Match Details:
The 8th match of the ECS T10 Barcelona Bash 2020 will be played between Catalunya Tigers CC and Badalona Shaheen CC at Montjuic Olympic Ground, Barcelona.
The match is scheduled to start at 2:30 PM local time (7:00 PM IST) and will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
Catalunya Tigers CC and Badalona Shaheen CC will face each other in the 8th match of the ECS T10 Barcelona Bash 2020 on Saturday. Catalunya Tigers CC started their campaign on a high after winning both matches they play on the first day. They are currently placed at the top spot on the points table, having 4 crucial points in their bag and a very good net run-rate of +4.050.
On the other hand, it was a very disappointing start for the Badalona Shaheen CC. They lost their first two matches and are placed at the 3rd spot on the points table. Thier net run-rate of -2.200 might be causing a few headaches as well. They will be desperate to be back on track by winning this game and adding some invaluable points to their tally.
CTT vs BSH Weather Report for Match 8:
The weather forecast is expected to be sunny on Sunday with a 10% chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 16 Degrees Celsius mark.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at Montjuic Olympic Ground, Barcelona is excellent to bat on, as we have seen the last 2-3 matches were high-scoring. Both teams will look to bat first at this venue.
Average first innings score:
128 (Last 4 matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 3, Tied – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
CTT vs BSH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Catalunya Tigers CC
Umair Aftab (wk), Shahid Bhatti, Adeel Sarwar, Jamshad Afzal, Asjad Butt, Rehman Ullah, Ghulam Sarwar (c), Muhammad Zeeshan, Muhammad Sheraz, Sarfraz Ahmed, Shahbaz Ahmed.
Bench:
Mohsin Ali, Aziz Mohammad, Davinder Singh Kaur, Razaqat Ali, Muhammad Kashif, Ghulam Dastgeer, Shahzad Amir, Sufian Ansar, Ishtiaq Nazir, Musadaq Mubarak, Mustansar Iqbal, Noor Ahmadzai, Taqqi Ul Mazhar, Kashif Shafi, Tahir Ilyas, Zulqarnain Haider.
Badalona Shaheen CC
Babar Khan (wk), Hamza Saleem, Kuldeep Lal, Bilawal Khan, Dilawar Khan (c), Sajawal Khan, Malik Mati Ur Rehman, Umair Javed, Hamza Ali, Malik Sami Ur Rehman, Awais Khan.
Bench:
Nazim Muhammad, Mustafa Saleem, Hamza Malik, Shafeer Mohammed, Hamza Sanwal, Adeel Hassan, Adeel Abbas, Badar Iqbal, Awais Ahmed, Atiq Malik Ur Rehman.
CTT vs BSH Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Adeel Sarwar has been outstanding with both the bat and the ball for Catalunya Tigers CC in the last two matches. He has amassed 95 runs at a strike-rate of 200 and has also picked up 3 wickets for his side.
Hamza Saleem has scored the most runs and picked up most wickets for Badalona Shaheen CC. With the bat, he has scored 74 runs in 2 innings at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 165, while with the ball, he has picked up 4 wickets.
Jamshad Afzal has scored 69 runs at a brilliant strike-rate of 342 in the last two matches he played. He can score quickly at the end of the innings.
Dilawar Khan has scored 52 runs in 2 innings at an average of 26 with a strike rate of 223 for Badalona Shaheen CC.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Adeel Sarwar, Hamza Saleem
Vice-Captain Options – Jamshad Afzal, Dilawar Khan
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CTT vs BSH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Umair Aftab
Batters – Adeel Sarwar (c), Asjad Butt, Jamshad Afzal, Dilawar Khan (vc)
All-Rounders – Hamza Saleem, Sarfraz Ahmed, Muhammad Zeeshan
Bowlers – Malik-Sami Ur-Rehman, Awais Khan, Shahbaz Ahmed
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CTT vs BSH Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Babar Khan
Batters – Asjad Butt, Adeel Sarwar, Jamshad Afzal (vc)
All-Rounders – Hamza Saleem (c), Sarfraz Ahmed, Muhammad Zeeshan, Malik-Mati Ur-Rehman
Bowlers – Malik-Sami Ur-Rehman, Awais Khan, Umair Javed
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Adeel Sarwar & Hamza Saleem in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams, as they both are in brilliant form & can give you points with both bat and ball as well.
Today’s CTT vs BSH Probable Winners:
Catalunya Tigers CC are expected to win this match.