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 9 of the 2021 FanCode ECS Sweden, Stockholm on Wednesday 28 July.
Reigning champions Nacka have it all to do to hold onto their crown. Another defeat to Alby Zalmi would spell the end of their reign. Leaders Djurgardens IF are chasing a sixth consecutive win, while Marsta and newcomers Huddinge have also been impressive so far with three wins out of five.
Group B
DIF Djurgardens IF (5-0, NRR+2.662)
MAR Marsta (3-2, NRR+1.901)
HUD Huddinge (3-2, NRR-1.086)
ALZ Alby Zalmi (1-3, NRR-1.152)
NAC Nacka (0-5, NRR-2.716)
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MATCH 33 (ECS21.588)
NACKA (NAC) v ALBY ZALMI CF (ALZ)
0700 GMT | 0900 CET | 1230 IST
NAC Last Five Matches: L L L L L (Avg Score For 82, Avg Score Against 108)
ALZ Last Five Matches: W L L L W (Avg Score For 83, Avg Score Against 89)
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. Has racked up 66 runs and picked up three in five games.
Omran Zazai, the 22-year old is a hard hitting opening batsman, top scorer for NAC with 83 runs from five innings at a SR of 189.
Zabi Zahid, captain, all-rounder, has picked up FIVE wickets and mustered 71 runs so far this season.
ALBY ZALMI CF (ALZ)
Captain: Rahel Khan
Wicketkeeper: Ismaeel Zia
Projected Top Four: Rahel Khan, Usman Iftikhar, 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 CF Key Players:
Azam Khalil, all-rounder,leading run scorer for ALZ with 76 runs from four games. The most economical bowler for ALZ conceding at just six runs per over and has been rewarded with FIVE wickets. Awarded man of the match for his all-round performance vs Nacka on Tuesday.
Rahel Khan, solid top order batsman and decent leg spinner, recently selected for the Swedish national team. Top wicket taker for ALZ picking up SIX wickets in four games and has also scored 32 runs.
Qudratullah Mir Afzalis a talented middle order batsman and can bowl at any time of the innings with good control. Scored 46 runs and picked up a couple of wickets as well.
Tas Qureshiis another reliable all-rounder in the ALZ squad. 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. Has picked up four wickets in all.
Previous winners Nacka continue to slumber with five straight losses and find themselves in serious danger of exiting the competition. Every game is a virtual knockout for NAC and a slip up now may lead to elimination as Alby Zalmi CF, placed just above them, will have two wins with three games to go while NAC will only have a couple more games to play.
Last time they met: ECS21.587 | ALZ 74(7.2) def NAC 69 (27 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Alby Zalmi (ALZ) to do the double over winless Nacka.
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MATCH 34 (ECS21.589)
DJURGARDENS IF (DIF) v ALBY ZALMI CF (ALZ)
0900 GMT | 1100 CET | 1430 IST
DIF Last Five Matches: W W W W W (Avg Score For 100, Avg Score Against 74)
ALZ Last Five Matches: W L L L W (Avg Score For 83, Avg Score Against 89)
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. He is also a reliable fielder. The all-rounder has racked up 57 runs and picked up 10 wickets this term and has bagged two man of the match awards.
Richie Robbins, the right hander started off well this season scoring 37 in the first game. He is the second highest run scorer for DIF with 96 runs from five 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 148 runs in three games bagging a couple of man of the match awards as well.
Serge Conein, experienced medium pacer, has good control over the ball and is able to swing the ball both ways. Returning to the side after a break, he picked up 2-20 vs HUD on Tuesday.
Ankit Dubey is a key spinner for DIF with multiple variations up his sleeves. Played his first game of the season on Tuesday and made an impact straightway returning figures of 2-8 vs HUD.
ALBY ZALMI CF (ALZ)
Captain: Rahel Khan
Wicketkeeper: Ismaeel Zia
Projected Top Four: Rahel Khan, Farqaleet Kirmani, 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 CF Key Players:
Azam Khalil, all-rounder,leading run scorer for ALZ with 76 runs from four games. The most economical bowler for ALZ conceding at just six runs per over and has been rewarded with FIVE wickets. Awarded man of the match for his all-round performance vs Nacka on Tuesday.
Rahel Khan, solid top order batsman and decent leg spinner, recently selected for the Swedish national team. Top wicket taker for ALZ picking up SIX wickets in four games and has also scored 32 runs.
