GCA vs DST Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 26
Donaustadt have been the standout team this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with a flawless record of five wins in five matches.
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On Saturday (May 13), at the Seebarn Cricket Ground, the Graz Cricket Academy will compete against Donaustadt in the 26th game of the ECS Austria T10 2023. Donaustadt have been the standout team this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with a flawless record of five wins in five matches. Meanwhile, the Graz Cricket Academy has had a decent run, securing victories in two out of three games and currently holding the fifth position in the points tally.
In their recent encounter against Vienna CC, Donaustadt showcased their batting prowess by posting a formidable total of 137 runs for the loss of eight wickets in ten overs after opting to bat first. Their innings began on a solid note, losing their first wicket on the final delivery of the second over at a score of 23 runs. Wicketkeeper-batter Iqbal Hossain joined forces with Razmal Shigiwal, and the duo unleashed a blazing partnership, adding 75 runs in just 23 deliveries for the second wicket. However, Shigiwal was dismissed in the sixth over, leading to the loss of a few more wickets for Donaustadt. By the end of the seventh over, half of their team was already back in the pavilion. Nonetheless, Qadargul Utmanzai played a vital role, contributing an impactful knock of 25 runs off 10 deliveries to provide a strong finish to their innings. In response, Vienna CC struggled to find their footing and could only muster 112 runs for the loss of eight wickets in ten overs, falling short by 25 runs. None of their batters managed to surpass the 30-run mark. The Donaustadt bowlers performed exceptionally well, with every bowler, except Noor Ahmadzai claiming at least one wicket in the match.
In their previous clash against Vienna Danube, Graz Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to bowl. The Danube experienced a rough start to their innings, losing three wickets with only 26 runs on the board in 3.2 overs. However, Obaidullah Omari and Mohammad Amin joined forces and constructed a crucial partnership of 35 runs for the fourth wicket, stabilizing the innings. Amin played a brisk knock, scoring 31 runs off just 15 deliveries before getting dismissed in the sixth over. On the other hand, Omari remained unbeaten, contributing a valuable 38 runs off 20 deliveries to guide the Danube to a total of 99 runs for the loss of four wickets in their allotted ten overs.
Chasing a target of 100 runs, Graz Cricket Academy encountered an early setback as they lost their first wicket on the second delivery of their innings, with Shehzad Afzal departing without scoring. However, Shawkat Durani, the other opener, combined forces with skipper Bharath Gowda and forged a formidable partnership of 64 runs for the second wicket. Graz exhibited their batting prowess and successfully chased down the target in just 5.3 overs with seven wickets in hand. Durani, who not only contributed with the bat but also picked up two wickets for nine runs, played a crucial role in the victory. His explosive knock of 34 runs off 11 deliveries earned him the well-deserved Player of the Match award, recognizing his exceptional all-round performance.
Match Information
Graz Cricket Academy vs Donaustadt, Match 26
ECS Austria T10, 13 May 2023, Sat, 1:00 PM IST, Seebarn Cricket Ground,Seebarn
Weather Report
Clouds
2.1°C
97% (Humidity)
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Probable Playing XI
Graz Cricket Academy
Bharath Gowda (C), Yogesh Belage, Hamid Hamidi (wk), Shawkat Durani, Bhargav Pandya, Abdul Jabarkhel, Abidullah Kotwal, Kushal Madane, Shehzad Afzal, Rohid Hamidi, Hamid Safi
Bench : Habib Ahmadzai, Mansoor Safi, Waqar Ahmed-I, Ashtiaq Shah, Vikram Choudhary, Atef Sohil, Maiwand Momand
Donaustadt
Aman Ahmadzai, Razmal Shigiwal (C), Sabawoon Davizi, Noor Ahmadzai, Mohibullah Shenwari, Iqbal Hossain (wk), Itibarshah Deedar, Osman Khan, Sahel Zadran, Ishak Safi, Qadargul Utmanzai
Bench : Muhammad Sadiq, Asif Zazai, Karim Sadiq, Noorkhan Ahmadi, Mahmud Ali, Zobiyr Adelyar, Pasun Khapalwak, Abdulhaq Zakhel, Abdulhaq Utamanzai, Akmal Rahimi
Injury and availability news
Pitch Report
142
Average Score
Player Picks
Shawkat Durani GCA | BAT
He played a crucial role for the Graz Cricket Academy in the previous game against Vienna Danube, picking two wickets for nine runs and scoring 34 runs off 11 deliveries. He has made a total of 83 runs in three games so far at a strike rate of 212.82 and has taken four wickets.
Noor Ahmadzai DNA | BAT
He was dismissed for a duck in the previous game but has been in top form this season. Ahmadzai has made 49 runs at a strike rate of 213.04 in four innings and has also taken four wickets.
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Bhargav Pandya
GCA | ALL
He has picked just two wickets so far and has bowled with an economy of over 10.
Abdul Jabarkhel
GCA | ALL
Abdul Jabarkhel has taken two wickets in three games this season and has an average of 32.5.
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