Match Details:
The 14th match of the ECS T10 Cyprus 2020 is all set to play between Nicosia XI Fighters CC and Cyprus Eagles CTL at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground, Limassol.
This match is scheduled to start at 10:00 AM Local Time (12:30 PM IST) and will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
Nicosia XI Fighters CC have won only one game in this tournament and are currently placed at the 4th spot on the points table. Cyprus Eagles, on the other hand, have won 3 out of their four matches and seem to be in great form. Coming to this game, Cyprus Eagles will look to maintain the consistency by defeating their opposition as it will increase their chances for getting qualified for the playoffs.
Weather Report
The weather at Limassol will remain clear and there is no chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 32 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Without any doubt, the pitch has favoured the batsmen more than bowlers. However, the team winning the toss will look to bat first as chasing will be a difficult task on this track.
Average first innings score: 123 (Last five matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Cyprus Eagles CTL:
Sajib Mohammad, Srinivas Angarekkala, Mehran Khan, Manikanta Ranimekala, Zeeshan Sarwar, Jugraj Singh, Rajasekhar Poluri, Murali Alanki, Gursewak Singh, Charan Nalluri, Tirupathi Sandireddy.
Bench: Harwinder Singh, Balwinder Singh, Amandeep Singh, Jawad Shah, Srikanth Reddy, Gurpratap Singh, Tejwinder Singh, Gurdeep Sharma, Sekhar Muttamsetti, Lakhwinder Singh, Charan Nalluri, Kulwinder Singh, Neeraj Tiwari, Sushil Kumar, Murtaza Amin.
Nicosia XI Fighters CC:
Mainul Hasan, Alvi Chowdhury, Saurav Ahmed, Munnah Rahman, Abdullah Al Tasim, Noori Chowdhury, Jubraz Morol, Benojir Ahmed, Abdus Shukur, Sahidur Chowdhury, Noor Numan.
Bench: Taifur Rahman, Atiqul Islam, Ramjan Hossain, Mazidul Islam, Sakir Hossain, Rakib Rarafder, Mahamudul Sajib, Parvez Miah.
Top Picks:
Benojir Ahmed has scored 115 runs and picked up wickets 5 wickets so far in this tournament. Mainul Hasan and Abdullah Al Tasim have looked good in the last few games. They are scoring runs and taking wickets in every match.
Zeeshan Sarwar is the leading run-scorer for his side, having scored 112 runs that he played at an average of 56 including two fifties to his name. Mehran Khan and Murali Alanki will lead the bowling attack as both of them have taken 4 wickets each in 4 matches.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Benojir Ahmed, Mehran Khan
Vice-Captain Options – Abdullah Al Tasim (or) Munnah Rehman, Zeeshan Sarwar
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Mainul Hasan, Noori Chowdhury
Batters – Mehran Khan (C), Jubraz Morol, Zeeshan Sarwar
All-Rounders – Benojir Ahmed, Abdullah Al Tasim (VC), Murali Alanki
Bowlers – Munnah Rehman, Saurav Ahmed, Charan Nalluri
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Srinivas Angarekkala
Batters – Alvi Chowdhury, Mehran Khan, Zeeshan Sarwar (VC)
All-Rounders – Benojir Ahmed (C), Rajasekhar Poluri, Murali Alanki, Gursewak Singh
Bowlers – Munnah Rehman, Saurav Ahmed, Tirupathi Sandireddy
Expert Advice:
Drop Benojir Ahmed in any one team at your own risk. Also, try to pick all-rounders from the team which is going to bat first.
Probable Winners:
Cyprus Eagles CTL are expected to win this match.
