ECI Norway, 2025: Hungary vs Sweden – Match 9 Preview
Event: ECI Norway, 2025
Match: Hungary (HUN) vs Sweden (SWE), Single Group Match Day 2, Match 9
Date: 16 August 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local Time | 19:15 IST
Venue: Stubberudmyra Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Hungary won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
Most 6s Prediction:
Vinoth Ravindran (Hungary) and Ajay Mundra (Sweden) both average 2 sixes per match in their careers, making them the leading contenders to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs Prediction:
Vinoth Ravindran (Hungary) boasts a career average of 27 runs per match, the highest among all players in this fixture.Most Wickets Prediction:
Advait Dhabe (Sweden) leads with a career average of 1 wicket per match, making them the bowler to watch for breakthroughs.Match MVP Prediction:
Ihsanullah Wafa (Sweden) stands out with a remarkable 78 average fantasy points per match over their career, closely followed by Hungary’s Vinoth Ravindran (73) and Ali Nawaz (76).
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Hungary (HUN)
- Matches Played: 81
- Matches Won: 39
- Win Percentage: 48.1%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points):Ali Nawaz (76)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points):Abbas Ghani (85)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career):Vinoth Ravindran (193 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career):Ali Nawaz (24 avg bowling fantasy points, 3 wickets in a match best)
Sweden (SWE)
- Matches Played: 62
- Matches Won: 31
- Win Percentage: 50%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points):Ihsanullah Wafa (78)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points):Ajay Mundra (78)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career):Saeed Ahmed (154 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career):Advait Dhabe (31 avg bowling fantasy points, 3 wickets in a match best)
Player Highlights
Hungary
Vinoth Ravindran (Wicket-Keeper, HUN)
A true T10 powerhouse, Ravindran’s numbers are staggering: 5693 career fantasy points, 193 sixes, and 179 fours in 78 matches. With a career average of 73 fantasy points per match and 66 per match in this event, they are Hungary’s most consistent performer. Their 10 Player of the Match awards (12.8% of matches) underline their match-winning ability. Expect fireworks with the bat and sharp work behind the stumps.
Abbas Ghani (All-Rounder, HUN)
Ghani is Hungary’s form player in this event, averaging 85 fantasy points per match and amassing 512 points already. With 127 sixes, 94 fours, and 46 catches in 73 matches, Ghani is a genuine all-round threat. Their two career hundreds and five Player of the Match awards highlight their ability to dominate with both bat and ball.
Ali Nawaz (Bowler, HUN)
Nawaz is Hungary’s leading bowler and a reliable fantasy pick, averaging 76 points per match over their career and 39 in this event. With 75 sixes and 21 fours, Nawaz is also a handy lower-order batter. Their four Player of the Match awards (13.8% of matches) and a best of 3 wickets in a match make them a key player to watch.
Jeremy Polarouthu (All-Rounder, HUN)
Polarouthu brings balance to the side, with 944 career fantasy points and a high of 233 in a single match. Their 25 sixes and 31 fours in just 13 matches, along with a century, show their explosive potential. With a Player of the Match award already, they are a proven game-changer.
Sweden
Ihsanullah Wafa (All-Rounder, SWE)
Wafa is Sweden’s fantasy juggernaut, averaging 78 points per match and 23 in this event. With 61 sixes, 40 fours, and 18 catches in 28 matches, Wafa is a multi-dimensional threat. Their six Player of the Match awards (21.4% of matches) are a testament to their match-winning prowess.
Ajay Mundra (Wicket-Keeper, SWE)
Mundra is in red-hot form, averaging 78 fantasy points per match in this event and 57 over their career. With 49 sixes, 31 fours, and a century to their name, Mundra is a dynamic batter. Two Player of the Match awards in 21 matches highlight their ability to deliver under pressure.
Saeed Ahmed (All-Rounder, SWE)
Ahmed is Sweden’s six-hitting machine, with 154 career sixes and 80 fours. Averaging 49 fantasy points per match (29 in this event), Ahmed’s all-round skills are vital. Eleven Player of the Match awards in 89 matches (12.4%) make them a proven match-winner.
Advait Dhabe (Bowler, SWE)
Dhabe is Sweden’s leading wicket-taker, averaging 31 bowling fantasy points per match and 1 wicket per match. With a best of 3 wickets in a match and a high of 94 fantasy points in a single game, Dhabe is a key figure in Sweden’s bowling attack.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Vinoth Ravindran (HUN) vs Saeed Ahmed (SWE):
Both are prolific six-hitters and fantasy scorers. Ravindran averages 27 runs and 2 sixes per match, while Ahmed averages 15 runs and 1 six per match. In fantasy terms, Ravindran (73 avg) edges Ahmed (49 avg).Ali Nawaz (HUN) vs Advait Dhabe (SWE):
Nawaz is Hungary’s top bowler (24 avg bowling points), while Dhabe is Sweden’s best (31 avg bowling points, 1 wicket per match). Both are capable of turning the match with the ball.Abbas Ghani (HUN) vs Ihsanullah Wafa (SWE):
Both are all-rounders with high fantasy ceilings. Ghani averages 66 points in this event, while Wafa has a career average of 78. Their all-round skills could be decisive.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Vinoth Ravindran (HUN): Consistent high fantasy returns, top six-hitter, and reliable with the gloves.
- Ihsanullah Wafa (SWE): Highest career fantasy average, multi-dimensional impact.
Bold Picks
- Abbas Ghani (HUN): In top form this event, capable of explosive performances with bat and ball.
- Ajay Mundra (SWE): Riding a hot streak in this event, with a recent century and high fantasy scores.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Vinoth Ravindran and Abbas Ghani for Hungary, both in superb form and capable of dominating with the bat.
- Ihsanullah Wafa and Ajay Mundra for Sweden, both with the ability to swing the match with their all-round skills and recent performances.
- Ali Nawaz and Advait Dhabe will be crucial with the ball, especially in the powerplay and death overs.
Fantasy X-Factors:
- Watch for Jeremy Polarouthu (HUN) and Saeed Ahmed (SWE) as high-upside picks who can deliver big on their day.
Match Context:
With both teams boasting a near 50% win rate and a host of in-form players, this T10 clash at Stubberudmyra Cricket Ground promises fireworks. Hungary’s decision to bat first could set the tone, but Sweden’s depth and power hitters ensure this contest will go down to the wire.
Stay tuned for a high-octane encounter as Hungary and Sweden battle for supremacy in Match 9 of ECI Norway, 2025!
- Ihsanullah Wafa – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 78.0 – SWE
- Ali Nawaz – Bowler – Avg. Points: 76.0 – HUN
- Vinoth Ravindran – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 73.0 – HUN
- Jeremy Polarouthu – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 73.0 – HUN
- Kasir Ahmed – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 68.0 – HUN
- Abbas Ghani – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 66.0 – HUN
- Naser Baluch – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 58.0 – SWE
- Ajay Mundra – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 57.0 – SWE
- Abhijith Jayakumar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – HUN
- Saeed Ahmed – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – SWE
- Imal Zuwak – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 47.0 – SWE
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Hungary (HUN): 6
- Sweden (SWE): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 5
- Wicket-Keeper: 3
- Bowler: 1
- Batsman: 1
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