Emirates D10 League 2020: Match 18, ECB Blues v Sharjah Bukhatir XI– Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 18th match of the Emirates D10 League going on in Dubai is all set to be played between the ECB Blues and the Sharjah Bukhatir XI at the ICC Academy cricket ground.

The scheduled time for the match to start is 06:00 PM Local Time (07:30 PM IST) and can be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview:

This match is going to be a face-off between two equally potent teams that are placed at the top two positions in the points table. The ECB Blues occupy the top spot in the points table, with 7 points to their name thanks to their three wins in the 5 matches they have played. The Sharjah Bukhatir XI are right behind them, winning three matches out of their four and bagging a total of 6 points. This match would be interesting as it will be the competition of the best of the best and the viewers will be up for a treat when these two teams battle it out in the middle.

Weather Report:

Thursday will be a hot day as the temperatures are expected to reach the 39-degree mark during the hottest part of the day. But, thanks to the fact that the match is in the evening, the temperatures would not run that high.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at the ICC Academy Cricket Ground has an equal amount of help for both the batsmen and the bowlers and it will be up to the players to put in their best and get the better off their opponents in this match.

Average first-innings score: 115 (Last four matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 3; Lost- 1

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there’s an update)

Probable playing XIs

ECB Blues:

Muhammad Boota, Vritiya Aravind, Chirag Suri, Muhammad Usman, Rohan Mustafa, Ahmed Raza, Junaid Siddique, Taimoor Ali, Matiullah Khan, Kashif Daud, Karthik Meiyappan.

Bench: Ali Naseer, Sultan Ahmad, Matiullah, Adhitya Shetty, Muhammad Ayaz, Arsalan Javed,

Sharjah Bukhatir XI:

Fayyaz Ahmed, CP Rizwan, Umair Ali, Khalid Shah, Renjith Mani, Hafeez Rehman, Gopakumar Gopalakrishnan, Syam Ramesh, Hazrat Bilal, Ali Anwar, Nathan Shibu

Bench: Tahir Latif, Muhammad Farooq, Ansh Tandon, Junaid Shamzu

Top Picks:

Umair Ali, the top wicket-taker for the Sharjah Bukhatir XI, has taken 11 wickets in the four matches he has played in the tournament so far and is in red hot form. Renjith Mani has been in great form with the bat in hand, and this is reflected well in his numbers. He has scored 101 runs in the four matches he has played so far.

Ahmed Raza has taken 11 wickets in four matches so far and the form he is in makes him a definite pick in any fantasy team. The wicketkeeper batsman Vritiya Anand has shown a lot of promise, having scored 176 runs in 5 matches including two half-centuries.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Vritiya Aravind, Umair Ali

Vice-Captain Options: Rohan Mustafa, Renjith Mani

Suggested Fantasy XI for Head to Head/Small League:

Keeper – Vritiya Aravind (C)

Batsmen – CP Rizwan, Chirag Suri, Umair Ali, Khalid Shah

All-Rounders – Rohan Mustafa (VC), Renjith Mani, Kashif Daud

Bowlers – Ahmed Raza, Gopakumar Gopalakrishnan, Syam Ramesh

Suggested Fantasy XI for Grand/Mega League:

Keeper – Vritiya Aravind

Batsmen – Chirag Suri, Muhammad Usman, Umair Ali (C)

All-Rounders – Rohan Mustafa, Renjith Mani (VC), Kashif Daud, Ali Anwaar

Bowlers – Ahmed Raza, Gopakumar Gopalakrishnan, Syam Ramesh

Expert Advice:

Given the form that he is in with the bat having struck two half-centuries in five matches so far, Vritiya Aravind is a player who must be picked in every fantasy team.

Probable Winners

Sharjah Bukhatir XI 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.