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Get ready for an intense clash as CECC-A (CECC) locks horns with Al Mulla Exchange (AEC) in the 2nd Semi-Final of the KCC T10 Elite Championship 2023 at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground in Kuwait. This encounter marks the second meeting between CECC-A and Al Mulla Exchange in the tournament. In their previous face-off, CECC-A secured a hard-fought victory, edging out Al Mulla Exchange by a razor-thin margin of three runs.
CECC-A comes into this clash on the back of a commanding performance against Kuwait Swedish, where they registered a resounding 10-wicket win. CECC-A displayed clinical efficiency, restricting Kuwait Swedish to 76 runs and then chasing down the target without losing a wicket. Atheef Ghafoor was the standout performer, smashing an impressive 64 runs, while Lahiru Dilshan made crucial inroads with two wickets.
Al Mulla Exchange, too, enters this semi-final with a dominating display. They dismantled NCM Investment with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory. NCM Investment could only muster 52 runs in their innings, which Al Mulla Exchange comfortably chased down in six overs. Vigneshwaran played a crucial knock of 22 runs, and Arun Raj Selvaraj and Naveenraj Rajendran wreaked havoc with the ball, both claiming three wickets apiece.
Match Information
KCC T10 Elite Championship, 30 Oct 2023, Mon, 12:30 AM IST, Sulaibiya Cricket Ground
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6% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
CECC-A
Indika Mangalam, Ibrahim Rifkaz (C), Mohamed Simsan, Lahiru Dilshan, Madhushan Nayanajith, Priyakanth Harichchandra, Sandaruwan Chinthaka, P Wasantha Kumaranayaka, M Ghafoor (wk), S Luthufi, MNM Akram
Bench : Akalanka Dilshan, Nilantha Kumara, Ruchira Sampath, A Sanjeewa, L Kumara
Almulla Exchange CC
Jackson Wilson (wk), Ansal V Nazzar, Rajeesh - K, Naveenraj Rajendran, Saleesh Chandran (C), Arun Raj, P Subramanyam, Anudeep - C, M Vigneshwaran, Nithin Saldhana, Rejith Reji
Bench : Clinto Anto, Anas Mohammed, Parvinder Kumar, Shinu John, S Sanjay, S Karunanithi, Pradeep - p, Ramanathan - P, Newton Joseph, Kabeer Ahmed, Linto VA, Nithin Saldanha, Shibin Kumar, Rajit Reji, Laji Varghese, M Faris, Imran Meera, Suresh Rasa
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Pitch Report
40%
Pace Bowling
60%
Spin Bowling
40%
Batting Pitch
Average Score
60%
Bowling Pitch
Player Picks
Mohmathu Ghafoor CEC-B | WK
A formidable force at the top of the order, Ghafoor has been in sensational form, amassing an impressive 216 runs in this tournament. His ability to provide a strong start will be crucial for CECC-A.
Naveenraj Rajendran AEC | ALL
Rajendran has showcased his versatility, contributing with both bat and ball. With 40 runs and six wickets, he has been an impactful all-rounder for Al Mulla Exchange.
Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team
Jackson Wilson
AEC | WK
His batting performance has been unimpressive in this tournament, so he can be avoided in your fantasy team.
Pradeep Wasantha Kumaranayaka
CEC-B | BOWL
His bowling performance has been unimpressive in this tournament, so he can be avoided in your fantasy team.
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