An interesting game is happening.
Preview
AMB vs CEC-B will take on each other in the first semi-final match of the KCC T20 Challengers Cup 2024 at the Sualibiya Cricket Ground in Kuwait on March 5. Al Mulla Exchange B finished in the second place on the points table of Group D with three wins. CECC-B were in the first position of the points table of Group C with four wins.
Al Mulla Exchange B last locked horns with MG Warriors, where MG Warriors chose to bat after winning the toss. Adith Kumar Bolanda scored 52, followed by Abid Mushtaq, who hit 34 runs. MG Warriors scored 183 runs for the loss of seven wickets at the end of their innings. Batting from Al Mulla Exchange B, Shinu John played a knock of 62 runs, followed by Anas Mohammed, who hit 56 runs each. The team finished their chase successfully and Cochin Hurricanes won the match by four wickets.
CECC-B faced SBS CC in the last match, where SBS CC elected to bat after winning the toss. Badshah Ahmad played a knock of 41 runs, and was the highest scorer, which was followed by Thnagaran Kathavarayan, who hit 30 runs. SBS CC got all out on a score of 150 for the loss of nine wickets. Rameez Mohamed Ibrahim played a knock of 56 runs, the highest for CECC-B. Viraj Weerasekara was the second-highest run-scorer and made 27 runs. CECC-B easily won the match by five wickets.
Match Information
AI Mulla Exchange-B vs CECC-B, 1st SEMI – FINAL
KCC T20 Challengers Cup, 5 Mar 2024, Tue, 11:00 PM IST ,Kuwait
Probable PlayingXI
AI Mulla Exchange-B
Nikhil Dsouza(C), Rajesh Jujjavarapu, S K Saravanan, Shinu John, M Lal, J Prasath, Anas Mohammed, Jackson Wilson, Linto VA, R Periyasamy, V Tyagi
Bench: manpreet Singh Sukhdev, S Sanjay, S Rengaraj, S Ramachandran, G Gadi, A F Haleem, S Ahmed
CECC-B
R M Ruwazul, Deepal Melvo(C), M S Thahir, Vengadashen Abhishek, Ahilan Ratnam, Indka Sanjeewa, D Prasantha, H kankanamge, R M Ibrahim, Viraj Weerasekara, H Shareef
Bench: A Amaratunga, Nilesh Patil, Suresh Dilan Dilan Fernando, M Malshan, H Ameer, Samith Chaminda, Iman Anju, Sanjeewa Perera, Remesh Mangala, M Rifkhan Rizvi, T Arachchige
Injury News
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Pitch Report
Captains: 7
Hamees Shareef CEC-B | bowl
Shareef is an experienced player of the format and has picked 15 wickets in six games at an economy of 6.60 and would make a fantastic choice for captaincy roles in your team.
Jeyaprakash Prasath AMB | all
Prasath is another great choice to lead your team. He has grabbed 13 wickets in five games at an economy of 6.52.
Viraj Weerasekara CEC-B | BOWL
Weerasekara has hit 72 runs in six games at a strike rate of 120. He has also grabbed ten wickets in the same at an economy of 6.42. He is a must-have player for your fantasy team.
Rameez Mohamed Ibrahim CEC-B | WK
Ibrahim has scored 192 runs in six games at a strike rate of 125.49. He would be the perfect top pick for your fantasy team.
Vengadashen Abhishek CEC-B | bat
Abhishek could be an important pick for your team due to his ability to perform. He has made 108 runs in five games at a strike rate of 147.95. He has also grabbed eight wickets in the same.
Shinu John AMB | bat
John has scored 197 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 116.57, along with scalping four wickets. He is a player worth having in your fantasy team.
Avoid Player Message: 5
Sivasubramnian Ramachandran: AMB | ALL
Iman Anju: CEC-B | BOWL
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.