MATCH DETAILS:
The 5th match in Group 1 of 2020 ECN Czech Super Series T10 between Bohemian CC and United CC will be played at the Vinor Cricket Ground in Prague. The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) (8:00 AM GMT). This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.
PREVIEW FOR DREAM11 FANTASY:
Sunday’s morning game in the ECN Czech Super Series will be held on Bohemian CC and United CC. All teams are heading in following Saturday’s impressive performances. The Bohemian squad got stronger against both Prague Barbarians Visigoths and Prague CC Kings when those two opponents lost United CC. Therefore, the path to the final of Bohemian is very obvious, but for United CC, it’s just about punching above their weight and praying for the results of other tournaments.
WEATHER REPORT/CONDITION:
Thunderstorms are expected in the morning, which could cause the match trouble.
PITCH REPORT:
At this venue the 2019 T20 competition matches witnessed a total of about 150. The matches played on Saturday had an average total of 75 first-innings which is exactly half of the T20 tournament last year. Pacers may be getting some help during the first innings with the new ball.
Average first innings score: 75 (This tournament)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1
INJURY AND AVAILABILITY NEWS:
There is no Injury availability from any player.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF BOHEMIAN CC:
Muhammad Nabeel (WK), Saqlain Saqib Mukhtar, Abul Farhad, Sazib Bhuiyan, Javed Iqbal (C), Ravindra Singh Bist, Ali Waqar, Zahid Mahood, Waheed Ur-Rehman, G M Hasanat, Saurabh Kakaria.
Bench – Muhammad Usam, Muhammad Zubair, Imran Ul Haq, Waseem Sardar Khan, Pratap R Jagtap, Arif Javed, Rajan Sharma, Haris Hassan.
PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF UNITED CC:
Abhimanyu Singh (WK), Vamsi Elugula, Shyamal Joshi, Pramod Bagauly, Rhuturaj Magare, Kunal Deshmukh, Neelesh Pandit (C), Arpan Shukla, Mustafa Nawab, Abhishek Deshpande, Chaitanya Parchure.
Bench – Umesh Kanyal, Chetan Sharma, Meet Parikh, Shasvat Raizada, Neel Patel, Saurabh Awati, Amit Pangarkar.
TOP PICKS:
Abul Farhad aggregated 22 runs at a fast pace and also bagged two wickets with the ball. Farhad has also been economical with the ball giving just 24 runs in four overs he bowled.
Mustafa Nawab is probably the best bowler for the United CC team as he only surrendered 10 runs in the first match and bagged two wickets in the second match, despite giving away 21 runs.
Abhimanyu Singh was the most consistent batsman on Saturday having scored 35 runs in both matches. He scored an unbeaten 32-ball 35 in the first match and made a 29-ball 35 in the next game.
CAPTAIN AND VICE CAPTAIN SELECTION:
Captain options – Sazib Bhuiyan, Javed Iqbal, Abhimanyu Singh.
Vice-Captain options – Abul Farhad, Mustafa Nawab, Rhuturaj Magare.
SUGGESTED PLAYING XI FOR HEAD TO HEAD/SMALL LEAGUES:
Keeper – Abhimanyu Singh (VC)
Batsmen – Saqlain Saqib Mukhtar, Shyamal Joshi, Zahid Mahood
All-Rounders – Abul Farhad, Sazib Bhuiyan (C), Javed Iqbal
Bowlers – Ali Waqar, Arpan Shukla, Mustafa Nawab, Chaitanya Parchure
12th Man – Rhuturaj Magare
SUGGESTED PLAYING XI FOR GRAND LEAGUES/MEGA LEAGUES:
Keeper – Abhimanyu Singh (VC)
Batsmen – Saqlain Saqib Mukhtar, Vamsi Elugula, Shyamal Joshi
All-Rounders – Abul Farhad, Sazib Bhuiyan (C), Javed Iqbal, Pramod Bagauly
Bowlers – Ali Waqar, Mustafa Nawab, Chaitanya Parchure, Waheed Ur-Rehman
12th Man – Rhuturaj Magare
EXPERT ADVICE:
As the Bohemian CC team confirmed their spot in the Group 1 final more or less, some changes could be seen making. This will guarantee the health of their main players for the final that will be held at night.
PROBABLE WINNERS:
The Bohemian CC is expected to complete a hat-trick in winning.
*Disclaimer: A team here is picked based on the perception, analysis, and gut feeling of the author. When you select your team, analyze the points mentioned to arrive at your own decision.*