Match Details:
The 3rd match of the ECS T10 Bologna 2021 will be played between Bologna and Pianoro on 22nd March at Oval Rastignano in Bologna.
The match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM local time (5:30 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
After a successful ECS T10 Rome, the focus now shifts to to Bologna, where six excitings teams of Italy in Baracca Prato, Bologna, Cricket Stars, Kings XI, Pianoro, and Royal Parma will compete in the 24 T10 matches over the next 6 days. 4 matches will be played every day.
Bologna and Pianoro will go one-on-one in the third match of the competition. Bologna has already participated before in ECS tournaments. They have won 3 of their last 5 matches and their average batting score is 104. Malik Sarfraz was the leading run-scorer for Bologna in the previous edition and Rahaman Bhuiyan is a good opening batsman who can play according to the situation.
On the other, Pianoro are making their debut in the ECS tournament. They will start their season against a good side and would want to taste victory in the very first game. Arslan Rana, Charles Fernando, and Nasir Abbas are the key players to watch out for from their team.
BOL vs PIA Weather Report for Match 3:
It will be mostly sunny in Bologna with the temperature ranging between 13 and 14 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 39 per cent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Since Oval Rastignano in Bologna is hosting the first official match of ECS, there is not much information known about the surface. Having said that, the tracks in Europe generally helps the batsmen and bowlers will have to be very careful about their line and lengths.
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Injury and Availability News:
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BOL vs PIA Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Bologna
Malik Sarfraz, Rahaman Bhuiyan, Vikas Kalyan, Suresh Kolli, Muhammad Adnan, Akash Deep, Zain Iftikhar (wk), Ankush Kumar (c), Sheraz Ali, Babar Ghafar, Hasir Iftikhar
Bench:
Qasim Janjua, Khayer Abul, Sufiyan Afzal, Shaheer Saleem, Faizan Hussain, Jastinder Singh, Abdullah Razzak, Hasham Mushtaq, Leghad Khan, Mario Bianco, Revanth Pannala
Pianoro
Charles Fernando, Waleed Rana, Nilantha Kotikawatta, Nasir Abbas, Arslan Ali Rana (c), Nicolo Fernando, Hammad Amjad, Raheel Riaz, Shammi Mahendra, Aravinth Suresh, Muhammad Abubakkar
Bench:
Anam Mollik, Asim Khalid, Zeeshan Ahmed, Farhan Shafique, Nisantha Anton, Muhammad Abuzar
BOL vs PIA Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Rahaman Bhuiyan is well known for his explosive batting at the top of the order. In his previous competition, he contributed 95 runs in 3 matches with the bat.
Malik Sarfaraz was the leading run-scorer for Bologna in the previous ECS competition, which was held in Rome. He mustered 121 runs in 6 matches.
Muhammad Adnan is a wicket-taking bowler who scalped 6 wickets in 6 matches in ECS Rome 2020. He also has the ability to score quick runs down the order.
Pianoro skipper Arslan Ali Rana is a medium-pace bowler who swings the ball back into the right-handers. He can also change the course of the game with his lusty blows with the bat.
All-rounder Charles Fernando is a big hitter of the ball and he can hit through the line. He bowls at a good pace and can also swing the ball either way.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Malik Sarfraz, Rahaman Bhuiyan
Vice-Captain Options – Charles Fernando, Arslan Ali Rana
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BOL vs PIA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Malik Sarfraz (c), Rahaman Bhuiyan
Batters – Suresh Kolli, Charles Fernando (vc), Shammi Mahendra
All-Rounders – Sheraz Ali, Waleed Rana, Aravinth Suresh
Bowlers – Hasir Iftikhar, Muhammad Abubakkar, Arslan Ali Rana
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BOL vs PIA Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Malik Sarfraz, Rahaman Bhuiyan (c), Nasir Abbas
Batters – Ankush Kumar, Suresh Kolli, Charles Fernando, Nicolo Fernando
All-Rounders – Muhammad Adnan
Bowlers – Hasir Iftikhar, Hammad Amjad, Arslan Ali Rana (vc)
Expert Advice:
Malik Sarfraz and Rahaman Bhuiyan were the leading run-scorers for Bologna in the previous edition which was held in November. Consider picking both of them in your Dream11 fantasy team.
Today’s BOL vs PIA Probable Winners:
Bologna are expected to win this match.
