Match Details:
The 10th match of the ECS T10, Malta will be played between Southern Crusaders CC and the American University of Malta at the Marsa Sports Club, Malta on Thursday.
This match is scheduled to start at 3:15 PM Local Time (7:45 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
Southern Crusaders CC and the American University of Malta 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.
Southern Crusaders CC is having a brilliant tournament so far. They have won all of the 2 matches they have played so far and are placed at the top of the points table. On the other hand, the American University of Malta lost their second game and their opening match got abandoned and they are placed at the 4th spot in the points table. They will desperately look forward to winning this match and registering 2 crucial points to their tally.
Weather Report:
The weather for this match will be partly cloudy during the course of the game with the temperatures hovering around 13-14 degrees Celcius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch on this venue is a batting paradise where batsmen enjoy dominating the bowlers on this track. There is some support for the quick bowlers.
Average first innings score:
81(Last four completed matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0(Last four games)
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
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Probable Playing XIs:
American University of Malta
Amandeep Ralhan, Saneesh Kumar, Deepak Singh, Zoheb Malek (c), Ravi Paul, Shubham Patel, Darshanik Gohil, Tarak Shah, Girish Bapathu, Mittal Patel, Akhil Konda.
Bench:
Darshit Patankar, Shiv Singh, Asif Ali Khan, Rammohan Gardas, Abhishek Prajapati, Jitesh Kumar Patel, Prithvi Chauhan, Nishit Bhatt.
Southern Crusaders CC:
Micheal Goonetilleke (c), Ryan Ricky Bastianz, Indika Thilan Perera, Muhammad Bilal, Zeeshan Yousaf, Ishantha Kariyawasam, Gopal Thakur, Angelo Delardon, Eardley Chandiram, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna,
Bench:
Royal Butt, Jamadiul Hossain, G Maithani
Top Picks:
Zeeshan Yousaf scored 18 runs in 2 matches in the competition so far and also picked up a wicket in the first game. He can be a handy customer with both bat as well as the ball.
Shubham Patel looked promising for the side at the bowling department, he picked up a 3-wicket haul in the last game.
Lakshitha Senavirathna was a star performer in the last match, he had picked up 2 crucial wickets in that match for his side.
Gopal Thakur scored 63 runs in 2 matches, at an average of 33. He scored a quick 40 run knock in his first game of the tournament
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Zeeshan Yousaf, Shubham Patel
Vice-Captain Options – Lakshitha Senavirathna, Gopal Thakur
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Gopal Thakur
Batters – Saneesh Kumar, Micheal Goonetilleke, Ryan Ricky Bastianz
All-Rounders – Zoheb Malek, Zeeshan Yousaf
Bowlers – Muhammad Bilal, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna(VC), Ravi Paul, Shubham Patel(C)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Gopal Thakur (VC)
Batters – Mittal Patel, Micheal Goonetilleke, Ryan Ricky Bastianz
All-Rounders – Amandeep Ralhan, Zeeshan Yousaf (C)
Bowlers – Muhammad Bilal, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna, Ravi Paul, Shubham Patel
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick 7 players from Southern Crusaders CC in your Dream 11 teams. As they are going to win the match easily.
Probable Winners:
SOC is expected to win this game.
