Three Spanish regional champions along with ECL21 qualifiers Minhaj will feature in the FanCode Spanish Championship Weekend. The winner will earn the right to represent Spain at ECL22 in February and March next year.
European Cricket Network live broadcasts four T10 matches on Day 2 of the 2021 FanCode Spanish Championship Weekend on Sunday 31 October.
The race for representing Spain in ECL22 cannot get any closer. With all four teams locked on a win apiece, the final day of the Spanish Championship Weekend promises to be a humdinger.
Teams
MIN Minhaj (1-1, NRR+3.054)
CDS Costa Del Sol (1-1, NRR+0.496)
PIC Pak I Care (1-1, NRR+0.178)
SPA Sporting Alfas (1-1, NRR-3.685)
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FINAL - MATCH 8 (SCW21.008)
PAK I CARE (PIC) v COSTA DEL SOL (CDS)
1430 GMT | 1530 CET | 2000 IST
PIC Last Five Matches: W L L W W (Avg Score For 103, Avg Score Against 89)
CDS Last Five Matches: W L W W (Avg Score For 108, Avg Score Against 100)
PAK I CARE (PIC)
Captain: Muhammad Babar
Wicketkeeper: Muhammad Ihsan
Projected Top Order: Muhammad Ihsan, Muhammad Babar, Sikandar Ali, Aabid Mahboob
Projected Opening Bowlers: Muhammad Kamran, Muhammad Babar
Spin Options: Adeel Shafqat, Sikandar Ali
PAK I CARE Key Players:
Muhammad Ihsan, the experienced wicket keeper batter is one of the top run scorers in ECS. The hard hitting opener mustered 53 runs in three games.
Muhammad Kamran, canny left arm pacer, has good pace and loves bowling bouncers, has troubled most batsmen with his pacy inswinging deliveries picking up SIX wickets in three games at an ER of 4.33. He is equally good with bat top scoring for PIC racking up 71 runs in three games including a fine half century (55* off 30 balls) to take his side to victory against MIN.
Muhammad Babar, the skipper wil contribute with both bat and ball and has good numbers to show for his all-round skills. The all-rounder is the second highest scorer for PIC mustering 68 runs including a match winning knock of 22-ball 46 against SPA earlier in the day..
Adeel Shafqat, right arm spinner, is very accurate with his line and length, second highest wicket taker for PIC picking up FIVE wickets at an ER of 4.75, returned figures of 2-0 vs MIN and 3-12 vs SPA.
COSTA DEL SOL (CDS)
Captain: Richard Hatchman
WicketKeeper: Andrew Cromb
Projected Top Order: Richard Lake, Avinash Pai, Sameer Nayak, Lee Rimmer
Projected Opening Bowlers: Paul Edgeller, Sameer Nayak
Spin Options: Lorne Burns, Maanav Nayak, Ian Higgins
COSTA DEL SOL Key Players:
Sameer Nayak, ex UAE international and ACC level 3 coach, hits the mean ball for his stature and is the most accomplished all-round player in the club. Scored 81 runs in four games and picked up three wickets.
Lee Rimmer, a crafty all-rounder, enjoys scoring runs in all formats, second highest scorer for CDS on racking up 99 runs in four games. He also picked up SIX wickets.
Lorne Burns, a creative batter,never shy of bringing in a ramp or reverse sweep shot, a fine leg-spinner who can be damaging and often provides vital wickets when needed most. Joint top wicket taker for CDS scalping SIX wickets in two games. Top scorer for CDS scoring 104 runs.
Pak I Care recovered quickly after a shocking defeat to CDS in their opening game to top the standings. Costa Del Sol have defied all odds beating a strong MIN side twice in two attempts today to make their way into the final of the Spanish Championship Weekend. The two sides are just one win away from bagging the honour of representing Spain in ECL22 and will be giving their all to win this contest.
Last time they met: SCW21.002 | CDS 96(8.5) def PIC 92 (30 Oct 2021)
Match Prediction: Pak I Care (PIC) to win in a tight contest.
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QUALIFIER - MATCH 7 (SCW21.007)
COSTA DEL SOL (CDS) v MINHAJ (MIN)
1145 GMT | 1245 CET | 1715 IST
CDS Last Five Matches: W L W (Avg Score For 100, Avg Score Against 95)
MIN Last Five Matches: W W W L L (Avg Score For 115, Avg Score Against 97)
COSTA DEL SOL (CDS)
Captain: Richard Hatchman
WicketKeeper: Andrew Cromb
Projected Top Order: Richard Lake, Avinash Pai, Sameer Nayak, Lee Rimmer
Projected Opening Bowlers: Paul Edgeller, Sameer Nayak
Spin Options: Lorne Burns, Maanav Nayak, Ian Higgins
COSTA DEL SOL Key Players:
Sameer Nayak, ex UAE international and ACC level 3 coach, hits the mean ball for his stature and is the most accomplished all-round player in the club. Scored 45 runs in two games without being dismissed and picked up two wickets at an ER of 5.75.
