Match Details:
The 8th match of the ECS T10 Bologna 2021 will be played between Kings XI and Pianoro on 23rd March at Oval Rastignano, Bologna.
The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM IST and it will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
In the last game of today’s ECS T10 Bologna action, Kings XI will take on Pianoro. Kings XI had a very bright start to their journey in this competition. They kicked off the proceedings with a game against Baracca Prato. Their bowling unit was not very impressive, as they conceded 130 runs.
However, their batsmen were on fire in that game, courtesy of which they chased the target down without breaking much sweat. Pianoro had a different start. Their batsmen couldn’t do much as all they could get on the board was 114. While there were moments in the game where Pianoro were in the drivers’ seat, their opposition Baracca Prato eventually chased it down.
KIN-XI vs PIA Weather Report for Match 8:
The weather will be perfect for cricket. The temperature will be at 12 °C and there are no chances of precipitation.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch is nightmarish for the bowlers, as anything under 100 should be very easy to chase down here. Both teams should aim for a score of around 120.
Average 1st Innings score:
109 (Last 4 matches played on this venue)
Record of Chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
KIN-XI vs PIA Today’s Probable playing XIs:
Kings XI
Vikas Kumar, Jaswinder Singh, Simranjit Singh, Jagjit Singh, Harmanjeet Singh, Jaipal Singh (c), Muhammad Awais, Muhammed Maqsood, Noman Ali, Salman Ali (wk), Shafique Muhammad
Bench:
Harmanpreetpal Singh, Lakhvir Singh, Nagra Jagjit, Atiq Tabraiz, Malkeet Singh, Ravi Paul, Sukhjinder Singh Robin, Jagmeet Singh, Muhammed Awais, Praveen Kumar, Rakibull Hassan.
Pianoro
Waleed Rana, Nilantha Kotikawatta, Arslan Rana (c), Hammad Amjad, Aravinth Suresh, Asim Khalid, Farhan Shafique, Muhammad Abubakkar, Muhammad Abuzar, Nicolo Fernando, Raheel Riaz (wk)
Bench:
Zeeshan Ahmed, Anam Mollik, Nisantha Anton, Charles Fernando, Nasir Abbas, Shammi Mahendra
KIN-XI vs PIA Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Simranjit Singh batted brilliantly in the first game. He scored 33 runs from just 10 games, which sealed the deal for his team.
Vikas Kumar is another player who played a sublime knock for his team in the first match. In just 36 deliveries, he scored 72 runs.
Noman Ali only picked up one wicket in the last game, but he looked menacing. It is his ability to swing the ball both ways which fool the batsmen.
Nicolo Fernando scored 37 runs from just 17 deliveries in the last game. He will be aiming to play a big knock this time around.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Vikas Kumar, Waleed Rana
Vice-Captain Options – Simranjit Singh, Nicolo Fernando
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for KIN-XI vs PIA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Vikas Kumar (c)
Batters: Nilantha Kotikawatta, Simranjit Singh, Nicolo Fernando (vc), Jaipal Singh
All-Rounders: Waleed Rana, Arslan Rana, Aravinth Suresh
Bowlers: Farhan Shafique, Muhammed Maqsood, Noman Ali
12th Man: Jaswinder Singh
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for KIN-XI vs PIA 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Vikas Kumar
Batters: Nicolo Fernando, Jaswinder Singh, Simranjit Singh (vc), Jaipal Singh
All-Rounders: Waleed Rana (c), Aravinth Suresh, Hammad Amjad
Bowlers: Farhan Shafique, Muhammed Maqsood, Asim Khalid
12th Man: Arslan Rana
Expert Advice:
With the pitch being on the side of the batsmen, it will be wise to pick 4 specialist batting options in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s KIN-XI vs PIA Probable Winners :
Kings XI are expected to win this match.
