ECS T10 Stockholm, Botkyrka 2020 – Match 1, Nacka CC vs Stockholm Tigers: Dream11 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 juggernaut of the European Cricket Series now moves to Stockholm again. This time, as many as 10 teams from Botkyrka will fight it out for the glory. These 10 teams are divided into two groups of five each and a total of 20 matches will be played in the league stage. The first of it will be played between Nacka CC and Stockholm Tigers. Both the sides will be keen to start the tournament with a victory.

Weather Report

There are 40% chances of rain on Monday even as the dark clouds will hover for the whole day. Rather there are chances of thunderstorms at 11 AM local time. The match might get washed out as well.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Marsta Cricket Club has been an absolute beauty to bat on. Last four matches of ECS T10 Stockholm played at the venue were high-scoring and batting first should be a good idea. However, if rain intervenes and a shortened game happens, chasing will be the better option then.

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 is a brilliant all-rounder. He was the highest run-getter for the team in the earlier T20 tournament with 128 runs in four matches and had also picked five wickets. Rashedul Islam is a decent batsman having scored 82 runs in those four matches and overall, he has mustered 176 runs in 11 T20s. Faruk Ahmed is also a good all-rounder having scored 197 runs in 15 T20s and has also picked 12 wickets.

Kawser Ahmed was the highest wicket-taker for his team (five wickets) in the last tournament. Overall, he has scored 141 runs in 13 T20s and has accounted for 15 wickets. Rizvi Hoque is more of a bowler who can bat. He has picked up 16 wickets in 14 T20 matches and has also mustered 110 runs.

Zabi Zahid is a really good bowler for Nacka CC. He has picked 40 wickets in 29 matches so far. Samiullah Rahmani is one of the most experienced players. He has played 30 matches for the club scoring 632 runs and has scalped 40 wickets. Sohail Zahid is a very good batsman having amassed 489 runs in 26 matches. He bowls decently as well and has picked 9 wickets. Lemar Momand will be an interesting pick as he is a very good bowler accounting for 25 wickets in 22 outings.

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, Zabi Zahid

Bowlers – Lemar Momand, Akash Islam, Sayem Chowdhury

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, Zabi Zahid

Bowlers – Asif Ferdous, Aakash Islam, Lemar Momand.

Expert Advice

The players picked in the team are as per information available. Most of the players from out probable playing XIs are expected to play.

Don’t go by the popularity and credits in Dream11. There are some very good players available at low credits.

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.