Nine leading Italian sides, Albano, Bergamo, Bergamo United, Bogliasco, Fresh Tropical, Milan, Milan Kingsgrove, Milan United, Pioltello United feature over six days in 24 high-octane T10 matches from magical Milan. Every game will be live streamed worldwide on the European Cricket Network and on FanCode - a multi-sport aggregator platform, from the house of Dream Sports for the Indian Sub-Continent.
European Cricket Network live broadcasts four T10 matches on Day 3 of the 2021 FanCode ECS Italy, Milan on Wednesday 7 April.
The third day sees four exciting Group B matchups starting off with a Milan derby. Both teams ended winless yesterday, with Albano and Fresh Tropical well placed to qualify for the second round.
Group B
ALB Albano (1-0, NRR+5.500)
FT Fresh Tropical (1-0, NRR+2.500)
MU Milan United (0-1, NRR-2.500)
MCC Milan CC (0-1, NRR-5.500)
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MATCH 9 (ECS21.205)
MILAN UNITED (MU) v MILAN CRICKET CLUB (MCC)
0730 GMT | 0930 CEST | 1300 IST
MU Last Five Matches: L (Avg Score For 108, Avg Score Against 133)
MCC Last Five Matches: L (Avg Score For 78, Avg Score Against 133)
MILAN UNITED (MU)
Captain: Roshan Silva
Wicketkeeper: Shihan Perera
Projected Top Four: Suresh Silva, Roshan Silva, Shihan Perera, Stephen Jayasekara
Projected Opening Bowlers: Roshan Silva, Ashan Ranasinghe
Spin Options: Suresh Silva, Niyon Perera, Gayan Silva
MILAN UNITED Key Players:
Damian Fernando, former Italian national player, all time top scorer for Milan United, loves playing the cover drive, will be the key man for MU.
Niyon Perera, contributed with 16-ball 25 in the first game,right arm spinner, all time leading wicket taker for Milan United, very capable of deceiving the batsman with his flighted deliveries.
Suresh Silva, big hitting opening batsman, likes to dominate the bowlers from ball one, plays spin well, scored a well compiled fifty in the first game, can roll his arm too with some delightful offies.
MILAN CRICKET CLUB (MCC)
Captain: Alex Desai
Wicketkeeper: Pramod Kumar Sudida
Projected Top Four: Khurram Shahzad, Pramod Kumar Sudida, Mian Abdul Wadood, Kaushik Bhuva
Projected Opening Bowlers: Divyajit Vashi, Navod Dilanka
Spin Options: Kawisha Madduma, Nand Kumar, Sansala Perera
MILAN CRICKET CLUB Key Players:
Khurram Shahzad, experienced batsman capable of scoring quick runs, very strong on the leg side.
Mian Abdul Wadood, a key player, very elegant and likes to play with a straight bat.
Divyajit Vashia, will lead the attack for Milan CC, has good control with the new ball, relies on his swing more than his pace, bowls a lovely slower ball.
Muhib Khan, fast bowler, middle overs enforcer with good pace and accurate line and length, can be a handy batsman down the order.
Milan United lock horns with Milan CC in a local derby to start off Wednesday action. Both teams suffered defeats in their opening games and will be keen to win to bounce back.
Match Prediction: Milan United (MU) to take local derby honours.
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MATCH 10 (ECS21.106)
FRESH TROPICAL (FT) v ALBANO (ALB)
0930 GMT | 1130 CEST | 1500 IST
FT Last Five Matches: W (Avg Score For 133, Avg Score Against 108)
ALB Last Five Matches: W (Avg Score For 133, Avg Score Against 78)
FRESH TROPICAL (FT)
Captain: Muhammad Imran
Wicketkeeper: Hameed Farhan
Projected Top Four: Amir Sharif, Zain Naqvi, Mahash Javed, Muhammad Imran
Projected Opening Bowlers: Amir Sharif, Bilal Hamid
Spin Options: Sadam Hussain, Muhammad Imran
FRESH TROPICAL Key Players:
Muhammad Imran, captain, good top order batsman, loves playing the on drive, leg spinner with plenty of variations up his sleeves, returned a brilliant MoM performance mustering a 13-ball 41 in the first game.
Amir Sharif, aggressive opening batsman, started off well with a well compiled 27, also picked up a wicket.
Mahash Javed, big hitter, can be very effective when he gets going, would love to show his skills and power on the big stage.
Zahid Cheema, Italian internationalfast bowler, played for Milan Kingsgrove in the previous edition picking up three wickets in four games, his previous ECS experience will come in handy.
ALBANO (ALB)
Captain: Jorawar Singh
Wicketkeeper: Kamaljit Singh
Projected Top Four: Monu Lal, Satwinder Ram, Jorawar Singh, Asim Ali
Projected Opening Bowlers: Bharti Bangar, Monu Lal
Spin Options: Jorawar Singh, Asim Ali
ALBANO Key Players:
Jorawar Singh, captain, played for Bergamo CC in September 2020, racked up 122 at an SR of 235 including 11 LONG maximos, also picked up two wickets.
Asim Ali, all-rounder, bit hitter, loves to dominate the bowlers, played for Bergamo CC previously, picked up eight wickets with a best of 3-16.
