ECS Malta 2021, Match 1 and 2: SOC vs MSC Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Southern Crusaders will take on Msida Warriors in the 1^st and 2^nd match of the ECS Malta. South Crusaders featured in the ECS Malta 2021 where they lost in the Quarter-Finals by 82 runs against Super Kings. Ryan Ricky Bastiansz, Zeeshan Yousaf, and Michael Goonetilleke are the main pillars for Crusaders.

Despite holding the tag of underdogs Msida Warriors made their way into the Semi-Finals last year and lost the game against Atlas UTC Knights by 19 runs. They will be extremely proud of their performances for what they have done last year. This is a new tournament and they need to start fresh again.

Match Details:

Southern Crusaders vs Msida Warriors, Match 1 and 2

Venue: Marsa Sports Complex, Marsa

Date & Time: 22nd November, Match 1 at 1:00 PM IST & Match 2 at 3:00 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

We can easily predict it’s one of the best surfaces to bat on by looking at the previous matches played here. There will be less exposure for the bowlers to pick wickets. Chasing is always a clever thing to do in this format of the game.

Probable Playing XIs for SOC vs MSC:

Southern Crusaders

Zeeshan Yousaf, Michael Goonetilleke (c), Ryan Ricky Bastiansz, Ishantha Kariyawasam, Jojo Thomas, Muhammad Bilal, Ezhaq Masih, Lakshitha Senevirathna, Sunil Jangid, Sumair Khan, Mahamarakkalage Avishka

Msida Warriors

Rahul Nair (c), Akhil Piostine, Renil Paul, Ratish Nair, Rijesh Jayamalli, Joy Mathai, Minesh Mathai, Sajith Sukumaran, Sebin Joseph, Shijil Joy, Tom Thomas

Top Picks for SOC vs MSC Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Southern Crusaders

Ryan Ricky Bastiansz has played 20 ECS matches so far and has mustered 310 runs at an average of 22.14 and a strike rate of 168.47. He has picked up 2 wickets as well.

Michael Goonetilleke has played 20 ECS matches to date. He has scored 184 runs at a strike rate of 115 and has also picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 9.66.

Top Picks – Msida Warriors

Rahul Nair has played for Atlas UTC Knights and Msida Warriors in the ECS tournaments. He will be captaining Msida Warriors in this competition. He has scored 226 runs and picked up 5 wickets in his ECS career so far.

Renil Paul has got decent numbers in the ECS tournaments. In 10 matches, he has added 82 runs at a strike rate of 100.

SOC vs MSC Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SOC vs MSC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Zeeshan Yousaf (c), Michael Goonetilleke, Ryan Ricky Bastiansz, Renil Paul, Muhammad Bilal, Jojo Thomas, Rahul Nair (vc), Mahamarakkalage Avishka, Lakshitha Senevirathna, Tom Thomas, Sebin Joseph

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SOC vs MSC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Zeeshan Yousaf, Michael Goonetilleke (vc), Ryan Ricky Bastiansz (c), Renil Paul, Rijesh Jayamalli, Muhammad Bilal, Jojo Thomas, Rahul Nair, Ezhaq Masih, Tom Thomas, Shijil Joy

Today’s SOC vs MSC Probable Winners:        

Southern Crusaders are expected to win both matches.

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.