Match Details:
The 1st match of the ECS T10 Barcelona Bash 2020 will be played between Pak I Care and Catalunya CC at Montjuic Ground, Barcelona.
This match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM Local Time (1:00 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
The first edition of the ECS T10 Barcelona Bash 2020 is all set to start on Saturday, November 21st. Playing the opening game of the tournament at the Montjuic Ground in Barcelona will be the Pak I Care and Catalunya CC. They are coming off a great performance in the ECS T10 Barcelona 220, as both teams reached the play-offs. However, Pak I Care won the tourney and hence will be having an upper hand in the game.
Both the teams will be familiar with the playing conditions and will be looking to start their campaigns with a victory. A tournament as packed as this can take a toll on the players and thus starting off well is exceptionally crucial. Momentum can go a long way in deciding fate in the ECS T10 Barcelona Bash competition, as the competition will only last for 4 days.
PAK vs CTL Weather Report for Match 1:
The weather is expected to be overcast during the course of the match, with the temperature hovering around 17 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at Montjuic Ground is batting-friendly. However, the bowlers who have maintained a decent line and length, have been fairly successful.
Average first innings score:
112(Last five completed matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tied – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
PAK vs CTL Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Pak I Care:
Bilal Hassan, Farhat Azeem, Muhammad Ihsan, Muhammad Kamran, Sikandar Ali, Syed Shafaat Ali, Mohammad Yasin, Shehroz Ahmed, Atif Muhammad, Hassan Gondal, Muhammad Babar.
Bench:
Mushtaq Zai, Faisal Shah, Aabid Mahboob, Umair Ahmed, Muhammad Iqbal, Muhammad Jafri, Faisal Shehzad, Usman Aziz, Adeel Shafqat, Raja Nafees, Asad Abbas
CatalunyaCC:
Yasir Ali, Naveed Aslam, Saqib Latif, Ibrar Hussain, Farrukh Sohail, Ali Hasan Raza, Muhammad Safdar Khan (wk), Nisar Ahmed (c), Nawazish Ali, Raja Adell-Iqbal, Shahbaz Shaukat.
Bench:
Prince Dhiman, Ghulam Sabar, Zahid Javed Butt, Zeeshan Riaz, Muhammad Rafique, Abdul Awan, Zeeshan Ahmed, Zeeshan Ashgar, Nadim Hussain, Muhammad Asif
PAK vs CTL Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Yasir Ali scored most runs for Catalunya CC in the ECS T10 Barcelona series. He amassed 355 runs in 9 matches at a strike rate of over 215.
Muhammad Ihsan scored 387 runs in 10 matches, as he was the leading run-scorer for his team in ECS T10 Barcelona series.
Ibrar Hussain was outstanding with both bat and ball for Catalunya CC in ECS T10 Barcelona series. He amassed 149 runs and also picked up 15 wickets in 10 matches for his side.
Sikandar Ali amassed 131 runs in the recently concluded ECS T10 Barcelona series. The opening batsman also picked up 12 wickets for his side in that series.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sikandar Ali, Muhammad Ihsan
Vice-Captain Options – Ibrar Hussain, Yasir Ali
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PAK vs CTL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Muhammad Ihsan, Sikandar Ali (C)
Batters – Shehroz Ahmed, Saqib Latif, Ali Hasan Raza
All-Rounders – Ibrar Hussain, Yasir Ali (VC), Muhammad Kamran
Bowlers – Atif Muhammad, Hassan Gondal, Nawazish Ali
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PAK vs CTL Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Muhammad Ihsan (C), Sikandar Ali
Batters – Shehroz Ahmed, Mohammad Yasin, Ali Hasan Raza
All-Rounders – Ibrar Hussain (VC), Muhammad Babar, Muhammad Kamran
Bowlers – Atif Muhammad, Shahbaz Shaukat, Nawazish Ali
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Shahbaz Shaukat in any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams. He could be an effective differential pick, as his form has been good.
PAK vs CTL Today’s Probable Winners:
Pak I Care are expected to win this game.