Qudratullah Mir Afzalis a talented middle order batsman and can bowl at any time of the innings with good control. Scored 46 runs and picked up a couple of wickets as well.
Tas Qureshiis another reliable all-rounder in the ALZ squad. 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. Has picked up four wickets in all.
Djurgardens IF haven’t put a foot wrong so far winning all five games. DIF will be aiming to go all the way this time around having stumbled at the final hurdle last summer. On the other hand, following three successive defeats, Alby Zalmi CF managed to get a win against Nacka on Tuesday and will be hoping to carry that momentum forward.
Last time they met: ECS21.581 | DIF 101 def ALZ 64 (26 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Djurgardens IF (DIF) to remain unbeaten with a sixth straight win.
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MATCH 35 (ECS21.590)
NACKA (NAC) v HUDDINGE (HUD)
1100 GMT | 1300 CET | 1630 IST
NAC Last Five Matches: L L L L L (Avg Score For 82, Avg Score Against 108)
HUD Last Five Matches: L W W L W (Avg Score For 91, Avg Score Against 101)
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. Has racked up 66 runs and picked up three in five games.
Omran Zazai, the 22-year old is a hard hitting opening batsman, top scorer for NAC with 83 runs from five innings at a SR of 189.
Zabi Zahid, captain, all-rounder, has picked up FIVE wickets and mustered 71 runs so far this season.
HUDDINGE (HUD)
Captain: Abdul Rashid Khan
Wicketkeeper: Imal Zuwak
Projected Top Four: Tariq Zuwak, Farhad Momand, 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. 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.
Farhad Momand has racked up 63 runs in three innings getting out just once. The all-rounder has also bagged two wickets in two overs.
Nasir Iqbal, thecurrent Swedish international is the all time leading wicket taker for HUD. He has picked up three scalps from five games and has also mustered 71 runs at a strike rate of 169 and is the top scorer for HUD.
Saeed Ahmad, the 21-year-old talent has the potential to represent Sweden in the future. Is currently the top wicket taker for HUD with four scalps from five games. Mustered 34 off 13 balls vs MAR on Tuesday to bag his first man of the match award.
Newcomers Huddinge have prevailed in three of their five games and all three wins have come in final overs while chasing, including one off the penultimate ball against struggling Nacka. In desperation, winless Nacka will make a few changes to their lineup in the hope of finally stumbling upon the winning formula.
Last time they met: ECS21.582 | HUD 109(9.5) def NAC 105 (26 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Nacka (NAC) to secure their first win of the season.
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MATCH 36 (ECS21.591)
DJURGARDENS IF (DIF) v MARSTA (MAR)
1300 GMT | 1500 CET | 1830 IST
DIF Last Five Matches: W W W W W (Avg Score For 100, Avg Score Against 74)
MAR Last Five Matches: L W W W L (Avg Score For 104, Avg Score Against 86)
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. He is also a reliable fielder. The all-rounder has racked up 57 runs and picked up 10 wickets this term and has bagged two man of the match awards.
Richie Robbins, the right hander started off well this season scoring 37 in the first game. He is the second highest run scorer for DIF with 96 runs from five 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 148 runs in three games bagging a couple of man of the match awards as well.
Serge Conein, experienced medium pacer, has good control over the ball and is able to swing the ball both ways. Returning to the side after a break, he picked up 2-20 vs HUD on Tuesday.
Ankit Dubey is a key spinner for DIF with multiple variations up his sleeves. Played his first game of the season on Tuesday and made an impact straightway returning figures of 2-8 vs HUD.
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. Started off well scoring 35 off just 19 balls in the first match and has racked up 128 runs in five games leading the scoring sheets for MAR.
Waqas Haider, a dashing opening batsman and brilliant pace bowler with the ability to swing the ball. Second highest scorer for MAR mustering 118 runs in five games including a 31-ball 45 vs HUD.
Hamid Sulehri, an elegant top order batsman and a quality left arm spinner, has scalped FIVE wickets in three games with a best return of 2-5 and has scored 34 runs with the bat.
Ajmal Raza, the left arm medium pacer has picked up EIGHT wickets with a best return of 2-0 and is leading the wicket taking charts for MAR.
Table toppers Djurgardens IF and Marsta meet for the first time this season. While DIF will be hoping to continue their relentless unbeaten run, MAR would love to break that streak and give themselves an extra cushion over third placed HUD.
Last time they met: DIF 102 def MAR 101 (7 Jul 2020)
Match Prediction: Djurgardens IF (DIF) to win a thrilling encounter.
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