Sweden vs Norway Prediction: Who Will Win 1st T20 Match on 17th August 2025?

Sweden vs Norway prediction for the 1st T20 2025 promises an exciting contest as both teams gear up to showcase their talent on the European stage. This clash will be played on Sunday, 17th August 2025 at Stubberudmyra Cricket Ground, Oslo. With players like Imal Zuwak and Saeed Ahmed in form for Sweden, and Khizer Ahmad and Walid Ghauri leading Norway’s challenge, the game could go down to the wire. For today’s SWE vs NOR 1st T20 match prediction, Cricketwebs provides 100% accurate insights including fantasy team tips, playing XI, and pitch reports.

Match Details

Team Previews

Sweden Preview

Sweden enters this contest with renewed confidence and a well-balanced squad. Their batting revolves around Imal Zuwak and Saeed Ahmed, both capable of anchoring innings and accelerating when required. Zuwak has been in fine touch, often taking responsibility at the top, while Ahmed’s adaptability in the middle overs makes him equally important. The supporting cast includes Zabi Zahid and Awais Ahmad, who can provide the finishing firepower.

In the bowling department, Sweden boasts variety and discipline. Abdul Baluch and Khalid Zahid will be tasked with early breakthroughs, while spinners like Syed Gillani and Samarth Shetty can be crucial in the middle overs. Their ability to restrict scoring rates on Oslo’s slower tracks will be key. Sweden’s fielding unit has also shown improvement, something that could tip close games in their favor.

Overall, Sweden looks like a team with more depth and structure, which makes them strong contenders to start the series with a win.

Norway Preview

Norway, on the other hand, might lack consistency but cannot be underestimated. The team’s batting hopes rest heavily on Khizer Ahmad and Walid Ghauri, who have shown the ability to score big runs. Ahmad is a technically sound player at the top, while Ghauri brings stability and aggression in the middle order. Supporting batters like Adeel Azam and Adnan Shinwari need to step up to ease the pressure from the main pair.

The bowling attack features Vinay Ravi, arguably their most reliable wicket-taker. Along with him, Qamar Mushtaque and Steffan Piolet bring the required variety in pace and spin. Norway will look to exploit any weaknesses in Sweden’s top order with the new ball.

The major concern for Norway remains their finishing ability in both batting and bowling. They’ve often struggled to close out matches despite being competitive for long phases. If their senior players deliver, they could spring a surprise against Sweden.

Squads

Norway Squad: Adeel Azam, Adnan Shinwari, Ahmadullah Shinwari, Aminullah Tanha, Ankit Gupta, Faisal Raza, Farmanullah Ghari, Ibrahim Rahimi, Javed Khan, Khizer Ahmad, Muhammad Yousuf, Naveed Naderi, Qamar Mushtaque, Steffan Piolet, Vinay Ravi, Vishal Sharma, Wahidullah Sahak, Walid Ghauri, Zabihullah Malik

Sweden Squad: Abdul Baluch, Advait Dhabe, Ajay Mundra, Aritra Bhakat, Awais Ahmad, Hamid Mahmood, Ihsanullah Wafa, Imal Zuwak, Ishara Perera, Jawid Stanigze, Khalid Zahid, Saeed Ahmed, Samarth Shetty, Samiullah Rahmani, Sanuk Gedara, Shreyas Nanjunda Swamy, Syed Gillani, Yatharth Chauhan, Zabi Zahid, Zaid Ahmad

Probable Playing XI

Norway XI: Khizer Ahmad, Walid Ghauri, Adeel Azam, Adnan Shinwari, Ankit Gupta, Muhammad Yousuf, Vinay Ravi, Qamar Mushtaque, Steffan Piolet, Vishal Sharma, Zabihullah Malik

Sweden XI: Imal Zuwak, Saeed Ahmed, Awais Ahmad, Zabi Zahid, Abdul Baluch, Khalid Zahid, Syed Gillani, Samarth Shetty, Sanuk Gedara, Jawid Stanigze, Samiullah Rahmani

Fantasy Team XI

Fantasy Analysis:

• Captain Choices: Imal Zuwak (consistent runs), Khizer Ahmad (key top-order batter).
• Vice-Captain Choices: Khizer Ahmad, Vinay Ravi (wickets in powerplay).
• Players to Avoid: Aminullah Tanha (inconsistent batting), Ihsanullah Wafa (out of form).

Favourite Team Today

Sweden looks the stronger team heading into this clash. They have a settled batting order with multiple contributors, while Norway relies too heavily on a couple of players. Sweden also possesses better bowling depth, with spinners and pacers both capable of exploiting Oslo conditions. Their recent performances and balance across departments make them the favorite to win this contest. Unless Norway produces a collective all-round show, Sweden is likely to dominate proceedings.

Pitch Report

Stubberudmyra Ground offers a balanced surface. Batters can score once set, but bowlers get help from the pitch, especially seamers early on. Spinners could find grip in the middle overs. A score of 150+ will be competitive here.

Weather Report

The weather in Oslo is expected to be cool and partly cloudy with temperatures around 19°C. No major rain interruptions are predicted, so a full match is expected.

Score Prediction

• If Sweden Bat First: 150+
• If Norway Bat First: 135+

Toss Prediction

Toss Winner: Sweden (likely to bat first and put runs on the board).

Match Prediction

Winner: Sweden Will Win

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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