Match Details:
The 9th match of the ECS T10 Malta 2020 will be played between Atlas UTC Knights CC and Overseas CC at the Marsa Sports Club, Malta on Wednesday.
This match is scheduled to start at 01:30 PM Local Time (5:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
Coming from a win in the last battle against the American University of Malta, Atlas UTC Knights CC is all set to clash with Overseas CC at the Marsa Sports Club. Atlas UTC Knights CC’s first game was abandoned due to the interception of rain. And in the second game, they showed off their talent by chasing down the target of 68 runs in the allotted 10 overs.
Overseas CC, on the other hand, lost both their games which they played during the first day of the tournament. They have to bounce back in this game and have to get some crucial points in their bag. Moreover, both teams facing each other for the second time on the same day of the league. Let’s see who’s going to end the day by grabbing the two precious points hanging in front of them.
AUK vs OVR Weather Report for Match 9:
The weather is forecasted to be partly cloudy during the game with the temperatures hovering around the 20 Degrees Celsius range.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Without any doubt, the track at the Marsa Sports Club will favor the batsmen and bowlers have to find a new way to contain the runs.
Average first innings score:
87 (Last four matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3; Lost – 1; Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
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AUK vs OVR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Atlas UTC Knights CC:
Avinash Dileep, Basil George, Sujesh K Appu (c), Eldhose Mathew, Bose Paul, Justin Shaju, Asif Sha, Alameen Abdul Lathif Laila Begham, Niyas Pullariyil Muhammed (wk), Nithin K Babu, Manoj Salikumar Panicker.
Bench:
Ajay John, Akash Lal Ramesan, Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus, Ciril Mathew, Nithin Sunny, Muhammed Jameel Subair.
Overseas CC:
Clyde Palmer (wk), Heinrich Gericke, Daniel Kniverton, Lee Tuck, Charl Kleinepunte, Jurg Hirschi, Christo Viljoen, Jack Barritt, Sean Byrne, Andy Naudi, David Marks.
Bench:
Ethan Xuereb, Gerald Sant, James Spackman, Deon Vosloo, Dean Stevenson, Matthew Towns.
AUK vs OVR Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Manoj Salikumar Panicker has scored 28 runs in the last game which helped his side to chase the total of 67 runs against the American University of Malta.
Eldhose Mathew has looked in good touch with the ball as he went to get a wicket by giving away just 8 runs in his spell.
On the other side, Asif Sha didn’t let the opposition batters to clear the fence in his spell. He too picked up a wicket by giving away just 11 runs in his quota.
Heinrich Gericke has scored 51 runs in his two outings and managed to get a wicket to his name.
Andy Naudi will be the key player who is capable of changing the face of the game at any moment. He has bagged 3 scalps from two games.
Jurg Hirschi is the other player to be picked up from the Overseas CC team. The latter has plucked two wickets from as many games he played.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Asif Sha, Heinrich Gericke
Vice-Captain Options – Andy Naudi, Basil George
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUK vs OVR Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Heinrich Gericke
Batters – Charl Kleinepunte, Eldhose Mathew, Daniel Kniverton
All-Rounders – Andy Naudi (VC), Jurg Hirschi, Asif Sha (C), Manoj Salikumar Panicker
Bowlers – Bose Paul, Lee Tuck, David Marks
Suggested Playing XI No.2 AUK vs OVR for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Heinrich Gericke (C)
Batters – Eldhose Mathew, Daniel Kniverton, Alameen Abdul Lathif Laila Begham
All-Rounders – Andy Naudi, Jurg Hirschi, Asif Sha, Basil George (VC)
Bowlers – Bose Paul, Lee Tuck, David Marks
Expert Advice:
Try Basil George as a Vice-captain in any of your Dream11 Fantasy team. He is a good batsman and is expected to score runs in the upcoming game.
Today’s AUK vs OVR Probable Winners:
Atlas UTC Knights CC is expected to win this match.
