ECS T10 Cyprus, 2020: 2nd Semi–Final, Riyaan CC vs Nicosia Tigers CC – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd Semi-Final of the ECS T10 Cyprus 2020 is all set to play between Riyaan CC and Nicosia Tigers CC at the Ypsonas Cricket Ground, Limassol.

This match is scheduled to start at 11:00 AM Local Time (01:30 PM IST). It will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

One of the best teams of the league, Riyaan CC, will take on Nicosia Tigers CC in the 2nd semi-final. Both the teams will be playing each other for the third time in this competition. Nicosia Tigers beat Riyaan CC in the first encounter while Riyaan CC avenged for that loss by beating the Tigers by a huge margin of 98 runs in the second game.

Riyaan CC will be the favourites to win this game considering their performance in the last couple of games. They have won 3 out of their 4 matches including a tie with Cyprus Eagles which they eventually lost by the Golden Ball. The Tigers, however, are equally competitive and are expected to give the opposition a tough fight.

Weather Report

The weather at Limassol has remained brilliant for cricket. Once again, clear skies with temperatures hovering around 34-36 Degrees range are predicted.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has been helpful to the batsmen and they are enjoying to play big strokes at this venue. Hence, the bowlers have to find something new to contain runs flow on this track.

Average first innings score: 147 (Last seven matches played at this venue)

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

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Riyaan CC:

WCP Wellege, Awais Liaqat, Atta Ullah, Jeewan Lamsal, Shoaib Ahmad, Ali Raza, Sibtal Hassnain, Usman Mazhar, Tayyab Bashir, Ahsan Ullah, Ram Jaishwal.

Bench: Umair Liaqat, Atif Khan, Muhammad Bilawal, Bimal Ranabhat, Zeeshan Ahmad.

Nicosia Tigers CC:

Yasir Khan, Roman Mazumder, Irfan Riaz, Anowar Hossain, Rashidul Hassan, Mangala Gunasekara, Ravi Kumar, Habibur Rahman, Faysal Mia, Iftekar Jaman, Shabbi Ul Hassan.

Bench: Kazi Saiful, Jeewan Lasmal, Abdul Manan, Qasim Anwar, Umer Waheed, Prasad Suranga, Abid Ali, Abdul Manan.

Top Picks:

Atta Ullah the second-highest run-getter in the league and has scored 268 runs at an average of 45 including 3 half-centuries. Sibtal Hassnain has scored 250 runs and picked up 8 wickets. Also, Shoaib Ahmad has been the best with the ball so far in the tournament and has bagged 10 scalps in 8 games he played.

Roman Mazumder the highest run-getter of the league has amassed 301 runs in just 8 matches at an average of over 50 including 4 fifties. Yasir Khan looked good with the bat in the last games where he scored 48 off just 18 balls. Habibur Rahman has taken 6 wickets in 8 games which is the most by any player from his side.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Atta Ullah, Sibtal Hassnain

Vice-Captain Options – Shoaib Ahmad, Roman Mazumder

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Yasir Khan

Batters – Atta Ullah (C), Awais Liaqat, Roman Mazumder (VC)

All-Rounders – Shoaib Ahmad, Sibtal Hassnain, Irfan Riaz, Anowar Hossain

Bowlers – Ahsan Ullah, Ravi Kumar, Habibur Rahman

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – WCP Wellege

Batters – Atta Ullah, Roman Mazumder, Awais Liaqat

All-Rounders – Shoaib Ahmad (VC), Sibtal Hassnain (C), Tayyab Bashir, Shabbi Ul Hasan

Bowlers – Ahsan Ullah, Ravi Kumar, Habibur Rahman

Expert Advice:

Mangala Gunasekara is a very good option to pick in your Dream11 Fantasy team. However, credits are a constraint. If you can drop any of the selected batsmen or all-rounders, then include him in your team.

Probable Winners:

Riyaan CC is 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.