ECS T10 Stockholm, Botkyrka 2020 – Match 1, Nacka CC vs Stockholm Tigers: 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The 1st match of the ECS T10 Stockholm, Botkyrka between Nacka CC and Stockholm Tigers will be played at the Marsta Cricket Club in Stockholm.

This match starts at 10 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) (8 AM GMT). It will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview

The European Cricket Series in Stockholm, Botkyrka will get underway on Monday with as many as 10 teams fight it out for the trophy. These sides are divided into two groups of five each. A total of 24 matches will be played in this tournament to decide the winner. Nacka CC and Stockholm Tigers will lock horns in the opening game of the competition and will be hoping to win the first match.

Weather Report

There is high chance that this match will be interrupted by rain. There are possibilities of thunderstorms during the game as well.

Pitch Report

The ECS Stockholm T10 was also played at the same venue and the last four matches of the tournament had witnessed some high scores. It shouldn’t be a bad idea to bat first after winning the toss.

Average first innings score: 106 (Last four T10 matches played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 0; Lost – 4

Injury & Availability News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Nacka CC

Rashid Khan, Sohail Zahid, Samiullah Rahmani, Wakil Jalali, Saad Nawaz, Lemar Momand, Zabi Zahid, Abdul Hakeem, Azam Momand, Khalid Azizi, Syed Ahmad

Bench – Shakil Jalali, Oman Zazai, Ozil Rahman, Najeeb Khan.

Stockholm Tigers

Arif Hossain, Rashedul Islam, Faruk Ahmed, Kawser Ahmed, Hafizur Rahman, Rizvi Hoque, Akash Islam, Asif Ferdous, Humayun Kabir (WK)/Tanin Ahmed (WK), Sayem Chowdhury, Rudro Karim.

Bench – Tanin Ahmed/Humayun Kabir, Raz Imtiaz, Bipu Rais, Liton Sarkar, Roni Gupta, Bappy Chowdhury, Shahawazur Rahman

Top Picks

Arif Hossain was the highest run-getter of his team in the last T20 tournament scoring 128 runs and also picked five wickets in four matches. Rashedul Islam (82 runs in 4 matches) and Kawser Ahmed (5 wickets) are also decent picks from STT for this match. As far as Nacka CC is concerned, they have Samiullah Rahmani as their best player. He has played 30 matches for them and scored 632 runs apart from picking 40 wickets. Zabi Zahid and Sohail Zahid are the other top players in the team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options: Samiullah Rahmani, Arif Hossain

Vice-Captain Options: Sohail Zahid, Zabi Zahid

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small League contests:

Keeper – Rashid Khan

Batsmen – Rashedul Islam, Samiullah Rahmani (C), Sohail Zahid

All-Rounders – Arif Hossain (VC), Rizvi Hoque, Kawser Ahmed

Bowlers – Lemar Momand, Akash Islam, Sayem Chowdhury, Asif Ferdous

12th Man – Zabi Zahid

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small League contests:

Keeper – Humayun Kabir

Batsmen – Rashedul Islam, Samiullah Rahmani, Sohail Zahid (VC)

All-Rounders – Faruk Ahmed, Arif Hossain (C), Rizvi Hoque

Bowlers – Asif Ferdous, Akash Islam, Lemar Momand.

12th Man – Zabi Zahid

Expert Advice

Most of the players in our probable XI will play. However, this is the first match of the teams. So it would be wise to wait for the playing XIs.

Probable Winners

Nacka CC is expected to win this match.

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.