Global T20 Canada 2019: Match 3, Toronto Nationals vs Edmonton Royals: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The Yuvraj Singh-captained Toronto Nationals didn’t make the greatest of starts in the 2019 edition of the Global T20 Canada. Defending champions Vancouver Knights demolished them by eight wickets with 16 balls to spare at the CAA Centre, Brampton, Ontario. Though Yuvraj and Calum MacLeod played 50 balls for 31 runs, the Nationals managed to put up a respectable 159 in 20 overs.

However, Chadwick Walton and Rassie van der Dussen picked the bones out of them and chased the target down with 16 balls to spare. The Nationals will have a chance of making amends in the next match against the Edmonton Royals. The task won’t be easy as the Royals boast of some classy names in their repertoire, involving the likes of Kane Williamson, James Neesham and Faf du Plessis.

Match Details

The 3rd match of the Global T20 Canada 2019 will be played between Toronto Nationals and Edmonton Royals at the CAA Centre, Brampton, Ontario.

The match starts at 12:30 PM local time (10:00 PM IST) (4:30 PM GMT).

This game will be live on Star Sports and live streaming is available on Hotstar.

Pitch Report

The pitch in the first game was a tad on the slower side and restricting batsmen is possible. But a bowler can travel the distance if they err in line and lengths. It was also seen that the track eased out for batting in the second half. Hence, it would be safe to field first after winning the toss.

Probable Playing XIs:

Toronto Nationals

Rodrigo Thomas, Brendon McCullum, Calum Macleod, Yuvraj Singh (C), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Kieron Pollard, Ravinderpal Singh, Matt Montfort, Mitchell McClenaghan, Salman Nazar, Jeremy Gordon

Bench – Chris Green/Mitchell McClenaghan, Chirag Suri, Ghulam Shabber, Jasdeep Singh

Edmonton Royals

Anshuman Rath (wk), Kane Williamson (C), Faf du Plessis, Davy Jacobs, Richie Berrington, Mohammad Nawaz/Sherfane Rutherford, James Neesham, Ben Cutting, Navneet Dhaliwal, Kyle Phillip, Safyaan Sharif

Bench– Akash Gill, Mohammad Hafeez, Shadab Khan, Satsimranjit Dhindsa, Sherfane Rutherford/Mohammad Nawaz, Shahid Ahmadzai, Ehsan Nawaz

Team News

Yuvraj Singh had a minor backache while batting in the last game. There’s no update on the gravity of the injury as yet.

Power Picks:

Sherfane Rutherford in GLT20 2018

Innings– 8

Runs– 230

Best– 134*

Avg– 32.85

S/R– 172.93

100s– 1

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Kane Williamson, James Neesham, Heinrich Klaasen

Vice-Captain Options –Rodrigo Thomas, Faf du Plessis, Ben Cutting

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Heinrich Klaasen

Batsmen – Rodrigo Thomas (vc), Kane Williamson (c), Faf du Plessis, Brendon McCullum

All-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, Ben Cutting, James Neesham

Bowlers – Matt Montfort, Safyaan Sharif, Mohammad Nawaz

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Anshuman Rath

Batsmen – Yuvraj Singh, Calum MacLeod, Rodrigo Thomas, Faf du Plessis (vc), Sherfane Rutherford

All-Rounders – Kieron Pollard, James Neesham (c)

Bowlers – Mitchell McClenaghan, Matt Montfort, Safyaan Sharif

Expert Advice:

The Nationals bowlers didn’t have a great time in the last match. Hence, one can afford to pick more batsmen (among the all-rounders as well) from the Royals lineup.

Probable Winners:

Edmonton Royals have depth in batting and have some effective and most importantly, in-form players. They are 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.