Both these sides played out tight finishes against Levante on day two so this promises to be another even-stevens contest with little to choose between the two sides.
Both these sides played out tight finishes against Levante on day two so this promises to be another even-stevens contest with little to choose between the two sides.
Pinatar Pirates have won two and lost two, while Madrid United go into day three unbeaten, but may struggle to compete with Sporting Alfas earlier in the day.
Pinatar skipper Gopi Singh was the most consistent wicket taker on day one but did not play on Tuesday. Wicket-keeper Sukhpal Singh caught the eye with a series of swift stumpings and can also find the boundary with ease when called upon with the bat. Opener Abbas Saqlemm batted through the innings for an undefeated half century as Pinatar posted a decent score on day one, but had to retire “tired” against Levante. Obviously, his fitness will have to be assessed for this one. Spanish international Kuldeep Lal, Jassie Jagdeep Singh and Lovejit Singh have all made excellent contributions with either bat or ball for the Pirates.
So far for Madrid United, skipper Qadar Nawaz, Robiul Khan and Abdul Hafeez Niazi have also made notable all-round contributions, while wicket-keeper Waqar Zafar was part of history in an historic GOLDEN BALL finish after a tie against Levante.
This one is too close to call, but if the side batting first can muster anything close to a total of 105, the side chasing may succumb to that dreaded scoreboard pressure with the heat is on, provided the bowling side can stand up to that same pressure in the field.
