ECS T10 Cyprus: Match 1, Riyaan CC vs Nicosia Tigers CC – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The first match of the ECS Cyprus 2020 will be played between Riyaan CC and Nicosia Tigers CC at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground, Limassol, on 25th August.

This match starts at 12:30 PM IST (7 AM GMT). It can be streamed live on Fancode in India.

Preview

The Cyprus leg of the European Cricket Series (ECS) T10 will get underway on Monday, August 24. The first match of the tournament will be played between the Riyaan CC and Nicosia Tigers CC. This will effectivley be a contest between the Riyaan CC batsmen and the Tigers’ bowlers thanks to some exceptional skillsets of the players from both sides. Overall, the match is expected to be a very close one.

Weather Report

Weather on Monday is expected to be brilliant with sun coming out. The temperature will hover around 34 Degrees Celsius during the match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The exact nature of the surface is not known but if the scores of last three 20-over Club games are considered, it is expected to be a belter of a wicket for batsmen.

Average first innings score:  205 (Last three 20-over Club cricket games at this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won –1 , Lost –2 , Tied –0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Riyaan CC:

Atta Ullah, Sibtal Hassnain, Zeeshan Ahmad, Muhammad Bilawal, Awais Llaqat, Ali Raza, Shoaib Ahmad, WCP Wellege, Awais Ahmad, Tayyab Bashir, Usman Mazhar

Bench: Jeewan Lamsal, Bimal Ranabhat, Muteeb Rehman , Usman Mazhar, Ahsan Ullah

Nicoisia Tigers CC:

Yasir Khan, Iftekar Jaman, Roman Mazumder, Abdul Manan, Anowar Hossain, Qasim Anwar, Abdul Mobeen, Jeewan Lasmal, Sakhawat Hossain, Umer Waheed, Faysal Mia

Bench: Kazi Saiful, Shabbi Ul Hassan, Prasad Suranga, Rashidul Hassan, Habibur Rahman

Top Picks:

Atta Ullah was the top run-scorer for Riyaan CC last time they took the field. He scored 120 runs in three outings while Shoaib Ahmad also picked up three wickets in five games apart from adding 30 runs to his tally. Yasir Khan of Nicosia Tigers CC scored 107 runs in the last three innings. Anowar Hossain picked up five wickets in just a couple of outings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Atta Ullah, Yasir Khan

Vice-Captain Options – Shoaib Ahmed, Anowar Hossain

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Yasir Khan (C)

Batters – Sakhawat Hossain, Atta Ullah, Zeeshan Ahmad, Muhammad Bilawal

All-Rounders – Iftekar Jaman, Anowar Hossain (VC), Shoaib Ahmed

Bowlers – Tayyab Bashir, Faysal Mia, Umer Waheed

12th Man – Ali Raza

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Yasir Khan

Batters – Roman Mazumder, Atta Ullah (C), Abdul Mobeen, Aizaz Jameel

All-Rounders – Iftekar Jaman, Shoaib Ahmed (VC), Anowar Hossain

Bowlers – Abdul Manan, Tayyab Bashir, Zubair Liaqat

12th Man – Ali Raza

Expert Advice:

Yasir Khan and Atta Ullah are a must in your Fantasy team. It is also advisable to make C or VC of your teams.

Probable Winners:

Nicosia Tigers CC will look to carry their form of the last season and are expected to bag this one.

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.