Match Details:
The second semi-final match of the KCA President’s Cup 2021 will be played between KCA Royals and KCA Panthers on 22nd March at Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha, Kerala.
The match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
In the second semi-final match of the KCA President’s Cup 2021, KCA Royals will take on KCA Panthers. Both the teams have been equally flawless so far. KCA Royals started well in the season but lost their way in the later stages.
That being said, they still are a very strong contender for the title and will leave no stone unturned to win it. On the other hand, KCA Panthers are a little bit weak in their bowling department, but they have a very strong batting lineup. They will try to dominate with their batting as they have been doing all throughout this season.
ROY vs PAN Weather Report for Match 32:
Light rain is expected but we can expect a full match. 40 per cent precipitation and 69 per cent humidity are expected. The temperature would be hovering around 33 degree Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch is mostly a balanced one, but batting is easier in the second innings than the first. A score of around 160 should be competitive here.
Average first innings score:
153 (Last 5 complete matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0 (Last 5 complete matches played on this venue)
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
ROY vs PAN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
KCA Royals
Jafar Jamal, Vishnu Raj (WK), Atul Diamond, Albin Alas, Krishna Prasad, Harikrishan KN, Unnikrishnan Manukrishnan (C), Sreeraj J R, Shahansha, Abhi Biju, Sijomon Joseph
Bench:
M. Ajnas, Abhishek J Nair, Jafar Jamal, R Chandran, M Arun
KCA Panthers
Adhidev J, Sachin Mohan, Shoun Roger, Sanju Sanjeev, H. Krishnan-D, Sachin Suresh, Basil Thampi, Monu Krishna, KK Jiyas, Ashiq Ali, Jose Perayil
Bench:
Subin Suresh(wk), Shaun Roger, AkhinSathar, Anand Joseph, A K Sanjeev, K Sagar Mohan
ROY vs PAN Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match
Sanju Sanjeev is the leading run-getter for the Panthers so far. He has scored 260 runs in ten matches at a strike rate of 134+.
Sreeraj JR has impressed everyone with his all-round performances. In the last six matches, he has scored 62 runs and picked up 7 wickets, with the best bowling figure of 3/13.
Shoun Roger is a young talent with huge potential. He has smashed 240 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 100+.
Sachin Suresh has been decent for the Panthers but his best performance is yet to come, as stats don’t justify his abilities. In 10 matches, he has scored 239 runs at a strike rate of 123+.
Krishna Prasad is the second-highest run-getter in the tournament so far. In 10 matches, he has scored 291 runs at a strike rate of 110+. He has hit the most number of sixes in the tournament so far.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sreeraj JR, Sanju Sanjeev
Vice-Captain Options – Krishna Prasad, Sachin Suresh, Shoun Roger
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ROY vs PAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Vishnu Raj, Sachin Suresh
Batters – Krishna Prasad (VC), Sachin Mohan, Sanju Sanjeev, Shoun Roger
All-Rounders– Sreeraj J R (C), Harikrishan KN
Bowlers – Unnikrishnan Manukrishnan, Sijomon Joseph, Monu Krishna
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ROY vs PAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Vishnu Raj, Sachin Suresh (VC)
Batters – Krishna Prasad, Sanju Sanjeev (C), Shoun Roger, Albin Alas
All-Rounders – Sreeraj J R, V. Manoharan
Bowlers – Unnikrishnan Manukrishnan, Sijomon Joseph, H. Krishnan-D
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick more batsmen from the Panthers’ side as they have performed brilliantly in this competition.
Today’s ROY vs PAN Probable Winners:
KCA Panthers are expected to win this match.
