ECS T10 Stockholm 2020 – Match 18, Alby Zalmi CC vs Sigtuna CC: 11wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Qurban Ali scored 70 runs across three innings for Sigtuna CC at an average of 35

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Qurban Ali scored 70 runs across three innings for Sigtuna CC at an average of 35

Match Details:

The 18th match of 2020 ECS T10 Stockholm League will be played between Alby Zalmi CC and Sigtuna CC at the Marsta Cricket Club in Stockholm.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (5:30 PM IST) (12:00 PM GMT).

This game can be streamed live on Fan Code.

Preview:

The Alby Zalmi CC’s tripleheader on Thursday in the ECS T10 Stockholm League will come to an end when they face Sigtuna CC in the match at 2 PM local time. The Zalmi team have got three points to their tally after playing three matches but their NRR is highest among the seven teams. Their NRR will help in getting them to semi-finals even if they manage to win even one game. The Sigtuna CC, however, is set to finish in top four having won three of the four matches they played ahead of Thursday.


Weather Condition/Report:

Marsta CC is expected to record higher temperatures on Thursday compared to the last two days.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The synthetic pitch at the Marsta Cricket Club has been the same through the competition. A total of 12 matches have been completed without any rain interruption where only four were won by chasing teams. The average score by the teams batting first in those matches read close 90.

Average first innings score: 88 (Unaffected matches in the tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 8

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)


Probable Playing XIs:

Alby Zalmi CC:

Muhammad Usman Iftikhar, Ismaeel Zia (WK), Azam Khalil (C), Faraan Chaudhry, Qudratullah Mir Afzal, Zia Alozai, Usman Jabbar, Talha Masood, Noman Walyat, Samiallah Khalil, Muhammad Zeeshan.

Bench – Shahed Ali, Saad Anis, Farqaleet Kirmani, Amanullah Safi, Sheikh Hadi Iqbal, Rohollah Stanikzai, Syed Muhammad Talha Wasti, Zabihullah Niazy, Yasir Sultan, Kashif Aziz, Basir Sahebi, Muhammad Fahad Javed, Munir Safi, Noman Fawjoon, Rukshan Nawalage, Yakob Safi, Munib Safi, Aman Khan, Rahel Khan, Abdullah Khalil, Faseeh Tariq Choudhary.

Sigtuna CC:

Qurban Ali, Muhammad Rehman, Azeem Faisal, Ataullah Safi, Adil Mahmood Afzal, Sohaib Atif, Ahmad Ejaz, Adnan Raza, Abu-Bakr Azhar/Zulfiqar Kiyani, Raja Mahmood (C & WK), Arshpreet Singh.

Bench – Abu-Bakr Azhar/Zulfiqar Kiyani, Muhammad Nawaz, Umer Waqar, Osama Saleem, Shahzaib Hassan, Amir Mir, Ch Shaftaz.


Top Picks:

Qurban Ali plays anchor role for Sigtuna CC as he scored 70 runs across three innings at an average of 35. Qurban also bowled three overs where he picked up a wicket conceding only 21 runs. Muhammad Usman Iftikhar has struck two fours and two sixes across the two innings he batted. Usman scored a total of 38 runs in those two matches which includes a 25-run knock.

Ahmad Ejaz has been economical with the ball for the Sigtuna CC as he conceded only 53 runs in the seven overs bowled in this tournament. Ahmad is also one of the three bowlers to have bagged three wickets for his team. Azeem Faisal showed his ability to strike the ball in the game against Stockholm Mumbai Indians. He smashed 15 runs from just four balls with two fours and a six before getting runout.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Qurban Ali, Adnan Raza, Azam Khalil

Vice-Captain options – Ahmad Ejaz, Muhammad Rehman, Muhammad Usman Iftikhar


Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Ismaeel Zia

Batsmen – Muhammad Usman Iftikhar, Qudratullah Mir Afzal, Azeem Faisal

All-RoundersAhmad Ejaz (VC), Muhammad Rehman, Azam Khalil (C)

Bowlers – Qurban Ali, Adnan Raza, Arshpreet Singh, Muhammad Zeeshan

12th Man – Raja Mahmood

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Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Ismaeel Zia

Batsmen – Ataullah Safi, Muhammad Usman Iftikhar, Azeem Faisal

All-Rounders – Ahmad Ejaz, Azam Khalil (VC), Muhammad Rehman

BowlersQurban Ali (C), Adnan Raza, Muhammad Zeeshan, Faraan Chaudhry

12th Man – Raja Mahmood

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(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)


Expert Advice:

Sigtuna CC have won three of their four matches and are placed at No.3 in the points table. Hence, they might not make any changes for this match where a win could put them in the semi-finals. Their second game on Thursday is against Kista Cricket Club who is a stronger opponent.

Probable Winners:

Alby Zalmi CC is expected to edge over Sigtuna CC in a thrilling contest.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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