ROM vs AUT Dream11 Prediction – 3rd T20I 2025 | Fantasy Tips & Analysis
Romania host Austria in the 3rd T20I of the series at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Bucharest on October 19 2025. Romania will aim to capitalize on home conditions and build momentum after their earlier win, while Austria look to assert dominance and clinch the series.
The venue and format favour aggressive batting in power-plays but early wickets can swing the match. Fantasy players should pick batters who can hit from ball 1 and bowlers who bowl in attacking phases.
Match Details
| Fixture | Romania vs Austria, 3rd T20I – Austria tour of Romania 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Bucharest |
| Time | Approx. 12:30 PM IST (check local schedule) |
| Format | T20 (20 overs per side) |
| Toss Tip | Bowl first — chasing could be easier knowing target |
| Pitch Report | Generally batting-friendly, but early pacers/spinners can exploit edges and slower balls |
Head to Head & Recent Context
The series has been competitive so far with both teams trading wins. Austria captured the first match by 4 wickets, while Romania fought back with a win in the second. This third game, therefore, has momentum swings and psychological edges at play.
Team Previews
Romania
Romania’s squad features a mix of local talent and overseas-based players. Key names include:
- Batters: Aakash Kaka, Avishka Iroshan, Ramesh Satheesan
- All-rounders: Manmeet Koli, Taranjeet Singh, Muhammad Moiz
- Bowlers: Luca Petre, Ali Hussain, Irfan Husain
These players bring variety and depth; Romania’s strength lies in exploiting any softness in Austria’s attack and building partnerships.
Austria
Austria’s squad is experienced in European associate-cricket circuits. Stand-outs include:
- Batters: Armaan Randhawa, Baseer Khan, Zeshan Arif
- All-rounders: Aqib I Iqbal, Bilal Zalmai, Karanbir Singh
- Bowlers: Saad Cheema, Umair Tariq, Mehar Cheema
Austria will lean on their field-ing discipline and ability to apply pressure with both bat and ball.
Probable Playing XIs
Romania
- Aakash Kaka
- Avishka Iroshan
- Ramesh Satheesan
- Sivakumar Periyalwar
- MD Ariyan
- Taranjeet Singh
- Manmeet Koli
- Muhammad Moiz
- Ali Hussain
- Irfan Husain
- Luca Petre
Austria
- Armaan Randhawa
- Baseer Khan
- Zeshan Arif
- Bilal Zalmai
- Aqib I Iqbal
- Karanbir Singh
- Amar Naeem (wk)
- Mehar Cheema
- Saad Cheema
- Umair Tariq
- Ranjit Singh
Top Fantasy / Dream11 Picks
- Wicket-keeper: Amar Naeem (AUT) or Ali Hussain (ROM)
- Batters: Aakash Kaka, Armaan Randhawa, Baseer Khan
- All-rounders: Bilal Zalmai, Taranjeet Singh, Aqib I Iqbal
- Bowlers: Saad Cheema, Umair Tariq, Luca Petre
Captain / Vice-Captain Suggestions:
- Captain: Armaan Randhawa or Aakash Kaka
- Vice-Captain: Bilal Zalmai or Taranjeet Singh
Match Prediction
Austria’s experience gives them a slight edge, but Romania’s home advantage and battling spirit make them dangerous. The match is likely to hinge on early wickets and how each side responds accordingly.
Predicted Winner: Austria (by ~3–4 wickets or ~20 runs)
Fantasy & Strategy Tips
- Choose players who bat in top 4 and bowl full quota for best value.
- Team total projection: 150-170 runs expected.
- Powerplay (first 3 overs): ~35-45 runs likely.
- Death overs will matter – bowlers pick a differential here.
Conclusion
The 3rd T20I between Romania and Austria promises to be an entertaining fixture with plenty of action on both sides. Romania will rely heavily on their experienced top order and spin attack to counter Austria’s aggressive batting lineup. With both teams showing glimpses of brilliance earlier in the series, expect a tight contest that could go down to the final overs. Picking a balanced Dream11 team with a mix of top-order batters and all-rounders will be key to winning fantasy cricket points.
