ECS T10 Gothenburg 2020 – 2nd Semi-Final, Jonkoping CA vs Watan Zalmi CC: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd semi-final of 2020 ECS T10 Gothenburg will be played between Jonkoping CA and Watan Zalmi CC at the Kviberg in Gothenburg.

The match starts at 12:00 PM local time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 AM GMT).

This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.

Preview:

Jonkoping CA and Watan Zalmi CC are the two teams which are going to be part of the second semi-final of the Gothenburg T10. The supposed to be a league match between the two sides was abandoned due to rain. Since then, the Jonkoping CA team played four matches and won each of them. Their first match against Seaside CC was the only instance of the Jonkoping team losing the match. Even in the game against Seaside, the Jonkoping team managed to tie it before losing it in Golden Ball round.

Weather Condition/Report:

The Kviberg ground is likely to be under periodic clouds through the second semi-final match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Watan Zalmi CC team relies more on their bowling attack and this could result in a low-scoring semis despite the involvement of solid batting line-up of the Jonkoping CA team.

Average first innings score: 84 (Completed matches in this tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 11, Lost – 8, Tie – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Jonkoping CA:

Bilal Munir (WK), Naser Batcha, Sahargul Shirzad, Bhavya Patel, Riaz Khan, Muhammad Ismail (C), Muhammad Tanveer, Zabihullah Zadran, Talha Omer, Tariq Bashir, Samiullah Ibrahimkhil.

Bench – Babar Rehman, Zubair Zia, Usman Ali, , Muhamamd Qasim, Noman Jan, Adil Javiad, Fahim Mandozai, Mansoor Afzal, Sheraz Ali, Sohail Zia.

Watan Zalmi CC:

Fahd Omair Zafar, MD Nabil, Mohammad Askari, Taimur Khan, Imran Khan, Niaz Mohammad, Eywazollah Raisi, Waissullah Safi (WK), S.Abdul Haq (C), Sabaun Shirzad, Waleed Ilyas.

Bench – M Sadek Robel, Muhibullah Kharoti, Rimon Chandra Saha, Hamad Ahmed, Qandeel Abbas, Muhammad Taj, Abid Khan.

Top Picks:

Sabaun Shirzad has claimed six wickets in just four wickets during the tournament at an economy rate under six.

Muhammad Ismail has taken three wickets below eight runs an economy in the tournament and also scored 36 runs.

Riaz Khan has scored 89 runs in six matches and also took two wickets in the three overs he has bowled.

Waleed Ilyas has taken two wickets while giving away 61 runs in the eight overs he bowled.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Naser Batcha, Riaz Khan, Taimur Khan

Vice-Captain options – Samiullah Ibrahimkhil, MD Nabil, Muhammad Ismail

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Waissullah Safi

Batsmen – Talha Omer, Samiullah Ibrahimkhil, Naser Batcha (C)

All-Rounders – Muhammad Ismail, Riaz Khan (VC), Taimur Khan

Bowlers – Zabihullah Zadran, Sahargul Shirzad, Sabaun Shirzad, Waleed Ilyas

12th Man – Muhammad Tanveer

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Waissullah Safi

Batsmen – Samiullah Ibrahimkhil (VC), Imran Khan, Naser Batcha

All-Rounders – Riaz Khan, MD Nabil, Taimur Khan (C)

Bowlers – Zabihullah Zadran, Sahargul Shirzad, Sabaun Shirzad, Waleed Ilyas

12th Man – Muhammad Tanveer

Expert Advice:

The Jonkoping CA team brought in Samiullah Ibrahimkhil for the final two matches. He has a pretty good record as an all-rounder. In the team’s last league match, he smashed a 25-ball 48 but gave away 19 runs in the two overs he bowled. He can be picked as vice-captain in the fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Jonkoping CA could get away with a close win against the Watan Zalmi CC.

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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.