European Cricket Series Alicante T10: Match 5, Intellectuals CC vs Sporting Alfas CC: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips-Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th match of the ECS-Alicante T10 league 2020 will be played between Intellectual CC and Sporting Alfas CC at the Sporting Alfas Cricket Club, Alicante

The match starts at 12:00 PM local time (9:00 AM GMT) (2:30 PM IST). This match will be live on DSport in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy:

Intellectual CC will lock horns with a strong side of Sporting Alfas CC in the 5th game of the tournament. Intellectual CC looks a pretty good side with a strong batting line up that comprises of Muhammad Shahfique, Umair Akram and S Ullah Ilhsan, who will look to click some good knocks with the bat in order to help their side in winning the match.

 Sporting Alfas CC boasts a strong batting line-up that comprises Eddie Ballard, Farzan FazalJack Perman. Even Farazan Fazal smacked 45 runs off 22 balls in his first game of the tournament. On the other hand, their bowling unit did an amazing job in the curtain-raiser as Christian Munoz took a three-fer for his team in the curtain-raiser followed by two wickets of Kamran Muhammad. They are expected to come out as winners in the game against Intellectual CC.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather forecast says that it is going to be a perfect day for a cricket match with no chances of rain on the matchday. The wind will be blowing at a rate of 20 to 30 km/hr whereas the temperature will hover between 14 and 21 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at Sporting Alfas Cricket Club is expected to offer assistance to the bowlers. A score of 100 runs will be easily defendable on this ground as far as the stats of the ground are concerned. The average 1st innings score on this ground is on and around 98 runs. And, the side chasing at this venue will surely have an edge in the match..

Injury and Availability:

(Will update if there is any news)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sporting Alfas CC:

Faran Afzal (C), Simon Barter, Jack Perman, Christian Munoz, Waqar Ashraf, Antonio Brown (WK), Kieran Perman, Eddie Ballard, Sam Lupson, Phill Panicil, Kamran Muhamad

Bench – Abdul Wajid, Amjad Hussain, Basharat Ali, Jamie Roper, Jamshaid Ahmad, Mark Perman, Tyler Brown, Ian Byrne, Kevin Laundon, Hamza Kayani

Intellectual CC:

Noman Ahmad, Husnain Akram (C), Umair Akram, Hassan Askari, Ismail Baig, Sadeem Muhammad, Gordon Neve, Sulman Ullah Ihsan, Hafiz Abid (WK), Muhammad Shafique, Usman Baig,

Bench – McGarry, Christopher Horne, J. Brown, U. Mirza, Atle Barlaup

Top Picks:

Eddie Ballard will be a favourite pick, who scored a total of 45 runs in his first game. He should be picked for any Dream11 Fantasy Team. Noman Ahmad, Umair Akram will be other important players, who can play a vital role in any Dream11 fantasy team. Husnain Akram will be a player to watch with the ball in the match between  Intellectual CC and Sporting Alfas.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Waqar Ashraf, Christian Munoz

Vice-Captain – Eddie Ballard, Faran Afzal

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Antonio Brown

Batters – Christian Munoz (C), Eddie Ballard (VC), Noman Ahmad, Umair Akram

All-Rounders – Husnain Akram

Bowlers –Jack Perman, Kieran Perman, Hassan Askari, Ismail Baig

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Antonio Brown, Hafiz Abid

Batters – Christian Munoz, Noman Ahmad, Muhammad Shafique

All-Rounders – Husnain Akram, Faran Afzal (C), Waqar Ashraf (VC)

Bowlers –Kieran Perman, Hassan Askari, Ismail Baig

Expert Advice

Both the teams can opt for some surprising changes in their team as they are scheduled to play a couple of games on the same day. So, it will be wise that the user should wait for the confirmed XI.

User Tips: The user can go with the team combination of 

Probable Winners:

Sporting Alfas CC is expected to win the match.

*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.