Match Details
The 3rd match of the ECS Cyprus 2020 will be played between Nicosia Tigers CC and Sri Lankan Lions Limassol at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground, Limassol on 24th August.
This match starts at 4:30 PM IST (11 AM GMT). It can be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview
The third match of the ECS Cyprus T10 will see the Sri Lankan Lions Limassol taking on the Nicosia Tigers CC. This will be the second game of the day for the Tigers and it all depends on how they start in the opening game of the tournament. The Sri Lankan Lions, however, will be making their first appearance and will be keen on starting the day with a win.
Weather Report
The weather will be ideal to take the field for both the teams at this time of the day. There is no chance of rain coming down.
Pitch Condition/Report
There is not much information about T10 matches played at the venue. But if the T20 matches played at the venue are concerned, it is expected to be a batting surface.
Average first innings score: 205 (Last three 20-over Club cricket games at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2, Tied –0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Nicosia Tigers CC:
Yasir Khan, Iftekar Jaman, Roman Mazumder, Abdul Manan, Anowar Hossain, Qasim Anwar, Abdul Mobeen, Jeewan Lasmal, Sakhawat Hossain, Umer Waheed, Faysal Mia
Bench: Kazi Saiful, Shabbi Ul Hassan, Prasad Suranga, Rashidul Hassan, Habibur Rahman
Sri Lankan Lions Limassol CC:
Chamal Sadun, Kasun Shanaka, BLCS Kumara, Suresh Gedara, Dilan Munasinghe, Sujith Tennakoon, Nallin Gemage, Damith Priyantha, Anura Rathnayake, Milan Akkuranage, Ruwan Manawasingha
Bench: Suresh Gedara, Prasanna Rallage, Suman Kumara, Samith Mapalagama, Kamal Raiz
Top Picks
Yasir Khan was the best batsman for his team last time around. He scored 107 runs in three outings. Anowar Hossain was the best bowler for Nicosia CC with five wickets to his name in two matches. For the Sri Lankan Lions, Sujith Tennakoon and Chamal Sadun are the key players.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Yasir Khan, Sujith Tennakoon
Vice-Captain Options – Anowar Hossain, Chamal Sadun
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Chamal Sadun (VC)
Batters – BLCS Kumara, Kasun Shanaka (C), Abdul Mobeen,
All-Rounders – Sujith Tennakoon, Anowar Hossain, Mangala Gunasekara
Bowlers – Damith Priyantha, Qasim Anwar, Faysal Mia, Umer Waheed
12th Man – Rashidul Hassan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Yasir Khan (C)
Batters – Suresh Gedara, Kasun Shanaka, Prasanna Rallage, Sakhawat Hossain
All-Rounders – Sujith Tennakoon, Anowar Hossain, Mangala Gunasekara (VC)
Bowlers – Damith Priyantha, Faysal Mia, Umer Waheed
12th Man – Rashidul Hassan
Expert Advice:
It would be wise to make either Chamal Sadun or Yasir Khan captain whoever you pick in your side. Both of them are highly rated and are good with the bat.
Probable Winners:
Based on their past history, Nicosia Tigers CC start as one of the firm favorites for the title and is expected to win this match-up.
