European Cricket Network live broadcasts the 2020 Dream11 European Cricket Series Stockholm semi-final encounter between Pakistanska Föreningen and Alby Zalmi CC.
Tune in to the live action Friday from 12pm CEST * 11am UK * 10am GMT * 3:30pm IST from the Märsta Cricket Club ground in the city of Stockholm, Sweden.
Team Preview for Pakistanska Föreningen
Pakistanska Föreningen went through the round robin stages as the only undefeated team, but they were aided by two washouts on Tuesday. One of those was their planned meeting with Alby Zalmi on Tuesday, so it’s fitting that the two teams get to settle the score in the second semi-final with a place in the Gold Final to play for.
Captain: Sameer Ali Khan
Main Wicket-Keeper: Choudry Share Ali
Key Players:
Sameer Ali Khan has led from the front all tournament. He is their leading wicket taker, as well as carrying a lot of responsibility with the bat.
Choudry Share Ali is an attacking wicket-keeper and opening batsman. He has a tournament-topping 7 sixes for the week, so he’ll be looking to send a few out of the Märsta ground in this match!
Muhammad Bilal has shown glimpses of his mercurial best with the ball, with a best bowling of 3 for 5 during the week. A performance like that in this game could be enough to earn Pakistanska Föreningen a place in the Gold Final.
Team Preview for Alby Zalmi CC
After a strong win in their opening match, Alby Zalmi CC faltered on Tuesday morning, falling to Kista CC in a final over contest. After rain ruined their Wednesday, they came back strongly on Thursday to win all three of their final round robin matches. They’re a team in form and will look to continue it in this mouth-watering second semi-final showdown.
Captain: Aman Khan
Main Wicket-Keeper: Ismaeel Zia
Key Players:
Azam Khalil has been the standout player of the tournament. Leading the tournament in runs AND wickets after the round robin stage, can he continue to be Alby Zalmi’s superman on Finals Friday?
Zia Alozai took the catch of the tournament on Thursday, a stunning one-handed effort on the boundary. He has improved all week and I feel like he has another gear for the finals.
Qudratullah Mir Afzal is a dangerous in-swing bowler. He has performed better than his figures suggest and this could be the game where things turn his way. He also hits a long ball should he get an opportunity with the bat.
MR MAXIMO’S TIP: ALBY ZALMI CC
This is a really tough one for me to call, because I have a lot of time for both of these teams. Pakistanska Föreningen have played a fantastic tournament, but I just can’t see them holding Alby Zalmi back in this game. I see Alby Zalmi CC winning this game and then causing a potential upset in the final to take out the Dream11 European Cricket Series Stockholm.
