FanCode ECS Sweden Stockholm provides an opportunity for ten teams to showcase their skills, contesting 48 games over 12 days. Every game will be live streamed worldwide on the European Cricket Network and on FanCode - a multi-sport aggregator platform, from the house of Dream Sports for the Indian Sub-Continent.
European Cricket Network live broadcasts four T10 matches on Day 8 of the 2021 FanCode ECS Sweden, Stockholm on Tuesday 27 July.
Both Nacka and Alby Zalmi have work to do to remain in the hunt for the knockout stages. Leaders Djurgardens IF are chasing a fifth consecutive win, while Marsta and newcomers Huddinge have also been impressive so far.
Group B
DIF Djurgardens IF (4-0, NRR+2.133)
MAR Marsta (2-1, NRR+2.575)
HUD Huddinge (2-1, NRR-0.406)
ALZ Alby Zalmi (0-2, NRR-2.450)
NAC Nacka (0-4, NRR-2.546)
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MATCH 29 (ECS21.584)
DJURGARDENS IF (DIF) v HUDDINGE (HUD)
0700 GMT | 0900 CET | 1230 IST
DIF Last Five Matches: L W W W W (Avg Score For 93, Avg Score Against 91)
HUD Last Five Matches: L W W (Avg Score For 98, Avg Score Against 100)
DJURGARDENS IF (DIF)
Captain: Wynand Boshoff
Wicketkeeper: Wynand Boshoff
Projected Top Four: Wynand Boshoff, Daniel Nissila, Richie Robbins,Shahzeb Choudhry
Projected Opening Bowlers: Shahzeb Choudhry, Prashant Shukla
Spin Option(s): Prashant Shukla, Ankit Dubey
DJURGARDENS IF Key Players:
Shahzeb Choudhryis a big contributor for DIF with bat and ball. The all-rounder picked up SIX wickets last term and scored 56 runs from two innings at a SR of 200 atDream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm. He is also a reliable fielder. The all-rounder has racked up 57 runs and picked up NINE wickets in four games this term and has bagged two man of the match awards.
Richie Robbins, the right hander was second highest run scorer for DIF atDream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm racking up 116 runs in five innings. Started off well this season scoring 37 in the first game. He is the second highest run scorer for DIF with 63 runs from four games.
Wynand Boshoff, captain and driving force of the team, is a natural strokemaker, can hit the long ball as well. Top scorer for DIF with 86 runs in two games bagging a man of the match award as well for a brilliant 49 off 27 balls against ALZ.
Serge Conein, experienced medium pacer, has good control over the ball and is able to swing the ball both ways, was top wicket taker at Dream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm with NINE wickets from six matches.
Daniel Nissila will open the innings for DIF. He can hit the long ball and can bat smart if needed. Is a good fielder. He took SIX catches last term - the most taken by any player.
Ankit Dubey is a key spinner for DIF with multiple variations up his sleeves. He picked up SIX wickets last season atDIF atDream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm. Is a handy batsman as well scoring 42 runs in four innings.
HUDDINGE (HUD)
Captain: Abdul Rashid Khan
Wicketkeeper: Imal Zuwak
Projected Top Four: Tariq Zuwak, Imal Zuwak, Abdul Rashid Khan, Samiullah Rahmani
Projected Opening Bowlers: Hijrat Khan, Saeed Ahmad
Spin Option(s): Yama Masoud, Kamran Momand, Najeeb Ullah
HUDDINGE Key Players:
Samiullah Rahmaniis one of the best hitters of a cricket ball in Sweden. Played for Nacka last term scoring 97 runs in five innings at a magnificent strike rate of 249. Scored a blistering 31 not out off just 13 balls against his former team Nacka to bag his first man of the match award of the season. Has also picked up two wickets.
Imal Zuwak has been selected for the national team a few days ago. The talented opener has racked up 50 runs in two games including a man of the match effort of an 18-ball 41 vs Marsta.