Satwinder Ram, solid opening batsman, hammered an unbeaten fifty off just 24 balls which earned him the man of the match award.
Monu Lal, big hitting opener, was unlucky to have missed out on his half century, looked in great form plundering 49 off just 20 balls including four maximos.
Two in-form debutants take on each other for the first time. These two teams are well placed to qualify from Group B, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this encounter.
Match Prediction: Albano (ALB) might edge Fresh Tropical but the result could go either way.
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MATCH 11 (ECS21.207)
MILAN CRICKET CLUB (MCC) v FRESH TROPICAL (FT)
1130 GMT | 1330 CEST | 1700 IST
MCC Last Five Matches: L (Avg Score For 78, Avg Score Against 133)
FT Last Five Matches: W (Avg Score For 133, Avg Score Against 108)
MILAN CRICKET CLUB (MCC)
Captain: Alex Desai
Wicketkeeper: Pramod Kumar Sudida
Projected Top Four: Khurram Shahzad, Pramod Kumar Sudida, Mian Abdul Wadood, Kaushik Bhuva
Projected Opening Bowlers: Divyajit Vashi, Navod Dilanka
Spin Options: Kawisha Madduma, Nand Kumar, Sansala Perera
MILAN CRICKET CLUB Key Players:
Khurram Shahzad, experienced batsman capable of scoring quick runs, very strong on the leg side.
Mian Abdul Wadood, a key player, very elegant and likes to play with a straight bat.
Divyajit Vashia, will lead the attack for Milan CC, has good control with the new ball, relies on his swing more than his pace, bowls a lovely slower ball.
Muhib Khan, fast bowler, middle overs enforcer with good pace and accurate line and length, can be a handy batsman down the order.
FRESH TROPICAL (FT)
Captain: Muhammad Imran
Wicketkeeper: Hameed Farhan
Projected Top Four: Amir Sharif, Zain Naqvi, Mahash Javed, Muhammad Imran
Projected Opening Bowlers: Amir Sharif, Bilal Hamid
Spin Options: Sadam Hussain, Muhammad Imran
FRESH TROPICAL Key Players:
Muhammad Imran, captain, good top order batsman, loves playing the on drive, leg spinner with plenty of variations up his sleeves, returned a brilliant MoM performance mustering a 13-ball 41 in the first game.
Amir Sharif, aggressive opening batsman, started off well with a well compiled 27, also picked up a wicket.
Mahash Javed, big hitter, can be very effective when he gets going, would love to show his skills and power on the big stage.
Zahid Cheema, Italian internationalfast bowler, played for Milan Kingsgrove in the previous edition picking up three wickets in four games, his previous ECS experience will come in handy.
Fresh Tropical looked impressive in their opening game yesterday and will fancy their chances against Milan CC considering the hosts struggled in their encounter against Albano.
Match Prediction: Fresh Tropical (FT) to win at a canter.
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MATCH 12 (ECS21.208)
ALBANO (ALB) v MILAN UNITED (MU)
1330 GMT | 1530 CEST | 1900 IST
ALB Last Five Matches: W (Avg Score For 133, Avg Score Against 78)
MU Last Five Matches: L (Avg Score For 108, Avg Score Against 133)
ALBANO (ALB)
Captain: Jorawar Singh
Wicketkeeper: Kamaljit Singh
Projected Top Four: Monu Lal, Satwinder Ram, Jorawar Singh, Asim Ali
Projected Opening Bowlers: Bharti Bangar, Monu Lal
Spin Options: Jorawar Singh, Asim Ali
ALBANO Key Players:
Jorawar Singh, captain, played for Bergamo CC in September 2020, racked up 122 at an SR of 235 including 11 LONG maximos, also picked up two wickets.
Asim Ali, all-rounder, bit hitter, loves to dominate the bowlers, played for Bergamo CC previously, picked up eight wickets with a best of 3-16.
Satwinder Ram, solid opening batsman, hammered an unbeaten fifty off just 24 balls which earned him the man of the match award.
Monu Lal, big hitting opener, was unlucky to have missed out on his half century, looked in great form plundering 49 off just 20 balls including four maximos.
MILAN UNITED (MU)
Captain: Roshan Silva
Wicketkeeper: Shihan Perera
Projected Top Four: Suresh Silva, Roshan Silva, Shihan Perera, Stephen Jayasekara
Projected Opening Bowlers: Roshan Silva, Ashan Ranasinghe
Spin Options: Suresh Silva, Niyon Perera, Gayan Silva
MILAN UNITED Key Players:
Damian Fernando, former Italian national player, all time top scorer for Milan United, loves playing the cover drive, will be the key man for MU.
Niyon Perera, contributed with 16-ball 25 in the first game,right arm spinner, all time leading wicket taker for Milan United, very capable of deceiving the batsman with his flighted deliveries.
Suresh Silva, big hitting opening batsman, likes to dominate the bowlers from ball one, plays spin well, scored a well compiled fifty in the first game, can roll his arm too with some delightful offies.
Albano look the strongest of the four teams in Group B and should reach the second round with the minimum of fuss.
Match Prediction: Albano (ALB) to ease into the next stage with a comfortable win.
