Match Details:
The 2nd match of the ECS T10 Malta will be played between Southern Crusaders CC and Overseas CC at Marsa Sports Club, Malta.
The match is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST) and will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
European Cricket Series now moves to Malta and will kickstart from 24th November. The tournament will provide an excellent opportunity for the players to showcase their talents. American University of Malta, Knight Kings CC, Marsa CC, Msida Warriors CC, Overseas CC, and Southern Crusaders CC will compete with each other for the next 9 days in 33 matches.
Southern Crusaders CC and Overseas CC will face other in the 2nd match of the competition. Both the teams will be playing back to back matches on the first day. Since they are pretty much aware of the conditions and they just need to back their abilities and perform well. Southern Crusaders in their line-ups have skipper Michael Goonetilleke who has represented at the International in the T20 format. They have a 3-2 win-loss record in the recent Summer League T20.
On the other hand, Overseas CC has also international capped players in their line-ups with the likes of Jurg Hirschi, Heinrick Gericke, and Deon Vosloo. They have a 3-2 win-loss record in the Summer League T20. Both the team looking good on paper whoever performs on a given day will come out victorious.
SOC vs OVR Weather Report for Match 2:
Scattered showers are expected during the course of the match, the temperature will be around 19 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 82 percent.
Pitch Condition/Report:
There is no information available about the matches played on this venue, having said that the artificial track will give a slight advantage for the batters over the bowlers.
Average first innings score:
88 (In previous encounters at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won: 2, Lost – 0, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
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SOC vs OVR Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
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, Ezhaq Masih
Bench:
Lakshitha Senavirathna, Royal Butt, Jamadiul Hossain, G Maithani
Overseas CC
Jurg Hirschi (c), Heinrich Gericke, Clyde Palmer, Deon Vosloo, Lee Tuck, Daniel Kniverton, Charl Kleinepunte, James Spackman, Andy Naudi, David Marks, Ethan Xuereb
Bench:
Sean Byrne, Christo Viljoen, Gerald Sant, Jack Barritt, Dean Stevenson, Matthew Towns
SOC vs OVR Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Southern Crusaders CC skipper Michael Goonetilleke in the domestic T20 for Southern Crusaders CC has scored 110 runs in 5 matches at an average of 22 with a strike rate of 89.43. With the ball, he has taken 6 wickets at an economy of 6.71.
Ryan Ricky Bastianz in the domestic T20 has scored 89 runs in 4 innings at an average of 22.25 with a strike rate of 100. He has taken 2 wickets at an economy of 9.25.
Zeeshan Yousaf in the domestic T20 has picked up 8 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 4.9, besides that he has scored 74 runs with the bat at an average of 14.8 with a strike rate of 110.45.
Overseas CC skipper Jurg Hirschi at an international level in T20 format has scored 54 runs in 4 matches at an average of 13.5. He also picked up 4 wickets at an economy of 6.64.
Lee Tuck in the domestic T20 has picked up 12 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 6.37 with the best figures of 4 for 13. He even scored 25 runs with the bat at an average of 12.5 in innings with a strike rate of 156.25.
Deon Vosloo in T20 international has scored 14 runs in 2 innings at a strike rate of 82.35.
Heinrich Gericke in T20 international has scored 236 runs in 4 innings at an average of 59 with a strike rate of 178.79. He also picked up 2 wickets in a match at an economy of 7.5.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Heinrich Gericke, Micheal Goonetilleke
Vice-Captain Options – Lee Tuck, Muhammad Bilal
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SOC vs OVR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Heinrich Gericke (c)
Batters – Ryan Ricky Bastianz, Indika Thilan Perera, Deon Vosloo
All-Rounders – Micheal Goonetilleke, Eardley Chandiram, Zeeshan Yousaf, Jurg Hirschi
Bowlers – Muhammad Bilal, David Marks, Lee Tuck (vc)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SOC vs OVR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Clyde Palmer, Heinrich Gericke
Batters – Angelo Delardon, Ryan Ricky Bastianz, Deon Vosloo
All-Rounders – Micheal Goonetilleke (c), Zeeshan Yousaf, Jurg Hirschi
Bowlers – Muhammad Bilal (vc), Ethan Xuereb, Lee Tuck
Expert Advice:
Heinrich Gericke has performed really well in T20s and he averages more than 50, he can roll his arm over whenever needed. He can lead your Dream11 fantasy team.
Today’s SOC vs OVR Probable Winners:
Overseas CC are expected to win this match.
