Match Details:
The 5th match of the ECS T10 Malta 2020 will be played between the American University of Malta and Atlas UTC Knights CC at the Marsa Sports Club, Malta on Wednesday.
This match is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM Local Time (5:00 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
The American University of Malta and Atlas UTC Knights CC are all set to face each other for the second time during the same day of the league at Marsa Sports Club. As it is their second game, both of them would want to end their day on a winning note. Moreover, they would be very eager to get on the ground and get some game time.
Both teams have talented players in their line-ups. While the American University of Malta has some very effective all-rounders in their ranks, Atlas UTC Knights CC also boasts of some quality players in their ranks. Since both the teams will be pushing hard for a win, this should also be a highly competitive battle.
AUM vs AUK Weather Report for Match 5:
There are chances of rainfall at Malta with around 40% of precipitation and the skies will remain cloudy during the course of the match. Temperatures are expected to be around 18 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch on this venue is a batting paradise where batsmen enjoy dominating the bowlers on this track. Bowlers would find it difficult to contain runs at this venue.
Average first innings score:
89 (The first match played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1; Lost – 0; Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
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AUM vs AUK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
American University of Malta:
Tarak Shah, Saneesh Kumar, Zoheb Malek, Abhishek Prajapati, Jitesh Kumar Patel, Shubham Patel, Prithvi Chauhan, Amandeep Ralhan, Darshanik Gohil, Nishit Bhatt, Mittal Patel.
Bench:
Darshit Patankar, Girish Bapathu, Deepak Singh, Shiv Singh, Asif Ali Khan, Ravi Paul, Rammohan Gardas, Akhil Konda.
Atlas UTC Knights CC:
Avinash Dileep, Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus, Ciril Mathew, Nithin Sunny, Basil George, Sujesh K Appu, Eldhose Mathew, Bose Paul, Muhammed Jameel Subair, Justin Shaju, Asif Sha.
Bench:
Niyas Pullariyil Muhammed, Ajay John, Alameen Abdul Lathif Laila Begham, Akash Lal Ramesan, Manoj Salikumar Panicker, Nithin K Babu.
AUM vs AUK Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Basil George is an attacking batsman who has piled up 293 runs from his seven outings at an average of around 49. He has also picked up four wickets to his name.
Bose Paul is expected to lead the bowling alley for Atlas UTC Knights CC as he has plucked 11 scalps in six games.
Suresh K Appu has bagged 9 wickets from ten matches he played.
Pick Eldhose Mathew if he gets a chance to play. He has scored 52 runs and picked up 9 wickets for his side.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Basil George, Abhishek Prajapati
Vice-Captain Options – Zoheb Malek, Eldhose Mathew
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUM vs AUK Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tarak Shah
Batters – Ciril Mathew, Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus, Saneesh Kumar
All-Rounders – Basil George (C), Abhishek Prajapati, Eldhose Mathew (VC)
Bowlers – Bose Paul, Jitesh Kumar Patel, Muhammed Jameel Subair, Shubham Patel
Suggested Playing XI No.2 AUM vs AUK for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Avinash Dileep
Batters – Ciril Mathew, Nithin Sunny, Saneesh Kumar
All-Rounders – Abhishek Prajapati (C), Basil George, Suresh K Appu, Zoheb Malek (VC)
Bowlers – Bose Paul, Jitesh Kumar Patel, Prithvi Chauhan
Expert Advice:
Not much info is available about the American University of Malta team players.
Today’s AUM vs AUK Probable Winners:
Atlas UTC Knights CC is expected to win this match.
