ECS T10 Cyprus, 2020: Match 15, Nicosia XI Fighters CC vs Sri Lankan Lions Limassol CC – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 15th match of the ECS T10 Cyprus 2020 is all set to play between Nicosia XI Fighters CC and Sri Lankan Lions Limassol CC at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground, Limassol.

This match is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM Local Time (2:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

Sri Lankan Lions are going to play their fifth match against Nicosia XI Fighters. Both the teams facing each other for the second time in this competition. In their last encounter, Nicosia restricted the Lions from chasing down a target of 91. However, Fighters’ bowlers have to come with a different strategy since they conceded 137 runs in the last encounter against Nicosia Tigers CC.

They are currently at the 4th spot on the points table with 2 points whereas their opposition, the Lions, are placed at the last position as they lost their all four games. So, we can expect a tight battle between these two on this Friday.

Weather Report

With almost no possibility of rainfall, we can witness a full-length match with clear skies and temperatures hovering around 33 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Batsmen are enjoying batting at this venue. Bowlers haven’t got much help from the turf and failed to contain runs.

Average first innings score: 128 (Last five matches played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:  Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sri Lankan Lions Limassol CC:

Chamal Sadun, Suresh Gedara, Anura Rathnayake, Milan Akkuranage, Kamal Riaz, Hettiarachchige Susantha, Nalin Pathirana, Ruwan Manawasingha, Samith Mapalagama, Kasun Shanaka, Viranda Darshana.

Bench: Prasanna Rallage, Samith Mapalagama, Dilan Munasinghe, Sujith Tennakoon, Nallin Gemage, Suman Kumara, BLCS Kumara, Damith Priyantha, Prasanna Rallage, Nalin Sampath.

Nicosia XI Fighters CC:

Mainul Hasan, Alvi Chowdhury, Saurav Ahmed, Munnah Rahman, Abdullah Al Tasim, Noori Chowdhury, Jubraz Morol, Benojir Ahmed, Abdus Shukur, Sahidur Chowdhury, Noor Numan.

Bench: Taifur Rahman, Atiqul Islam, Ramjan Hossain, Mazidul Islam, Sakir Hossain, Rakib Rarafder, Mahamudul Sajib, Parvez Miah.

Top Picks:

Benojir Ahmed is the leading run-scorer for Nicosia and has plundered 160 runs in his six outings. He has also taken 5 wickets. Mainul Hasan has scored 94 runs in 6 matches. Saurav Ahmed and Munnah Rehman will be good choices for your team as they picked up 6 wickets each so far.

Pick BLCS Kumar if he gets a chance to play. Chamal Sadun has scored 54 runs and has taken 4 wickets so far in the tournament. Kamal Riaz will be a better bowling option from Sri Lankan Lions.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Chamal Sadun, Benojir Ahmed

Vice-Captain Options – Munnah Rehman, Kamal Riaz (or) BLCS Kumar (only if he is in the xi)

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Mainul Hasan,

Batters – Jubraz Morol, Suresh Gedara, BLCS Kumara

All-Rounders – Benojir Ahmed (C), Chamal Sadun, Abdullah Al Tasim

Bowlers – Munnah Rehman (VC), Saurav Ahmed, Kamal Riaz, Ruwan Manawasingha

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nalin Pathirana, Noori Chowdhury

Batters – Alvi Chowdhury, Suresh Gedara, Abdus Shukur

All-Rounders – Benojir Ahmed, Chamal Sadun (C)

Bowlers – Munnah Rehman, Saurav Ahmed (VC), Kamal Riaz, Samith Mapalagama

Expert Advice:

Try picking all-rounders as a multiplier because both the teams batsmen has failed a lot in the last couple of games. Also you can take Abdullah Al Tasim in place of Benojir Ahmed as he cannot score runs or take wickets all the time.

Probable Winners:

Nicosia XI Fighters CC is 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.