ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 – Match 15 Preview
Marsta (MAR) vs Huddinge (HUD)
ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 Single Group Match Day 3 – Match 15
Date: 25 July 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local | 19:15 IST
Venue: Botkyrka Cricket Center
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Huddinge won the toss and elected to field
Setting the Stage
The ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as Marsta (MAR) take on Huddinge (HUD) in Match 15 of the group stage. With both teams boasting a blend of experience and explosive talent, this encounter at the Botkyrka Cricket Center promises to be a pivotal clash in the race for playoff spots. Huddinge, having won the toss, will look to make early inroads with the ball, while Marsta will aim to set a challenging total or chase with intent.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most Sixes:
Saeed Ahmed (HUD), Imal Zuwak (HUD), Samiullah Rahmani (HUD), Kamran Ahmadzai (HUD), and Waqas Haider (MAR) all average 1 six per match in their careers, making them the prime candidates to clear the ropes most frequently.Most Runs:
Imal Zuwak (HUD) leads the way with a career average of 18 runs per match, followed by Saeed Ahmed (HUD) and Waqas Haider (MAR) at 15 runs per match.Most Wickets:
Nazmul Hashan (MAR) stands out with a career average of 1 wicket per match, the highest among all players in this fixture.Match MVP:
Saeed Ahmed (HUD) boasts the highest average fantasy points per match over his career (49), making him the top contender for the MVP award.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Huddinge (HUD)
- Matches Played: 35
- Matches Won: 23
- Win Percentage: 65.7%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Saeed Ahmed (49 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Saeed Ahmed (83 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Saeed Ahmed (134 sixes, 1 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Kamran Ahmadzai (1561 bowling fantasy points, 4 three-wicket matches)
Marsta (MAR)
- Matches Played: 43
- Matches Won: 25
- Win Percentage: 58.1%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Abdulrehman (46 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Waqas Haider (69 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Waqas Haider (55 sixes, 1 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Nazmul Hashan (498 bowling fantasy points, 1 wicket per match, 1 four-wicket match)
Player Highlights
Huddinge (HUD)
Saeed Ahmed – All-Rounder
Saeed Ahmed is the heartbeat of Huddinge, combining power-hitting with effective bowling. With 3909 career fantasy points and an average of 49 per match, he is a consistent match-winner. His 134 career sixes and 2570 batting fantasy points highlight his ability to change games in a matter of deliveries. In the current event, he has already amassed 581 fantasy points at a staggering 83 per match, including 20 sixes and two fifties. With 10 Player of the Match awards (12.7% of matches), Saeed is a proven performer under pressure.
Imal Zuwak – Wicket-Keeper
Imal Zuwak brings stability and aggression at the top, with 3225 career fantasy points and a 46-point average per match. His 95 sixes and 127 fours underline his boundary-hitting prowess, while his 22 catches and 5 stumpings add value behind the stumps. In this event, he’s averaging 61 fantasy points per match, with a recent fifty and 12 sixes already to his name. Imal has 6 Player of the Match awards, reflecting his match-winning capabilities.
Kamran Ahmadzai – Batsman
A dynamic presence, Kamran Ahmadzai has 3973 career fantasy points (43 per match) and is a dual threat with both bat and ball. He’s hit 100 sixes and taken 33 catches, while also contributing 1561 bowling fantasy points. In the current event, he’s averaging 64 fantasy points per match, with 13 sixes and 92 bowling points, making him a true all-round asset.
Tariq Zuwak – All-Rounder
Tariq Zuwak is a rising star, averaging 52 fantasy points per match over his career and 66 in the current event. With 24 sixes and 743 batting fantasy points, he’s a dangerous lower-order hitter. His 872 bowling fantasy points and 8 catches show his all-round value, and he’s already notched up 3 Player of the Match awards in just 34 matches.
Marsta (MAR)
Waqas Haider – Batsman
Waqas Haider is Marsta’s most explosive batter, with 1582 career fantasy points (44 per match) and 411 points in the current event (69 per match). He’s hit 55 sixes and 44 fours, with a top score of 67 and a recent fifty. Waqas has 4 Player of the Match awards, and his 34 average batting fantasy points per match make him a key player to watch.
