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That's all from this game's coverage from us here at the commentary box- Sooryanarayanan Sesha and Mohul Bhowmick. Unfortunately, it proved to be a dampener, but fingers crossed the game at 9 PM will take place. Until next time, ciao!
Update 7:35 PM IST: Bad news, folks! It appears as if this game has been called off. The rain gods did not let up and we had to share this piece of sad news with you.
Update 7:15 PM IST: Still no news on the start, folks. We will let you know as soon as we get to know anything. Until then, hop tabs to follow the live commentary for the IPL game between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians here!
Update 7 PM IST: Sorry for the inconvenience folks, but it appears as if we have a delayed start here. Stay tuned for live updates coming your way.
With the playing XIs out, it's time for all you fantasy players to head over here, ponder over our expert advice and get cracking with your combinations immediately!
Lineups:
Donaustadt XI: Razmal Shigiwal (c), Karim Sadiq (wk), Sabawoon Davizi, Aman Ahmadzai, Noor Ahmadzai, Mohibullah Shenwari, Sahel Zadran, Itibarshah Deedar, Ishaq Safi, Osman Khan, Zobiyr Adelyar
Cricketer CC XI: Bilal Zalmai (c), Bashir Ahmad (wk), Waqar Zalmai, Baseer Khan, Jaweed Zadran, Samargol Messalhn, Khanagha Hamdard, Nasrullah Mirakhel, Naiz Naiz, Javid Afghan, Masharaf Alikhel
Toss:
Cricketer CC have won the toss and opt to field first.
Hello and a warm welcome to Sportskeeda's live coverage of the 44th match of the European Cricket Series Austria 2023. This contest pits Donaustadt up against Cricketer CC at the Seebarn Cricket Ground.
Both teams have gone about their work brilliantly so far in the tournament, with Donaustadt topping the table with 15 points from 8 matches and Cricketer CC in fourth position with 11 points from 8 outings. It is worth noting that Donaustadt are yet to be defeated though and it remains to be seen if Cricketer CC will finally hand them a first defeat for the tournament or not.
It's no surprise that Donaustadt have had contributions coming from all corners across departments as their strong position on the table suggests. Razmal Shigiwal has been in irrepressible form with the bat, as have Iqbal Hossain and Aman Ahmadzai, with Qadargul Utmanzai also doing his bit to good effect. With the ball, Osman Khan has snared 9 wickets thus far while Ahmadzai, Itibarshah Deedar and Sahel Zadran have also been amongst the wickets on a regular basis. Simply put, this is a team that is firing on all cylinders and is looking highly functional.
Cricketer CC have done well on the batting front themselves, with Bilal Zalmai, Jaweed Sadran and Baseer Khan looking in fine nick. Waqar Zalmai hasn't been far behind himself with Samargol Messalhn also chipping in. Waqar has also shown the way with the ball and while Sadran and Bilal have made their presence felt themselves, they would certainly want to pick up more wickets on a regular basis while hoping that the support cast also does its bit effectively enough.
It is tough to look beyond Donaustadt as hot favorites for this contest although nothing can be taken for granted in a format like this. Anything can transpire, and we can't wait to see what it will be - strap yourselves in then as my good friend and co-commentator Mohul Bhowmick and I (Sooryanarayanan Sesha) take you through all the action as it unfolds. News from the toss and the playing XIs are coming up shortly...