Nasir Iqbal, thecurrent Swedish international is the all time leading wicket taker for HUD. He is joint leading wicket taker for his side with three scalps from three games. Has also mustered 44 runs at a strike rate of 191.
Saeed Ahmad, the 21-year-old talent has the potential to represent Sweden in the future. Is currently the joint top wicket taker for HUD with three scalps from three games.
Djurgardens IF have won all four games and are comfortably placed at the top of the standings. Huddinge have been impressive as well, winning two of their three games, only losing out to DIF in their opening game. With a few key players returning, DIF look a much more formidable outfit and it will take a monumental effort from HUD to get past the group leaders.
Last time they met: ECS21.576 | DIF 67(7.3) def HUD 66 (24 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Djurgardens IF (DIF) to decisively march to a fifth consecutive win.
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MATCH 30 (ECS21.585)
ALBY ZALMI (ALZ) v MARSTA (MAR)
0900 GMT | 1100 CET | 1430 IST
ALZ Last Five Matches: W L W L L (Avg Score For 83, Avg Score Against 91)
MAR Last Five Matches: L L L W W (Avg Score For 102, Avg Score Against 92)
ALBY ZALMI (ALZ)
Captain: Rahel Khan
Wicketkeeper: Ismaeel Zia
Projected Top Four: Rahel Khan, Shahed Ali, Azam Khalil, Tas Qureshi
Projected Opening Bowlers: Qudratullah Mir Afzal, Tas Qureshi
Spin Option(s): Azam Khalil, Rahel Khan, Faseeh Choudhary, Sami Khalil, Muhammad Zeeshan
ALBY ZALMI Key Players:
Azam Khalil, all-rounder,leading run scorer and wicket taker for ALZ last year atDream11 European Cricket Series Stockholm racking up 179 runs and picking up 10 wickets. The most economical bowler for ALZ on Monday conceding at just 5.75 runs per over and rewarded with three wickets.
Rahel Khan, solid top order batsman and decent leg spinner, recently selected for the Swedish national team, picked up SEVEN wickets last year at an economy rate of just 5.87 and mustered 48 runs with the bat. Top scorer and wicket taker for ALZ scoring 31 runs and picking up FOUR wickets in two games on Monday.
Qudratullah Mir Afzalis a talented middle order batsman and can bowl at any time of the innings with good control. The all-rounder picked up SIX wickets atDream11 European Cricket Series Stockholm 2020. Scored 25 runs and picked up a wicket on Monday.
Tas Qureshiis another reliable all-rounder in the ALZ squad. He played for PF last term scoring 75 runs and picking up three wickets. One of the fastest bowlers in Sweden and can be a handy batsman in the middle order. Returned impressive figures of 2-15 vs DIF yesterday.
Sami Khalil, considered the best all-rounder in the ALZ side, the 17-year old is one of the most improved players in Sweden. The youngster likes to hit the ball hard and is a skilled leg spinner. He recently hit the fastest fifty in just 15 balls in the junior league and is also a member of the U19 national side.
MARSTA (MAR)
Captain: Shahid Mustafa
Wicketkeeper: Shahid Mustafa
Projected Top Four: Share Ali, Waqas Haider, Hamid Sulehri, Shahid Mustafa
Projected Opening Bowlers: Qambber Syed, Ajmal Raza
Spin Option(s): Hamid Sulehri, Fahad Waqas
MARSTA Key Players:
Share Ali is a solid top order batsman and can bowl fast with the ball. The right hander amassed 192 runs last term for eventual champions PF at a strike rate of almost 200. He hit the most sixes last year with 14 hits over the ropes. Started off well scoring 35 off just 19 balls in the first match and has racked up 68 runs in three games.
Waqas Haider, a dashing opening batsman and brilliant pace bowler with the ability to swing the ball. Top scorer for MAR last season racking up 137 runs and picking up SIX wickets. Top scorer for MAR mustering 100 runs in three games including a 31-ball 45 vs HUD.
