ECS T10 2021, Match 1: VEN vs PAD Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st match of the ECS T10 Venice 2021 will be played between Venezia and Padova on 29th March at Venezia Cricket Ground in Venice.

The match is scheduled to start at 9:30 AM local time (1:00 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

European Cricket Series has been a huge hit in Italy and now it moves to Venice after Rome and Bologna’s chapter. Venezia, Padova, Royal Cricket Padova, Trentino Aquila, and Lonigo are the 5 teams participating in ECS T10 Venice. 20 matches will be played in the Group stages where teams will play against each other twice, followed by 4 knock-out matches.

Venezia will take on Padova in the 1^st match of the ECS T10 Venice 2021. Even though both the sides have played in the previous edition, this is the first time they are taking on each other. After topping in the group stages, Venezia lost in the semi-finals last season, whereas Padova finished 3^rd in Group B. Venezia has a win-loss record of 3-2  in their last five matches whereas Padova’s win-less record is of 2-3. Nazmul Haque, Shagar Choquder, Rajib Miah are the players to watch out for Venezia, while Nuwan Sameera, Akash Handun, and Damith Kosala will strengthen the Padova unit.

VEN vs PAD Weather Report for Match 1:

It will be cloudy in the morning here in Venice with the temperature ranging between 9 and 12 degrees Celsius and the humidity levels are high at 90 per cent. There is no chance of precipitation for this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

There is not much information available about the matches played here in this venue. The artificial surfaces here in Europe will generally assist the batters compared to bowlers. Bowlers need to work really hard to contain the run-flow in this batters-friendly format.

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

VEN vs PAD Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Venezia

Hosan Ahmed, Nazmul Haque (c), Shagar Choquder, Sharif Ahmmed, Sojun Islam (wk), Mahmudul Islam, Mehedi Nitol, Rajib Miah, Miah Alamin, Kamrul Haque, Raju Miah

Bench:

Alamin Hossain, Hridoy Abdul, Simone Bolgan, Nishantha N Fernando D, Munna Ahammed, Mahbub Khan, Shermin Gomes, Ezajul Hosen, Sabuj Mondal, Imran Khan

Padova

Cresley Fernando, Damith Warnakulasuriya, Salinda Kodikara, Nuwan Sameera (c), Tharuka Rodrigo (wk), Abbas Ghulam, Nissanka Kuda, Nissanta Athurugiriyage, Akash Handun, Anton Costa, Nuwan Arachchige

Bench:

Asad Ali, Nishendra Rodrigo, Ramesh Silva, Ranil Fernando, Prabath Marasingha, Sampath Ungamannadige, Kalum Warnakulasuriya.

VEN vs PAD Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Venezia skipper Nazmul Haque is a good striker of the ball known and is for his pull shot. He was the leading run-scorer in the previous edition, scoring 342 runs in 7 matches, which includes four half-centuries.

Shagar Choquder is the main all-rounder in the Venezia line-up. He has the ability to play all the shots in the book. In November’s edition, he scored 116 runs at a strike rate of 227 and even picked up 5 wickets with the ball.

Rajib Miah was the pick of the bowlers from Venezia in the previous edition, with 10 wickets in 7 matches. He had the best bowling figure of 3/11.

Akash Handun was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the previous edition for Padova, picking up 8 wickets.

Abbas Ghulam picked up 8 wickets in the previous edition with the best bowling figures of 3/20 and can be a handy contributor with the bat lower down the order.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Nazmul Haque, Shagar Choquder

Vice-Captain Options – Abbas Ghulam, Rajib Miah

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for VEN vs PAD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sojun Islam

Batters – Rajib Miah, Nazmul Haque (c), Salinda Kodikara

All-Rounders – Hosan Ahmed, Miah Alamin, Nuwan Arachchige, Abbas Ghulam (vc)

Bowlers – Shagar Choquder, Kamrul Haque, Akash Handun

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for VEN vs PAD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tharuka Rodrigo

Batters – Rajib Miah (vc), Salinda Kodikara, Cresley Fernando

All-Rounders – Hosan Ahmed, Miah Alamin, Mehedi Nitol, Abbas Ghulam

Bowlers – Shagar Choquder (c), Kamrul Haque, Anton Costa

Expert Advice:

Shagar Choquder is listed under the bowler’s category but he is a very handy batsman and has scored over 100 runs in the previous edition. Consider picking him in your Dream11 fantasy team and he can lead one of the sides as well.

Today’s VEN vs PAD Probable Winners:

Venezia are expected to win this match.

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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.