Preview:
Team Ruby will take on Team Sapphire in the 1st match of the KCA T20 Pink Challenge 2021 on Friday. Both sides met in the finals of the last edition where Team Sapphire clinched the trophy by beating Team Ruby by 6 wickets.
Team Ruby was exceptional throughout the previous edition and finished as the group winners and one bad game cost them hugely, as a result, they were satisfied for 2nd place. Team Sapphire on the other hand, did everything right in the last edition and emerged as champions. It won’t be easy for them to defend the title this time as they will face some top-quality sides.
Match Details:
Team Ruby vs Team Sapphire, Match 1
Venue: Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha
Date & Time: 17th December at 9:00 AM IST and Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The surface here at Sanatana Dharma College Ground is on the slower side and it’s a herculean task for the batters to score more than 6 runs an over. Spinners need to use the conditions and bowl accordingly. Anything close to 140 is a good score on this wicket.
Probable Playing XIs for RUB vs SAP:
Team Ruby
C K Maneesha, Akshaya Sadanandan, J Chaithanya, Sayoojya Salilan, Santosh Siha, MP Aleena, Babu Soniya, Aleena Ann Joy, Joseph Jipsa, Najla Noushad, A K Aiswarya
Team Sapphire
M P Vaishna, T P Ajanya, Sunil Ansu, Ananya Pradeep, Drisya, Sajeevan Sajana, Sukumar Soorya, Potti Manasvi, Gireesh Diya, Renjusha, Nandana
Top Picks for RUB vs SAP Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Team Ruby
Akshaya Sadanandan finished as the 3rd leading run-scorer in the last edition with 262 runs in 10 matches. She is a talented batter and can score runs at a good rate.
Najla Noushad is a good pick in the bowler’s category. In the previous edition, she went on to claim 12 wickets in 10 matches.
Top Picks – Team Sapphire
Sajeevan Sajana was top class with her all-round performances in the last edition. In 10 matches, she has scalped 14 wickets and scored 232 runs with the bat.
T P Ajanya is a key player for Team Sapphire, she was part of Team Ruby in the previous edition. In her last 5 T20 matches, she has scored 37 runs and picked up 7 wickets.
RUB vs SAP Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics |
| Akshaya Sadanandan | 262 runs (Last Edition) |
| Najla Noushad | 12 wickets (Last Edition) |
| Sajeevan Sajana | 232 runs and 14 wickets (Last Edition) |
| T P Ajanya | 37 runs and 7 wickets (Last 5 T20 matches) |
| J Chaithanya | 28 runs (Last 4 T20 matches) |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for RUB vs SAP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
C K Maneesha, Akshaya Sadanandan (c), J Chaithanya, T P Ajanya (vc), Sunil Ansu, Sajeevan Sajana, Sukumar Soorya, MP Aleena, Najla Noushad, A K Aiswarya, Gireesh Diya
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for RUB vs SAP Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
C K Maneesha, M P Vaishna, Akshaya Sadanandan, Sayoojya Salilan, T P Ajanya, Sunil Ansu, Sajeevan Sajana (c), MP Aleena, Najla Noushad (vc), Joseph Jipsa, Gireesh Diya
Today’s RUB vs SAP Probable Winners:
Team Ruby are expected to win this match.
