Qalandars and Oeiras played one match each in which both secured victories.
Preview
MAL vs OEI will be up against each other in the Match 47 of ECS Portugal T10 2024. The two will lock horns at the Santarem Cricket Ground in Cartaxo on Tuesday, April 2. Both teams represent Group B and are at the top of the points table.
Qalandars and Oeiras played one match each in which both secured victories. However, MAL are currently at the top spot with four points and a high Net Run Rate (NNR) of +9.600. On the other hand, second-placed OEI have three points and a +2.500 NRR.
MAL opened their account with a massive 96-run win over Friendship CC (FRD). They scored 167/3 in 10 overs on the back of Mein Mehmood’s blazing half-century and effective cameos from Imran Khan and Amir Zaib. In reply, FRD could score only 71/7.
OEI started their campaign with a 25-run win over Fighters CC (FIG). Batting first, OEI scored 158/4 thanks to Brendan Badenhorst’s brilliant 92-run knock off just 31 balls and Lakshan Weerakoon’s 17-ball 37. Fighters fought hard, but Miguel Stoman’s four-wicket haul restricted them to 133/7.
Match Information
Probable PlayingXI
Malo Qalandars
Amir Zaib, Imran Khan, Mian Shahid(C), Amandeep Singh, Daniyal Asgher, Roushan Singh, Najam Shahzad, Muhammad Adnan Gondal, Assad Mehmood, Muhammad Rizwan Vi, Asim Sarwar
Bench: Aamer Ikram, Zulfiqar Shah, Gulfam Shahid, Saim Ali, Muhammad Adnan, Syed Maisam, Zafar Ali, Shamsher Singh(2), Waleed Amjad, Amir Ali, Syed Ali Mehdi, U Javid, F Ejaz
Oeiras CC
G Singh, Conrad Greenshields(C), Rahul Vishwakarma, Diego Mendonca, Brendan Bedenhorst, Daniel Doyle Calle, Arslan Naseem, Miguel Stoman, Lakshan Weerakoon, Junaid Khan 2, Taj Muhammad
Bench: Parth Joujant, Malik Shan, Francoise Stoman, SS Mangalorkar, Gurjeet Singh-III, Amit Kumar, Alex Macey, J Henri, Diogo Martins, J Henri, Krishna Neupane, S Pirani, A Kamboj, A Andhariya, Krishna Neupane, Z Ali
Injury News
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Weather Report: Scattered Clouds
Win Prediction: Oeiras CC
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 117
Pitch Report
Captains: 8
Brendan Bedenhorst OEI | all
Brendan Bedenhorst’s 92 runs helped OEI to win their first match. He batted at an incredible strike rate of 296.8, hitting 11 sixes and three fours.
Mian Shahid MAL | bat
Shahid’s half-century was crucial in MAL’s victory in their first match. The opening batter scored 60 runs off just 26 balls at a strike rate of 230.8 with six maximums and three fours.
Imran Khan MAL | BAT
Imran Khan (39 off 19 balls) played a brilliant cameo to ensure victory for MAL in the match against FRD. He is likely to continue his final form in the upcoming match as well.
Lakshan Weerakoon OEI | BOWL
When the OEI top order, barring Bedenhorst, struggled to find runs against FIG, Weerakon played an effective cameo to take their team past 150. He scored 37 off just 17 balls including four sixes and one four.
Muhammad Rizwan Vi MAL | bowl
Rizwan has picked up three wickets in 1 inning at an impressive economy rate of 1.50. The right-arm pacer is likely to continue his fine form in the upcoming match as well.
Miguel Stoman OEI | bowl
Miguel Stoman wreaked havoc in the last match as he picked up four wickets to deny a win for FIG. The right-arm fast-bowler can also chip in with some valuable runs.
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Assad Mehmood: MAL | BOWL
Conrad Greenshields: OEI | BAT
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.