KCA Panthers will be up against the KCA Lions in the 17th match of the KCA TCM Presidents Cup T20 2023 at the Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha, on September 12 at 10:00 AM IST.

PAN vs LIO (KCA Panthers vs KCA Lions), Match 17 - Match Information

Match: KCA Panthers vs KCA Lions, Match 17
Date: September 12, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha

PAN vs LIO (KCA Panthers vs KCA Lions), Match 17 Preview

KCA Panthers have played 3 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while KCA Lions have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

KCA TCM Presidents Cup T20 2023 Points Table

The points table of KCA TCM Presidents Cup T20 2023  Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
PAN 7 2 0 9 +0.440
TIG 7 3 2 8 -0.257
LIO 6 2 1 7 +1.501
EAG 6 1 3 4 +0.331
ROY 6 1 3 4 -1.310

Both teams last played against each other in Match 17 of the KCA Presidents Cup T20 2022  where Basil NP scored the highest fantasy points for KCA Panthers with 43 match fantasy points while MD Nidheesh topped the fantasy points leaderboard for KCA Lions with 125 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by KCA Panthers against KCA Tigers, KCA Panthers beat KCA Tigers by 13 runs. The top fantasy player for KCA Panthers was Manu Krishnan who scored 97 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against KCA Eagles, KCA Lions beat KCA Eagles by 39 runs. The top fantasy player for KCA Lions was Mohammed Azharuddeen who scored 60 fantasy points.

PAN vs LIO, Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 118 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% 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.

Weather Report for Sanatana Dharma College Ground, Alappuzha

Temperature is expected to be around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 76%. 2.17 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.

Pace or Spin?

The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.

PAN vs LIO, Head-to-Head

In the 5 matches played between these 2 teams, KCA Lions bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for KCA Panthers.

PAN vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Sachin Baby 5 94 18.8 2 0.4 0, 16, 21, 28, 29 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
Mohammed Azharuddeen 5 178 35.6 0 0 36, 1, 33, 30, 78 -
Anand Krishnan 5 181 36.2 0 0 0, 100, 28, 5, 48 -
  1. Sachin Baby

    Sachin Baby has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 16, 21, 28 and 29 runs averaging 18.8 per match.

  2. Mohammed Azharuddeen

    Mohammed Azharuddeen is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Mohammed Azharuddeen has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 36, 1, 33, 30 and 78 runs at an average of 35.6 per match.

  3. Anand Krishnan

    Anand Krishnan has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a differential player for your fantasy team. Anand Krishnan is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 0, 100, 28, 5 and 48 runs at an average of 36.2 per match.

PAN vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Sijomon Joseph 5 27 5.4 7 1.4 4, 14, 0, 0, 9 0, 1, 2, 2, 2
Akhil M S 5 101 20.2 7 1.4 20, 28, 12, 41, 0 0, 0, 1, 3, 3
Biju Narayanan 5 0 0 6 1.2 - 0, 1, 2, 2, 1
  1. Sijomon Joseph

    Sijomon Joseph has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 5 matches, Sijomon Joseph has taken 0, 1, 2, 2 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has been very successful at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 2 and 2 wickets.

  2. Mandhrayil Sajeevan Akhil

    Akhil M S is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Akhil M S has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls leg spin and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Akhil M S has a good record at this venue as in the recent 5 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 0, 1, 3 and 3 wickets.

  3. Biju Narayanan

    Biju Narayanan has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches, Biju Narayanan has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 2 and 1 wickets.

PAN vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Manu Krishnan 5 35 7 7 1.4 0, 2, 4, 28, 1 2, 2, 1, 0, 2
Sreehari S Nair 5 6 1.2 11 2.2 0, 0, 0, 0, 6 0, 1, 3, 4, 3
Mannembeth Sreeroop 5 17 3.4 1 0.2 5, 0, 1, 0, 11 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. Manu Krishnan

    Manu Krishnan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Manu Krishnan has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Manu Krishnan has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 2, 2, 1, 0 and 2 wickets.

  2. Sreehari S Nair

    Sreehari S Nair is an all-rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 team. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Sreehari S Nair has taken 11 wickets at an average of 2.2. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 1, 3, 4 and 3 wickets.