Abdulrehman – All-Rounder, Captain
Abdulrehman leads from the front, averaging 46 fantasy points per match in his career and 58 in the current event. With 10 sixes, 2 fifties, and 524 batting fantasy points, he’s a reliable run-getter. His 511 bowling fantasy points and 6 catches add to his all-round credentials, and he’s twice been named Player of the Match.
Nazmul Hashan – Bowler
Nazmul Hashan is Marsta’s leading wicket-taker, with 498 bowling fantasy points and a career average of 1 wicket per match. He’s also contributed 662 total fantasy points and 300 in the current event (50 per match). His best bowling figures include a four-wicket haul, and he’s a consistent performer with the ball.
Shaurav Sarkar – All-Rounder
A versatile all-rounder, Shaurav Sarkar has 223 career fantasy points (32 per match) and 223 in the current event (37 per match). He’s contributed with both bat (138 points, 8 fours, 3 sixes) and ball (53 bowling points), making him a valuable utility player for Marsta.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Waqas Haider (MAR) vs Kamran Ahmadzai (HUD):
Both are prolific six-hitters (1 per match), but Kamran brings more all-round value with 1561 bowling fantasy points and 33 catches, while Waqas is a pure batting powerhouse.Nazmul Hashan (MAR) vs Saeed Ahmed (HUD):
Nazmul’s wicket-taking ability (1 per match, 498 bowling points) will be tested against Saeed’s aggressive batting (134 sixes, 2570 batting points). This duel could decide the momentum of the match.Imal Zuwak (HUD) vs Abdulrehman (MAR):
Imal’s consistency with the bat and gloves (61 event fantasy points per match) will be up against Abdulrehman’s all-round impact (58 event fantasy points per match).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Saeed Ahmed (HUD): Highest career and event fantasy averages, consistent all-rounder, and frequent Player of the Match winner.
- Waqas Haider (MAR): Marsta’s most reliable batter, high event fantasy average, and proven six-hitter.
Bold Picks
- Imal Zuwak (HUD): Explosive wicket-keeper batter, high ceiling with both bat and gloves.
- Nazmul Hashan (MAR): Leading wicket-taker, potential to swing the match with a big bowling performance.
Insights & Key Matchups
Game-Changers:
- Saeed Ahmed’s all-round brilliance and Waqas Haider’s batting fireworks are likely to be the biggest influences on the outcome.
- Nazmul Hashan’s ability to take wickets in clusters could disrupt Huddinge’s batting plans.
- Imal Zuwak and Kamran Ahmadzai offer Huddinge depth and explosiveness, both with the bat and in the field.
Fantasy Focus:
- All-rounders dominate the fantasy landscape in this fixture, with Saeed Ahmed, Abdulrehman, and Tariq Zuwak offering multi-dimensional value.
- Batters who can clear the ropes—like Waqas Haider and Kamran Ahmadzai—are must-haves in T10 fantasy lineups.
Conclusion
With both teams stacked with power-hitters and dynamic all-rounders, Match 15 of ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest. Huddinge’s superior win percentage and depth make them slight favorites, but Marsta’s match-winners are more than capable of turning the tide. Expect fireworks at Botkyrka Cricket Center as these two sides battle for supremacy in the group stage.
Stay tuned for live action and updates as MAR takes on HUD in what promises to be a T10 classic!
- Tariq Zuwak – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 52.0 – HUD
- Saeed Ahmed – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – HUD
- Imal Zuwak – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 46.0 – HUD
- Abdulrehman – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – MAR
- Waqas Haider – Batter – Avg. Points: 44.0 – MAR
- Nazmul Hashan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 44.0 – MAR
- Kamran Ahmadzai – Batter – Avg. Points: 43.0 – HUD
- Samiullah Rahmani – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 36.0 – HUD
- Shaurav Sarkar – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 32.0 – MAR
- Nasir Iqbal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 27.0 – HUD
- Kashif Ali – Bowler – Avg. Points: 25.0 – MAR
Number of players from each team:
- Huddinge (HUD): 6
- Marsta (MAR): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 6
- Bowler: 2
- Batter: 2
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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