Nacka CC vs Marsta CC, ECS T10 League - Stockholm
Two strong batting units meet as in-form Nacka CC take on Marsta CC in the first Dream 11 ECS Botkyrka, Stockholm T10 tournament semi-final. The match takes place at the Karsby Cricket Centre on July 10 and the live action starts at 10:00 local time.
Nacka CC won all four matches in Group A to finish top of the table. Their batting was especially good, as they reiterated in their final group game when they needed just eight overs to chase 123 and beat Spanga United by nine wickets. They had started the tournament by hitting 166/3 against Stockholm Tigers and never looked back.
Marsta CC’s own batting was good too, however. They won three of their four matches and hit three figures in three of their four games. They sealed second place by racking up 104/7 against Stockholm International CC in their final group game, which they won by 21 runs.
Nacka CC vs Marsta CC Live streaming
Live streaming: European Cricket Network, FanCode
Toss Prediction
While they chased well last time out, Nacka have been particularly impressive batting first.
Weather Report
A few showers on the forecast may be problematic in the middle of this game, but they should be hopeful given it is clear either side.
Pitch Condition
The pitch has been excellent for batting for both of these teams at least.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Nacka CC vs Marsta CC, ECS T10 League - Stockholm
Nacka CC Team News & Playing 11
NAC Team News
Khalid Azizi was rested for the final group game, but he is likely to return to the team for this semi-final given his excellent performances so far. Hijrat Khan and Same Zazai have played the last two matches and the former’s two wickets last time out could mean he keeps his place.
NAC Key Players
- Khalid Azizi: Showed excellent all-round form across the first three matches, having started the tournament with an unbeaten half-century.
- Lemar Momand: Took his sixth wicket of the group stage in the win against Spanga United las time out and kept things tight once again too.
- Sohail Zahid: As well as taking over wicket-keeping duties, the opening batsman plundered 55* from just 22 balls in the win last time out.
NAC Team Form
Superb batting helped Nacka to four wins from four in the group stage. They set the tone with 166/3 in the first game, which they won by 78 runs against Stockholm Tigers, and they did not look back. Most recently, Zabi Zahid (29 from 14), Sohail Zahid (55* from 22) and Omran Zazai (38* from 12) made light work of a big chase as Nacka hit 123/1 in eight overs in a nine-wicket win against Spanga United.
Nacka CC Predicted Playing 11
Khalid Azizi, Sohail Zahid (wk), Omran Zazai, Samiullah Rahmani, Saeed Ahmad, Zabi Zahid (c), Muhammad Nawaz, Hijrat Khan, Ozil Rahman, Shakil Jalali, Lemar Momand
Marsta CC Team News & Playing 11
MCC Team News
Marsta have kept changes to a minimum, and the key decision will be whether Kamran Ali’s wicket last time out is enough to keep him in the bowling attack for the semi-final.
MCC Key Players
- Hamid Mehmood: Key batting performances in the first and fourth matches and consistent wicket-taking throughout proved his worth as an all-rounder.
- Aweem Ullah: Out for a first-baller last time out, but his improving scores across the first three matches are a sign of what he offers up the order.
- Waqas Haider: Opens the batting and bowling, taking 1-8 last time out to finish the group stage with five wickets to his name.
MCC Team Form
Marsta made it three wins from four with a win against Stockholm International Cricket Club last time out. They played three times on their first day of action, beating Varmdo and Stockholm Super Kings before defeat to Djurgardens.
They saw off Stockholm ICC to seal third place last time out, however, as they posted 104/7 and Hamid Mehmood’s 2-10 helped seal a convincing 21-run win.
Marsta CC Predicted Playing 11
Hamid Mahmood, Syed Waqas Haider, Muhammad Aweem Ullah, Shahid Mustafa, Sweed Ullah (c), Fahad Waqas, Ajmal Raza, Asif Loan, Sohail Khan, Kamran Ali, Waqas Anis (wk)
🏆 Nacka CC vs Marsta CC Prediction
Nacka were unstoppable in the group stage and, despite Marsta’s own pedigree, Nacka are big favourites for this match.
Jul 10, 2020
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Karsby Cricket Centre - Stockholm, Sweden
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