DCL Match Preview: AMIGOS vs TORNADOES

This match couldn’t have had a better script: one of the biggest-hitting heavyweights of our tournament take on an in-form, inspired team that engineered a remarkable turnaround during their pre-quarterfinal match. After that incredible comeback win, surely Team Tornadoes would be confident to take on anyone, even the undefeated top seeds!

AMIGOS FORM GUIDE

Match 1: Beat 22 Yards by 67 runs

Match 2: Beat Mac’s CC by 37 runs

Match 3: Beat Delhi Blasters by 53 runs

Match 4: Beat Smashers by 7 wickets

OVERVIEW

Amigos has a number of explosive hitters who like to swing big. They have consistently scored above par totals, and so far none of their opponents have managed to contain them successfully. Prolific all-rounder Ritesh Dahiya is their in-form batsman, with a century to his name against 22 Yards.

Their bowling is an equally formidable weapon, and the backbone is an experienced and reliable seam attack. A quick look at their Performance Indicator reveals that they haven’t let any team get away in their last 6 overs. No batsman as yet has crossed the 40-run mark against them. Rahul Rana (5-wicket haul) and Ritesh himself have been among the wickets. Left-arm spinner Rahul has also been one of the bowlers of the tournament.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Click here for a complete breakdown of Team Amigos performances.

TORNADOES FORM GUIDE

Match 1: Lost to Stoners by 24 runs

Match 2: Lost to Times Internet by 4 wickets

Match 3: Beat Yes Bank by 7 wickets

Match 4: Beat Sledgehammer Asia by 24 runs

OVERVIEW

Tornadoes just keep getting better with every match. A close look at their Performance Indicator reveals a curios pattern. They were 57 / 3 against Stoners after 10 overs. They recovered to post 164. They were 85 / 6 after 10 against Times Internet, and recovered to 154 / 7. Against Sledgehammer Asia, from 61 / 5, they came back to slam 104 in their last 10. Top order weakness is compensated by the tournament’s best lower order hitting. Different players have chipped in on different days. Captain Ashit, however, has performed consistently with the bat.

Tornadoes is a team of all-rounders, and like Amigos they have a solid bowling attack. They offer a balanced attack of seam and spin, and leg-spinner Ashish is a clear threat. Their bowlers have been in great form in the last two matches.

PERFORMANCE INDICATOR

Click here  for a complete breakdown of Tornadoes’ performance.

We will find out tomorrow whether Amigos is able to halt the charge of Tornadoes’ awesome late-order hitting, or if Tornadoes’ bowlers are able to throttle their opposition’s ability to slam sixes. Will Tornadoes’ top order finally join the part? Will Ritesh stamp his authority as one of the leading all-rounders of the tournament?

Let’s wait and watch!