Match 5 of the NSK T20 Trophy, 2024, has Alappuzha taking on Ernakulam. The match will be played at the St Xavier's College Ground, Thumba, on May 10 at 09:00 AM IST.
APH vs ERL (Alappuzha vs Ernakulam), Match 5 - Match Information
Match: Alappuzha vs Ernakulam, Match 5
Date: May 10, 2024
Time: 09:00 AM IST
Venue: St Xavier's College Ground, Thumba
APH vs ERL (Alappuzha vs Ernakulam), Match 5 Preview
Alappuzha have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Ernakulam have also played 1 match in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
NSK T20 Trophy, 2024 Points Table
The points table of NSK T20 Trophy, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +10.65 |
| KOD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | +0.238 |
| APH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +0.124 |
| KAG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3.650 |
| IDK | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.370 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 16 of the NSK T20 Trophy, 2023, where Nikhil M scored the highest fantasy points for Alappuzha with 81 match fantasy points while Arun Poulose topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Ernakulam with 79 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Alappuzha against Kozhikode, Alappuzha beat Kozhikode by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Alappuzha was S Anand Sagar who scored 165 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Kazaragode, Ernakulam beat Kazaragode by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Ernakulam was Basil Thampi who scored 89 fantasy points.
APH vs ERL, St Xavier's College Ground, Thumba Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the St Xavier's College Ground, Thumba is a balanced one. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 144 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 35% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bowl first here.
Weather Report for St Xavier's College Ground, Thumba
The temperature will hover around 31°C with 68% humidity. 2.8 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.
APH vs ERL, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Alappuzha won the match. The bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
APH vs ERL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Anand Sagar | 4 | 162 | 40.5 | 0 | - | 117, 44, 0, 1 | - |
| Abdul Basith | 4 | 109 | 54.5 | 0 | - | 54, 46, 0, 5, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ameersha SN | 5 | 64 | 16 | 0 | - | 18, 31, 6, 0, 9 | - |
- S Anand Sagar
S Anand Sagar is a wicket-keeper with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 117, 44, 0 and 1 runs.
- Pappanayil Abdul Basith
Abdul Basith is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Abdul Basith has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a right-handed batter. In the last few matches, this player has scored 54, 46, 0, 5 and 4 runs.
- Ameersha SN
Ameersha SN is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ameersha SN has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 18, 31, 6, 0 and 9 runs.
APH vs ERL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudhesan Midhun | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 15 | - | 4, 1, 2, 1, 0 |
| Basil Thampi | 5 | 0 | - | 9 | 11.8 | - | 3, 1, 1, 2, 2 |
| Ajith Vasudevan | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 11.3 | - | 1, 1, 2, 4, 0 |
- Sudhesan Midhun
Sudhesan Midhun is a bowler with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sudhesan Midhun bowls leg-break googly and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 15. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches Sudhesan Midhun played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Basil Thampi
Basil Thampi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, Basil Thampi has taken 9 wickets at an average of 11.8. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Ajith Vasudevan
Ajith Vasudevan is a bowler with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Ajith Vasudevan is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 11.3. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches Ajith Vasudevan played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
APH vs ERL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akhil M S | 3 | 22 | - | 5 | 13.2 | 1, 0, 0, 21, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
| Nikhil M | 3 | 67 | 67 | 3 | 37 | 0, 1, 66, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Prasoon Prasad | 4 | 12 | - | 3 | 20.7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 12 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 0 |
- Mandhrayil Sajeevan Akhil
Akhil M S is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player bowls leg-spin and in the recent 3 matches, Akhil M S has taken 5 wickets at an average of 13.2. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches Akhil M S played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Nikhil M
Nikhil M is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Nikhil M has scored 67 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. Nikhil M has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Prasoon Prasad
Prasoon Prasad is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Prasoon Prasad is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 20.7. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. Prasoon Prasad has been successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 1 wicket.
APH vs ERL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Anand Sagar | 4 | 162 | 40.5 | 0 | - | 117, 44, 0, 1 | - |
| Balu Babu | 3 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 27.7 | 0, 5, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Jose Perayil | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 0, 4, 0, 0, 4 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Sanjay Raj | 5 | 95 | 19 | 0 | - | 28, 12, 0, 14, 41 | - |
| Nikhil M | 3 | 67 | 67 | 3 | 37 | 0, 1, 66, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Ajith Vasudevan | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 11.3 | - | 1, 1, 2, 4, 0 |
The top point-getters for Alappuzha are S Anand Sagar with 165 match fantasy points, Balu Babu with 64 match fantasy points and Nikhil M with 42 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Ernakulam are Jose Perayil with 49 match fantasy points, Sanjay Raj with 44 match fantasy points and Ajith Vasudevan with 37 match fantasy points.
APH vs ERL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudhesan Midhun | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 15 | - | 4, 1, 2, 1, 0 |
| S Anand Sagar | 4 | 162 | 40.5 | 0 | - | 117, 44, 0, 1 | - |
| Akhil M S | 3 | 22 | - | 5 | 13.2 | 1, 0, 0, 21, 0 | 0, 3, 1, 0, 1 |
| Nikhil M | 3 | 67 | 67 | 3 | 37 | 0, 1, 66, 0, 0 | 1, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Basil Thampi | 5 | 0 | - | 9 | 11.8 | - | 3, 1, 1, 2, 2 |
- Sudhesan Midhun
Sudhesan Midhun is a bowler with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sudhesan Midhun bowls leg-break googly and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 8 wickets at an average of 15. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches Sudhesan Midhun played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- S Anand Sagar
S Anand Sagar is a wicket-keeper with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 117, 44, 0 and 1 runs.
- Mandhrayil Sajeevan Akhil
Akhil M S is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. This player bowls leg-spin and in the recent 3 matches, Akhil M S has taken 5 wickets at an average of 13.2. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches Akhil M S played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Nikhil M
Nikhil M is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Nikhil M has scored 67 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 37 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. Nikhil M has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Basil Thampi
Basil Thampi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 5 matches, Basil Thampi has taken 9 wickets at an average of 11.8. He has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
APH vs ERL Squad Information
Alappuzha (APH) Squad: Sudhesan Midhun, Vishnu Raj, Abhishek Nair, Pathirikattu Midhun, Gireesh PG, Prasoon Prasad, Jerin PS, Devaadithyan SR, Balu Babu, Amal Raj, S Anand Sagar, Akhil KG, Yadhu Sundaram, Nikhil M, Krishnanunni Nair, Harikrishnan MU, Althaf S, Agasthya Chathurvedi and Muhammed Ajmal N
Ernakulam (ERL) Squad: Basil Thampi, Arun Melayil, Vishnu P Kumar, Abdul Basith, Jose Perayil, Akhil M S, Sanjay Raj, Ibnul Afthab, Ameersha SN, Appu Prakash, Salman Saleem, Govind Pai, Sanjeev Satheesan, Sivaraj S, Ajith Vasudevan, Rithik Ram, Nakson Rahul, Vipul Shakti and Vignesh KG
APH vs ERL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Govind Pai
Batters: S Anand Sagar and Abdul Basith
All-Rounders: Akhil M S, Nikhil M, Prasoon Prasad and Althaf S
Bowlers: Sudhesan Midhun, Basil Thampi, Balu Babu and Jose Perayil
Captain: Balu Babu
Vice-Captain: Abdul Basith
Photo credit: Alamy
