ECS T10 Cyprus, 2020: Match 11, Riyaan CC vs Nicosia Tigers CC – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 11th match of the ECS Cyprus 2020 will be played between Riyaan CC and Nicosia Tigers CC at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground, Limassol on 27th August 2020. The match can be streamed live at 12:30 PM IST on FanCode.

Preview

This promises to be an exciting match as two teams at the top of their game are going to battle it out. Nicosia Tigers CC have played some good cricket in the tournament and will have their sights set on the first place in the table. Riyaan CC currently sits at the top of the ladder. NTC has 4 points from two games.

Coming to Riyaan CC, they will look to maintain the consistency that they have shown so far. They will look to have a firm grip on their position in the points table, heading into the playoffs. A win here will most certainly guarantee qualification for them.

Weather Report

The weather at Limassol has remained brilliant for cricket. Clear skies with temperatures hovering around 30 are expected.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at Ypsonas Cricket Ground has favoured the batsmen more than the bowlers this season. However, the pace bowlers have had enough share of fun which suggests that there might be something in it for them.

Average first innings score:  112 (Last 5 games)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Riyaan CC:

WCP Wellege, Awais Liaqat, Atta Ullah, Jeewan Lamsal, Shoaib Ahmad, Ali Raza, Sibtal Hassnain, Usman Mazhar, Tayyab Bashir, Ahsan Ullah, Ram Jaishwal

Bench: Umair Liaqat, Atif Khan, Muhammad Bilawal, Bimal Ranabhat, Zeeshan Ahmad

Nicosia Tigers CC:

Abid Ali, Yasir Khan, Roman Mazumder, Irfan Riaz, Anowar Hossain, Rashidul Hassan, Abdul Manan, Mangala Gunasekara, Ravi Kumar, Habibur Rahman, Faysal Mia

Bench: Kazi Saiful, Jeewan Lasmal, Abdul Manan, Qasim Anwar, Umer Waheed, Shabbi Ul Hassan, Prasad Suranga , Iftekar Jaman

Top Picks:

Atta Ullah of Riyaan CC has shown why he is the player to watch out for. In the last game against Sri Lankan Lions Limassol, he blasted a 27-ball 64 run innings. Shoaib Ahmad played a good fiddle as he brought up 43 runs off just 21 deliveries. The latter bowled brilliantly, picking up 1 wicket while giving away only 11 runs.

Roman Mazumder scored an 18-ball 52 run inning which paved the way for a dominant victory for NCT in their run-chase of 101. Mangala Gunasekara is another player to watch out for.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Atta Ullah, Roman Mazumder

Vice-Captain Options – Shoaib Ahmad, Mangala Gunasekara

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Abid Ali

Batters – Atta Ullah (C), Roman Mazumder, Jeewan Lamsal

All-Rounders – Shoaib Ahmad, Sibtal Hassnain, Mangala Gunasekara (VC)

Bowlers – Tayyab Bashir, Ravi Kumar, Faysal Mia, Habibur Rahman

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Yasir Khan

Batters – Atta Ullah, Roman Mazumder (C), Awais Liaqat

All-Rounders – Sibtal Hassnain, Anowar Hossain, Shoiab Ahmad (VC)

Bowlers – Abdul Manan, Ram Jaishwal, Ravi Kumar, Habibur Rahman

Expert Advice:

Roman Mazumder and Shoaib Ahmad are a must in your team. They have been consistent in the tournament and Mangala Gunasekara and Atta Ullah have the potential to be the top performers.

Probable Winners:

Expect this to be a closely contested game with Riyaan CC taking it in the end.

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.