KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ECS T10 Finland 2025, Match 17

After a four-year gap, the European Cricket Network is thrilled to return to the Nordic heartland of Finland for an exciting week of T10 cricket. From June 23 to June 29, the Kerava National Cricket Ground will host two thrilling events – ECS Finland, as part of ECN’s continued mission to grow the game across Europe. The ECS Finland men’s tournament will feature 10 teams, divided into two groups of five, competing in the group stages before advancing to the knockouts.

KCC vs OCC Match Preview

KCC Lions (KCC) will take on Oulu CC (OCC) in Match 17 of ECS T10 Finland 2024 at Kerava National Cricket Ground in Finland on Thursday (June 26). As the league stage is set to wrap up, all eyes will be on this clash as the teams are tied with point number of wins and losses, so a win here would not give them an edge over each other but will also help them succeed in the standings. Both Oulu CC and KCC Lions have played two matches each without a single win so far. While Oulu CC sits in third place with three points—thanks to a better net run rate of -0.200—KCC Lions are at the bottom with the same points but a significantly lower net run rate of -6.400. In their last matches, Oulu CC put up a fight but lost to Markhors by 7 wickets in a shortened 5-over game. On the other hand, KCC Lions were outplayed in all departments as they conceded 199 runs and fell short by 64 runs.

With the final schedule on June 29, a total of 10 teams are competing this season for the ultimate title glory. With both teams desperate to break their losing streaks and gain some momentum, this fixture becomes crucial for their chances in the league. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, which makes it a crucial opportunity for both sides as one of these teams' unbeaten winning streak will come to an end today, as only one can match and the winner will pass the other in the standings. This game will be an important one for the teams to take the lead in the season from the beginning and be dominant throughout the season. So, expect a thrilling contest.

KCC Lions vs Oulu CC Match Details

KCC vs OCC Head-to-Head Records

This is the first time that KCC and OCC are going to play against each other in the 17th match of the ECS T10 Finland League. This is the first time that the two will be facing each other in this league. So there's no head-to-head record data available for the teams.

KCC vs OCC Weather & Pitch Report at Kerava National Cricket Ground

The weather for Match 17 is expected to be cloudy with temperatures reaching around 17°C. For today’s match between KCC vs OCC, there are quite high chances of rain showers with 25% rain chances. The pitch at the venues is likely to be a balanced, friendly pitch offering an edge to the Pacers and will allow the spinners to show their skills on the ground. The average first innings score indicates that the pitch is moderate, and one can expect a score of around 122 here.

Record of chasing teams at the Kerava National Cricket Ground

The chasing teams at the Kerava National Cricket Ground had a good score while chasing, and they have ended up winning 63% of the total matches, where the teams batting first have won 37% of the times, making the batting first easy and more favourable. Out of the total matches played at this venue, it would be advisable for the teams to opt to bat first and then defend the score, as teams batting first enjoy dominance on this ground.

KCC vs OCC Toss Prediction

OCC is likely to win the toss and would opt to bat first, asking the KCC to field first. Batting first, they will look to take advantage of the ground conditions and will try to put a good score on the board.

KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Since both KCC and OCC are new entrants in the tournament and are yet to play a game, predicting a confirmed playing XI is quite tricky. With limited information on player roles or past performances, we recommend picking a balanced mix from the available squad for your Dream11 team, keeping an eye on the official lineups at the toss.

KCC Lions Playing 11

Suresh Raju, Yadu Krishnan (WK), Abhilash Malbari, Cliff Dsouza, Manikandan Manikam(C), Sundar Dakshnamurthy, Prajwal Shelke, Prasanth Sivaprakasam, Rajeev Shyla, Muni Sanadi, Karthi Marimuthu.

Oulu CC Playing 11

Yasiru Peiris(WK), Vinay Shekar, Chandu Jayawardhana, Shaakir Dar, Shivaraj Kevala, Subin Narayanan, Abhishek Sinha, Nuwan Dassanayake(C), Athith Sagar, Sudheer Vishwakarma, Anthony Quinn.

