Match Details
The 9th match of the ECS Cyprus 2020 will be played between Nicosia Tigers CC and Nicosia Fighters XI CC at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground on 26th August, 2020. The match can be streamed live at 2:30 PM IST on Fancode.
Preview
This match presents two teams with contrasting tales. Except for the place that they represent, the teams don’t have much in common. Nicosia Fighters XI CC are at the bottom of the table, having lost all their games. They are currently sitting in the last place with 0 points.
Nicosia Tigers CC on the other hand, are currently placed second to Riyaan CC. They are at 4 points, having played a game lesser than the team placed above them. They have fared well in the tournament so far and will look to dominate yet again, this time against a depleted Nicosia Fighters XI CC.
Weather Report
The weather for this game is just about perfect for an uninterrupted game of cricket. There are almost no clouds expected and the temperatures are expected to hover around 30°C.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground has undoubtedly favoured the batsmen more than the bowlers, this time around. However, there is something in it for the pace bowlers as well.
Average first innings score: 114 (Last 3 games at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tied –
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Nicosia Tigers CC:
Abid Ali, Iftekar Jaman, Roman Mazumder, Prasad Suranga, Anowar Hossain, Rashidul Hassan, Shabbi Ul Hassan, Mangala Gunasekara, Ravi Kumar, Habibur Rahman, Faysal Mia
Bench: Kazi Saiful, Jeewan Lasmal, Abdul Manan, Qasim Anwar, Umer Waheed
Nicosia XI Fighters CC:
Mainul Hasan, Alvi Chowdhury, Ahbab Hussain, Benojir Ahmed, Taifur Rahman, Munnah Rahman, Parvez Miah, Abdullah Al Tasim, Noor Numan, Noori Chowdhury, Jubraz Morol.
Bench: Sahidur Chowdhury, Atiqul Islam, Ramjan Hossain, Saurav Ahmed, Mahamudul Sajib, Mazidul Islam, Sakir Hossain, Rakib Rarafder, Abdus Shukur.
Top Picks:
Roman Mazumder was too good for NCT in their previous outing. The batsman stroked his way to a brilliant 36-ball 80-run innings. Anowar Hossain didn’t let his efforts go in vain as he conceded only 4 runs from his 2 runs, taking 2 wickets in the process.
Benjori Ahmed for NFCC has played a good all-round role season. He has scored 73 runs at an average of 37 while also picking up 4 wickets from 2 games. Munnah Rehman is another player to watch out for.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Roman Mazumder, Anowar Hossain
Vice-Captain Options – Benojir Ahmed, Munnah Rehman
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Noori Chowdhury
Batters – Roman Mazumder, Prasad Suranga, Shabbi Ul Hassan
All-Rounders – Abdullah Al Tasmin, Anowar Hossain, Benojir Ahmed (C), Mangala Gunasekara (VC)
Bowlers – Saurav Ahmed, Ravi Kumar, Habibur Rahman
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Abid Ali
Batters – Roman Mazumder (C), Shabbi Ul Hassan, Jubraz Morol
All-Rounders – Abdullah Al Tasim, Benojir Ahmed (VC), Anowar Hossain, Rashidul Hassan
Bowlers – Saurav Ahmed, Ravi Kumar, Munnah Rahman
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to have the captain of your team from NCT as they have been the better of the two teams and have been more consistent. Anowar Hossain and Roman Mazumder are safe picks.
Probable Winners:
Based on current form, Nicosia Tigers CC are expected to coast through.
