GameDay Squad Global Cricket: Round 2 Preview – Key Tips and Player Insights 2025

Round 1 of the GameDay Squad (GDS) Global Cricket series was nothing short of thrilling. We witnessed four centuries, a stunning 5-wicket haul from Shami, a dropped hat-trick by Rohit, Bangladesh’s remarkable recovery, and New Zealand’s continued dominance. But the spotlight is on the GDS scores, and a huge congratulations to Cash Money for racking up an incredible 1,193 points to dominate the Challenger field. Team of the Round scored a solid 1,117 points, which would have been enough to take home the Championship. Did you have the optimal players in your squad this round?

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Early Positional Trends for Round 2

• Wicketkeeper/Batsmen: As shown in Team of the Week (TW), Wicketkeeper/Batsmen are where the points are at, with an average of 139.75 GDS points per player. To maximize your chances, make sure you’re using your rarity cards effectively for Classic & Challenger formats!

• All-Rounders: All-Rounders in the TW averaged 78 GDS points per player. The standard deviation in scores was relatively small to medium, indicating solid, consistent performances across the board.

• Bowlers: Shami’s impressive 5-wicket haul nearly doubled the points of the next four highest bowlers, who earned between 61-63 GDS points.

Round 2 Fixtures

• Friday, February 21st – Afghanistan vs. South Africa @ Karachi

• Saturday, February 22nd – Australia vs. England @ Lahore

  
  

Afghanistan vs South Africa

These two teams faced off in a 3-match series in September 2024, where Afghanistan emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Since then, Afghanistan has picked up series wins over Zimbabwe and Bangladesh, while South Africa has struggled to get back into form. South Africa has participated in warm-up games and the recent tri-series against New Zealand and Pakistan, but many of their first XI players have been competing in the SA20.

Given the lack of recent competitive form to base predictions on, let’s dive into the player matrix for Afghanistan vs. South Africa and discuss the best GameDay Squad tips for Round 2.

Australia vs England

With teams for England already confirmed, make sure you’re ready to make adjustments for Australia’s lineup once they announce their final squad. While impartiality is tough to maintain when predicting Australia’s success, let’s focus on key players and their potential impact in this match.

Round 2 Tips for GDS Players

• Australia vs. England is expected to see more runs and fewer wickets compared to the Afghanistan-South Africa clash.

• South Africa has a real chance of losing all 10 wickets in their game against Afghanistan, so be ready to target bowlers from the Afghan side.

• Focus on stacking your Wicketkeeper/Batsman rarity cards, as they have shown to be highly effective in the first round.

• Look for opportunities to pick players in prime fielding positions—players like Steve Smith who could contribute in multiple areas and rack up bonus points.

Conclusion: Preparing for Round 2 of GDS Global Cricket

With Round 2 just around the corner, it's important to maximize your GDS points by carefully selecting players who offer consistent performances and scoring opportunities. Prioritize Wicketkeeper/Batsmen, All-Rounders with a chance to contribute in both departments, and bowlers who could dominate in high-wicket matches.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the upcoming fixtures and how you're preparing your GDS squad for Round 2. Feel free to leave a comment below with your insights or any player picks you’re excited about!

Cheers

Stealth