Match Details:
The 2nd Semi-Final of the ECS T10 Bulgaria 2020 will be played between Medical University Sofia and MU Dons at National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia.
This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (01:30 PM IST) and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
The 2nd Semi-Final of the tournament is going to be played between Medical University Sofia and MU Dons. Both these teams will be meeting each other for the third time in the competition. These two sides met each other twice earlier in the tournament. While the Dons reigned supreme in the first encounter, MU Sofia chased down a target of 132 in the second.
However, this will be a tough challenge for MU Dons to beat Medical University Sofia. MU Sofia are on a winning streak having won all their last five games. They finished at the 2nd place in the points table with 12 points while their opposition MU Dons are just behind them with 10 points. The Dons only won three out of their last five games and do not have the winning momentum on their side.
Weather Report
The weather forecast is predicted to be mostly cloudy during the course of the game with the temperatures hovering around 29 Degrees range.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It is a good wicket to bat on as it is an artificial pitch which favours the batsmen more than the bowlers. The team winning the toss is expected to bat first at this venue.
Average first innings score: 136 (Last five matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tied – 1
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Medical University Sofia:
Ishaan De Silva, Albin Jacob, Bipin Gattapur, Nikhil Oliviera, Nisarg Shah, Delrick Vinu, Tirth Patel, Kevin D’Souza, Omar Rasool, Ashbel Nicson, Huzaif Yusuf.
Bench: Gathsara Seekkuge, Nithin Koppula, Fawaz Khalid, Aarush Sajjad, Shivang Keshvala.
MU Dons:
Kiran Dasan, Saim Hussain, Umar Naveed, Zain Asif, Sulaiman Ali, Asad Ali Rehmatullah, Rohan Patel, Huzaifah Babur, Karthik Sreekumar, Zain Abidi, Borislav Metodi.
Bench: Asan Ali, Karthik Sreekumar, Thieksan Suresh, Sunny Talpur.
Top Picks:
Nikhil Oliviera and Ishan De Silva have been the best batters from Medical University Sofia having scored 190 and 203 runs in 8 outings respectively. Kevin D’Souza also has looked good with the bat and scored 183 runs from 8 games. Albin Jacob, the leading wicket-taker for his side, picked up 9 wickets from eight matches.
Saim Hussain and Kiran Dasan have been great for their side and scored 328 and 321 runs in 8 matches respectively. Asad Ali Rehemtulla is the best bowler of his side and has taken 9 scalps thus far.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Saim Hussain, Kiran Dasan
Vice-Captain Options – Bipin Gattapur, Asad Ali Rehemtulla
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nikhil Oliviera, Saim Hussain (C)
Batters – Ishan De Silva, Kevin D’Souza, Kiran Dasan
All-Rounders – Bipin Gattapur (VC), Asad Ali Rehemtulla
Bowlers – Albin Jacob, Rohan Patel, Arif Khan, Huzaif Yusuf
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Saim Hussain, Sulaiman Ali, Omar Rasool
Batters – Ishan De Silva, Kevin D’Souza, Kiran Dasan (C)
All-Rounders – Bipin Gattapur, Asad Ali Rehemtulla (VC)
Bowlers – Albin Jacob, Rohan Patel, Huzaif Yusuf
Expert Advice:
Ishan De Silva has done well thus far in the tournament. He can be the multiplier in any of your other Grand League teams.
Probable Winners:
Medical University Sofia are expected to win this match.
