KCA Presidents Cup T20 2021, Match 8: LIO vs PAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8th match of the KCA Presidents Cup T20 2021 will be played between KCA Lions and KCA Panthers on 9^th March at Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha, Kerala.

The match is scheduled to start at 02:00 PM IST and it will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

In the 8th match of the KCA Presidents Cup T20 2021, KCA Lions will take on KCA Panthers. KCA Lions are placed at the top of the points table with a healthy net run rate. They have won both the matches convincingly and are looking daunting. They will come as favourites in the match.

On the other hand, KCA Panthers are just behind KCA Lions in the points table, with a little lower run rate. Barring that, both the teams have equal points. Panthers are a strong team and will be looking to get their first spot in the points table.

LIO vs PAN Weather Report for Match 8:

The weather is expected to be normal. There will be some scattered clouds with humidity of 68%. The temperature will be hovering around 31 degree Celsius.

Pitch Condition/Report:

On the basis of the first 6 matches’ data, the pitch is looking balanced. Both the teams have good batting units and would be looking to set a good total. The pitch helps bowlers in the second innings.

Average first innings score:

141 (Last 5 complete matches played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won ­– 2, Lost – 3, Tie – 0 (Last 5 complete matches played on this venue)

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Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

LIO vs PAN Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

KCA Lions

Abhiram CH, Vishnu Mohan (WK), Abdul Basith, Akshay Manohar, Abhishek Mohan (C), Dheeraj Prem, Alfrin Francis, Pathirikattu Midhun, Vinod Kumar, Vishweshwar Suresh, Aswanth S Sankar

Bench:

Ponnam Rahul, Salman Nizar, Vinu Kumar Gopalakrishnan, Midhun PK, Riyas PA

KCA Panthers

Adhidev J, Sachin Mohan, Shoun Roger, Sanju Sanjeev, KS Aarvind, Sachin Suresh, Prasoon Prasad, Monu Krishna, KK Jiyas, Jose Perayil, Nikhil Babu

Bench:

Subin Suresh (wk), Shaun Roger, Akhin Sathar, Anand Joseph, A K Sanjeev, K Sagar Mohan

LIO vs PAN Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Abdul Basith is in tremendous form in this inaugural season. In the first two matches, he has smashed 96 runs at a strike rate and an average of 115.66 and 96 respectively.

Vishnu Mohan is the second-highest run-getter in the tournament so far. He has scored 93 runs in 2 matches at a strike rate and an average of 120.33 and 93 respectively.

Sanju Sanjeev is the highest run-getter from the Panthers. In two matches, he has scored 76 runs at a strike rate and an average of 146.15 and 76 respectively.

Vinod Kumar has picked up 5 wickets with a decent economy. He also scored 27 runs at a strike rate of 200+ in the only time he got a chance to bat.

KK Jiyas is the leading wicket-taker from the Panthers’ team. In the first two matches, he has scalped 5 wickets with a decent economy.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Abdul Basith, Vishnu Mohan

Vice-Captain Options – Vinod Kumar, Sanju Sanjeev, KK Jiyas

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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LIO vs PAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Vishnu Mohan, S Sachin

Batters – Abdul Basith (C), Sachin Mohan, Shoun Roger, Sanju Sanjeev

All-Rounders – Jose Perayil, Abhishek Mohan

Bowlers – KK Jiyas, Vinod Kumar (VC), Aswanth S Sankar

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LIO vs PAN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Vishnu Mohan (C), S Sachin

Batters – Abdul Basith, Sachin Mohan, Akshay Manohar, Sanju Sanjeev (VC)

All-Rounders – A K Sanjeev, Abhishek Mohan

Bowlers – Vinod Kumar, Vishweshwar Suresh, KK Jiyas

Expert Advice:

It is advisable to pick more batsmen in both of your Dream11 Fantasy teams, as batsmen from both sides are in great form.

Today’s LIO vs PAN Probable Winners:

KCA Lions are expected to win this match.

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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.