KCC vs OCC Dream11 Team Today Stats

Several standout performers have emerged in the series, making a strong case for Dream11 selection. In the upcoming Dream11 match between KCC Lions (KCC) and Oulu CC (OCC), both teams showcase players in strong form. This is the first encounter, so no last match data is available at the moment for the KCC vs OCC Dream11 Team Today Stats. In the tournament opener, both teams will look for their best players to bring out a victory in the opening clash.

Abhilash Malbari and Prajwal Shelke have performed well in the last match for the KCC and for OCC Vinay Shekar and Sudheer Vishwakarma performed fantastically, where the two not just scored with the bat but also took important wickets for the team. These players are key assets for KCC vs OCC Dream 11 fantasy teams, offering a blend of reliability and impact in crucial match moments, so you should consider them to be in your Dream11 team today.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

The league is moving forward, and considering the last match stats of the teams, this is the first match of the 2025 season between the teams. So, currently there are no records for the Highest run scorers and the Highest wicket takers among them. However, based on previous performances, the mentioned players were the Highest run scorers and the Highest wicket takers for their respective teams

KCC vs OCC Captain and Vice Captain Choices

For this match, M Manikam and A Malabari emerge as the top Captaincy choices, as both players are match winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance.
For vice Captaincy choices, S Vishwakarma and S Dar are the perfect choices as Vice Captains. Both players have shown match-winning potential and are performing outstandingly this season.

Top Picks for KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction

K Marimuthu has impressed throughout the season and has amassed good runs in his name; on the other hand, A Sinha can perform consistently in the team's recent matches. With their abilities to perform consistently and in times of crucial knock, the duo are the top picks for the KCC vs OCC Dream 11 Prediction.

Budget Picks for KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction

A Malbari is a talented batter and wicket keeper who has delivered some of his best batting performances and has also provided needed breakthroughs when the team needed him to perform. S Kevala is a talented batter who performs in need and is a player who can help you earn a lot of Dream11 Points with his impressive batting abilities. He is a complete, consistent performer whom you cannot miss in your KCC vs OCC Dream11 Today Team.

KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction Team 1

• Keeper: A Malbari, S Raju, V Shekar
• Batsmen: M Manikam, C Jayawardhana, S Dar
• All-rounders: K Marimuthu, P Sivaprakasam, A Sinha
• Bowlers: S Vishwakarma, A Quinn

KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction Team 2

• Keeper: A Malbari, S Raju, V Shekar
• Batsmen: M Manikam, S Kevala, S Dar, S Dakshnamu
• All-rounders: K Marimuthu, A Sinha
• Bowlers: S Vishwakarma, A Quinn

KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 17) ECS T10 Finland 2025 Players to Avoid

S Narayanan is a batter and wicketkeeper who has struggled in recent matches for OCC, so avoid including him in your Dream11 fantasy team. C Dsouza is a good batting option for KCC, but his inconsistency may cost Dream11 points due to poor performance in the next match.

KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 17) ECS T10 Finland 2025 Expert Advice

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for Today’s match. Here are key insights on the best captaincy choice, the Vice-captaincy choice and potential top performers' punt picks for your KCC vs OCC Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice

M Manikam is a strong captaincy pick for this match, thanks to his reliable performances with the bat. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate when needed makes him a consistent point-scorer in Dream11.

Vice-Captaincy Choice

S Vishwakarma is an excellent vice-captain choice. As a top-order batter and all-rounder, he plays a key role in setting the tone for OCC and can deliver impactful knocks under pressure.

Punt Picks

K Marimuthu and A Sinha Moon are valuable punt picks. Both players have shown glimpses of their match-winning abilities, and if they perform well, they can turn the game in their team’s favour.

This KCC vs OCC Dream11 team balances the combination of 3-3-3-2, which includes 3 wicketkeepers, 3 batters, 3 all-rounders, and 2 bowlers, and makes a balanced team combination.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, Calculated odds, and Past Experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.