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

Ariana AKIF and Ariana Cricket Club will look forward to carry on their winning momentum after securing impressive victories on their first day of ECS Malmo competition. This match will be a determined contest as the game will be even. Ariana AKIF won both their games, while Ariana CC is on a three-match winning streak.

Weather Report

With the temperature to hover around 21 degrees Celsius, clear skies are expected in the afternoon in Malmo.

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Pitch Report

The fast bowlers had leverage from the pitch compared to the batsmen in Malmo. The batsmen need to be patient in the middle to connect the ball and hit some boundaries.

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.

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Top Picks

Ariana AKIF’s Debarchan Dash smashed the bowlers all over the park yesterday. He was a nightmare to the bowlers with his average of 60.5 and a strike rate of 288.09. Without a second thought, he can be made the captain of your fantasy team.

For Ariana CC, Bashir Ahmed was the best batsman on day one. In three matches, he scored runs at an average of 36 with a sizzling strike rate of 207.69. His teammate Naser Baluch fascinated everyone with his all-round performances. He scored 67 runs in two matches and also gained many fantasy points with his left-arm pace.

Ahmed Zadran will be the prime pick from the bowling department. He bamboozled the batsmen with an economy of 3.00 picking up nine wickets to his name.

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)

Batsmen – Hamed Arabzai, Khaled Mohammad, Debarchan Dash

All-Rounders – Zamin Zazai, Naser Baluch (vc), Mahmood Hijazi

Bowlers – Ahmed Zadran, Dawood Shirzad, Mohammad Babak, Yarmal Oryakhel

12th man –Nusratullah Sultan

Suggested Playing XIs for Grand/Mega Leagues

Keeper – Bashir Ahmed

Batsmen – Hamed Arabzai, Khaled Mohammad, Debarchan Dash (c)

All-Rounders – Zamin Zazai, Naser Baluch, Mahmood Hajizi

Bowlers – Ahmed Zadran (vc), Dawood Shirzad, Mohammad Babak, Inderjeet Singh

12th man – Nusratullah Sultan

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Expert Advice

It is advisable to pick the wicket-keeper batsman Hardeep Virk in your team. Even though he could not play well on the first day, he had a fantastic record in the domestic T20 competitions.

Probable Winners

Ariana AKIF 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.