ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025: Marsta (MAR) vs Huddinge (HUD) – Match 12 Preview

Event: ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025
Match: Marsta vs Huddinge, Single Group Match Day 3, Match 12
Date: 25 July 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Botkyrka Cricket Center
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Huddinge won the toss and elected to field

Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?

As the ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, Match 12 brings together two of the tournament’s most competitive sides: Marsta (MAR) and Huddinge (HUD). With Huddinge opting to field first, the stage is set for a thrilling contest at the Botkyrka Cricket Center.

Predicted Standouts

  • Most Sixes:
    Saeed Ahmed (HUD) – With a career average of 1.0 sixes per match and a staggering 127 career sixes, Saeed Ahmed is the most likely to clear the ropes.

  • Most Runs:
    Imal Zuwak (HUD) – Averaging 18 runs per match over 69 games, Zuwak is the most consistent run-getter in this fixture.

  • Most Wickets:
    Nazmul Hashan (MAR) – The only player in this match with a career average of 1.0 wickets per match, Hashan is Marsta’s go-to strike bowler.

  • Match MVP:
    Saeed Ahmed (HUD) – With a career average of 48 fantasy points per match and 75 per match in this event, Ahmed is the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Huddinge (HUD)

  • Matches Played: 34
  • Matches Won: 22
  • Win Percentage: 64.7%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Saeed Ahmed (48 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Saeed Ahmed (75 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Saeed Ahmed (127 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Saeed Ahmed (career all-rounder, but no player with >0 wickets per match)

Marsta (MAR)

  • Matches Played: 41
  • Matches Won: 25
  • Win Percentage: 60.98%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Waqas Haider (44 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Waqas Haider (77 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Waqas Haider (54 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Nazmul Hashan (1.0 wickets per match, 14 matches)

Player Highlights

Huddinge (HUD)

Saeed Ahmed – All-Rounder

A true T10 superstar, Saeed Ahmed’s numbers are exceptional. With 3777 career fantasy points and an average of 48 per match, Ahmed is a proven match-winner. His 127 sixes and 63 fours highlight his power-hitting, while 809 bowling fantasy points and 32 career catches showcase his all-round value. In the current event, he’s averaging 75 fantasy points per match, making him the most in-form player on either side. With 9 Player of the Match awards (11.5% of matches), Ahmed is a genuine MVP candidate.

Imal Zuwak – Wicket-Keeper

Zuwak is a consistent performer with 3174 career fantasy points and an average of 46 per match. His batting is his main strength, with 93 sixes and 126 fours, and a top score of 93. In the current event, he’s averaging 62 fantasy points per match, with 10 sixes already. Zuwak’s 6 Player of the Match awards (8.7% of matches) underline his ability to turn games.

Kamran Ahmadzai – Batsman

Ahmadzai brings experience with 92 matches and 3922 career fantasy points (43 per match). He’s hit 99 sixes and 35 fours, and his all-round skills are reflected in 1546 bowling fantasy points. In this event, he’s averaging 68 fantasy points per match, with 12 sixes already. Ahmadzai has 6 Player of the Match awards (6.5% of matches).

Tariq Zuwak – All-Rounder

With 1695 career fantasy points (51 per match) and 24 sixes, Tariq Zuwak is a valuable all-rounder. He’s contributed 743 batting and 800 bowling fantasy points, and in this event, he’s averaging 63 per match. His 3 Player of the Match awards (9.1% of matches) show his match-winning potential.

Marsta (MAR)

Waqas Haider – Batsman

Haider is Marsta’s most explosive batter, with 1556 career fantasy points (44 per match) and 54 sixes. He’s in red-hot form this event, averaging 77 fantasy points per match and already hitting 19 sixes. With 4 Player of the Match awards (11.4% of matches), Haider is a key player to watch.

Abdulrehman – All-Rounder, Captain

Abdulrehman leads from the front with 1145 career fantasy points (46 per match) and 10 sixes. He’s averaging 62 fantasy points per match in this event, with 7 sixes and 2 fifties. His all-round skills are evident with 480 bowling fantasy points and 2 Player of the Match awards (8% of matches).

Hamid Mahmood – All-Rounder

Mahmood has 1441 career fantasy points (39 per match) and 25 sixes. He’s averaging 53 per match in this event, with 8 sixes and 1 fifty. Mahmood’s 2 Player of the Match awards (5.4% of matches) highlight his impact.

Nazmul Hashan – Bowler

Hashan is Marsta’s leading wicket-taker, with a career average of 1.0 wickets per match and 442 bowling fantasy points. He’s averaging 37 fantasy points per match (31 in this event), and his best bowling figures are 4 wickets in a match.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Saeed Ahmed (HUD) vs Waqas Haider (MAR):
    Both are the leading six-hitters for their teams, with Ahmed (127 sixes, 48 fantasy points/match) slightly ahead of Haider (54 sixes, 44 fantasy points/match). In the current event, Haider has the edge with 77 fantasy points per match.

  • Imal Zuwak (HUD) vs Abdulrehman (MAR):
    Zuwak’s consistency (46 fantasy points/match, 18 runs/match) will be tested against Abdulrehman’s all-round skills (46 fantasy points/match, 11 runs/match, 19 bowling points/match).

  • Nazmul Hashan (MAR) vs Kamran Ahmadzai (HUD):
    Hashan is the only bowler with a wicket per match, while Ahmadzai is a dangerous batter and part-time bowler. This matchup could be pivotal in the middle overs.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Saeed Ahmed (HUD): Consistent all-rounder, high fantasy ceiling, and in top form.
  • Waqas Haider (MAR): Explosive batter, leading six-hitter, and in great touch this event.

Bold Picks:

  • Imal Zuwak (HUD): High-impact wicket-keeper batter, capable of big scores and fantasy hauls.
  • Abdulrehman (MAR): All-rounder with the ability to contribute in all departments.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:
    Saeed Ahmed’s all-round prowess and Waqas Haider’s power-hitting are likely to dictate the tempo. Imal Zuwak’s consistency and Abdulrehman’s leadership and all-round skills could swing the match.

  • Fantasy Focus:
    With several players averaging over 40 fantasy points per match, expect high scores. The battle between the six-hitters (Ahmed, Haider, Zuwak) and the leading wicket-taker (Hashan) will be crucial.

  • Team Momentum:
    Huddinge’s higher win percentage and depth in all-rounders give them a slight edge, but Marsta’s top order, led by Haider and Abdulrehman, can turn the game in a matter of overs.

Don’t miss the action as Marsta and Huddinge clash in what promises to be a high-scoring, closely-fought T10 encounter at the Botkyrka Cricket Center!

  1. Tariq Zuwak – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – Huddinge
  2. Saeed Ahmed – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 48.0 – Huddinge
  3. Abdulrehman – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – Marsta
  4. Imal Zuwak – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 46.0 – Huddinge
  5. Waqas Haider – Batter – Avg. Points: 44.0 – Marsta
  6. Kamran Ahmadzai – Batter – Avg. Points: 43.0 – Huddinge
  7. Hamid Mahmood – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 39.0 – Marsta
  8. Nazmul Hashan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – Marsta
  9. Samiullah Rahmani – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 36.0 – Huddinge
  10. Shaurav Sarkar – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 32.0 – Marsta
  11. Nasir Iqbal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 24.0 – Huddinge

Number of players from each team:

  • Huddinge: 6
  • Marsta: 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All-Rounder: 7
  • Batter: 2
  • Wicket-Keeper: 1
  • Bowler: 1

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