Match Details:
The 19th Match of the ECS T10 2021 will be played between Padova and Royal Cricket Padova on 2nd April at Venezia Cricket Ground in Venice.
The match is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM local time (5:00 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
Padova will be very disappointed with their performances this season. They have won just 1 out of the 7 matches they have played and are currently placed at the bottom on the points table. Their chances of qualification are very low and they are almost out of the race for the finals.
On the other hand, Royal Cricket Padova have won 2 out of the 6 matches. They played and currently placed at the 4th spot on the points table. Royal Cricket Padova will only have to win 1 out of the 2 matches they will be playing on the final day of the league stage to secure their spot for the semi-finals. It will be interesting to see who will have the upper hand between these two quality sides on Friday.
PAD vs RCP Weather Report for Match 19:
It will be mostly sunny here in Venice during the match time on Friday. The temperature will hover around 18 degrees Celcius range with no chance of rain for this match.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch here at the Venezia Cricket Ground is a flat batting wicket. Batsmen will get full value for their shots on this surface. Pacers will also get some movement with the new ball. Anything above 120 could be a match-winning total on this surface.
Average first innings score:
113 (Last 4 matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 2, Tie – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
PAD vs RCP Today’s Probable Playing XIs :
Padova
Damith Kosala, Nuwan Sameera Arachchige (c), Salinda Kodikara, Tharuka Rodrigo (wk), Cresley Fernando, Prabath Marasingha, Anton Costa, Akash Handun, Asad Ali, Ramesh Silva, Kalum Warnakulasuriya
Bench:
Ranil Fernando, Nissanka Kuda, Ghulam Abbas, Nishendra Rodrigo, Sampath Ungamannadige
Royal Cricket Padova
Manoj Rodrigo (wk), Sameera Fernando, Dishan Fernando, Nishanka Kumarasinghe (c), Sumith Perera, Virantha Veerasingha, Sajith Kumara, Chamara Weerasinghe, Lahiru Chamara, Chamara Warnakulasuriya, Dinesh Silva
Bench:
Nisal Dananjaya, Angelo Andradege, Tushara Sampath, Imal Wijewardana, Lasanka Wijewardana, Subith Gamage, Shashindra Witharanage, Sandun Vidanalage, Tushara Arachchige, Gasbaduge Fernando, Jaliya Mudiyanselage, Katunayakage Perera, Loku Silva, Anoman Andradege, Malwanage Fernando, Warnakulasuriya Tharindu, Jayabahu Mudiyabselage, Thudugoda Rangajeewa, Weerahennadige Fernando, Indika Fernando, Nishan Archchige, Vidana Dananjaya, Kalubowila Gunasekara, Lahiru Thommage
PAD vs RCP Top Picks For Today’s Dream11 Match:
Padova’s skipper, Nuwan Sameera Arachchige is the most experienced batsman on their side. He has scored 105 runs at a strike rate of over 190 and has picked up four wickets as well. He is a must-pick for your Dream11 fantasy teams.
Damith Kosala is the leading run-scorer for Padova in this season so far, having scored 167 runs in five games, including a match-winning performance of 66* against the same opponents in their last meeting.
Sameera Fernando impressed everyone with his all-around performances in this season where he has picked up seven wickets in five games and has played a couple of good cameos with the bat.
Manoj Rodrigo has been in good touch with the bat this season. He has hammered 129 runs from six games at a strike rate of over 174. He can score a big knock in this upcoming match as well.
Virantha Veerasinghe is the top run-scorer for Royal Cricket Padova with 129 runs. He has picked up five wickets as well.
Suggested Captain and Vice-captain option:
Captain Options – Nuwan Sameera Arachchige, Sameera Fernando
Vice-captain Options – Damith Kosala, Virantha Veerasinghe
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PAD vs RCP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Manoj Rodrigo
Batters – Salinda Kodikara, Virantha Veerasinghe (vc), Damith Kosala, Cresley Fernando
All-Rounders – Dishan Fernando, Sameera Fernando, Nuwan Sameera Arachchige (c)
Bowlers – Akash Handun, Nishanka Kumarasinghe, Sumith Perera
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PAD vs RCP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Manoj Rodrigo, Tharuka Rodrigo
Batters – Damith Kosala (vc), Virantha Veerasinghe, Cresley Fernando
All-Rounders – Sameera Fernando (c), Prabath Marasingha, Nuwan Sameera Arachchige
Bowlers – Akash Handun, Nishanka Kumarasinghe, Chamara Warnakulasuriya
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Cresley Fernando as a multiplier in any one of your Dream11 fantasy teams. He also has experience of playing first-class cricket in Sri Lanka.
Today’s PAD vs RCP Probable Winners:
Royal Cricket Padova are expected to win this match.
