Sigtuna Cricket Club won the toss and elected to bat first. Stockholm CC got off to a good start, with Pankaj taking 3 wickets for 6 runs. However a 44 run 4th wicket partnership between Omair Karim and Asad Ali helped Sigtuna to recover, ending their innings with a total of 79.
Chasing a target of 80 runs, Stockholm CC got off to a shaky start, losing a wicket early. Vinod and Abhishek steadied the ship with a 40 run 2nd wicket partnership. Then despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Stockholm CC managed to keep the required run rate in check and reached the target with one wicket to spare.
In the end, Stockholm CC emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter, with Waleed Rasheed being named the player of the match.
Finishing the group stage with 2 wins Stockholm CC process to the next round of the Swedish Cup qualifying in the ECS series.
Paper Score Card (cricket.se)
