The new and fresh venture sees 15 teams feature in three groups of five, with each group meeting over a separate week of T10 action. Each group will feature 24 T10 games - a double round-robin and a playoff. The leading two countries in each group will advance to a Finals Week scheduled from October 4-8 in Spain.
European Cricket Network live broadcasts five T10 matches on Day 3 of the 2021 Dream11 European Cricket Championship on Wednesday 15 September.
Group A
BEL Belgium (4-0, NRR+4.084)
SPA Spain (2-1, NRR+1.395)
SWE Sweden (2-1, NRR+0.560)
NOR Norway (0-3, NRR-2.140)
LUX Luxembourg (0-3, NRR-4.733)
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MATCH 11 (ECC21.011)
SPAIN (SPA) v LUXEMBOURG (LUX)
0700 GMT | 0900 CET | 1230 IST
SPA Last Five Matches: L W NR W (Avg Score For 133, Avg Score Against 114)
LUX Last Five Matches: L L NR L (Avg Score For 100, Avg Score Against 127)
SPAIN (SPA)
Captain: Christian Munoz-Mills
Wicketkeeper: Awais Ahmed
Projected Top Order: Awais Ahmed, Hamza Saleem, Yasir Ali, Asjad Butt,
Projected Opening Bowlers: Atif Mehmood, Adeel Raja
Spin Options: Jack Perman, Yasir Ali
SPAIN Key Players:
Yasir Ali, consistently one of the best batsmen in Spain over the last decade and can chip in with vital wickets with the ball. Hasn’t fired yet but is a quality player and will be looking to get some runs under his name on Wednesday.
Kuldeep Lal, has caught the eye in ECS comps over the last two seasons for his all-round performances. Top wicket taker for SPA scalping FOUR wickets in three games with a tournament best return of 3-6.
Hamza Saleem, Prodigiously talented all-rounder, who made his international debut in the Tri-Series victory over Germany. Can make things happen with the ball and a quality left-hand bat, who can clear the fence with ease. Top scorer for Spain racking up 101 runs in three innings including two man of the match awards for his exquisite hitting.
Awais Ahmed, destructive wicket keeper batsman, likes to take control of the game from ball one, second highest scorer for SPA, racking up 53 runs in three games including a quickfire 45 off 18 balls.
LUXEMBOURG (LUX)
Captain: Tony Whiteman
Wicketkeeper(s): Tony Whiteman, Akhilesh Kumar
Projected Top Order: Roshan Paul Vishwanath, Thomas Martin, Tony Whiteman, Aanand Pandey
Projected Opening Bowlers: Raju Akulwar, Ansh Trivedi
Spin Options: Tony Whiteman, Harpal Virdee
LUXEMBOURG Key Players:
Tony Whiteman, experienced cricketer, who will lead the side. Classical batting technique, but able to clear the rope with consummate ease. The oldest player in ECC21 at 52, showed he has lost none of his class with a brilliant 29-ball 63* vs SWE. Top scorer for LUX mustering 75 runs in two innings.
Roshan Vishwanath, another experienced cricketer who loves to keep his strike-rate above 150. Quick between the wickets and likes to set the standard in the field. Scored 47 runs in three games so far.
Thomas Martin, another strong hitter. Young gun with plenty of potential, will relish the step up to international level. Can clear the ropes with ease as well. Has racked up 61 runs in three games.
Raju Akulwar, natural outswing bowler. Nominated as an emerging cricketer in Luxembourg. Can do real damage with the new ball. Has picked up a couple of wickets so far.
The hosts Spain are unbeaten in the last three games, while underdog Luxembourg still seek a first win. Spain will fancy their chances of racking up another win.
Last time they met: ECC21.011 | Match Abandoned (14 Sep 2021)
Match Prediction: Spain (SPA) to win at a canter.