  3. Mannembeth Panayanparambil Sreeroop

    Mannembeth Sreeroop is an all-rounder and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a differential player for your fantasy team. Mannembeth Sreeroop bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.

PAN vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Basil Thampi 5 30 6 6 1.2 0, 4, 0, 1, 25 0, 3, 1, 1, 1
Akhil M S 5 101 20.2 7 1.4 20, 28, 12, 41, 0 0, 0, 1, 3, 3
Basil NP 5 0 0 4 0.8 - 1, 0, 2, 0, 1
Abhishek Nair 5 70 14 0 0 23, 22, 2, 9, 14 -
Vishnu Raj 5 119 23.8 0 0 73, 0, 15, 20, 11 -
Akshay Manohar 5 148 29.6 1 0.2 7, 57, 27, 27, 30 1, 0, 0, 0, 0

The top point-getters for KCA Panthers are Basil NP with 33 match fantasy points, Vishnu Raj with 12 match fantasy points and Akshay Manohar with 4 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for KCA Lions are Basil Thampi with 98 match fantasy points, Akhil M S with 49 match fantasy points and Abhishek Nair with 29 match fantasy points.

PAN vs LIO Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Manu Krishnan 5 35 7 7 1.4 0, 2, 4, 28, 1 2, 2, 1, 0, 2
Sachin Baby 5 94 18.8 2 0.4 0, 16, 21, 28, 29 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
Sijomon Joseph 5 27 5.4 7 1.4 4, 14, 0, 0, 9 0, 1, 2, 2, 2
Mohammed Azharuddeen 5 178 35.6 0 0 36, 1, 33, 30, 78 -
Akhil M S 5 101 20.2 7 1.4 20, 28, 12, 41, 0 0, 0, 1, 3, 3
  1. Manu Krishnan

    Manu Krishnan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Manu Krishnan is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches Manu Krishnan played here, he has taken 2, 2, 1, 0 and 2 wickets.

  2. Sachin Baby

    Sachin Baby can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. He has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Sachin Baby has scored 94 runs averaging 18.8 per match.

  3. Sijomon Joseph

    Sijomon Joseph is a bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. Sijomon Joseph has a good record at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 2 and 2 wickets.

  4. Mohammed Azharuddeen

    Mohammed Azharuddeen is a high-risk, high returns player for your fantasy team. This player has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mohammed Azharuddeen is a top-order opening batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 36, 1, 33, 30 and 78 runs at an average of 35.6 per match.

  5. Mandhrayil Sajeevan Akhil

    Akhil M S can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Akhil M S bowls leg spin and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. This player has been very successful at this venue as in the last 5 matches Akhil M S played here, he has taken 0, 0, 1, 3 and 3 wickets.

PAN vs LIO Squad Information

KCA Lions (LIO) Squad: Mohammed Azharuddeen, Sachin Baby, Pallam Anfal, Basil Thampi, Akshay Chandran, Abhishek Nair, Albin Alias, Sreehari S Nair, Mannembeth Sreeroop, Athul Raveendran, Vignesh Puthur, Amal Ramesh, Sreenath K, Akhil M S, Vinay V Varghese, Aswanth S Sanker, Riya Basheer, Balu Babu, Vivek KP, Nikhil M and Akshay T K.

KCA Panthers (PAN) Squad: Jalaj Saxena, Sijomon Joseph, Vathsal Govind, Vishnu Raj, Anand Krishnan, J Ananthakrishnan, Arjun Aji, Basil NP, Akshay Manohar, Manu Krishnan, Niranjan V Dev, Vinil TS, Sanjay Raj, Biju Narayanan, Appu Prakash, Mohit Shibu, Ujwal Krishna KU, Mohammed Kaif, Yadhu Sundaram, Abhijth Parveen and Arjun Rajesh.

PAN vs LIO Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Mohammed Azharuddeen

Batters: Anand Krishnan, Sachin Baby and Vathsal Govind

All-Rounders: Mannembeth Sreeroop, Manu Krishnan and Sreehari S Nair

Bowlers: Akhil M S, Basil Thampi, Biju Narayanan and Sijomon Joseph

Captain: Manu Krishnan

Vice-Captain: Sachin Baby

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