
ECI Austria-Belgium, 2025: Austria (AUT) vs Belgium (BEL) – Match 4 Preview
Event: ECI Austria-Belgium, 2025
Match: Single Group Match Day 1, Match 4 (SI Match Name: Match 4)
Teams: Austria (AUT) vs Belgium (BEL)
Date: 22 August 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local Time | 19:15 IST
Venue: Cricket Club Velden 91
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Belgium won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s: Karanbir Singh (AUT) & Bilal Zalmai (AUT) – Both average 2 sixes per match, the highest in this contest.
- Most Runs: Karanbir Singh (AUT) – Career average of 27 runs per match, leading all contenders.
- Most Wickets: Iftikhar Kankhel (BEL) & Rafiullah Alokzai (BEL) – Both average 1 wicket per match, the best among available bowlers.
- Match MVP: Karanbir Singh (AUT) – A remarkable 88 average fantasy points per match over his career.
Team Introductions
Austria (AUT)
- Matches Played: 86
- Matches Won: 51
- Win Percentage: 59.3%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points): Karanbir Singh (88)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points): Bilal Zalmai (45)
- Top Six-Hitter: Karanbir Singh (162 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Umair Tariq (most wickets in a match: 4; 3 three-wicket matches, 1 four-wicket match)
Austria enters this contest with a robust win record and a squad brimming with all-rounders and power-hitters. Their depth in both batting and bowling makes them a formidable T10 side.
Belgium (BEL)
- Matches Played: 72
- Matches Won: 44
- Win Percentage: 61.1%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points): Sherry Butt (49)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points): Aziz Mohammad (97)
- Top Six-Hitter: Sherry Butt (136 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Iftikhar Kankhel & Rafiullah Alokzai (career average 1 wicket per match)
Belgium boasts a slightly higher win percentage and a balanced squad, with several players capable of explosive performances in both departments.
Player Highlights
Austria (AUT)
Karanbir Singh – All-Rounder (AUT)
With 56 matches under their belt, Karanbir Singh is Austria’s most dynamic asset. Averaging a staggering 88 fantasy points per match (career), Singh has amassed 4938 career fantasy points, including a high of 261 in a single match. Their batting is explosive: 162 sixes, 100 fours, 10 fifties, and 2 hundreds, with a top score of 119. Singh’s bowling is also impactful, with 1238 points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. With 10 Player of the Match awards (17.9% of matches), Singh is a proven match-winner.
Bilal Zalmai – All-Rounder (AUT)
Zalmai’s 35-match career is highlighted by a 94 average fantasy points per match and 3284 total points. A six-hitting machine (97 sixes, 63 fours), Zalmai averages 26 runs per match and 2 sixes per game. Their bowling adds further value, with 1015 points and three three-wicket hauls. With 9 Player of the Match awards (25.7%), Zalmai is a high-impact performer, especially in the current event (45 avg points).
Aqib Iqbal – All-Rounder, Captain (AUT)
Iqbal’s leadership is matched by their all-round prowess: 106 matches, 5296 fantasy points, and a 50-point average. With 133 sixes and 73 fours, Iqbal is a consistent run-scorer (13 avg runs/match) and a reliable bowler (1824 bowling points, 4 three-wicket matches). Their 13 Player of the Match awards (12.3%) underline their ability to deliver under pressure.
Mehar Cheema – Wicket-Keeper (AUT)
Cheema’s 63-match career features 2577 fantasy points (41 avg), 71 sixes, 69 fours, and 5 fifties. As a wicket-keeper, Cheema is exceptional: 25 catches and 20 stumpings, with a career-high 7 fielding points per match. Cheema’s 4 Player of the Match awards (6.3%) reflect their game-changing potential behind the stumps and with the bat.
Belgium (BEL)
Aziz Mohammad – All-Rounder (BEL)
Aziz Mohammad is Belgium’s form player, averaging 97 fantasy points per match in the current event and 48 over their career. With 98 sixes, 60 fours, and a top score of 100, Mohammad is a proven match-winner (11 Player of the Match awards, 18%). Their all-round skills are further highlighted by 678 bowling points and two three-wicket hauls.
