DB vs KCC Match Update: The ECS Germany, Krefeld 2023 is nearing its end with only two matches left to be played. The first one is the bronze final between Dusseldorf Blackcaps and Koln CC, which will be held on 2nd September 2023 at 04:45 PM IST at the Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground, Krefeld. Both teams have had a mixed campaign so far and will be eager to finish on a high note by securing the third place in the tournament.
Dusseldorf Blackcaps have been one of the most dominant teams in the competition, winning seven out of their eight league matches and topping the Group A table. They have a strong batting line-up led by Kashif Shahab, who has scored 215 runs in seven innings at an average of 35.83 and a strike rate of 191.96. He is also the second-highest wicket-taker for his team with nine scalps at an economy of 7.33. Udit Mehta, Jamshed Khan and Arun Sinha are the other key players for the Blackcaps, who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Koln CC, on the other hand, have had a roller-coaster ride in the tournament, winning only three out of their nine matches and finishing fourth in Group B. They have relied heavily on their all-rounders Sasanka Sanka and MD Shafiullah Khadem, who have scored 172 and 161 runs respectively and also picked up 10 and nine wickets each. Akshay Dhani, Irfan Ahmed and Deepak Demiwal are the other players to watch out for in the Koln CC squad, who can make an impact with their skills.
Both teams last played against each other in the Bronze Final of the FanCode ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2022 where Dusseldorf Blackcaps won by six wickets with four balls to spare. Kashif Shahab was the star performer for the Blackcaps with a brilliant knock of 67 off 28 balls and also took two wickets. Ameya Deshpande was the top scorer for Koln CC with 40 off 23 balls but could not prevent his team from losing.
Match Details
- Match: Dusseldorf Blackcaps vs Koln CC, Match 28
- Date: 2nd September 2023
- Time: 04:45 PM IST
- Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground, Krefeld
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground, Krefeld is a balanced one that offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. The average first innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 109 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 55% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
The weather forecast for Krefeld on Thursday is partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 19°C with a humidity of 66% and a wind speed of 14 km/h.
Dream11 Prediction
For the Dream11 fantasy cricket players, here are some suggestions for making the best possible team for this match.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 (Small Leagues) for DB vs KCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match:
- Keeper: Dwarak Sekar
- Batsmen: Jamshed Khan ©, Manav Panwar, Pratik Vaghela
- All-rounders: Sasanka Sanka (vc), MD Shafiullah Khadem, Kashif Shahab, Udit Mehta
- Bowlers: Akshay Dhani, Arif Mohammad, Jamil Khan
Suggested Playing XI No.2 (Grand Leagues) for DB vs KCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match:
- Keeper: Gobinath Navarathinam
- Batsmen: Irfan Ahmed-I, Malith Herath, Manav Panwar
- All-rounders: Sasanka Sanka (vc), MD Shafiullah Khadem, Kashif Shahab ©, Udit Mehta
- Bowlers: Pakeetharan Praba, Akshay Dhani, Jamil Khan
Final Words
This match promises to be an exciting contest between two evenly matched teams who have shown glimpses of their potential in this tournament. Both teams have some quality players who can turn the game in their favour with their individual brilliance. However, based on their recent form and performance, Dusseldorf Blackcaps have a slight edge over Koln CC and are likely to emerge victorious in this match.
