Tikkrurila Cricket Stadium, Vantaa, Finland
Vantaa Cricket Club
Empire Cricket Club
Vantaa Cricket Club
Empire Cricket Club
Host Vantaa CC eye a strong show against Empire CC
Expect Empire CC to register a narrow win over Vantaa CC.
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Empire CC will be looking to get back to winning ways when they take on Vantaa CC in the 43rd match of Finnish Premier League at Tikkurila Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
In their previous game, Empire CC delivered an abject batting performance against GYM Helsinki Gymkhana. With two defeats in a row, Empire CC will need to their overall game with bat and ball.
On the other hand, Vantaa CC will be looking to come out on top in their home fixture. Captain Ranuka Koruwage will be hoping that the side can deliver a strong batting performance against Empire CC.
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The side will need to win their remaining four matches in order to have any chance of qualifying for the playoffs of the competition. Vantaa CC will rue the fact that they should have won their previous game against Stadin ja Keravan Kriketti.
In their previous clash, Vantaa CC lost the toss and bowled first. The bowlers failed to make any breakthroughs with the new-ball as Stadin ja Keravan Kriketti openers added 57-run partnership.
Once the openers were dismissed, spinners put on a chokehold on the middle-order.
Vantaa CC produced a splendid comeback as Stadin ja Keravan Kriketti went from 57 for no loss to 90 for 7.
Off-spinner Ameer Warsha Mohamed was the standout bowler on display and claimed 2 for 12 in his four overs. Medium pacer Sanjeewa Peththahandi produced a splendid bowling performance and claimed important wickets of Atif Rasheed and Areeb Quadir.
Chasing 91 runs from 20 overs, Vantaa CC got off to a worse possible start as the side lost half their side with just 23 runs on the board.
Wicket-keeper batsman Chanaka Jayasinge played well and scored 18 runs off 27 balls with the help of one boundary. Besides Jayasinge, Ameer Warsha Mohamed and Nalaka Hangamuwe produced scores of 16 and13 respectively. Despite efforts from Ameer Warsha Mohammad, Vantaa CC were dismissed for 79 runs in 18.4 overs.
The side seemed to have lost the momentum in the last couple of matches. Captain Amjad Sher will be hoping that the side can make a strong comeback in this contest.
In their previous encounter, the pace duo of Mahesh Tambe and Raaz Mohammad bowled well and claimed two wickets apiece to restrict GYM Helsinki Gymkhana to a modest score of 131 runs.
Chasing 132 runs in 20 overs, Vanraaj Padhaal and Raghavendra Sathyanarayana perished for low scores to see Empire CC get off to a poor start. Zeerak Ijaz also failed to make an impression with the bat to see Empire CC lose their third wicket.
Shoaib Tahir Qureshi and Mahesh Tambe put on a 30-run partnership to provide glimmer of hope for Empire CC. But Shoaib Tahir Qureshi and Mahesh Tambe fell in consecutive overs to see Empire get dismissed for just 88 runs in 17 overs.
Shoaib Tahir Qureshi was the top-scorer for the side with 21 runs off 17 balls with the help of two boundaries. Besides Shoaib Tahir, Mohammad Imran and Mahesh Tambe produced double digit scores for Empire CC.
Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00h | 15 | 0 mm. | 0.54 k/h | From: NE | 77% |
03h | 15 | 0 mm. | 1.8 k/h | From: ESE | 80% |
06h | 17 | 0 mm. | 2.4 k/h | From: SSE | 88% |
09h | 17 | 1.30 mm. | 4.08 k/h | From: S | 100% |
12h | 18 | 7.78 mm. | 5 k/h | From: WSW | 100% |
15h | 19 | 0.52 mm. | 5.96 k/h | From: WSW | 45% |
18h | 15 | 0 mm. | 5.06 k/h | From: WSW | 23% |
21h | 13 | 0 mm. | 3.66 k/h | From: WSW | 0% |
The wicket will provide assistance to the bowlers. The batsmen will need to stay at the crease to make notable scores on this surface.
The weather forecast for Wednesday’s game is going to be partly cloudy skies with occasional showers late in the day.
Tikkurila Cricket Ground in Vantaa is going to host the 43r game of Finnish Premier League between Vantaa CC and Empire CC.
In the previous meeting between the two teams, Vantaa CC registered a 15-run win over Empire CC.
Based on results this season, the side that wins the toss would be looking to bat first. Majority of the game played at Tikkurila Cricket Ground this season have been won by sides batting first
Based on current form, Empire CC will be favorites to win their game against Vantaa CC. Empire CC have a superior batting unit in comparison to Vantaa CC. In-form batsman Jonathan Scamans inclusion will certainly bolster the batting resources for Empire CC.
Expect Empire CC to register a narrow win over Vantaa CC.
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