European Cricket Network and Cricket Finland live broadcast the 2020 Finnish Premier League, starting Monday June 1 with the much-awaited opening match Helsinki CC vs. Vantaa CC
Match Details Match Date: 1 June 2020
Event Name: Finnish Premier League
Ground Name: Kerava National Cricket Ground
City Name: Kerava
Country Name: Finland
Match Format: T20 Match Description: Group Match
Match Number: #1 Match
Start Time Europe: 17:00:00 CEST
Match Start Time India: 20:30:00
Pitch Type: Astro Weather
Conditions Expected: Cloudy
Tune in to the live action from 6pm Local (EEST) * 5pm CEST * 4pm UK * 3pm GMT * 8:30pm IST with Helsinki CC taking on Vantaa CC at the Kerava National Cricket Ground (KNCG) in the city of Kerava, just outside Helsinki.
Team Preview for Helsinki CC
Formed in 1972, Helsinki CC is the oldest in Finland, preceding the national cricket association by almost three decades. In fact, Helsinki CC, Finnish Champions, were due to be in action today at ECL20 before the tournament’s postponement because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Helsinki CC sealed their spot at ECL20 by winning the 2019 Finnish Premier League on the back of blistering performances from the likes of Finland national team players, Aniketh Pusthay, Adnan Syed and Maneesh Chauhan.
Key Players
Captain Aniketh Pushthay, top runscorer 408 runs last season, Finland international
Zakiullah Kamal is the game changer, explosive all-rounder – 14 wkts, 206 runs last season
Adnan Syed can be a matchwinner, 20 wickets @ Avg 16.05 last season, Finland international
Khalid Rahman Mangal is a key man, 3rd top run scorer for club season
Faheem Nellancheri is a player to watch, 175 runs with S/R of 152.17 last season
In-form batter Aniketh Pushthay RH batsman
Main Wicket-Keeper: Zahidullah Kamal | Backup Wicket-Keeper: Aniketh Pushthay
Team Preview for Vantaa CC
Established in the early nineties by a keen group of Sri Lankans, Vantaa CC later transformed into a multicultural club representing the full spectrum of Asian countries, with cricketers now from all over the world.
Key Players
Captain Ranuka Koruwage
Ursan Tavernier is the game changer, second top run scorer and top catcher last season
Nalaka Hangamuwe can be a match winner, all-rounder, top wicket taker & 3rd top run scorer last season
Ravi Sanjeewa Kahingala is a key man, top run scorer last season
Madura Hettiarachilage is a player to watch, 2nd top wicket taker and best fielder last year
Main Wicket-Keeper: Ursan Tavernier | Backup Wicket-Keeper: Ranuka Koruwage
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