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MATCH 12 (ECC21.012)
NORWAY (NOR) v BELGIUM (BEL)
0900 GMT | 1100 CET | 1430 IST
NOR Last Five Matches: L L NR L (Avg Score For 110, Avg Score Against 133)
BEL Last Five Matches: W W W W (Avg Score For 125, Avg Score Against 91)
NORWAY (NOR)
Captain: Raza Iqbal
Wicketkeeper: Suhail Iftikhar
Projected Top Order:Raza Iqbal, Suhail Iftikhar, Walid Ghauri, Wahidullah Sahak
Projected Opening Bowlers:Vinay Ravi, Muhammad Sher Sahak, Hayatullah Niazi
Spin Options: Waqas Ahmed, Raza Iqbal, Pritvhi Bhart
NORWAY Key Players:
Raza Iqbal,the Norway captain is a brilliant all-rounder, who played a key role in helping Norway top Group C of 2018 ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. The opener scored a 26-ball 52 vs Spain in the second game and is the top scorer for NOR racking up 75 runs in three innings.
Walid Ghauri, left handed top order batsman, second highest scorer for NOR scoring 40 runs in two innings.
Vinay Ravi, right arm fast bowler, has good speed and is capable of moving the ball both ways, top wicket taker for NOR scalping FOUR wickets in four overs.
Hayatullah Niazi, a seriously talented cricketer who has been playing in England this summer. Caught the eye at ICC WT20 Europe Qualifier as a 17-year-old. Will be one of the fastest bowlers in the tournament and can give it a whack too. Looked good with the bat scoring 20 off 11 vs Sweden on Monday.
Wahidullah Sahak, top-order batsman and right arm medium pace bowler. returned figures of 2-23 vs Sweden on Monday.
BELGIUM (BEL)
Captain: Sheikh Sheraz
Wicketkeeper: Ali Raza
Projected Top Order: Aziz Mohammad, Mamoon Latif, Faisal Mehmood, Sheikh Sheraz, Saber Zakhil
Projected Opening Bowlers: Shagharai Sefat, Adnan Razzaq
Spin Options: SheikhSheraz, Murid Ekrami
BELGIUM Key Players:
Saber Zakhil, fearsome hitter, currently lies fourth in the world for sixes hit this year in T20i with 19 in seven matches. Top scorer for BEL plundering 99 runs and deservedly bagged back-to-back man of the match awards on Monday.
Aziz Mohammad, destructive right handed batsman who has impressed in ECS tournaments in Spain last season and most recently in the Netherlands. Mustered 79 runs in four games at a sprightly SR of 282.
Shagharai Sefat, produced some impressive spells in recent ECS history, spearheads the Belgian attack. Scalped TWO wickets on Monday.
SheikhSheraz, captain who leads by example with bat and ball. Looked at his destructive best hammering 24 off 11 vs LUX. Led his side to another emphatic victory with a 6-ball 19 in the final match of day two.
Norway are the top ranked side in the Group, sitting in 39 in the ICC T20 Mens rankings, but without a win in four games, have serious work to do to remain in with a chance of a top two spot. Belgium on the other hand are on a four game unbeaten run and look primed to qualify for Finals Week.
Last time they met: ECC21.008 | BEL 53(4.4) def NOR 49 (14 Sep 2021)
Match Prediction: Belgium (BEL) to rack up fifth consecutive win.
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MATCH 13 (ECC21.013)
SWEDEN (SWE) v SPAIN (SPA)
1100 GMT | 1300 CET | 1630 IST
SWE Last Five Matches: W W NR L (Avg Score For 124, Avg Score Against 123)
SPA Last Five Matches: L W NR W (Avg Score For 133, Avg Score Against 114)
SWEDEN (SWE)
Captain: Abhijit Venkatesh
Wicketkeeper: Ismaeel Zia
Projected Top Order: Share Ali, Rahel Khan, Azam Khalil, Abhijit Venkatesh
Projected Opening Bowlers: Khalid Zahid, Zabi Zahid, Qudratullah Mir Afzal
Spin Options: Azam Khalil, Oktai Gholami, Rahel Khan
SWEDEN Key Players:
Azam Khalil, experienced campaigner in this format who contributes with bat and ball. Tireless worker on behalf of Swedish and European Cricket who will enjoy his moment in the sun in this tournament. Plundered 41 off just 12 balls vs Norway and also picked up three wickets.
