STR vs CRU: Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for ECS Malta 2021, Match 27 and 28

Match Details

Royal Strikers will be up against Southern Crusaders in the Match 27 and 28 of the ECS T10 Malta 2021. Both encounters will be played at the Marsa Sports Complex in Malta on June 21 (Monday)

The matches will be played at 4:30 PM IST and 7:00 PM IST respectively. Both matches will be streamed live on FanCode.

Preview

Having lost their first four games, both teams have had a terrible season so far. However, one side will definitely open their account in the team standings after the conclusion of this game. One has to say that the Southern Crusaders haven’t been that horrendous as they looked in the contest in all the matches. However, their knack of not capitalizing in crucial moments has restricted them from winning.

The same, however, cannot be said for Royal Strikers. They were outplayed in all the games so far and would take the field as underdogs. Nevertheless, momentum rides on a rollercoaster in T10 cricket, and the Savio Thomas-led side should put up a substantial effort.

Probable Playing XIs for STR vs CRU

Royal Strikers

Mohammed Sharif, Kushlesh Koppaka, Livin Varghese, Srinivas Mukkamala (WK), Savio Thomas (C), Febin Thottian Poulose, Jithin Joy, Sebin Thomas, Sanish Mani, Rubin James, Jaison Jerome

Southern Crusaders

Zeeshan Yousuf, Thilan Perera, Gopal Thakur (WK), Ryan Bastianez, Michael Goonetilkeke (C), Angelo Delardon, Ishantha Kariyawasam, Denasa Abeysinghe, Eardley Chandiram, Ezhaq Masih, Jojo Thomas

Captaincy Picks for STR vs CRU

Savio Thomas

Although Royal Strikers are yet to win a match in the competition, their skipper Savio Thomas has been pretty impressive. Thomas is an all-rounder who has delivered in all three departments. He has played a couple of handy cameos this season alongside chipping in with his handy bowling.

Jojo Thomas

Southern Crusaders bowler Jojo Thomas is the other player to watch out for in this contest. You won’t see many bowlers having an economy rate of below eight in T10 cricket. However, Thomas falls in that category, with this economy being 7.20 in five games. Not to forget, he has also scalped five wickets.

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Angelo Delardon, Savio Thomas (C)

3-Player Team

Jithin Joy, Jaison Jerome, Jojo Thomas (C)

4-Player Team

Gopal Thakur, Zeeshan Yousuf, Sebin Thomas, Kushlesh Koppaka (C)

11-Player Team

Gopal Thakur, Angelo Delardon, Sebin Thomas, Kushlesh Koppaka, Zeeshan Yousuf, Savio Thomas (C), Jithin Joy, Eardley Chandiram, Jojo Thomas (VC), Jaison Jerome, Rubin James

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.