OVR vs AUK Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – ECS T10 Malta 2020, Match 7

Match Details:

The 7^th match of the ECS MaltaT10 will be played between Overseas CC and Atlas UTC Knights CC at Marsa Sports Club, Malta.

The match is scheduled to start at 8:30 AM local time (1:00 PM IST) and will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

Overseas CC and Atlas UTC Knights CC will go head to head in the 7^th match of the ECS Malta T10 on Thursday. Overseas CC didn’t start the tournament well as they went on to lose two consecutive matches against Southern Crusaders CC on the opening day of the competition. In the first match, they batted a full quota of 10 overs and managed to score only 89 runs for the loss of one wicket and the opposition chased it down in 3 wickets with 17 balls to spare. In the second match though putting up a decent performance with the ball they didn’t hold their nerve and lost the match in the final ball by 5 wickets. They are seeking their first win of the competition and they have all the capabilities to gain first points on the board.

On the other hand, Atlas UTC Knights CC’s first game was washed out due to rain but they got an important one point to their name. In their second match against the American University of Malta they somehow managed to win the low-scoring thriller, batting second they chased down the target in the last over of the match courtesy patient knock from Manoj Salikumar Panicker and got 2 crucial points. They have a good bowling attack with the likes of Bose Paul, Eldhose Mathew, and Asif Sha. Both the teams didn’t have the greatest of previous matches it will be interesting who will come on top.

OVR vs AUK Weather Report for Match 7:

It will be partly cloudy in Malta with the temperature ranging between 17 to 19 degrees Celsius, humidity will be 73 percent. The chances of precipitation for this match is low.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Though it’s a batting-friendly surface, we have not witnessed a high scoring game till now. On the second day due to rain, the track has slowdown and batters have struggled to score runs but it is expected to regain its pace once the sun is out.

Average first innings score: 86 ( Last four complete matches of this played on this venue)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

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OVR vs AUK Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Overseas CC

Clyde Palmer (wk), Heinrich Gericke, Sean Byrne, Jurg Hirschi (c), Andy Naudi, Daniel Kniverton, Lee Tuck, Christo Viljoen, Charl Kleinepunte, David Marks, Jack Barritt

Bench:

James Spackman, Gerald Sant, Deon Vosloo, Dean Stevenson, Ethan Xuereb, Matthew Towns

Atlas UTC Knights CC

Basil George, Eldhose Mathew, Samuel Sanish Mangat, Asif Sha, Avinash Dileep (wk), Bose Paul, Nithin K Babu, Sujesh K Appu (c), Justin Shaju, Manoj Salikumar Panicker, Alameen Begham

Bench:

Ciril Mathew, Niyas Pullariyil Muhammad, Akash lal Remesan, Nithin Sunny, Ajay John, Muhammad Jameel Subair

OVR vs AUK Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Heinrich Gericke while opening the batting for OVR, in 2 matches he has scored 51 runs at an average of 25.5 with a strike rate of 134.21. He also took a wicket at an economy of 8.

Andy Naudi has picked up most wickets for OVR in this tournament, picking up 3 wickets at an economy of 11. With the bat, he has scored 17 runs with a strike rate of 170.

Manoj Salikumar Panicker remained unbeaten and ensured his side to cross the finishing line against the American University of Malta, he scored 28 runs at a strike rate of 107.7.

Eldhose Mathew has picked up one wicket against the American University of Malta at an economy of 4.5.

Avinash Dileep looked good against the American University of Malta by scoring 2 boundaries, he scored 8 runs at a strike rate of 200.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Manoj Salikumar Panicker, Andy Naudi

Vice-Captain Options – Heinrich Gericke, Avinash Dileep

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OVR vs AUK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Heinrich Gericke (vc)

Batters – Eldhose Mathew, Charl Kleinepunte, Daniel Kniverton

All-Rounders – Basil George, Manoj Salikumar Panicker (c), Andy Naudi, Jurg Hirschi

Bowlers – Bose Paul, Lee Tuck, David Marks

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OVR vs AUK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Avinash Dileep (vc), Heinrich Gericke

Batters – Eldhose Mathew, Charl Kleinepunte, Daniel Kniverton

All-Rounders – Manoj Salikumar Panicker, Andy Naudi (c), Jurg Hirschi

Bowlers – Justin Shaju, Bose Paul, Lee Tuck

Expert Advice:

In this T10 format, Bowlers are turned into batters and all-rounders while wicket-keepers can roll their arm over whenever it’s needed for the team hence choose your Dream11 fantasy team wisely.

Today’s OVR vs AUK Probable Winners:

Atlas UTC Knights CC is expected to win this match.

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.