sait, Imran Haider, Fahad Al Hashmi/Abdul Rehman, Umar Hafeez.
Bench – Mohammad Rashid, Faizan Sheikh, Faisal Amin/Fahad Tariq, Fahad Al Hashmi/Abdul Rehman
ECB Blues
Muhammad Boota, Vritiya Aravind, Chirag Suri, Muhammad Usman, Rohan Mustafa, Ahmed Raza, Junaid Siddique, Taimoor Ali, Muhammad Ayaz/Karthik Meiyappan, Arsalan Javed, Kashif Daud.
Bench – Ali Naseer, Sultan Ahmad, Matiullah, Adhitya Shetty, Muhammad Ayaz/Karthik Meiyappan
Top Picks
For the Dubai Pulse Secure, Shafaqat Ali is an experienced all-rounder. He has played 172 matches scoring 2486 runs at an SR of 177.95 and has also picked 205 wickets. Adnaan Khan is a brilliant wicketkeeper-batsman having amassed 1312 runs in 43 T20s at an SR of close to 188. Rahman Gull is also a decent pick thanks to his 1502 runs in 46 matches along with 39 wickets.
Aagam Shah is one of the top batsmen having mustered 377 runs in 21 games at an SR of 107.42. He also has 10 wickets to his name. Fahad Nawaz is another experienced all-rounder having played 62 T20s for his 1475 runs at a strike-rate of 142.10 and 75 wickets at an economy of 5.58 only.
For the ECB Blues, Rohan Mustafa is hands down the best player. He has played 43 T20Is for the UAE scoring 766 runs at an SR of 122.56 and has picked 45 wickets as well. Muhammad Usman has featured in 39 T20Is for his country and scored 765 at an average of 24.67. Chirag Suri is an opening batsman having amassed 352 runs with the help of three fifties in 12 T20Is.
Taimoor Ali is one of the best batsmen they have. He has 812 runs to his name in 46 T20 matches at a strike-rate of 142.46. Junaid Siddique is a medium pace bowler with 16 T20I wickets in 13 matches. He has been economical as well conceding 6.40 runs per over. Ahmed Raza is one of the most economical bowlers for the team with 29 wickets in 41 T20Is.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Rohan Mustafa, Taimoor Ali
Vice-Captain Options: Shafaqat Ali, Fahad Nawaz, Muhammad Usman
Suggested Fantasy XI for Head to Head/Small League
Keeper – Adnaan Khan
Batsmen – Shafaqat Ali (VC), Chirag Suri, Muhammad Usman, Taimoor Ali
All-Rounders – Fahad Nawaz, Ahmed Raza, Rohan Mustafa (C)
Bowlers – Umar Hafeez, Fahad Al Hashmi, Junaid Siddique
Suggested Fantasy XI for Grand/Mega League
Keeper – Vrittya Aravind
Batsmen – Aagam Shah, Arsalan Javed, Muhammad Javed, Taimoor Ali (C)
All-Rounders – Rohan Mustafa (VC), Ahmed Raza, Fahad Nawaz
Bowlers – Umar Hafeez, Imran Haider, Junaid Siddique
Expert Advice
This is the first match of both the teams and there might be a few players from our playing XIs who might not play. Make sure you keep all-rounders as your C and VC mostly.
Probable Winners
ECB Blues are 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
