Preview:
Defending champions Malo will take on Friendship CC in the second match of the ECS Cartaxo 2021. Malo has an excellent track record in the European Cricket Network with a win-loss record of 18-3. They had previously won many major tournaments and looking to add one more trophy to their bank.
On the other hand, Friendship CC are making their debut in the ECS tournament. They have got players who have prior ECS experience playing for different teams. They are ready to perform at the bigger stage, but it isn’t going to be easy, as they will take on the tournament favourites.
Match Details:
Malo vs Friendship CC, Match 2
Venue: Cartaxo Cricket Ground, Cartaxo
Date & Time: 6th September, at 4:00 PM IST & at 11:30 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The surface will test the skills of the bowler, restricting the runs is the toughest job on this batting-friendly track. It’s a well-made surface for the batters where scores of 110-120 can be easily achieved.
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Probable Playing XIs for MAL vs FRD:
Malo
Mian Shahid (c), Jayesh Popat (wk), Muhammad Adnan Gondal, Amir Zaib, Assad Mehmood, Aamer Ikram, Yasir Sabir, Zulfiqar Shah, Najam Shahzad, Gulfam Shahid, Syed Maisam
Friendship CC
Imtiaz Rana (c), Mizu Rahman (wk), Mohammad Asad, Md Nazrul Islam, Nazmul Hasan, Md Abdul Motin, Md Omar Faruk, Mohammad Alamin, Abdus Samad, Taher Hossain, Sayful Huda
Top Picks for MAL vs FRD Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Malo
Muhammad Adnan Gondal was the top run-scorer for Malo in the last edition. In 6 matches, he mustered 136 runs at an average of 34 with a strike rate of 222.95 and even picked up 6 wickets as well.
Amir Zaib picked up the most wickets in the ECS Cartaxo 2020. In 7 matches, he picked up 10 wickets at an economy of 6.85 and scored 78 runs with the bat.
Top Picks – Friendship CC
Md Nazrul Islam generally bats at the top of the order and can bowl without conceding enough runs. He is the X-factor for Friendship CC.
Skipper Imtiaz Rana is known for his calmness under pressure. He is an all-rounder and will be a decent buy for your fantasy teams.
MAL vs FRD Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics |
| Muhammad Adnan Gondal | 136 runs and 6 wickets (Last Edition) |
| Amir Zaib | 10 wickets and 78 runs (Last Edition) |
| Mian Shahid | 63 runs (Last Edition) |
| Md Nazrul Islam | – |
| Imtiaz Rana | – |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MAL vs FRD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jayesh Popat, Amir Zaib, Mian Shahid, Zulfiqar Shah, Md Omar Faruk, Md Nazrul Islam (vc), Muhammad Adnan Gondal (c), Imtiaz Rana, Najam Shahzad, Syed Maisam, Nazmul Hasan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MAL vs FRD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Mizu Rahman, Aamer Ikram, Amir Zaib (c), Md Omar Faruk, Md Nazrul Islam, Muhammad Adnan Gondal, Assad Mehmood, Mohammad Asad (vc), Najam Shahzad, Syed Maisam, Abdus Samad
Today’s MAL vs FRD Probable Winners:
Malo are expected to win this match.
