Match Details:
Match 5 of the ECS Italy Venice T10 2021 will be played between Royal Cricket Padova and Padova at the Venezia Cricket Ground in Venice on Tuesday 30th March 2021
The match is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
Royal Cricket Padova will take on Padova in the 5th Match of ECS T10 Italy 2021 in Venice. With 2 losses in as many games, it will be a crucial match for Padova to stay in the competition.It’s the batting that is unable to post a competitive score in the first two matches for Padova and they would certainly need to build partnerships.
On the other hand, Royal Cricket Padova are placed in the middle of the table and a win would place them on the 2nd spot. They look favorites to win this match over Padova.
RCP vs PAD Weather Report for Match 5:
Cloudy weather is expected in Venice on Tuesday, the temperature will hover between 20 Degrees Celsius mark, and the humidity will be 84 percent, with wind speed around 5 km/hr.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It looks like a seamer-friendly track, the ball will do the talking for the majority of the match. Toss will be crucial for both teams and whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
Average first innings score:
185 (Last five matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost –2, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
RCP vs PAD Today’s Probable Playing XIs
Royal Cricket Padova
Manoj Tharindu Rodrigo (wk), Nishan Archchige, Virantha Veerasingha, Clarance Kumarasinghe (c), Dishan Fernando, Sameera Fernando, Nishshanka Kumarasinghe, Chamara Warnakulasuriya, Indika Fernando, Lahiru Chamara, Chamara Weerasinghe
Bench:
Lasanka Wijewardana, Subith Gamage, Kalubowila Gunasekara, Shashindra Witharanage, Sandun Vidanalage, Tushara Arachchige, Gasbaduge Fernando, Lahiru Thommage, Jaliya Mudiyanselage, Vidana Dananjaya, Katunayakage Perera, Loku Silva, Anoman Andradege, Malwanage Fernando, Jayabahu Mudiyabselage, Angelo Andradege, Thudugoda Rangajeewa ,Weerahennadige Fernando
Padova:
Sampath Ungamannadige(wk), Salinda Kodikara, Nissanka Athurugiriyage, Damith Warnakulasuriya, Cresley Fernando, Nuwan Arachchige Sameera (c), Abbas Ghulam, Akash Handun, Anton Costa, Ramesh De Silva, Prabath Marasingha
Bench:
Tharuka Rodrigo, Ranil Fernando , Kalum Warnakulasuriya, Asad Ali ,Nishendra Rodrigo
RCP vs PAD Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
Damith Warnakulasuriya has been the highest run-scorer for his team after two matches. In both the matches, he gave good starts but couldn’t convert them into big scores. He averages 28 at a strike rate of 160.00 and has hit 3 sixes.
Sameera Fernando, the all-rounder, hit an impressive 39 in the last match after being promoted to open the innings. He has been leading the batting and bowling charts for RCP with two wickets at an impressive economy of 7.00.
Nuwan Sameera, after hitting the ball with an impressive strike rate of 184.61, the skipper has been unable to play long innings for Padova and that has been the story so far for Padova batting collapses. A lot relies on his shoulders to stabilize the innings after coming to bat.
Virantha Veerasingha’s bowling has been sensational so far in the tournament with the best of 2/16 he is leading the wicket chart for Royal Cricket Padova and the same is expected from him in this match. His economy of 6.5 has been impressive so far in the tournament.
Akash Handun is the leader of the bowling attack of Padova. In the November 2020 edition, he took 5 wickets in 6 games and was the highest wicket-taker for his team. He has been a bit expensive in the tournament so far and is due for a good performance in this match.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Damith Warnakulasuriy, Sameera Fernando
Vice-Captain Options – Nuwan Sameera, Virantha Veerasingha
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RCP vs PAD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Manoj Tharindu Rodrigo
Batters – Damith Warnakulasuriy, Virantha Veerasingha (vc), Salinda Kodikara, Cresley Fernando
All-Rounders – Nuwan Arachchige, Sameera Fernando (c), Dishan Fernando
Bowlers – Akash Handun, Nishshanka Kumarasinghe, Chamara Warnakulasuriya
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for RCP vs PAD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Manoj Tharindu Rodrigo
Batters – Damith Warnakulasuriy (c), Virantha Veerasingha, Lahiru Chamara
All-Rounders – Nuwan Arachchige (vc), Sameera Fernando, Prabath Marasingha, Chamara Weerasinghe
Bowlers – Akash Handun, Nishshanka Kumarasinghe, Anton Costa
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Virantha Veerasingha and Sameera Fernando in any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
Today’s RCP vs PAD Probable Winners:
Royal Cricket Padova are expected to win this match.
