ECS T10 Gothenburg 2020 – Match 12, Linkoping CC vs Watan Zalmi CC: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 12th match of 2020 ECS T10 Gothenburg will be played between Linkoping CC and Watan Zalmi CC at the Kviberg in Gothenburg.

The match starts at 1:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST) (11:00 AM GMT).

This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.

Preview:

Linkoping CC and Watan Zalmi CC will lock horns in the 1 PM local time match on Wednesday in the Gothenburg T10. This match is an interesting one as it will conclude Watan Zalmi’s league stage while Linkoping kick starts their campaign in this very match. Linkoping will later face Hisingen CC and Kristianstad CC in the second half of the day. Watan Zalmi currently stands at No.2 in the points table and will be playing against Kristianstad CC at 11 AM on Wednesday.

Weather Condition/Report:

The matches to be played on Wednesday at Kviberg are likely to get affected to the rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The matches played on Tuesday had the same average first-innings total as the games held on Monday. However, the scoring rate of the chasing teams did improve compared to on the first day.

Average first innings score: 81 (This tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 2, Tied – 1

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Linkoping CC:

Ankit Naik, Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Atif, Saad Khan, Adeel Shah, Adeel Asghar, Bhushan Patil, Puneeth Ballakuraya, Aamir Mushtaq, Muhammad Musab, Muhammad Moeez.

Bench – Kishore Srinivas, Imran Khan, Rana Naveed, Sibbir Siddique.

Watan Zalmi CC:

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

Bench – Eywazollah Raisi, Muhibullah Kharoti, Rimon Chandra Saha, Hamad Ahmed, Qandeel Abbas, Muhammad Taj, Abid Khan.

Top Picks:

Sabaun Shirzad has four wickets across the four overs he bowled while conceding only 22 runs.

S.Abdul Haq claimed four wickets across four matches including a 3-wicket haul in the first match.

Muhammad Moeez picked up three wickets and also scored 32 runs in the two domestic T20s he played.

Bhushan Patil has scored 42 runs in the two domestic T20 matches that too at a strike rate over 160.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Puneeth Ballakuraya, S.Abdul Haq, MD Nabil

Vice-Captain options – Sabaun Shirzad, Taimur Khan, Muhammad Moeez

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Waissullah Safi

Batsmen – Mohammad Askari, Saad Khan, Aamir Mushtaq, Taimur Khan

All-Rounders – Muhammad Moeez, S.Abdul Haq (C), MD Nabil (VC)

Bowlers – Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Atif, Sabaun Shirzad

12th Man – Waleed Ilyas

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Bhushan Patil

Batsmen – Mohammad Askari, Imran Khan, Aamir Mushtaq, Taimur Khan (VC)

All-Rounders – Puneeth Ballakuraya (C), Muhammad Moeez, MD Nabil

Bowlers – Muhammad Arshad, Muhammad Atif, Sabaun Shirzad

12th Man – Waleed Ilyas

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

Watan Zalmi CC hasn’t been consistent with their selections thus far. The match against Linkoping will be the last in the league stage for Watan Zalmi who could end up making some surprising team selections for this game.

Probable Winners:

Watan Zalmi CC is expected to edge past Linkoping CC in a close encounter.

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.