Hamid Sulehri, an elegant top order batsman and a quality left arm spinner, racked up 131 runs last term and ended second highest wicket taker in the tournament with EIGHT wickets.
Ajmal Raza, the left arm medium pacer has picked up FIVE wickets with a best return of 2-0 and is leading the wicket taking charts for MAR.
Much-fancied Alby Zalmi failed to win either of their games on Monday, slipping to defeat to DIF and MAR. Marsta will be aiming to repeat yesterday’s performance, while ALZ will be desperate to get off the mark and get their campaign back on track.
Last time they met: ECS21.583 | MAR 97 def ALZ 85 (26 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Alby Zalmi (ALZ) to open their account this season, avenging Monday’s loss to Marsta.
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MATCH 31 (ECS21.586)
MARSTA (MAR) v HUDDINGE (HUD)
1100 GMT | 1300 CET | 1630 IST
MAR Last Five Matches: L L L W W (Avg Score For 102, Avg Score Against 92)
HUD Last Five Matches: L W W (Avg Score For 98, Avg Score Against 100)
MARSTA (MAR)
Captain: Shahid Mustafa
Wicketkeeper: Shahid Mustafa
Projected Top Four: Share Ali, Waqas Haider, Hamid Sulehri, Shahid Mustafa
Projected Opening Bowlers: Qambber Syed, Ajmal Raza
Spin Option(s): Hamid Sulehri, Fahad Waqas
MARSTA Key Players:
Share Ali is a solid top order batsman and can bowl fast with the ball. The right hander amassed 192 runs last term for eventual champions PF at a strike rate of almost 200. He hit the most sixes last year with 14 hits over the ropes. Started off well scoring 35 off just 19 balls in the first match. Has racked up 68 runs in three games.
Waqas Haider, a dashing opening batsman and brilliant pace bowler with the ability to swing the ball. Top scorer for MAR last season racking up 137 runs and picking up SIX wickets. Top scorer for MAR mustering 100 runs in three games including a 31-ball 45 vs HUD.
Hamid Sulehri, an elegant top order batsman and a quality left arm spinner, racked up 131 runs last term and ended second highest wicket taker in the tournament with EIGHT wickets.
Ajmal Raza, the left arm medium pacer picked up FIVE wickets with a best return of 2-0 and is leading the wicket taking charts for MAR.
HUDDINGE (HUD)
Captain: Abdul Rashid Khan
Wicketkeeper: Imal Zuwak
Projected Top Four: Tariq Zuwak, Imal Zuwak, Abdul Rashid Khan, Samiullah Rahmani
Projected Opening Bowlers: Hijrat Khan, Saeed Ahmad
Spin Option(s): Yama Masoud, Kamran Momand, Najeeb Ullah
HUDDINGE Key Players:
Samiullah Rahmaniis one of the best hitters of a cricket ball in Sweden. Played for Nacka last term scoring 97 runs in five innings at a magnificent strike rate of 249. Scored a blistering 31 not out off just 13 balls against his former team Nacka to bag his first man of the match award of the season. Has also picked up two wickets.
Imal Zuwak has been selected for the national team a few days ago. The talented opener has racked up 50 runs in two games including a man of the match effort of an 18-ball 41 vs Marsta.
Nasir Iqbal, thecurrent Swedish international is the all time leading wicket taker for HUD. He is joint leading wicket taker for his side with three scalps from three games. Has also mustered 44 runs at a strike rate of 191.
Saeed Ahmad, the 21-year-old talent has the potential to represent Sweden in the future. Is currently the joint top wicket taker for HUD with three scalps from three games.
Marsta and Huddinge have each won two of their three games and are placed second and third in the standings respectively. Their only loss came against this very opposition on the first day of Group B action, so Marsta will be eager for payback.
Last time they met: ECS21.577 | HUD 108(9.2) def MAR 106 (24 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Marsta (MAR) to even the score against HUD.
