ECS-W Sweden, Stockholm, 2025: STO-W vs ALZ-W – Match 8 Preview
Event: ECS-W Sweden, Stockholm, 2025
Match: Stockholm CC-W (STO-W) vs Alby Zalmi-W (ALZ-W)
Match Number: 8 (Single Group Match Day 2)
Date: 22 July 2025
Start Time: 12:45 Local Time | 15:15 IST
Venue: Botkyrka Cricket Center
Format: T10
Toss: Stockholm CC-W won the toss and elected to bat
Match Type: Group Match
Standout Players to Watch
- Most 6s Prediction: Eman Asim (ALZ-W) – 5 career sixes, highest among all players.
- Most Runs Prediction: Eman Asim (ALZ-W) – Career average of 38 runs per match.
- Most Wickets Prediction: Signe Lundell (ALZ-W) & Mirab Razwan (ALZ-W) – Both with strong bowling fantasy points, but no player has a wicket-per-match average above zero.
- Match MVP Prediction: Eman Asim (ALZ-W) – Outstanding 81 average fantasy points per match over career.
Team Introductions
Stockholm CC-W (STO-W)
- Team Colours: Dark Blue (Primary), Light Blue (Secondary)
- Key Player (Fantasy): Karuna Bhardwaj – 25.0 average fantasy points per match (career & event)
- Top Batter (Sixes): No player has hit a six in their career.
- Top Bowler (Wickets): No player has taken more than 1 wicket in a match; no three-wicket hauls.
- Matches Played/Won: Data not available.
Alby Zalmi-W (ALZ-W)
- Team Colours: Black
- Key Player (Fantasy): Eman Asim – 81.0 average fantasy points per match (career & event)
- Top Batter (Sixes): Eman Asim – 5 career sixes
- Top Bowler (Wickets): Mirab Razwan – 3 wickets in a match (career best)
- Matches Played: 5 | Matches Won: 3 | Win Percentage: 60%
Player Highlights
Stockholm CC-W (STO-W)
Karuna Bhardwaj – All Rounder
Karuna Bhardwaj stands out as Stockholm’s most consistent performer, with 125 total career fantasy points and an average of 25.0 per match. With 6 career fours and a top score of 24, Karuna’s batting is reliable, though yet to clear the ropes for a six. Their bowling has contributed 38 fantasy points, with a best of 33 in a match, and they have also chipped in with a catch. While yet to claim a Player of the Match award, Karuna’s all-round contributions make them a key asset.
Neha Porob – Bowler
Neha Porob brings a bowling focus to the side, with 35 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 35 in a match. While wickets have been elusive, Neha’s economy and consistency have earned them 10.0 average fantasy points per match. With no batting or fielding points yet, Neha’s impact will be crucial with the ball.
Deepa Joshi – All Rounder
Despite only 2 matches, Deepa Joshi has made an impression with 28 total fantasy points and a strong 14.0 average. Their batting has been the highlight, with a top score of 22 and 3 career fours. Bowling has yet to yield results, but Deepa’s potential as a game-changer remains.
Sana Firdaus – All Rounder, Captain
As captain, Sana Firdaus leads by example, though their numbers (3.0 average fantasy points per match) suggest room for a breakout. With a top score of 5 and modest contributions in both batting and bowling, Sana’s leadership and tactical acumen will be vital.
Alby Zalmi-W (ALZ-W)
Eman Asim – Batsman, Captain & Wicket Keeper
Eman Asim is the tournament’s standout star, boasting 487 career fantasy points and a staggering 81.0 average per match. With 34 fours, 5 sixes, a century (top score 108), and both a fifty and a hundred in this event, Eman is the most explosive batter on display. Their 3 Player of the Match awards (50% ratio) underline their match-winning ability.
Signe Lundell – Batsman
Signe Lundell is a proven performer with 242 career fantasy points and a 19.0 average per match. With 6 career fours and a six, Signe’s top score of 38 and 70 batting fantasy points in a match show their ability to anchor or accelerate. Signe also contributes with the ball (121 bowling fantasy points) and in the field.
Mirab Razwan – Bowler
Mirab Razwan is ALZ-W’s bowling spearhead, with 314 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 3 wickets in a match. Their 34.0 average fantasy points per match and 101 in a single match highlight their potential to turn games with the ball.
Anushka Gorad – Wicket Keeper
Anushka Gorad is a reliable wicket keeper with 178 career fantasy points and a Player of the Match award. Their 8.0 average batting fantasy points per match and 4 career catches make them a valuable all-round contributor.
Key Player Matchups
- Eman Asim (ALZ-W) vs Karuna Bhardwaj (STO-W):
Eman’s explosive batting (38 runs per match, 5 sixes, 77 batting fantasy points per match) will test Karuna’s all-round skills (13 batting, 8 bowling fantasy points per match). - Signe Lundell (ALZ-W) vs Neha Porob (STO-W):
Signe’s all-round ability (19 fantasy points per match, 1 six, 121 bowling fantasy points) faces Neha’s steady bowling (7 fantasy points per match). - Mirab Razwan (ALZ-W) vs Deepa Joshi (STO-W):
Mirab’s 314 bowling fantasy points and 3-wicket match best will be a challenge for Deepa, who has shown promise with the bat (15 batting fantasy points per match).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
- Safe Captain Pick:
- Eman Asim (ALZ-W): Unmatched fantasy consistency, high ceiling, and proven match-winner.
- Safe Vice-Captain Pick:
- Signe Lundell (ALZ-W): All-round contributions and high event average.
- Bold Captain Pick:
- Karuna Bhardwaj (STO-W): Leading all-rounder for STO-W, potential for a breakout.
- Bold Vice-Captain Pick:
- Mirab Razwan (ALZ-W): High-impact bowler, capable of big hauls.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Eman Asim’s form is the single biggest factor in this match. If Stockholm CC-W can contain them, the contest opens up.
- Signe Lundell and Mirab Razwan provide ALZ-W with depth in both batting and bowling, making them a well-rounded threat.
- For Stockholm CC-W, Karuna Bhardwaj and Deepa Joshi must deliver with both bat and ball to challenge ALZ-W’s dominance.
- Fielding could be a differentiator: Anushka Gorad’s 4 career catches and 1 stumping show ALZ-W’s edge behind the stumps.
Final Word
With Stockholm CC-W opting to bat first, the onus is on their top order to set a competitive total. Alby Zalmi-W, led by the prolific Eman Asim, enter as favourites on the back of superior individual and team stats. However, T10 cricket is known for its unpredictability, and a few standout performances from STO-W’s all-rounders could turn the tide.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting contest at Botkyrka Cricket Center!
- Eman Asim – Batter – Avg. Points: 81.0 – Alby Zalmi-W
- Mirab Razwan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 34.0 – Alby Zalmi-W
- Alina Aslam – Bowler – Avg. Points: 26.0 – Alby Zalmi-W
- Karuna Bhardwaj – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 25.0 – Stockholm CC-W
- Signe Lundell – Batter – Avg. Points: 19.0 – Alby Zalmi-W
- Anushka Gorad – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 16.0 – Alby Zalmi-W
- Deepa Joshi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 14.0 – Stockholm CC-W
- Nayab Razwan – Batter – Avg. Points: 14.0 – Alby Zalmi-W
- Neha Porob – Bowler – Avg. Points: 10.0 – Stockholm CC-W
- Areeba Khan – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 8.0 – Alby Zalmi-W
- Sana Firdaus – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 3.0 – Stockholm CC-W
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Alby Zalmi-W: 7
- Stockholm CC-W: 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batter: 3
- Bowler: 3
- All Rounder: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 2
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