Men’s CWC Challenge, League A, Malaysia 2019: Match 9, Singapore vs Vanuatu: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 9th game of the 2019 Malaysia Men’s CWC Challenge League A will be played between Singapore and Vanuatu at the Selangor Turf Club in Kuala Lumpur.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (2:00 AM GMT) (7:30 AM IST).

Preview:

Singapore didn’t begin the first-ever Men’s CWC Challenge of League A as they would have expected. They started off with a defeat against Qatar which they were looked like sealing with overs to spare. Surendan Chandramohan (67) and Timothy David (75) put Singapore in a situation of needing 35 runs from seven overs. But they lost seven wickets for 15 runs and lost by 19 runs.

The duo came together this time against Denmark as Timothy scored a 75-ball 97 while Surendan made 80 to help the team finish on 249/7. Denmark finished with 213 and lost by 36 runs. They will now face Vanuatu who lost both their matches that too by big margins. In the recent match against Denmark, Vanuatu were bowled out for just 72 while chasing a target of 221.

Weather Condition/Report:

A bit of haze could be seen at the Selangor Turf Club. Other than that, clear weather is forecasted for the remainder of the match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Anything around 220 can be chased down at this venue. In the three matches here, the second batting team won chasing a target of 161 and 154 but lost in the pursuit of 250.

Average first innings score: 187 (List A matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Singapore:

Arjun Mutreja, Rohan Rangarajan, Surendan Chandramohan, Timothy Hays David, Manpreet Singh (WK), Aryaman Uchil, Rezza Gaznavi, Navin Param, Anantha Krishna, Vinoth Baskaran, Amjad Mahboob/Sidhant Singh.

Bench – Amjad Mahboob/Sidhant Singh, Aahan Gopianth Achar, Avi Dixit.

Vanuatu:

Josh Rasu, Clement Tommy, Shane Deitz (WK), Patrick Matautaava, Andrew Mansale (C), Nalin Nipiko, Ronald Tari, Jelany Chilia, Simpson Obed, Apo Stephen, Williamsing Nalisa.

Bench – Wesly Viraliliu, Jamal Vira, Kalo Shem.

Top Picks:

Vanuatu skipper Andrew Mansale will hope to replicate his good all-round record. Josh Rasu has one of the best averages among the squad for Vanuatu. Shane Deitz has been quite consistent in his short career and can add value behind the stumps. Surendan Chandramohan has played two big knocks alongside Timothy David.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Patrick Matautaava, Timothy Hays David, Andrew Mansale, Surendan Chandramohan.

Vice-Captain – Aryaman Uchil, Anantha Krishna, Josh Rasu, Shane Deitz.

Timothy David has scored over 70 in his last three outings while Patrick Matautaava makes an impact with both bat and ball.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Manpreet Singh, Shane Deitz

Batters – Navin Param, Surendan Chandramohan, Timothy David (C), Andrew Mansale

All-Rounders – Patrick Matautaava (VC)

Bowlers – Aryaman Uchil, Simpson Obed, Williamsing Nalisa, Vinoth Baskaran

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Shane Deitz

Batters – Surendan Chandramohan, Timothy David (VC), Andrew Mansale, Arjun Mutreja, Josh Rasu

All-Rounders – Rohan Rangarajan, Patrick Matautaava (C)

Bowlers – Aryaman Uchil, Simpson Obed, Anantha Krishna

Expert Advice:

Singapore making changes to their bowling attack is a concerning one with respect to fantasy cricket. But to be on the safe side, we can pick the ones who played in the first two matches.

Probable Winners:

Singapore’s strong batting line-up power them to one more win.

*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.