ECS T10 Rome, 2020: Match 1, Roma Cricket Club vs Kent Lanka Cricket Club – Dream11 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:

Playing the opening game of the tournament, at the Roma Capannelle Cricket Ground in Rome will be the Roma Cricket Club and the Kent Lanka Cricket Club on Monday. Given that this is their first game of the tournament and also one of the initial few matches after the lockdown, both the teams would be coming into this match would be short on on-field experience and game time.

The teams playing this match would also have a little idea about how the pitch would behave at this ground. Both the teams would be looking for a win in this match, in order to get off to a winning start in this tournament and bag some crucial points in their bag.

Weather Report:

Things do not look good in terms of the weather forecast for Monday. The chances of rainfall are 100 per cent so it is very likely that the match would get affected due to rains, and might even get cancelled.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at this ground is relatively unknown and in their first game on this surface. So, both the teams would be looking to go in with a balanced squad, the kind that would work their way around both batsmen and a bowler-friendly pitch.

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, Colombo 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 his team’s top run-scorer in the 2019 season and looked to be in great touch with the bat, and would be looking to make an impact with the bat in this season too.

Ranil Omaththage did really well with the ball in hand in 2019. He will have the responsibility to lead his team’s bowling attack in this tournament and he would look to do full justice to the role.

Bashitha Mihindukulasuriya topped the run-scorers’ list for his team in the 2019 season and will aim to replicate his performance in this tournament too, even going the extra mile and bettering his own record.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Dinidu Marage

Vice-Captain Options – Ranil Omaththage, Bashitha Mihindukulasuriya

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sujith Rillagodage

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

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

Bowlers – Kasthuru Arachchilage, Quirijin Gunning, Ranil Omaththage (VC)

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sujith Rillagodage

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

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

Bowlers – Ranil Omaththage, Quirijin Gunning, Handi Jagath de Silva

Expert Advice:

Given the fact that this is their first match of the tournament and the players are relatively unknown, it would be wise to include multiple all-rounders as they have the potential to provide great returns in any condition.

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.