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MATCH 32 (ECS21.587)
ALBY ZALMI (ALZ) v NACKA (NAC)
1300 GMT | 1500 CET | 1830 IST
ALZ Last Five Matches: W L W L L (Avg Score For 83, Avg Score Against 91)
NAC Last Five Matches: W L L L L (Avg Score For 98, Avg Score Against 104)
ALBY ZALMI (ALZ)
Captain: Rahel Khan
Wicketkeeper: Ismaeel Zia
Projected Top Four: Rahel Khan, Shahed Ali, Azam Khalil, Tas Qureshi
Projected Opening Bowlers: Qudratullah Mir Afzal, Tas Qureshi
Spin Option(s): Azam Khalil, Rahel Khan, Faseeh Choudhary, Sami Khalil, Muhammad Zeeshan
ALBY ZALMI Key Players:
Azam Khalil, all-rounder,leading run scorer and wicket taker for ALZ last year atDream11 European Cricket Series Stockholm racking up 179 runs and picking up 10 wickets. The most economical bowler for ALZ on Monday conceding at just 5.75 runs per over and rewarded with three wickets.
Rahel Khan, solid top order batsman and decent leg spinner, recently selected for the Swedish national team, picked up SEVEN wickets last year at an economy rate of just 5.87 and mustered 48 runs with the bat. Top scorer and wicket taker for ALZ scoring 31 runs and picking up FOUR wickets in two games on Monday.
Qudratullah Mir Afzalis a talented middle order batsman and can bowl at any time of the innings with good control. The all-rounder picked up SIX wickets atDream11 European Cricket Series Stockholm 2020. Scored 25 runs and picked up a wicket on Monday.
Tas Qureshiis another reliable all-rounder in the ALZ squad. He played for PF last term scoring 75 runs and picking up three wickets. One of the fastest bowlers in Sweden and can be a handy batsman in the middle order. Returned impressive figures of 2-15 vs DIF yesterday.
Sami Khalil, considered the best all-rounder in the ALZ side, the 17-year old is one of the most improved players in Sweden. The youngster likes to hit the ball hard and is a skilled leg spinner. He recently hit the fastest fifty in just 15 balls in the junior league and is also a member of the U19 national side.
NACKA (NAC)
Captain: Zabi Zahid
Wicketkeeper: Sadat Sidiqi
Projected Top Four: Khalid Zahid, Omran Zazai, Azam Mohammad, Sadat Sidiqi
Projected Opening Bowlers: Zabi Zahid, Lemar Momand
Spin Option(s): Abdul Hakeem, Azam Mohammad
NACKA Key Players:
Khalid Zahid, the experienced all-rounder has been selected to represent the national team recently. He was the second highest run scorer last summer racking up 168 runs in just four innings at an average of 84 and SR of 183 atDream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm.Has racked up 65 runs and picked up three in four games.
Lemar Momand, left arm medium pacer, was top wicket taker for NAC last season with SIX scalps from six games atDream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm. He has also been selected for the Swedish national team to tour Denmark and Finland.
Omran Zazai, the 22-year old is a hard hitting opening batsman, racked up 118 runs at a strike rate of 281 - highest in the tournament. He hit 13 sixes and six fours mustering over 86% of his runs in boundaries atDream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm. Top scorer for NAC with 67 runs from four innings at a SR of 203.
Zabi Zahid, captain, all-rounder, mustered 77 runs in three innings at a SR of 241 - third highest in the tournament. He also picked up FOUR wickets atDream11 European Cricket Series Botkyrka, Stockholm. Has picked up FIVE wickets and mustered 63 runs so far.
Nacka have been the surprise of the comp so far for all the wrong reasons. Without a win in four attempts, the reigning champions simply have to beat Alby Zalmi to remain in the hunt for the knockout stages. Alby Zalmi lost both their games on Monday and are also under pressure for a result.
Match Prediction: Strugglers NAC and ALZ have lost a combined four of their five games chasing. Hence, the result of this match may depend on the toss. Both teams will be keen to bat first and put the opposition under heavy scoreboard pressure.