Rahel Khan, a late call up who has seriously impressed with bat and ball in ECS cricket. Will be keen to take his chance on the big stage. The all-rounder has racked up 60 runs in three innings at a SR of 214.
Khalid Zahid, right arm pacer who can generate good speed, generally very tight with his line and lengths, top wicket taker for SWE with FOUR victims.
Share Ali, one of the fiercest attacking batsmen in the Swedish batting line up. Get the Swedes off to a quick start. Top scorer for SWE racking up 79 runs in three including a quality unbeaten 63 off 24 balls vs LUX on Monday.
SPAIN (SPA)
Captain: Christian Munoz-Mills
Wicketkeeper: Awais Ahmed
Projected Top Order: Awais Ahmed, Hamza Saleem, Yasir Ali, Asjad Butt,
Projected Opening Bowlers: Atif Mehmood, Adeel Raja
Spin Options: Jack Perman, Yasir Ali
SPAIN Key Players:
Yasir Ali, consistently one of the best batsmen in Spain over the last decade and can chip in with vital wickets with the ball. Hasn’t fired yet but is a quality player and will be looking to get some runs under his name on Wednesday.
Kuldeep Lal, has caught the eye in ECS comps over the last two seasons for his all-round performances. Top wicket taker for SPA scalping FOUR wickets in three games with a tournament best return of 3-6.
Hamza Saleem, Prodigiously talented all-rounder, who made his international debut in the Tri-Series victory over Germany. Can make things happen with the ball and a quality left-hand bat, who can clear the fence with ease. Top scorer for Spain racking up 101 runs in three innings including two man of the match awards for his exquisite hitting.
Awais Ahmed, destructive wicket keeper batsman, likes to take control of the game from ball one, second highest scorer for SPA, racking up 53 runs in three games including a quickfire 45 off 18 balls.
Spain won the reverse fixture on Tuesday when Sweden gifted the hosts too many extras in a 12-run defeat. Sweden will be looking to bounce back.
Last time they met: ECC21.006 | SPA 72 def SWE 60(14 Sep 2021)
Match Prediction: Sweden (SWE) to win a close contest and avenge that defeat.
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MATCH 14 (ECC21.014)
LUXEMBOURG (LUX) v NORWAY (NOR)
1300 GMT | 1500 CET | 1830 IST
LUX Last Five Matches: L L NR L (Avg Score For 100, Avg Score Against 127)
NOR Last Five Matches: L L NR L (Avg Score For 110, Avg Score Against 133)
LUXEMBOURG (LUX)
Captain: Tony Whiteman
Wicketkeeper(s): Tony Whiteman, Akhilesh Kumar
Projected Top Order: Roshan Paul Vishwanath, Thomas Martin, Tony Whiteman, Aanand Pandey
Projected Opening Bowlers: Raju Akulwar, Ansh Trivedi
Spin Options: Tony Whiteman, Harpal Virdee
LUXEMBOURG Key Players:
Tony Whiteman, experienced cricketer, who will lead the side. Classical batting technique, but able to clear the rope with consummate ease. The oldest player in ECC21 at 52, showed he has lost none of his class with a brilliant 29-ball 63* vs SWE. Top scorer for LUX mustering 75 runs in two innings.
Roshan Vishwanath, another experienced cricketer who loves to keep his strike-rate above 150. Quick between the wickets and likes to set the standard in the field. Scored 47 runs in three games so far.
Thomas Martin, another strong hitter. Young gun with plenty of potential, will relish the step up to international level. Can clear the ropes with ease as well. Has racked up 61 runs in three games.
Raju Akulwar, natural outswing bowler. Nominated as an emerging cricketer in Luxembourg. Can do real damage with the new ball. Has picked up a couple of wickets so far.
NORWAY (NOR)
Captain: Raza Iqbal
Wicketkeeper: Suhail Iftikhar
Projected Top Order:Raza Iqbal, Suhail Iftikhar, Walid Ghauri, Wahidullah Sahak
Projected Opening Bowlers:Vinay Ravi, Muhammad Sher Sahak, Hayatullah Niazi
Spin Options: Waqas Ahmed, Raza Iqbal, Pritvhi Bhart
NORWAY Key Players:
Raza Iqbal,the Norway captain is a brilliant all-rounder, who played a key role in helping Norway top Group C of 2018 ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. The opener scored a 26-ball 52 vs Spain in the second game and is the top scorer for NOR racking up 75 runs in three innings.
