ECI Croatia-Cyprus, 2025: CRO vs CYP – Match 5 Preview
Event: ECI Croatia-Cyprus, 2025
Match: Croatia (CRO) vs Cyprus (CYP), Single Group Match Day 2, Match 5
Date: 10 August 2025
Start Time: 09:00 Local Time | 11:30 IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Cyprus won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
Most Sixes Prediction:
Mangala Gunasekara (CYP) and Adam Senn (CYP) both average 1 six per match in their careers, making them the leading contenders to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs Prediction:
Mangala Gunasekara (CYP) and Luke Vukusic (CRO) both average 18 runs per match, the highest among all players in this fixture.Most Wickets Prediction:
Harpreet Jhalli (CRO) stands out with a career average of 1 wicket per match, the best in this contest.Match MVP Prediction:
Mangala Gunasekara (CYP) boasts a remarkable 62 average fantasy points per match over their career, making them the top candidate for the MVP award.
Team Overviews
Croatia (CRO)
- Matches Played: 46
- Matches Won: 11
- Win Percentage: 23.9%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Oliver Tilley (63 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Alfred Beresford-Peirse (64 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Rashid Hashmi (39 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Harpreet Jhalli (1 wicket per match, best average)
Cyprus (CYP)
- Matches Played: 35
- Matches Won: 8
- Win Percentage: 22.9%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Mangala Gunasekara (62 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Adam Senn (44 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Mangala Gunasekara (123 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Waqar Ali (5 wickets in a match, 3+ wicket hauls)
Player Highlights
Croatia (CRO)
Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper
A consistent performer, Tilley averages 63 fantasy points per match over their career and 61 in the current event. With a top score of 83 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 185, Tilley is a proven match-winner. Their all-round contributions include 16 career fours, 7 sixes, and a Player of the Match award, underlining their impact.
Alfred Beresford-Peirse – Bowler
Beresford-Peirse is peaking at the right time, averaging 64 fantasy points per match in this event (career average: 40). Their all-round value is evident with a fifty in the event and a top score of 50. With a Player of the Match award and a knack for contributing in all departments, they are a key asset for Croatia.
Luke Vukusic – Batsman
Vukusic is Croatia’s most reliable run-scorer, averaging 18 runs per match and 34 fantasy points per match. With 5 sixes in just 4 matches, they are a genuine threat in the T10 format. Their fielding is also sharp, with 3 catches in the current event.
Harpreet Jhalli – Batsman
Jhalli is Croatia’s most effective wicket-taker, averaging 1 wicket per match and 46 fantasy points per match in the current event. With a Player of the Match award and a best bowling performance of 3 wickets in a match, Jhalli is a genuine game-changer.
Cyprus (CYP)
Mangala Gunasekara – All-Rounder
Gunasekara is the heartbeat of Cyprus cricket, with a staggering 4800 career fantasy points and an average of 62 per match. Their 123 sixes and 133 fours are unmatched, and with 13 Player of the Match awards, they are a proven match-winner. Gunasekara’s all-round prowess makes them the player to watch.
Adam Senn – Batsman
Senn has made an immediate impact, averaging 44 fantasy points per match in both career and current event. With a fifty and 5 sixes in just 5 matches, Senn is a dynamic batter who can change the game in a few overs.
Waqar Ali – Bowler
Ali is Cyprus’s strike bowler, with 2015 career fantasy points and a highest single-match haul of 205. With 5 wickets in a match and 6 Player of the Match awards, Ali is a proven match-winner with the ball.
Roshan Siriwardena – Batsman
Siriwardena brings experience and consistency, with 2559 career fantasy points and 36 sixes. With 6 Player of the Match awards and a top score of 85, Siriwardena is a reliable performer in big matches.
Key Player Matchups
Mangala Gunasekara (CYP) vs Harpreet Jhalli (CRO):
Gunasekara’s explosive batting (1 six per match, 18 runs per match) will be tested by Jhalli’s wicket-taking ability (1 wicket per match, 46 fantasy points per match in event).Adam Senn (CYP) vs Oliver Tilley (CRO):
Senn’s aggressive approach (5 sixes in 5 matches) faces Tilley’s all-round skills and sharp wicket-keeping.Waqar Ali (CYP) vs Rashid Hashmi (CRO):
Ali’s strike bowling (5 wickets in a match) will be up against Hashmi’s power-hitting (39 career sixes).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Mangala Gunasekara (CYP): Consistent high fantasy returns, all-round skills, and a history of match-winning performances.
- Oliver Tilley (CRO): Reliable across batting, bowling, and fielding, with a high fantasy ceiling.
Bold Picks:
- Harpreet Jhalli (CRO): High wicket-taking potential and strong recent form.
- Adam Senn (CYP): Explosive batter with a high fantasy average in the current event.
Insights & Key Matchups
This T10 clash promises fireworks, with both teams boasting explosive batters and crafty bowlers. Mangala Gunasekara’s all-round brilliance and Adam Senn’s aggressive batting will be central to Cyprus’s hopes, while Croatia will look to Oliver Tilley’s consistency and Harpreet Jhalli’s wicket-taking prowess.
The battle between Gunasekara and Jhalli could well decide the outcome, while the supporting cast—Senn, Ali, Tilley, and Vukusic—are all capable of turning the match on its head. With Cyprus electing to bat first, early wickets for Croatia could be crucial, but if Cyprus’s top order fires, expect a high-scoring contest.
Don’t miss this high-octane T10 encounter at Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb, as Croatia and Cyprus battle for supremacy in Match 5 of ECI Croatia-Cyprus, 2025!
- Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 63.0 – CRO
- Mangala Gunasekara – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 62.0 – CYP
- Luke Vukusic – Batsman – Avg. Points: 61.0 – CRO
- Harpreet Jhalli – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – CRO
- Adam Senn – Batsman – Avg. Points: 44.0 – CYP
- Alfred Beresford-Peirse – Bowler – Avg. Points: 40.0 – CRO
- Aman Chaubey – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 39.0 – CRO
- Rashid Hashmi – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 35.0 – CRO
- Roshan Siriwardena – Batsman – Avg. Points: 27.0 – CYP
- Scott Bevin – Bowler – Avg. Points: 25.0 – CRO
- Alexander Senn – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 25.0 – CYP
Number of players from each team:
- Croatia (CRO): 7
- Cyprus (CYP): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 3
- All-Rounder: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 2
- Bowler: 3
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