Avinash Pai, a strong batter with a knack of scoring big runs, is technically gifted and has an incredible eye for the ball with an array of shots in his armoury. The all-rounder returned tournament best figures of 4-6 vs PIC conceding only at 4.50 runs per over in two games.
Lee Rimmer, a crafty all-rounder, enjoys scoring runs in all formats, top scored for CDS on Saturday racking up 46 runs in two games. He also picked up a wicket.
Lorne Burns, a creative batter,never shy of bringing in a ramp or reverse sweep shot, a fine leg-spinner who can be damaging and often provides vital wickets when needed most. Joint top wicket taker for CDS scalping FOUR wickets in two games. He also scored 33 runs.
MINHAJ (MIN)
Captain: Amar Shahzad
Wicketkeeper: Alumdar Hussain
Projected Top Order: Khizar Ali, Alumdar Hussain, Asjad Butt, Usman Mushtaq
Projected Opening Bowlers: Nadeem Muhammad,Muhammad Riaz
Spin Options: Alumdar Hussain, Usman Mushtaq, Nadeem Muhammad
MINHAJ Key Players:
Asjad Butt, prolific run scorer, regularly going big in Barcelona events. Can clear the fence with ease and also chip in with useful wickets with the ball if needed. Muscled 47 runs in three games.
Alumdar Hussain, the left handed opener has impressed in Barcelona events in the last two years. Top scorer in the tournament racking up 101 runs in three games including a player of the match performance of 13-ball 41 vs SPA.
Muhammad Riaz, experienced right handed batter, second highest scorer for MIN racking up 84 runs in three games.
Nadeem Muhammad, right arm spinner, generally bowls quicker deliveries but can decieve batsmen with change of pace, top wicket taker for MIN scalping FIVE wickets with a best return of 3-13 vs SPA.
Minhaj and Costa Del Sol lock horns again in the qualifier. MIN will be disappointed with the loss earlier and will be keen to avenge that loss. CDS have been mighty impressive and will be on a high having already beaten MIN. With a final spot on the line, expect some high intensity cricket from both sides.
Last time they met: SCW21.005 | CDS 85(9.2) def MIN 84 (31 Oct 2021)
Match Prediction: Minahj (MIN) to win this crunch game and seal a final spot.
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MATCH 5 (SCW21.005)
MINHAJ (MIN) v COSTA DEL SOL (CDS)
0700 GMT | 0800 CET | 1230 IST
MIN Last Five Matches: W W W W L (Avg Score For 130, Avg Score Against 100)
CDS Last Five Matches: W L (Avg Score For 105, Avg Score Against 100)
MINHAJ (MIN)
Captain: Amar Shahzad
Wicketkeeper: Alumdar Hussain
Projected Top Order: Khizar Ali, Alumdar Hussain, Asjad Butt, Usman Mushtaq
Projected Opening Bowlers: Nadeem Muhammad,Muhammad Riaz
Spin Options: Alumdar Hussain, Usman Mushtaq, Nadeem Muhammad
MINHAJ Key Players:
Asjad Butt, prolific run scorer, regularly going big in Barcelona events. Can clear the fence with ease and also chip in with useful wickets with the ball if needed. Muscled 43 runs in two games.
Alumdar Hussain, the left handed opener has impressed in Barcelona events in the last two years. Top scored on Saturday racking up 95 runs in two games including a player of the match performance of 13-ball 41 vs SPA.
Usman Mushtaq, all-rounder, generally an anchor, he can play big shots if needed and is a handy off-spin bowler. He picked up two wickets at an ER of just 5.33.
Nadeem Muhammad, right arm spinner, generally bowls quicker deliveries but can decieve batsmen with change of pace, top wicket taker for MIN scalping FOUR wickets with a best return of 3-13 vs SPA.
COSTA DEL SOL (CDS)
Captain: Richard Hatchman
WicketKeeper: Andrew Cromb
Projected Top Order: Richard Lake, Avinash Pai, Sameer Nayak, Lee Rimmer
Projected Opening Bowlers: Paul Edgeller, Sameer Nayak
Spin Options: Lorne Burns, Maanav Nayak, Ian Higgins
COSTA DEL SOL Key Players:
Sameer Nayak, ex UAE international and ACC level 3 coach, hits the mean ball for his stature and is the most accomplished all-round player in the club. Scored 45 runs in two games without being dismissed and picked up two wickets at an ER of 5.75.