Walid Ghauri, left handed top order batsman, second highest scorer for NOR scoring 40 runs in two innings.
Vinay Ravi, right arm fast bowler, has good speed and is capable of moving the ball both ways, top wicket taker for NOR scalping FOUR wickets in four overs.
Hayatullah Niazi, a seriously talented cricketer who has been playing in England this summer. Caught the eye at ICC WT20 Europe Qualifier as a 17-year-old. Will be one of the fastest bowlers in the tournament and can give it a whack too. Looked good with the bat scoring 20 off 11 vs Sweden on Monday.
Wahidullah Sahak, top-order batsman and right arm medium pace bowler. returned figures of 2-23 vs Sweden on Monday.
Both these sides are likely to be without a win going into this meeting of the bottom two. Which side can gain their opening win?
Match Prediction: Norway (NOR) to register first ECC victory.
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MATCH 15 (ECC21.015)
BELGIUM (BEL) v SWEDEN (SWE)
1500 GMT | 1700 CET | 2030 IST
BEL Last Five Matches: W W W W (Avg Score For 125, Avg Score Against 91)
SWE Last Five Matches: W W NR L (Avg Score For 124, Avg Score Against 123)
BELGIUM (BEL)
Captain: Sheikh Sheraz
Wicketkeeper: Ali Raza
Projected Top Order: Aziz Mohammad, Mamoon Latif, Faisal Mehmood, Sheikh Sheraz, Saber Zakhil
Projected Opening Bowlers: Shagharai Sefat, Adnan Razzaq
Spin Options: SheikhSheraz, Murid Ekrami
BELGIUM Key Players:
Saber Zakhil, fearsome hitter, currently lies fourth in the world for sixes hit this year in T20i with 19 in seven matches. Top scorer for BEL plundering 99 runs and deservedly bagged back-to-back man of the match awards on Monday.
Aziz Mohammad, destructive right handed batsman who has impressed in ECS tournaments in Spain last season and most recently in the Netherlands. Mustered 79 runs in four games at a sprightly SR of 282.
Shagharai Sefat, produced some impressive spells in recent ECS history, spearheads the Belgian attack. Scalped TWO wickets on Monday.
SheikhSheraz, captain who leads by example with bat and ball. Looked at his destructive best hammering 24 off 11 vs LUX. Led his side to another emphatic victory with a 6-ball 19 in the final match of day two.
SWEDEN (SWE)
Captain: Abhijit Venkatesh
Wicketkeeper: Ismaeel Zia
Projected Top Order: Share Ali, Rahel Khan, Azam Khalil, Abhijit Venkatesh
Projected Opening Bowlers: Khalid Zahid, Zabi Zahid, Qudratullah Mir Afzal
Spin Options: Azam Khalil, Oktai Gholami, Rahel Khan
SWEDEN Key Players:
Azam Khalil, experienced campaigner in this format who contributes with bat and ball. Tireless worker on behalf of Swedish and European Cricket who will enjoy his moment in the sun in this tournament. Plundered 41 off just 12 balls vs Norway and also picked up three wickets.
Rahel Khan, a late call up who has seriously impressed with bat and ball in ECS cricket. Will be keen to take his chance on the big stage. The all-rounder has racked up 60 runs in three innings at a SR of 214.
Khalid Zahid, right arm pacer who can generate good speed, generally very tight with his line and lengths, top wicket taker for SWE with FOUR victims.
Share Ali, one of the fiercest attacking batsmen in the Swedish batting line up. Get the Swedes off to a quick start. Top scorer for SWE racking up 79 runs in three including a quality unbeaten 63 off 24 balls vs LUX on Monday.
The two sides play for the first time this week with Belgium potentially on a hot streak of five wins. Sweden possess the firepower to end BEL’s unbeaten run especially if star all-rounder Azam Khalil gets going.
Match Prediction: Belgium (BEL) to win a close contest.
