Finnish T10 League: Match 4, Empire CC vs Otaniemi CC: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update
Jonathan Scamans was the pick of the batsmen in the T20 game against Bengal Tigers CC.
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Match Details
The 4th match of Finnish T10 League 2020 will be played between Empire CC and Otaniemi CC at the Kerava National Cricket Ground in Kerava.
The match starts at 4 PM local time (06:30 PM IST) (1:00 PM UTC). This game can be streamed live on Fan Code and the YouTube channel of European Cricket Network.
Preview
On Sunday, the cricketing action in Finland is set to get more exciting as an even shorter format will be adopted. It will only be 10 overs per side and one can surely expect some big-hitting and enthralling matches of cricket. Six teams will compete with each other in a total of five games from June 7
In the penultimate game of the day, the Empire CC will be playing Otaniemi CC. While this will be the second match of the day for the former, the latter will be playing its first game. Empire CC came up with an impressive performance in their recent T20 game where they won by 10 runs. Otaniemi CC isn’t a part of the Finnish Premier League T20.
Weather Report
The rain has been a concern in Finland for the ongoing cricketing action. But it is good news as the chances of precipitation are quite low on Sunday. With the sun out and good weather, the players should enjoy themselves on the field.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch has been getting better as more games are being played. In a way, the batsmen have also adjusted accordingly and have been bringing out better performances. At this juncture, though, it seems to be a sporting one and neither the batsmen nor the bowlers have an added advantage.
Average first innings score: 66 (Last two T10 matches played at the venue)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Empire CC
Vanraaj Padhaal, Zeerak Ijaz, Jonathan Scamans (wk), Richard Savage/Raghavendra Sathyanarayana, Yasir Ali, Muhammad Imran, Amjad Sher (c), Mahesh Tambe, Abdul Ghafar, Raaz Muhammad, KB Bhatnagar
Bench: Chandra Sekhar, Hemanathan Kumar, Ajay Sharma, Richard Savage/Raghavendra Sathyanarayana, Hyde Hytti, Vishal Verma, Taimoor Yousaf, Jo Hadley, Srihari Gowri Srinivasan, Bineet Panda, Udaybhaskar Nandini.
Otaniemi CC
Muhammad Naveed Tabassum, Shoaib Khan, Yaseen Khan, Adnan Ali, Waleed Iftikhar, Waqar Ahmad, Saif Ur Rehman, Saad Akram, Fawaad Ahmed, Mohan Chand/Ghaffar Khan, Muhammad Irfan Ali.
Bench: Malik Shahalam, Sowgat Kundu, Mohan Chand/Ghaffar Khan.
Top Picks:
Jonathan Scamans was the pick of the batsmen in the T20 game against Bengal Tigers CC. He scored 38 runs in the game when his team was under pressure. Mahesh Tambe is another player who must be in your Dream11 Fantasy side. He picked up 3 wickets and also scored 13 runs in the same game.
From Otaniemi CC, Muhammad Naveed Tabassum is your best option amongst their wicket-keepers. You can also go for the likes of Shoaib Khan and Waqar Ahmad for your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Mahesh Tambe, Amjad Sher, KB Bhatnagar
Vice-Captain Options – Shoaib Khan, Waqar Ahmed, Muhammad Imran
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jonathan Scamans
Batters – Muhammad Imran, Zeerak Ijaz, Yasir Ali, Shoaib Khan (vc)
All-Rounders – Amjad Sher, Mahesh Tambe (c), Waqar Ahmad
Bowlers – KB Bhatnagar, Fawaad Ahmed, Muhammad Irfan Ali
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jonathan Scamans
Batters – Vanraaj Padhal, Zeerak Ijaz, Yasir Ali, Shoaib Khan
All-Rounders – Amjad Sher (c), Raghavendra Sathyanarayana, Waqar Ahmad (vc)
Bowlers – Fawaad Ahmed, Ghaffar Khan, Muhammad Irfan Ali
Expert Advice:
It could get tempting to pick as many batsmen as possible in your Dream11 Fantasy team since this is T10 Cricket. However, it is important to maintain the right balance and have at least four bowlers in both your teams keeping the pitch in mind.
Probable Winners:
Empire CC is predicted to win this game.
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.
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