ECS T10 Rome, 2020: Match 1, Roma Cricket Club vs Kent Lanka Cricket Club – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1^st match of the European Cricket Series in Rome is all set to be played between the Roma Cricket Club and the Kent Lanka Cricket Club at the Roma Capannelle Cricket Ground.

The match is scheduled to start at 09:00 AM Local Time (12:30 PM IST) and can be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

The European Cricket Series (ECS), after the successful completion in Cyprus, is now back with the Rome leg of the tournament. A total of 10 teams, divided into two groups, will take part in the competition. In the opening game of this week-long tournament, the Roma Cricket Club will play the Kent Lanka Cricket Club.

Starting well in such tournaments is the key. With a lot of competition to deal with, both these two teams will look forward to adding those two points to their tally early on.

Weather Report

There is a 100 per cent chance of rainfall on Monday and it wouldn’t be a surprise if this game is washed out.

Pitch Condition/Report:

There is not much information available about the track. The bowlers might find some support early on.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of chasing teams: N/A

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Roma Cricket Club:

Sujith Rillagodage, Dinidu Marage, Navodh Kalansuriya, Crishan Kalugamage, Riccardo Maggio, Quirijin Gunning, Ranil Omaththage, Danmika Aththanayaka, Prabath Ekneligoda, Dilak Fernando

Bench: Kaniska Weligamage, Shameera Kurupu, Saliya Pitigala, Dileepa Fernando, Rjeewa Kulatunga, Tushara Samakaroon, Denham Seneviratne

Kent Lanka Cricket Club:

Danushka Tikiriyadura, Mithun Jayamanna, Bashitha Mihindukulusuriya, Singin Chakrawarthige, Kasthuru Arachchilage, Handi Jagath de Silva, Romesh Lakmal, Colomba Maha Perera, Thimira Welikalage, Ruchira Naotunna, Dissawe Mudiyanselage

Bench: Chamode Arachchige, Nevil John Even Renath, Shehan Kurukulsuriya, Murugaiya Kanageshwaram, Muthumala Sudarshana, Meshen Alessio Herath, Ruchira Naotunna, TIkiriyadura Silva

Top Picks:

Dinidu Marage was the leading run-scorer for his team last season. Ranil Omaththage has been one of the best bowlers for his team for quite some time now.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Dinidu Marage

Vice-Captain Options – Ranil Omaththage, Bashitha Mihindukulasuriya

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sujith Rillagodage

Batters – Dinidu Marage (C), Mithun Jayamanna, Navodh Kalansuriya, Dilak Fernando

All-Rounders – Bashitha Mihindukulasuriya, Crishan Kalugamage, Riccardo Maggio

Bowlers – Kasthuru Arachchilage, Colomba Perera, Ranil Omaththage (VC)

12^th Man – Singin Chakrawarthige

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sujith RIllagodage

Batters – Dinidu Marage (C), Mithun Jayamanna, Navodh Kalansuriya, Dilak Fernando

All-Rounders – Bashitha Mihindukulasuriya (VC), Crishan Kalugamage, Mehsen Alessio Herath

Bowlers – Ranil Omaththage, Colomba Perera, Quirjin Gunning

12^th Man – Riccardo Maggio

(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:

Since this is the first game of the tournament, six top players from each of the team have been included in the Fantasy teams. It is better to watch out for the XIs after the toss.

Probable Winners:

Roma Cricket Club is expected to win this match.

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.