AUK VS MSW Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – ECS T10 Malta 2020, Semi-Final 1

Match Details:

The 1^st Semi-final of the ECS MaltaT10 will be played between Atlas UTC Knights CC and  Msida Warriors CC and at Marsa Sports Club, Malta.

The match is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM local time (1:00 PM IST) and will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

ECS Malta T10 now has reached the business end and 3 matches away from successfully completing the tournament though some of the matches were washed out due to rain. Table-toppers Atlas UTC Knights CC will take on Msida Warriors CC in the 1^st Semi-final on Friday. Atlas UTC Knights CC hasn’t lost a single match in this competition and they are the favorites to lift the trophy. Atlas UTC Knights CC will get the services from Saneesh Saneesh Mangat who’s the leading run-scorer in this tournament and they got good all-rounders in their lineup who have a good record.

On the other hand, Msida Warriors CC entered as the 4^th semi-finalists as their last couple of matches were washed out due to rain. With 3 wins, 4 losses, and 3 no results they finished on the 4^th spot in the standings with 9 points. Their current form is not that good as they lost 2 straight matches on Wednesday against Overseas CC, but with the kind of form the skipper Rahul Nair is in they are expected to give a tough fight to Atlas UTC Knights CC. Both the teams didn’t play a full single match against each other courtesy due to rain and it’s going to be an exciting game between these teams.

AUK vs MSW Weather Report for Semi-Final 1:

It will be partly cloudy in Malta with the temperature ranging between 14 to 18 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be 61 percent. The chances of precipitation for this match is low.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Due to rain, the track might get slower than normal, and also outfield won’t be that fast hence it will be a tough ask for the batters to score big runs especially the team batting first. Once the sun is out we can expect the run flow so whoever wins the toss should bowl first.

Average first innings score: 98( Last five complete matches of this played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

AUK vs MSW Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Atlas UTC Knights CC

Basil George, Samuel Sanish Mangat, Asif Sha, Ajay John /Avinash Dileep (wk), Bose Paul, Nithin K Babu, Sujesh K Appu (c), Eldhose Mathew, Justin Shaju, Manoj Salikumar Panicker, Alameen Begham

Bench:

Ciril Mathew, Niyas Pullariyil Muhammad, Akash lal Remesan, Nithin Sunny,  Muhammad Jameel Subair

Msida Warriors CC

Rahul Nair (c), Justin George, Renil Paul, Tito Thomas, Samuel George (wk), Akhil Piostine, Basil Joy, Manuel Antony, Salu Thomas, Shijil Joy, Tom Thomas

Bench:

Sebin Joseph, Rijesh Jayamalli, Sachin Baby, Dives Kumar, Rajeesh Mundoli, Jibin  Sebastian

AUK vs MSW Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Samuel Saneesh Mangat is the leading run-getter in this tournament, he has been the prolific run-scorer for AUK at the top of the order, he has scored 292 runs in 7 matches at an average of 97.33.

Basil George in 7 matches has scored 180 runs at an average of 30 with a strike rate of 195.65 with the highest score of 73*. He also picked up 3 wickets at an economy of 9.83.

Skipper Rahul Nair is the key performer for MSW, with the bat he has scored 184 runs in 8 matches at an average of 26.28 with a strike rate of 170.37, while he has picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 8.54.

Justin George is a dependable batter for MSW, he has scored 143 runs in 8 matches at an average of 20.42 with a strike rate of 152.12.

Manuel Antony is the joint leading wicket-taker in this tournament, he has picked up 10 wickets in 8 matches at an economy of 8.73 which is pretty impressive in this format.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Rahul Nair, Basil George

Vice-Captain Options – Samuel Sanish Mangat, Justin George

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUK vs MSW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Akhil Piostine, Rahul Nair (C)

Batters – Samuel Sanish Mangat (VC), Justin George, Renil Paul

All-Rounders – Basil George, Manoj Salikumar Panicker, Salu Thomas

Bowlers – Justin Shaju, Eldhose Mathew, Shijil Joy

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUK vs MSW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Avinash Dileep, Rahul Nair

Batters – Samuel Sanish Mangat, Justin George (VC), Renil Paul

All-Rounders – Basil George (C), Sujesh K Appu, Salu Thomas

Bowlers – Bose Paul, Manuel Antony, Shijil Joy

Expert Advice:

AUK has Samuel Saneesh Mangat who is the top run-scorer in this competition, while MSW has got Manuel Antony who is the joint highest wicket-taker this tournament, it’s going to be a great contest between bat and the ball. Both of them must be included in your Dream11 fantasy team.

Today’s AUK vs MSW Probable Winners:

Atlas UTC Knights CC is expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.