Founded in 2017, First Contact will travel from nearby Hamburg on their quest for success at FanCode ECS Germany Kiel. All-time leading wicket taker Muhammad Sharif Safi heads the bowling attack, while record run scorer Muhammad Akbar Jabarkhel will carry First Contact hopes with the bat. Leading all-rounder Salman Haider can contribute with the bat and his canny leg breaks are to be respected.
Captain: Muhammad Sharif Safi
Wicketkeeper: Muhammad Akbar Jabarkhel
Likely Top 4 Batting Order: Muhammad Akbar Jabarkhel, Imran Khan, Zakirullah Zakhil, Salman Haider, Shoukat Ali
Likely Opening Bowlers: Muhammad Sharif Safi
Spin Option(s): Salman Haider, Nasrallah Amla
KEY PLAYERS
Zahir Shah Zakhil - key all-rounder instrumental in FCT debut victory.
Abdulrahman Amarkhail - four wicket burst on way to the knockout stages.