Sherry Butt – Batsman (BEL)
Butt is Belgium’s six-hitting king (136 sixes) and top fantasy scorer (3606 points, 49 avg). With 8 fifties and a top score of 95, Butt is a consistent run-getter (18 avg runs/match). Their fielding is also sharp, with 42 catches and 5 fielding points per match. Butt has 5 Player of the Match awards (6.8%).
Iftikhar Kankhel – Bowler (BEL)
Kankhel is Belgium’s leading wicket-taker, averaging 1 wicket per match and 35 bowling points per game. With 24 matches, 1054 total fantasy points, and a best of 2 wickets in a match, Kankhel is a reliable option with the ball. Their current event form is strong (41 avg points).
Saber Zakhil – All-Rounder (BEL)
Zakhil brings balance to Belgium’s lineup, with 2817 career fantasy points (36 avg) and 70 sixes. Their current event form is excellent (54 avg points), and they have 9 Player of the Match awards (11.4%). Zakhil’s all-round contributions make them a key player to watch.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Karanbir Singh (AUT) vs Iftikhar Kankhel (BEL):
Singh’s explosive batting (27 avg runs, 2 sixes per match) will be tested by Kankhel’s disciplined bowling (1 wicket per match, 35 avg bowling points).Bilal Zalmai (AUT) vs Rafiullah Alokzai (BEL):
Both are all-rounders with high fantasy returns. Zalmai’s 26 runs and 2 sixes per match face Alokzai’s 1 wicket per match and 35 avg bowling points.Sherry Butt (BEL) vs Umair Tariq (AUT):
Butt’s 18 runs and 1 six per match will be challenged by Tariq’s knack for breakthroughs (4 wickets in a match, 3 three-wicket hauls).Aziz Mohammad (BEL) vs Aqib Iqbal (AUT):
Both are all-rounders with high impact. Mohammad’s 15 runs and 1 six per match, plus 11 avg bowling points, go up against Iqbal’s 13 runs, 1 six, and 17 avg bowling points.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Karanbir Singh (AUT): Consistent high fantasy returns, all-round skills, and a history of match-winning performances.
- Aziz Mohammad (BEL): In red-hot form this event, with both bat and ball.
Bold Picks:
- Bilal Zalmai (AUT): High ceiling, especially if they get going with the bat.
- Saber Zakhil (BEL): All-rounder with a knack for big performances in key matches.
Insights & Key Matchups
This T10 clash promises fireworks, with both teams fielding explosive all-rounders and six-hitting specialists. Austria’s Karanbir Singh and Bilal Zalmai are likely to set the tone with the bat, while Belgium’s Aziz Mohammad and Sherry Butt will look to counter with their own power-hitting. The battle between Austria’s batting depth and Belgium’s disciplined bowling, led by Iftikhar Kankhel and Rafiullah Alokzai, could decide the outcome.
Potential Game-Changers:
- Karanbir Singh (AUT): Capable of dominating with both bat and ball.
- Aziz Mohammad (BEL): In sublime form, can swing the match single-handedly.
- Sherry Butt (BEL): If they get going, can take the game away in a few overs.
- Aqib Iqbal (AUT): Leadership and all-round skills make them a constant threat.
With both teams boasting a win percentage above 59%, expect a high-octane contest at Cricket Club Velden 91. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders, as their multi-dimensional contributions could be the difference in this crucial group match.
Stay tuned for live action and updates from Match 4 of ECI Austria-Belgium, 2025!
- Bilal Zalmai – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 94.0 – AUT
- Karanbir Singh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 88.0 – AUT
- Aqib Iqbal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 50.0 – AUT
- Rafiullah Alokzai – Bowler – Avg. Points: 50.0 – BEL
- Sherry Butt – Batter – Avg. Points: 49.0 – BEL
- Aziz Mohammad – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 48.0 – BEL
- Zeeshan Goraya – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – AUT
- Iftikhar Kankhel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 44.0 – BEL
- Burhan Niaz – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 42.0 – BEL
- Mehar Cheema – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 41.0 – AUT
- Ranjit Singh – Batter – Avg. Points: 38.0 – AUT
Number of players from each team:
- Austria (AUT): 6
- Belgium (BEL): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 5
- Bowler: 2
- Batter: 2
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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