Match Details:
The 14th match of the ECS T10, Malta will be played between Southern Crusaders CC and Msida Warriors CC at the Marsa Sports Club, Malta on Friday.
This match is scheduled to start at 3:15 PM Local Time (7:45 PM IST). It will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
It is the final game of the 4th day, where Msida Warriors CC will meet Southern Crusaders CC after facing each other in the second game. Having played the second match of the day against each other, both the teams would have a fair bit of idea about the pitch, conditions, and what playing XI of theirs would work the best. So, they would be coming in with the best squads that they have and it will be a really closely contested match.
Southern Crusaders CC is having a brilliant tournament so far. They have won all of the 4 matches they have played so far and are placed at the top of the points table. On the other hand, Msida Warriors CC lost their opening game and their second match got abandoned and they are placed at the 5th spot in the points table. We can expect a thrilling encounter between these two teams this Friday.
Weather Report:
The weather is expected to remain fine throughout the day. Still, the skies will be partly cloudy with the temperatures hovering around the 18 Degrees Celsius mark
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch is expected to be a neutral one where both batsmen and bowlers would get almost equal help. The team who wins the toss will look to chase at this venue
Average first innings score:
82 (Last four completed matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied –0 (Last five games played)
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
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Probable Playing XIs:
Msida Warriors CC:
Rahul Nair, Dives Kumar, Salu Thomas, Manuel Antony, Justin George, Rijesh Jayamalli, Renil Paul, Basil Joy, Sebin Joseph, Jibin Sebastian, Samuel George.
Bench: Samuel George, Akhil Piostine, Tito Thomas, Sachin Baby, Shijil Joy, Tom Thomas, Rajeesh Mundoli.
Southern Crusaders CC:
Micheal Goonetilleke (c), Ryan Ricky Bastianz, Indika Thilan Perera, Muhammad Bilal, Zeeshan Yousaf, Ishantha Kariyawasam, Gopal Thakur, Gaurav Maithani, Eardley Chandiram, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna,
Bench: Royal Butt, Jamadiul Hossain
Top Picks:
Zeeshan Yousaf scored 54 runs in 4 matches in the competition so far and also picked up six wickets till now.
Manuel Antony looked promising for MSW at the bowling department in the first match, he picked up a 3-wicket haul in that game.
Lakshitha Senavirathna was in good form with the ball, he had picked up 3 wickets in the tournament so far.
Gopal Thakur scored 83 runs in 4 matches, at an average of 29. Besides that, he scored a quick 20 run knock in his last game against AUM.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Zeeshan Yousaf, Lakshitha Senavirathna
Vice-Captain Options – Gopal Thakur, Manuel Antony
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Gopal Thakur(VC), Rahul Nair
Batters – Justin George, Micheal Goonetilleke, Ryan Ricky Bastianz
All-Rounders – Renil Paul, Zeeshan Yousaf
Bowlers – Muhammad Bilal, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna(C), Manuel Antony
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Gaurav Maithani
Batters – Micheal Goonetilleke, Justin George, Ryan Ricky Bastianz
All-Rounders – Dives Kumar, Zeeshan Yousaf(C), Renil Paul
Bowlers – Muhammad Bilal, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna, Manuel Antony(VC)
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.