Avinash Pai, a strong batter with a knack of scoring big runs, is technically gifted and has an incredible eye for the ball with an array of shots in his armoury. The all-rounder returned tournament best figures of 4-6 vs PIC conceding only at 4.50 runs per over in two games.
Lee Rimmer, a crafty all-rounder, enjoys scoring runs in all formats, top scored for CDS on Saturday racking up 46 runs in two games. He also picked up a wicket.
Lorne Burns, a creative batter,never shy of bringing in a ramp or reverse sweep shot, a fine leg-spinner who can be damaging and often provides vital wickets when needed most. Joint top wicket taker for CDS scalping FOUR wickets in two games. He also scored 33 runs.
Minhaj Started off with a bang winning by 80 runs in the opening game against SPA. They did lose against PIC but are still top of the table with a better NRR. Costa Del Sol were fairly impressive on debut, shocking huge favourites PIC in their first game and almost won the second. With a Final spot on the line, both sides will be keen to win this encounter.
Match Prediction: Minhaj (MIN) to seal a direct spot in the final.
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MATCH 6 (SCW21.006)
PAK I CARE (PIC) v SPORTING ALFAS (SPA)
0900 GMT | 1000 CET | 1430 IST
PIC Last Five Matches: W W L L W (Avg Score For 101, Avg Score Against 99)
SPA Last Five Matches: W W W L W (Avg Score For 99, Avg Score Against 136)
PAK I CARE (PIC)
Captain: Muhammad Babar
Wicketkeeper: Muhammad Ihsan
Projected Top Order: Muhammad Ihsan, Muhammad Babar, Sikandar Ali, Aabid Mahboob
Projected Opening Bowlers: Muhammad Kamran, Muhammad Babar
Spin Options: Adeel Shafqat, Sikandar Ali
PAK I CARE Key Players:
Muhammad Ihsan, the experienced wicket keeper batter is one of the top run scorers in ECS. The hard hitting opener mustered 44 runs in two games at a strike rate of 210.
Muhammad Kamran, canny left arm pacer, has good pace and loves bowling bouncers, troubled most batsmen on Saturday with his pacy inswinging deliveries picking up FOUR wickets in two games at an ER of 6.00. He is equally good with bat taking scoring a fine half century (55* off 30 balls) to take his side to victory against MIN. The newly appointed Spanish Coach Corey Rutgers was certainly impressed by his all-round skills.
Muhammad Babar, the skipper wil contribute with both bat and ball and has good numbers to show for his all-round skills. The all-rounder plundered an 8-ball 22 vs SPA.
Adeel Shafqat, right arm spinner, is very accurate with his line and length, returned figures of 2-0 vs MIN and was the most economical bowler on Saturday conceding at 3.50 runs per over.
Atif Muhammad, a proven left arm fast bowler, he has picked up 30 wickets in 32 ECS matches with a best return of 4-3. He was expensive but did manage to pick up a wicket.
SPORTING ALFAS (SPA)
Captain: Phill Pennick
Wicketkeeper: Rhys Fowler
Projected Top Four: Awais Ahmed, Christian Munoz-Mills, Jack Perman, Jamie Roper
Projected Opening Bowlers: Waqar Ashraf, Ahmad Jamshaid
Spin Options: Jack Perman
SPORTING ALFAS Key Players:
Awais Ahmed, a well established opening batter for Spain, has performed exceptionally well scoring 1227 runs in 51 ECN matches. He is a great asset behind the wickets as well.
Jack Perman, the Spanish International has been in tremendous form with the bat scoring heavily in the ECC and in the just concluded FanCode ECS Spain L’Alfas. Top scored for SPA on Saturday racking up 70 runs including a match winning knock of 59 off 24 balls vs CDS. He also picked up a couple of wickets to bag a player of the match award for his all-round effort.
Ahmad Jamshaid, the right arm medium pacer finished top wicket taker for SPA in theFanCode ECS Spain L’Alfas picking up EIGHT wickets. He returned tournament best figures of 5-5 vs INT on Friday.
Christian Munoz-Mills, captain of Spanish National Team, a fine batter who scored over hundred runs in the ECC batting in the lower middle order. Second highest scorer for SPA racking up 45 runs in two games.
Pak I Care made a blistering start but faltered in the middle overs giving CDS their maiden ECN win. PIC bounced back to trump MIN keeping their hopes alive. Hosts Sporting Alfas did not enjoy a good day losing to MIN by a massive 80-run margin and almost choked against CDS. With PIC and SPA placed third and fourth respectively, this game is a virtual eliminator.
Match Prediction: Pak I Care (PIC) to stay alive in the competition.
