The 1st match of the Viking Cup 2025, set for August 7 at the Botkyrka Cricket Center, Stockholm, kicks off with an exciting T20 clash between Austria vs Norway. Find the most accurate prediction for today’s match.
Today Match Prediction: Austria vs Norway
The table given below shows the factors that help to decide the winner for the Austria vs Norway match.
| Criteria | Austria | Norway | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Form | 2 wins, 1 loss in CE Cup 2025 (Won by 9 wickets vs Norway, June 10) | 2 wins, 0 losses in CE Cup 2025 (Won by 22 runs vs Austria, June 9) | Norway |
| Batting Strength | Karanbir Singh (50 in last match vs Norway, 7 fifty-plus scores), Hamid Safi (42 off 24) | Walid Ghauri (57 off 41 vs Austria), Khizer Ahmed | Austria |
| Bowling Strength | Waqar Zalmai (2/21 vs Norway), Bilal Zalmai (2/39) | Anil Parmar (3/30 vs Austria), Vinay Ravi (2/16) | Norway |
| Key Players | Karanbir Singh, Aqib Iqbal, Hamid Safi, Waqar Zalmai | Walid Ghauri, Khizer Ahmed, Anil Parmar, Vinay Ravi | Austria |
| Head-to-Head | Won by 9 wickets (June 10, 2025), Lost by 22 runs (June 9, 2025) | Won by 22 runs (June 9, 2025), Lost by 9 wickets (June 10, 2025) | Neutral |
| Pitch Conditions | Batsman-friendly, some spin assistance | Suits Norway’s aggressive batting and bowling | Norway |
| Team Momentum | Strong batting display in recent win over Norway | Unbeaten in CE Cup, boosted by Ghauri’s form | Norway |
| Predicted Winner | Potent batting led by Karanbir Singh | Balanced attack, recent bowling success | Norway |
Prediction Summary
- Norway holds a slight edge due to their unbeaten run in the Central Europe Cup 2025 and a balanced squad, with Walid Ghauri’s all-round form (57 off 41 and economical bowling) and Anil Parmar’s 3/30 against Austria proving crucial.
- Austria’s batting, led by Karanbir Singh (record 47 sixes in T20Is for Austria) and Hamid Safi, is a major threat, but their bowling struggled in the 22-run loss to Norway.
- The Botkyrka Cricket Center’s batsman-friendly conditions favor both teams’ aggressive top orders, but Norway’s recent bowling discipline and momentum make them likely to edge out a close victory, potentially by 10-15 runs or 4-5 wickets.