Match Date: 29th September 2024
Location: Embrach Cricket Ground, Zurich
Teams: Nomads CC Embrach vs. Zurich Nomads CC
Result: Zurich Nomads CC won by 6 wickets.
Match Summary:
Zurich Nomads CC emerged as champions in the Cricket Switzerland T10 final by defeating Nomads CC Embrach by 6 wickets. In a thrilling final held at the Embrach Cricket Ground, Zurich Nomads CC successfully chased down a target of 85 runs in 8.2 overs after restricting Nomads CC Embrach to 85/10 in 9.5 overs.
Nomads CC Embrach opted to bat first after winning the toss but struggled to capitalize on their decision as Zurich Nomads CC’s bowlers, led by Faheem Nazir, applied consistent pressure to bowl them out in under 10 overs.
First Innings: Nomads CC Embrach – 85/10 (9.5 Overs)
Nomads CC Embrach managed to score 85 runs in their innings, with Ziaullah Amarkhel top-scoring with 19 runs off 13 balls, including 1 six. However, the rest of the batting lineup was unable to provide sufficient support.
Zurich Nomads CC’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Faheem Nazir, who delivered a spectacular performance by taking 5 wickets for 16 runs in just 1.5 overs, at an economy rate of 8.73. Tharanitharan Thanabalasingam also contributed with 2 wickets, giving away 19 runs in his 2 overs.
Second Innings: Zurich Nomads CC – 87/4 (8.2 Overs)
Zurich Nomads CC chased down the target with ease, thanks to strong performances from their top-order batters. Hassan Ahmad led the charge with a quickfire 34 runs from 18 balls, including 2 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 188.89. Faheem Nazir followed up his exceptional bowling performance with the bat, scoring 23 runs from 12 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes, at a strike rate of 191.67, sealing the victory for his team.
Despite their best efforts, Nomads CC Embrach’s bowlers were unable to stop Zurich Nomads CC’s chase. Omer Hussain Khan was the most economical bowler for Nomads CC Embrach, taking 1 wicket for 10 runs in 2 overs.
Best Performances:
Batters:
⦁ Hassan Ahmad (Zurich Nomads CC): 34 runs (18 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes)
⦁ Faheem Nazir (Zurich Nomads CC): 23 runs (12 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes)
⦁ Ziaullah Amarkhel (Nomads CC Embrach): 19 runs (13 balls, 0 fours, 1 six)
Bowlers:
⦁ Faheem Nazir (Zurich Nomads CC): 1.5 overs, 16 runs, 5 wickets, 8.73 economy rate
⦁ Tharanitharan Thanabalasingam (Zurich Nomads CC): 2 overs, 19 runs, 2 wickets, 9.50 economy rate
⦁ Omer Hussain Khan (Nomads CC Embrach): 2 overs, 10 runs, 1 wicket, 5.00 economy rate
Player of the Match:
Faheem Nazir (Zurich Nomads CC) – For his outstanding all-round performance, scoring 23 runs off 12 balls and taking 5 wickets for 16 runs.
The Cricket Switzerland T10 final was an exciting contest, with Zurich Nomads CC clinching a well-deserved 6-wicket victory to secure the title. Congratulations to Zurich Nomads CC for their outstanding performance, and to Nomads CC Embrach for their competitive spirit throughout the tournament.
