Taiwan Dragons vs Taiwan Daredevils, Taipei T10, Today Match Prediction 10 May 2020

twd vs twd Match Prediction & Analysis

Taiwan Dragons will be looking to maintain their winning streak when they take on Taiwan Daredevils in the 17th match of 2020 Taipei T-10 Cricket League at Taipei on Sunday.

Taiwan Dragons have registered back-to-back victories in the competition and will be keen to maintain their dominance in this final game of group stages. Captain Marlan Samarasinghe and co. will need to guard against complacency against Taiwan Daredevils.

On the other hand, Taiwan Daredevils suffered a comprehensive defeat at the hands of Taiwan Dragons. Captain George Klopper will be looking to make changes to their playing XI for this fixture.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Taiwan Dragons Preview

The side is currently lying at the top of the points table in Group A. With two wins on the trot, Marlan Samarasinghe-led unit will be keen to maintain their winning record in their final fixture of the group stages.

In the previous game, the bowling unit delivered an excellent performance to see Taiwan Dragons to just 64 for 5 in their allotted 10 overs. Mohammad Rajiuddin and Marlan Samarasinghe bowled exceedingly well and claimed two wickets each. Rishi Josula and Chetan Pundora also picked up crucial wickets for the side in the previous game.

Chasing 65 runs for victory, openers Rishi Josula and Athena Senadeera got the side off to a brisk start. The duo added 39 runs in the first four overs. Despite losing Josula in the fourth over, Athena Senadeera played well and scored 28 runs off 16 balls with the help of four fours and one six.

Bivan Singh also played crucial innings for the side in the previous game. He remained unbeaten till the end and smashed 24 not out off 12 balls to help Taiwan Dragons complete the chase in the sixth over of the innings.

Taiwan Dragons Predicted Playing XI:

Marlan Samarasinghe (skipper), Asif Hameed, Adam Hopkins, Chetan Pundora, Jack Snart, Bivan Singh, Santosh Yadav, Athula Senadeera, Rishi Josula, Sachin Padghan, Arul Arjun

Taiwan Daredevils Preview

The franchise has struggled to produce results this season and is placed at the bottom of the points table in Group A. Taiwan Daredevils will need to win their remaining two fixtures to have an outside chance of qualifying for the semifinals.

In the previous game, Taiwan Daredevils failed to adjust to the conditions and managed to post a below-par score of 64 runs in their allotted 10 overs. In-form opener Jeff Black failed to capitalize on his good start and finished the innings with the top-score of 14 runs off 13 balls with the help of two boundaries. Ben Hall and John Koekomoer chipped in with double-digit scores for the side in the previous game played against Taiwan Dragons.

In the bowling department, the likes of Hein Nothnagel, Jeff Black, and Charles Hayward conceded a lot of runs in the first five overs. Medium-pacer George Klopper was the standout performer with the ball in the previous game. He finished with 2 for 6 in his two-over spell.

Taiwan Daredevils Predicted Playing XI:

George Klopper (captain), Hein Nothnagel, Jeff Black, Tertius De Jager, Ben Hall, Duane Christie, John Koekemoer, Charl Tou, Christiaan Du Toit, Charles Hayward, Thomas Nel

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch prepared for the game is going to be placid one with plenty of runs for both the batting units. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Sunday is going to be bright and sunny.

Venue Details

Yingfeng Cricket Stadium is going to host the 17th match of the Taipei T10 Cricket League between Taiwan Dragon vs Taiwan Daredevils. Taiwan Dragons will take heart from the fact that they have managed to beat Taiwan Daredevils in the previous game played at this venue.

Toss: To Bat

Based on results so far this season, batting first will be the most preferred option for both the teams if they win the toss. The average score for the first innings has been around 90 to 100.