Apex CC vs Markhor London Preview: First-Ever ECN Meeting Awaits at ECS England, Hornchurch, 2026
- Aug 6
- 3 min read

Match 35 of ECS England, Hornchurch, 2026 brings Apex CC and Markhor London together for the first time in ECN events. With Markhor London carrying a narrow edge on win probability and team rating, but Apex CC boasting serious individual firepower, this T10 clash has plenty to watch.
Match Context
Apex CC take on Markhor London in Match 35 of the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2026, with the action set for Thursday 6 August 2026 at Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch, England.
The T10 contest begins at 13:30 UTC / 15:30 CEST / 19:00 IST, and with the margins between the sides looking tight, this could be one of those fixtures where a single explosive innings or sharp spell shifts everything.
Head-to-Head: A New Rivalry Begins
There is no previous ECN head-to-head history between Apex CC and Markhor London, making this their first-ever meeting in ECN events.
That fresh-matchup feel adds a little extra intrigue. No past wins, no old scorelines, no familiar pattern — just two sides stepping into a brand-new contest with the chance to set the tone for this rivalry.
Apex CC: Rajesh Sharma Brings the Firepower
For Apex CC, the batting spotlight falls firmly on Rajesh Sharma. His numbers are eye-catching: a batting average of 50.0 and a strike rate of 276.0. In T10 cricket, that combination of consistency and acceleration is exactly what a side wants at the top of its key-player list.
Rajesh also carries an ECN rating of 98, making him Apex CC’s leading batter by that measure. If Apex are to get ahead of Markhor London, his ability to score quickly could be central to their chances.
With the ball, Farhan Kiyani is the Apex CC player to watch. He is their top bowler by ECN rating with a mark of 99, and his economy rate stands at 10.7. In the T10 format, where scoring rates can climb rapidly, even small differences in control can matter.
As a squad, Apex CC come in with an average ECN player rating of 73, leaving them with ground to make up against Markhor London’s overall rating strength.
Markhor London: Dylan Sinfield and Nabin Tamang Lead the Charge
Markhor London have their own standout batting threat in Dylan Sinfield. His batting average of 44.33 is strong, but it is his strike rate of 324.0 that really jumps off the page. That kind of scoring tempo can change a T10 match in a hurry.
Dylan is also Markhor London’s top batter by ECN rating, sitting at 99, giving him a slight rating edge over Rajesh Sharma’s 98 despite Rajesh holding the higher batting average.
With the ball, Nabin Tamang leads the way for Markhor London. Like Farhan Kiyani for Apex CC, Nabin carries a top bowler ECN rating of 99. His economy rate is 10.8, almost identical to Farhan’s 10.7, which sets up a fascinating comparison between the two leading bowling options.
Where Markhor London do hold a broader advantage is in their average ECN player rating. Their squad average sits at 82, ahead of Apex CC’s 73, giving them a noticeable team-wide edge on paper.
Win Probability and Key Battle
The pre-match win probabilities are close, but they lean towards Markhor London. Adjusted proportionally, Markhor London come in at 52.5%, with Apex CC at 47.5%.
That narrow gap reflects the balance in the individual matchups. Apex CC have Rajesh Sharma averaging 50.0 and striking at 276.0, while Farhan Kiyani’s 99 bowling rating and 10.7 economy give them a genuine weapon.
But Markhor London respond with Dylan Sinfield’s 99 batting rating, 44.33 average and huge 324.0 strike rate, plus Nabin Tamang’s 99 bowling rating. Add in their stronger average player rating of 82 compared to Apex CC’s 73, and the slight pre-match favouritism makes sense.
The Verdict
Markhor London should win this one.
Apex CC have enough individual quality to make this a serious contest, especially through Rajesh Sharma and Farhan Kiyani. But Markhor London’s broader squad rating advantage, Dylan Sinfield’s explosive strike rate of 324.0, and the narrow but clear 52.5% win probability edge point them towards victory in this first-ever ECN meeting with Apex CC.


