ACC Under-19s Asia Cup 2019, Group B: Sri Lanka Under-19s vs UAE Under-19s: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The Group B match of the Under-19s Asia Cup 2019 will be played between Sri Lanka Under-19s and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Under-19s at the FTZ Sports Complex in Katunayake.

The match starts at 9:30 AM local time (4:00 AM GMT) (9:30 AM IST).

Preview:

The home team, Sri Lanka Under-19s started the Youth Asia Cup with a comfortable win against Nepal Under-19s. Dilshan Madushanka and Navod Paranavithana took three wickets apiece as they limited Nepal to 159/9 in the restricted 42 overs. The Nepal team were cruising at 115/2 after 29 overs. Kamil Mishara led the chase with a 55-run knock as the Lankans got the target losing five wickets and 8.2 overs to spare.

They will be up against the UAE Under-19s on Sunday in their 2nd match. The United Arab Emirates team suffered a 6-wicket loss against Bangladesh in their first match. Osama Hassan (57) and Alishan Sharafu (34) rescued the UAE team from 27/5 but another collapse saw them lasting only 28 overs for 127. Bangladesh lost four wickets but completed the chase with 23.3 overs to spare.

Weather Condition/Report:

Katunayake is expected to be clear and sunny during most part of the Sunday. There is a chance of delayed start due to overnight rain but it won’t be a longer delay. Showers are expected around 4 PM local time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The venue is Katunayake is expected to record big run-chases. The game between Bangladesh and UAE was played at this venue only. UAE made 127/10 in 28 overs while Bangladesh chased it in 22 overs only. The short boundaries here could play a key role later in the tournament.

Average first innings score: 205 (Unaffected Youth ODIs)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lanka Under-19s:

Nipun Dananjaya (C), Ravindu Rasantha, Kamil Mishara (WK), Navod Paranavithana, Avishka Tharindu, Chamindu Wijesinghe, Ashian Daniel, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Dilshan Madushanka, Rohan Sanjaya, Kavindu Nadeeshan.

Bench – Thaveesha Kahaduwaarachchi, Sandun Mendis, Amshi de Silva, Yasiru Rodrigo.

United Arab Emirates Under-19s:

Niel rohan lobo, Alishan Sharafu, Vritiya Aravind, Syed Haider, Muhammad Farazuddin, Karthik Palaniapan Meiyappan (C), Rishabh Mukherjee, Ansh Tandon, Sanchit Sharma, Akasha Tahir, Osama Hassan.

Bench – Ashwanth Chidambaram, Anand Kumar, Aaron Benjamin.

Top Picks:

Navod Paranavithana picked up 3-wicket haul and later opened the innings but scored only 12 runs. Kamil Mishara, one of the trustable Sri Lankan batters at this stage, scored a 62-ball 55. While the UAE top-order failed to reach even double digits, Osama Hassan came up with 57 from 62 deliveries with help of nine boundaries.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Kamil Mishara, Alishan Sharafu, Vritiya Aravind

Vice-Captain – Navod Paranavithana, Mohammed Haider Shah, Rahmanullah, Rohan Sanjaya

Navod Paranavithana has scored 514 runs and claimed 18 wickets in 20 Youth Odis. Since he is an opener, he could be the MVP in every match Sri Lanka plays in the tournament.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kamil Mishara

Batters – Nipun Dananjaya, Avishka Tharindu, Ahan Wickramasinghe, Osama Hassan (VC)

All-Rounders – Sanchit Sharma, Alishan Sharafu, Navod Paranavithana (C)

Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka, Rishabh Mukherjee, Rohan Sanjaya

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kamil Mishara

Batters – Nipun Dananjaya, Avishka Tharindu, Ansh Tandon, Osama Hassan

All-Rounders – Navod Paranavithana, Alishan Sharafu (C)

Bowlers – Dilshan Madushanka (VC), Rishabh Mukherjee, Rohan Sanjaya, K Palaniapan Meiyappan

Expert Advice:

The bowlers of both the teams will be crucial if UAE bats first in this match. The Sri Lankan bowlers could create havoc on Sunday over the inexperienced UAE team if it happens.

Probable Winners:

Sri Lanka Under-19s are expected to register yet another win in the tournament.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.