Match Details
The 19th match of the ECS Malmo Tournament between Ariana AKIF and Ariana Cricket Club will be played at Limhamnsfältet in Malmo.
This match starts at 3:30 PM local time (7:00 PM IST) (1:30 PM GMT). It will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview
After recording convincing victories on their first day of the ECS Malmo competition, Ariana AKIF and Ariana Cricket Club will look to continue their winning momentum when they meet each other in match number 19. Ariana AKIF won both their games, while Ariana CC is on a three-match winning streak. This game will be a battle of equals.
Weather Report
The skies will stay clear in the afternoon in Malmo. The temperature will stay around 21 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The fast bowlers have enjoyed bowling in Malmo. The batsmen need to spend some time in the middle before going big.
Average 1st innings score: 95 (Last 5 matches considered)
Record of Chasing Teams: Won: 2, Lost: 3
Injury & Availability News
(Will be added when there’s an update)
Probable Playing XIs
Ariana Cricket Club:
Bashir Ahmed, Nusratullah Sultan, Mahmood Babar, Hamed Arabzai, Adam Ahmedzai, Elias Zadran, Zamin Zazai, Dawood Shirzad, Absar Khan, Wahid Sharifi, Ahmed Zadran
Bench: Sannaullah Mohib, Muhammad Atif, Saifullah Ammerkhiel, Baz Mohammad Ayubi, Zaki Pashtoon, Mohammad Daoud, Wali Muhammad, Hamid Arabzai, Aryan Sarweri, Zalmay Daftani
Ariana AKIF
Hardeep Virk, Debarchan Dash, Yarmal Oryakhel, Ihsanullah Sherzad, Dharmender Singh, Naser Baluch, Malyar Babak, Khaled Mohammad, Mahmood Hijazi, Inderjeet Singh, Mohammad Babak.
Bench – Oktai Gholami, Imran Khan, Krishna Digumurthi.
Top Picks
Debarchan Dash destroyed the opposition bowling attacks yesterday. His average of 60.5 and strike rate of 288.09 makes him the number one choice for captaincy.
Bashir Ahmed was the best batsman for Ariana CC on day one. He scored runs at an average of 36 in the three matches, while his strike rate was 207.69.
Naser Baluch impressed with his all-round brilliance. He scored 67 runs in two matches and even scored many points with his left-arm pace.
Ahmed Zadran will be the prime pick from the bowling department. He scalped nine wickets in three matches yesterday. His economy rate of 3.00 shows that the batsmen find his deliveries to be unplayable.
Captain and Vice-Captain Options
Captain Options: Debarchan Dash, Bashir Ahmed
Vice-Captain Options: Naser Baluch, Ahmed Zadran
Suggested Playing XIs for Head to Head/Small Leagues;
Keeper – Bashir Ahmed (c), Nusratullah Sultan
Batsmen – Hamed Arabzai, Khaled Mohammad, Debarchan Dash
All-Rounders – Zamin Zazai, Naser Baluch (vc)
Bowlers – Ahmed Zadran, Dawood Shirzad, Mohammad Babak, Yarmal Oryakhel
Suggested Playing XIs for Grand/Mega Leagues
Keeper – Bashir Ahmed, Nusratullah Sultan, Hardeep Virk
Batsmen – Hamed Arabzai, Khaled Mohammad, Debarchan Dash (c)
All-Rounders – Zamin Zazai, Naser Baluch
Bowlers – Ahmed Zadran (vc), Dawood Shirzad, Mohammad Babak
Expert Advice
Hardeep Virk had a fantastic record in the domestic T20 competitions. Although he could not play well on the first day, it is advisable to pick him in the fantasy XI.
Probable Winners
Ariana AKIF is expected to win this match.
