Match Details:
The 12th match of the ECS T10 Malta 2020 will be played between Msida Warriors CC and the Southern Crusaders CC at the Marsa Sports Club, Malta on Friday.
This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (03:00 PM IST). It can be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
After defeating the American University of Malta in the last match, the Southern Crusaders CC will look to continue its winning momentum against Msida Warriors CC in the 12th match of the tournament. Msida Warriors CC fell short by 34 runs in their first match against Marsa CC whereas their last match got abandoned due to rain.
Southern Crusaders CC will consider this as a wonderful opportunity to dominate the opposition and win their fifth consecutive match in the tournament. However, Msida Warriors CC is expected to fight back hard and put up a good show in this game.
MSW vs SOC Weather Report for Match 12:
It will be mostly sunny at Marsa Sports Club on Friday with a 10% chance of rain and temperature hovering around 19 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club is pretty much balance however, it has something to offer for the bowlers.
Average first innings score:
90 (Last five matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tie: – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Six members of Pakistan squad test positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand
MSW vs SOC Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Msida Warriors CC:
Rahul Nair (c), Dives Kumar, Shijil Joy, Akhil Piostine, Tito Thomas, Tom Thomas, Manuel Antony, Justin George, Rijesh Jayamalli, Renil Paul, Basil Joy.
Bench:
Samuel George, Salu Thomas, Sebin Joseph, Jibin Sebastian, Samuel George, Sachin Baby, Rajeesh Mundoli.
Southern Crusaders CC:
Zeeshan Yousaf, Micheal Goonetilleke (c), Gaurav Maithani, Gopal Thakur, Ryan Ricky Bastianz, Eardley Chandiram, Indika Thilan Perera, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna, Muhammad Bilal, Ezhaq Masih.
Bench:
Royal Butt, Jamadiul Hossain, Ishantha Kariyawasam, Angelo Delardon.
MSW vs SOC Top picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Justin George looked promising for the side at the batting department, He scored 26 runs in the only match he played.
Gopal Thakur is the highest run-scorer of the tournament so far. He has scored 86 runs at a strike-rate of 135 in 4 matches he played for Southern Crusaders CC.
Manuel Antony is in decent form with the bowl for Msida Warriors CC. He picked up 3 wickets in the only match he played.
Zeeshan Yousaf scored 54 runs in 4 matches in the competition so far and also picked up 3 wickets. He can be a handy customer with both bat as well as the ball.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Justin George, Gopal Thakur
Vice-Captain Options – Manuel Antony, Zeeshan Yousaf
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MSW vs SOC Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Gopal Thakur
Batters – Justin George (c), Micheal Goonetilleke, Ryan Ricky Bastianz, Rijesh Jayamalli
All-Rounders – Zeeshan Yousaf (VC), Dives Kumar, Renil Paul
Bowlers – Manuel Antony, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna
Suggested Playing XI No.2 MSW vs SOC for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Gopal Thakur (c), Rahul Nair
Batters – Justin George, Micheal Goonetilleke, Ryan Ricky Bastianz
All-Rounders – Zeeshan Yousaf, Eardley Chandiram, Renil Paul
Bowlers – Manuel Antony (VC), Muhammad Bilal, Lakshitha Senavirathna
Expert Advice
It is advisable to pick bowlers as a multiplier in one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams, as we have seen in last matches pitch is helpful for bowlers.
Today’s MSW vs SOC Probable Winners:
Southern Crusaders CC is expected to win this match.
