Match Details:
The 2nd Semi–Final of ECS T10 Rome 2020 is all set to be played between Bergamo Cricket Club and Brescia Cricket Club at Roma Capannelle Cricket Ground in Rome.
This match is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM Local Time (3:30 PM IST) and will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
It is semi-finals time in the ongoing ECS T10 Rome and the second knockout game will be played between Brescia CC and Bergamo CC. The latter side won their erstwhile game against Kent Lanka CC chasing down 42 runs easily. They ended the group stage at the top of Group B with 8 points. Brescia CC also won their last match against Asian Latina CC chasing 106 runs and ended league stage at the second place in Group A.
Weather Report
The weather forecast is clear for this game with the temperatures hovering around 29 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Bowlers have got some help in the last couple of matches while the batsmen have continued to play their shots on a relatively flat pitch. The team winning the toss is expected to bowl first.
Average first innings score: 92 (Last five completed matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 4; Lost – 0; Tied – 1
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Bergamo Cricket Club:
Manpreet Singh, Jorawar Singh, Asim Ali, Rakesh Kumar Banga, Mandeep Singh, Jaspreet Singh, Gurwinder Singh, Baljit Singh, Daljit Singh, Jatinder Singh, Kuldip Singh.
Bench: Pardeep Singh, Hardeep Singh, Gurjit Singh, Sonu Lal
Brescia Cricket Club:
Yasir Nawaz, Basharat Ali, Imran Naveed, Rizwan Muhammad, Naveed Chaudhary, Quib Sajjad, Ammad Khan, Imad Khan, Javed Muhammad, Ali Abbas, Babar Hussain, Rizwan Muhammad, Ali Abbas.
Bench: Naseer Hussain, Shadnan Khan.
Top Picks:
Manpreet Singh and Jorawar Singh have scored 73 and 59 runs respectively so far. Gurwinder Singh bowled well in the previous match picking three wickets while the likes of Baljit, Daljit and Rakesh Kumar Banga also played well. Shadnan Khan is the leading run-scorer with 141 runs in three matches at an average of 47. Babar Hussain has mustered 104 runs in four outings while Basharat Ali is the leading wicket-taker of the tournament with 8 wickets to his name.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Baljit Singh, Basharat Ali
Vice-Captain Options – Jaspreet Singh, Imad Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Yasir Nawaz
Batters – Mandeep Singh, Rakesh Kumar Banga, Quib Sajjad, Basharat Ali (C)
All-Rounders – Jaspreet Singh (VC), Baljit Singh, Ammad Khan
Bowlers – Daljit Singh, Imran Naveed, Gurwinder Singh
12th Man – Babar Hussain
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Manpreet Singh
Batters – Mandeep Singh, Quib Sajjad, Shadnan Khan, Basharat Ali
All-Rounders – Baljit Singh (C), Asim Ali, Ammad Khan
Bowlers – Daljit Singh, Gurwinder Singh, Imad Khan (VC)
12th Man – Babar Hussain
Expert Advice:
Shadnan Khan is a good option to make C or VC if he plays this match.
Probable Winners:
Bergamo Cricket Club is expected to win this match.
