Pirates will be all set to lock horns with Calpe Giants to begin their proceedings in the European T10 Gibraltar edition. Welcome to the CAG vs PIR Dream11 team prediction today and match preview.
Calpe Giants were not in their best form to start their campaign against Tarik which should allow them to bring a change of approach as they have a better understanding of this pitch.
Pirates on the other hand will look to start their campaign on a high note as a win here can bolster their confidence which can work well at the early stage of the competition.
Probable Winner, Betting Tips, and Match Prediction
Calpe Giants should win this match by a very close margin.
Pitch Report and Toss
The pitch has a good surface that can help both departments. The winners of the toss should bat first.
Weather
The weather forecasts a sunny day.
Probable Playing 11
Calpe Giants
S.Houghton (wk), J.Marples, P.Hatchman, S.Rowbottom, R.Azorpardi, L.Burns, M.Lamin, P.Edgeller, J.Horrocks, L.Sims, T.Orton
Pirates
K.Ferrary (wk), Nadeem-Hussain, C.Delaney, A.Purushotham, L.Bruc, A.Atoloye, A.Tarar, R.Hatchman, R.Cunningham, R.Dixon, J.Allan
Match Details
Fancode ECS T10- Gibraltar
Match: Calpe Giants vs Pirates
Date and Time: 31st January – 09:30 pm IST
Venue: Europa Sports Complex, Gibraltar
Telecast: Fan Code
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Wicket-Keeper
Sam Houghton (9.0 Cr) came down at the lower end of the batting order with just 8 runs however most of his contributions came from his performance behind the stumps which can keep him in good form making him our prime choice.
Joseph Marples (8.5 Cr) scored 16 runs at a strike rate of 100 with greater potential to improve with better understanding of the games which should increase his contributions.
Batsman
Scott Rowbottom (9.0 Cr) was able to provide a decent 11 runs at a strike rate of 110 with his ability to improve his contributions on the field which makes him an important opening batsman.
Patrick Hatchman (8.5 Cr) was able to provide a solid performance considering the early fall of wickets which highlights his fighting spirit that earned him 23 runs at a strike rate of 191.67.
Nadeem-Hussain (9.5 Cr) is a crucial top-order batsman who can make his presence known in crucial encounters which was seen in his club career and can be channeled into this match.
All-rounders
Lorne Burns (9.5 Cr) is an impressive all-rounder who works as an opening batsman along with sharp bowling skills that earned him 11 runs along with 1 wicket that makes him our prime choice for this encounter.
Mical Lamin (9.0 Cr) leans more toward his bowling skills that helped him find 1 wicket in 1 over which can be increased along with an economy rate of 5 which is impressive in this format of the game.
Louis Bruce (9.5 Cr) has shown fantastic potential in T20 cricket and will look forward to form a similar impact in this short format of the game making him a potential game-changer.
Bowlers
Jack Horrocks (8.5 Cr) looked in good form in the first match of the series with a decent 5 runs at the tail end of the batting order along with 1 wicket in 2 overs at an economy rate of 5.50 which makes him an important contributor.
Ricard Cunnigham (8.5 Cr) can find wickets at crucial stages of the game and can break partnerships with his bowling skills that can keep him focused to make his mark in this match.
Ric Hatchman (9.0 Cr) can perform well to keep the scoreboard moving in the tail end of the batting order along with his ability to find wickets that can keep him motivated for this match.
Dream11 Team Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain
L.Burns will be our captain and S.Houghton will be our vice-captain because of their current form and the potential to provide consistent contributions.
DREAM 11 TEAM
Houghton (VC), Marples, P.Hatchman, Rowbottom, Nadeem-Hussain, Burns, Lamin, Bruce, Horrocks, Cunningham, R.Hatchman
Dream11 Team Disclaimer
The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches, and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.
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