ECN Czech Super Series T10 2020 – Week 2: Match 2, Prague CC Knights vs Vinohrady Rossos: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd match in the Week 2 of ECN Czech Super Series T10, 2020 between Prague CC Knights and Vinohrady Rossos will be played at the Velvary Cricket Ground in Prague.

The match starts at 12:00 PM local time (3:30 PM IST) (10:00 AM GMT).

This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.

Preview:

Soon after the match against the Vinohrady Biancos, the Prague CC Knights will face the Vinohrady Rossos part of the second week in the ECN Czech Super Series T10. Vinohrady Rossos is blessed with the presence of five Czech Republic national team players including their captain Edward Knowles who have got to play in the official T20Is. On the other hand, the Knights will play under Sujith Gopalakrishnan and have got a solid team to earn full points from this game.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather could cause trouble for the sport at the Velvary Cricket Ground until the evening.

Pitch Condition/Report:

As the showers are expected to continue till the evening, we might see some aid for the pace bowlers during the match between the Knights and Rossos team.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of chasing teams: N/A

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Prague CC Knights:

Sujith Gopalakrishnan (C), Vijay Karthikeyan, Karthick Gopalakrishnan, Laxminarayanan Selvan, Kasi Vishwanathan Puthucode Balakrishnan, Pavan Sunkara, Naveen Padmaraju, Joseph Johnson, Mohamed Umar Kather Basha, Dijo Vincent, Eswarmurthi Gopalakrishnan.

Bench – Jinnu Panipichai, Mohammed Salih Menothil pooparambil, Sone Neerolipadan, Charles Croucher, Kather Amanullah

Vinohrady Rossos:

Edward Knowles (C), Shoumyadeep Rakshit, Paul Taylor, Kyle Gilham, Siddarth Goud, Mikulas Stary, Thomas Sturmey, Arshad Yousafzai, Brigham Smith, Ritik Tomar, Kamal Singh.

Bench – Shaun Dalton, Shubhranshu Chaudhary, Venkatesh Margasahayem, Chris Pearce.

Top Picks:

Thomas Sturmey has amassed 677 runs at an average of 33.85 across 24 domestic league matches. Thomas scored those with help of seven fifties with a best score of unbeaten 95. The wicketkeeper Mikulas Stary has amassed 1241 runs across the 60 matches he played in the Czech domestic league cricket. He struck seven fifties and a century which he played in leagues since 2008.

Vijay Karthikeyan is a prolific bowler in the Czech Republic domestic matches. He bagged 67 wickets across 79 games at an economy under six with help of a 5-wicket haul. Karthick Gopalakrishnan is a pretty decent option in the category of all-rounders. He bagged 11 wickets across 30 league matches where he also amassed 351 runs by smashing 22 fours and 16 sixes.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Thomas Sturmey, Vijay Karthikeyan, Kyle Gilham

Vice-Captain options – Edward Knowles, Pavan Sunkara, Laxminarayanan Selvan

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Mikulas Stary

Batsmen – Edward Knowles, Thomas Sturmey, Vijay Karthikeyan, Laxminarayanan Selvan (VC)

All-Rounders – Naveen Padmaraju, Kyle Gilham (C)

Bowlers – Pavan Sunkara, Eswarmurthi Gopalakrishnan, Paul Taylor, Brigham Smith

12th Man – Chris Pearce

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Sujith Gopalakrishnan

Batsmen – Edward Knowles, Thomas Sturmey (C), Vijay Karthikeyan (VC)

All-Rounders – Karthick Gopalakrishnan, Kyle Gilham, Arshad Yousafzai

Bowlers – Pavan Sunkara, Eswarmurthi Gopalakrishnan, Paul Taylor, Brigham Smith

12th Man – Chris Pearce

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

Jinnu Panipichai is made 12th man in our fantasy team looking as we look at a possibility of him playing the game. We have expected him from both fantasy XIs due to his below-par record with the bat.

Probable Winners:

The Prague CC Knights are expected to defeat the Vinohrady Rossos team.

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.