Finnish Premier League 2020 – Match 17, GYM Helsinki Gymkhana vs Greater Helsinki CC: 11 Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 17th match in the Finnish Premier League, 2020 will be played between Gym Helsinki Gymkhana and Greater Helsinki CC at the Kerava National Cricket Ground, Kerava.

The match starts at 6:00 pm local time (8:30 PM IST) (3 pm GMT). This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.

Preview

Greater Helsinki are yet to open their points tally, having lost both their games up until now. They went down to Keravan Krikketi and Empire CC and are keen on making up for their lost form. GYM Helsinki Gymkhana started their campaign with a defeat to the Bengal Tigers CC but responded with a victory in a low-scoring encounter against Finnish Pakistani Club the next game. One has to say that the Greater Helsinki unit will find it difficult to cope with the quality of their opponents, however, T20 cricket is all about expecting the unexpected.

Weather Report

The temperatures are expected to be pleasant throughout the day in Kerava, with a maximum temperature of 26 degrees celsius. It could cool down a bit more in the evening before the game starts.

Pitch Report

The National Cricket Ground has not proven to be a high-scoring paradise as yet and the same is expected to continue in this game. If the team batting first can get anything in excess of 130, the chasing side will struggle with the pitch slowing down.

Average first innings score: 129 (Last five games)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 2; Lost – 7

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Gym Helsinki Gymkhana

Ali Masood, Pankaj Saharan, Ahmed Jaleel, Shahid Gondal, Muhammad Gawas, Bilal Masud, Simranjeet Brar (wk), Faisal Shahzad (C), Javed Jan, Atti Rehman, Irfan Yousufzai

Bench: Arslan Gondal, Zubair Tariq, Nouman Raza, Mohammed Azhar, Noufal Khalid, Qais Yousufzai, Umair Akhtar

Greater Helsinki CC

Ziaur Rehman Choudhary, Shahzad Shabbir, Asad Ijaz, Ghulfam Nazir, Abdullah Attiqe, Naveed Shahid, Adnan Ahmad, Kashif Muhammad, Sohail Amin, Rizwan Ali, Iatazaaz Hussain

Bench: Kamran Waheed, Ali Waris, Ronald Peter, Parveen Kumar Garhwal

Top Picks

Naveed Shahid has been one of the best all-rounders in the league and he contributes one way or the other for the team. He picked up 7 wickets in his last three games to go with a brilliant half-century. Muhammad Ghawas has done a decent job with the bat and ball in recent games, making him another major pick for captaincy. Pankaj Saharan has been amongst the runs regularly in this league and should be definite pick in your fantasy team. Among the bowling options, Kashif Muhammad, Atti Rehman and Irfan Yousufzai could make up for a brilliant line-up.

Captain and Vice-Captain selection 

Captain options – Naved Shahid, Muhammad Ghawas

Vice-captaincy options – Pankaj Saharan, Abdullah Attiqe, Atti Rehman

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Abdullah Attiqe

Batsmen – Muhammad Ghawas, Ahmed Jaleel, Ghulfam Nazir, Shahid Gondal

All-Rounders – Pankaj Saharan (VC), Ziaur Rehman,

Bowlers – Irfan Yousufzai, Atti Rehman, Naved Shahid (C), Kashif Muhammad

12th man – Rizwan Ali

Suggested Playing XI for Grand/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Simranjeet Brar

Batsmen – Muhammad Ghawas (C), Ahmed Jaleel, Ghulfam Nazir, Shahid Gondal

All-Rounders – Pankaj Saharan (VC), Ziaur Rehman

Bowlers – Irfan Yousufzai, Atti Rehman, Kashif Muhammad, Naved Shahid

12th Man – Adnan Ahmad

Expert Advice

Atti Rehman has been bowling really well and he could be one of the differential picks in your fantasy team for this match.

Prediction

Helsinki Gymkhana are expected to win this game.

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.