ECI Norway, 2025: Norway vs Sweden – Match 8 Preview
Event: ECI Norway, 2025
Match: Norway (NOR) vs Sweden (SWE), Single Group Match Day 2, Match 8
Date: 16 August 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local Time | 17:15 IST
Venue: Stubberudmyra Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Norway won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
As the ECI Norway, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Match 8, where hosts Norway take on a formidable Sweden side. With Norway opting to set a target, the stage is set for a contest brimming with power-hitting, crafty bowling, and athletic fielding.
Predicted Standouts
Most Sixes:
Ajay Mundra (SWE) and Ihsanullah Wafa (SWE) both average 2 sixes per match in their careers, making them prime candidates to clear the ropes most frequently. For Norway, Adeel Azam and Vishal Sharma also average 2 sixes per match, promising a six-hitting spectacle.Most Runs:
Vishal Sharma (NOR) leads with a career average of 28 runs per match, closely followed by Ajay Mundra (SWE) and Ihsanullah Wafa (SWE) at 22 runs per match.Most Wickets:
Advait Dhabe (SWE) stands out with a career average of 1 wicket per match, the highest among both squads.Match MVP:
Vishal Sharma (NOR) boasts the highest average fantasy points per match (89), making them the top contender for the MVP title.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Norway (NOR)
- Matches Played: 59
- Matches Won: 35
- Win Percentage: 59.3%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Vishal Sharma (89 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Wahidullah Sahak (113 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Vishal Sharma (42 career sixes, 2 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Javed Khan (career best 2 wickets in a match)
Norway enters this contest with a strong home record and a balanced squad. Their ability to win nearly 60% of their matches underlines their consistency in the T10 format.
Sweden (SWE)
- Matches Played: 62
- Matches Won: 31
- Win Percentage: 50%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Ihsanullah Wafa (81 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Ajay Mundra (117 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Saeed Ahmed (154 career sixes, 1 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Advait Dhabe (career best 3 wickets in a match, 1 per match on average)
Sweden’s even win-loss record reflects a team capable of brilliance on their day, with several all-rounders and power-hitters in their ranks.
Player Highlights
Norway
Vishal Sharma (All-Rounder, NOR)
Vishal Sharma is Norway’s talisman, leading in both batting and fantasy metrics. With 21 matches under their belt, they average a remarkable 89 fantasy points per match and have notched up 1 century and 4 fifties. Their 42 sixes and 63 fours highlight their aggressive intent, while 417 bowling fantasy points and 8 catches showcase their all-round value. With 3 Player of the Match awards (14.3% award ratio), Sharma is a proven match-winner.
Wahidullah Sahak (All-Rounder, NOR)
The current event’s standout for Norway, Sahak averages 113 fantasy points per match in ECI Norway, 2025. Their 27-match career includes 2 fifties and 32 sixes, with a top score of 75. Sahak’s all-round prowess is further underlined by 563 career bowling fantasy points and 8 catches, making them a key player in all departments.
Steffan Piolet (Bowler, NOR)
Piolet has made an immediate impact in their 5-match career, averaging 28 fantasy points per match and 20 with the ball. Their best bowling performance is 2 wickets in a match, and they have contributed with the bat and in the field as well.
Javed Khan (Bowler, NOR)
With 16 matches, Javed Khan brings experience and consistency, averaging 37 fantasy points per match. Their best bowling figures are 2 wickets in a match, and they have chipped in with 12 sixes and 10 fours, making them a handy lower-order batter.
Sweden
Ihsanullah Wafa (All-Rounder, SWE)
Wafa is Sweden’s fantasy powerhouse, averaging 81 points per match over 27 games. With 61 sixes and 40 fours, they are a constant threat with the bat, and their 608 bowling fantasy points reflect their dual impact. Wafa’s 6 Player of the Match awards (22.2% award ratio) underline their match-winning pedigree.
Ajay Mundra (Wicket-Keeper, SWE)
Mundra is in red-hot form, averaging 117 fantasy points per match in the current event, including a century and 14 sixes. Their career average of 60 fantasy points per match and 49 career sixes make them a key figure at the top of the order.
Saeed Ahmed (All-Rounder, SWE)
With 88 matches, Ahmed is Sweden’s most experienced player. They have amassed 154 sixes, 80 fours, and 8 fifties, with a top score of 121. Ahmed’s 11 Player of the Match awards (12.5% award ratio) and 50 fantasy points per match make them a reliable pick.
Advait Dhabe (Bowler, SWE)
Dhabe is Sweden’s leading wicket-taker, averaging 1 wicket per match and 32 bowling fantasy points per match. Their best performance is 3 wickets in a match, and they have also contributed with the bat and in the field.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Vishal Sharma (NOR) vs. Advait Dhabe (SWE):
Sharma’s aggressive batting (62 average batting fantasy points, 2 sixes per match) will be tested by Dhabe’s wicket-taking ability (1 wicket per match, 32 bowling fantasy points per match).Ajay Mundra (SWE) vs. Steffan Piolet (NOR):
Mundra’s current form (117 fantasy points per match in event) makes this a crucial battle, with Piolet’s knack for breakthroughs (20 bowling fantasy points per match) pivotal for Norway.Ihsanullah Wafa (SWE) vs. Wahidullah Sahak (NOR):
Both are all-rounders with high fantasy impact. Wafa’s 81 points per match and Sahak’s 113 in the current event set up a fascinating contest.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Vishal Sharma (NOR): Highest career fantasy average, consistent all-rounder.
- Ihsanullah Wafa (SWE): Proven match-winner, high six-hitting rate, and all-round contributions.
Bold Picks:
- Ajay Mundra (SWE): In sublime form this event, capable of explosive starts.
- Wahidullah Sahak (NOR): Outstanding current event numbers, especially with the bat.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Vishal Sharma and Wahidullah Sahak for Norway, with their all-round skills and fantasy consistency.
- Ajay Mundra and Ihsanullah Wafa for Sweden, both capable of turning the match with the bat and in the field.
- Advait Dhabe’s wicket-taking ability could be decisive in the T10 format.
Fantasy Watch:
- Look for players with high six-hitting rates and those who contribute in multiple departments.
- All-rounders and wicket-keepers who are involved in the game throughout are likely to rack up points.
Conclusion
With Norway’s strong home record and Sweden’s explosive all-rounders, Match 8 of ECI Norway, 2025 promises to be a thrilling contest. Expect fireworks from the likes of Vishal Sharma, Ajay Mundra, and Ihsanullah Wafa, while the battle between Norway’s batters and Sweden’s bowlers could decide the outcome. Fantasy managers and fans alike should prepare for a high-scoring, action-packed encounter at Stubberudmyra Cricket Ground.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis!
- Vishal Sharma – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 89.0 – NOR
- Ihsanullah Wafa – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 81.0 – SWE
- Ajay Mundra – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 60.0 – SWE
- Abdul Baluch – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 59.0 – SWE
- Saeed Ahmed – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 50.0 – SWE
- Wahidullah Sahak – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 48.0 – NOR
- Imal Zuwak – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 47.0 – SWE
- Adeel Azam – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – NOR
- Jawid Stanigze – Bowler – Avg. Points: 41.0 – SWE
- Javed Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – NOR
- Advait Dhabe – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – SWE
Number of players from each team:
- Sweden (SWE): 7
- Norway (NOR): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 5
- Wicket-Keeper: 2
- Bowler: 3
- Batsman: 0
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