Cricket Prediction | EST vs SUI | Switzerland tour of Estonia 2025 | 1st T20I | August 02 – Who’s Riding the Winning Wave?

EST vs SUI Match Analysis

The Estonia vs Switzerland kicks off their T20I schedule on August 2, 2025, at the Estonian National Cricket & Rugby Ground in Tallinn. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM local time (6:00 PM BST). 

Estonia enters the contest with a team that has shown both flair and fighting spirit. They are led by Arslan Amjad, an experienced campaigner who also plays a key role with the bat. Estonia will rely heavily on its top order to set the tone early in the innings.

Switzerland, on the other hand, brings in a confident and well-balanced side under the leadership of Harsha Deshan. They have some explosive hitters and experienced bowlers in their lineup. The team will be eager to bounce back after a loss in their previous outing.

Estonia vs Switzerland Team Preview & Squads

Estonia

Arslan Amjad is a versatile all-rounder who leads EST with composure and a strategic mindset. He has been a consistent performer and often shoulders the responsibility during crunch situations. His captaincy will be crucial in dictating Estonia’s approach in this opening match.

Estonia’s batting lineup is built around the form of Steffan Gooch and Habib Khan, both of whom have been among the runs in recent games. Sahil Chauhan and Stuart Hook offer middle-order stability and acceleration. 

EST bowling unit is spearheaded by Zeeshan Ali and Muhammad Usman, who offer variety in pace and control. The presence of Pranay Gheewala and Rupam Baruah adds depth and spin options. However, their bowlers have sometimes struggled with consistency in the death overs.

In their most recent T20I, Estonia faced Finland on July 27, 2025, in Tallinn. Batting first, Estonia were bowled out for 141 runs. Despite a decent start with the ball, they couldn’t maintain the pressure as Finland chased down the target in 18.1 overs. The loss by 5 wickets exposed some weaknesses in their bowling discipline.

Estonia Squad

Estonia

Steffan Gooch, Habib Khan, Arslan Amjad (c), Bilal Masud, Sahil Chauhan, Stuart Hook, Muhammad Usman, Rupam Baruah, Zeeshan Ali, Pranay Gheewala, Rudesh Sekaran (wk)

Switzerland

Deshan’s bat doesn’t roar; it negotiates—stroking boundaries with the quiet confidence of a man always five steps ahead. He offers both stability and experience at the top, making him a key figure in the batting unit.

SUI batting revolves around Harsha Deshan and Idrees Ul Haque, both capable of anchoring and accelerating the innings. Malyar Stanikzai and Grant Cupido bring flair and aggression to the middle order. The team possesses several all-rounders who can contribute with crucial cameos.

The Swiss bowling attack features Diyon Johnson and Ali Nayyer as key pacers who can trouble batsmen with bounce and pace. Aneesh Kumar and Khalid Niazi provide support with disciplined spells. Their bowling unit has the tools to defend modest totals on helpful tracks.

The most recent T20I outing for Switzerland was against Luxembourg on June 22, 2025, in Walferdange. The Swiss side was restricted to a total of 139. However, their total was not enough as the Luxembourg batting order chased it down in 17.3 overs with 7 wickets in hand. Switzerland, this was an important game to review some areas for their improvement. In particular, the efficiency of their bowling during the middle overs is.

Switzerland Squad

Switzerland

Harsha Deshan (c), Grant Cupido, Ahmed Hassan (wk), Idrees Ul Haque, Malyar Stanikzai, Diyon Johnson, Ali Nayyer, Aneesh Kumar, Khalid Niazi, Sheraz Sarwari, Hugo Elder

EST vs SUI Outfield Report

Estonian National Cricket and Rugby Field

Tallinn’s surface offers a well-rounded contest—early seam movement for pacers, a batter-friendly phase in the middle, and some grip for spinners toward the end.

The weather in Tallinn is expected to be partly cloudy with no significant threat of rain. Temperatures will hover around 21°C to 24°C, making for pleasant playing conditions. A steady breeze might assist seam bowlers in the first few overs.

Historically, the pitch at Tallinn sees first-innings scores between 135–160. The highest T20I total recorded here is 178, while the lowest is around 98. Batting first and posting anything above 150 often puts pressure on the chasing side.

Estonia vs Switzerland Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Estonia and Switzerland have not met frequently in T20Is, and this match will add a fresh chapter to their limited head-to-head history. 

EST vs SUI Prediction

According to cricket analysts Switzerland have a 52% chance of Winning.

Remember, this cricket prediction is just the author’s own thoughts and study of the game. You should keep this in mind and make your own choices about what might happen.

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