ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025: Match 4 Preview

Romania (ROM) vs Czechia (CZE) – Group Match, 23 August 2025

Event: ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025
Match: Single Group Match Day 1, Match 4 (ROM vs CZE)
Date: 23 August 2025
Start Time: 15:15 Local | 16:45 IST
Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: Czechia won the toss and elected to field
Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most Sixes:Irfan Husain (ROM) – Career average of 2 sixes per match, 96 career sixes.
  • Most Runs:Irfan Husain (ROM) – Career average of 27 runs per match, 9 fifties.
  • Most Wickets:Taimoor Cheema (ROM), Ajhar Alam (CZE), Neeraj Tyagi (CZE), and others – All with a career average of 0 wickets per match, indicating a shared opportunity for a breakthrough.
  • Match MVP:Irfan Husain (ROM) – Highest average fantasy points per match (91).

Team Introductions

Romania (ROM)

  • Matches Played: 89
  • Matches Won: 33
  • Win Percentage: 37.1%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Irfan Husain (91 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Irfan Husain (92 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Gohar Manan (105 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Taimoor Cheema (most wickets in a match: 4, 31 matches)

Czechia (CZE)

  • Matches Played: 87
  • Matches Won: 30
  • Win Percentage: 34.5%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Sazib Bhuiyan (63 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Ravi Solanki (66 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Sabawoon Davizi (226 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Neeraj Tyagi (most wickets in a match: 3, 94 matches)

Player Highlights

Romania (ROM)

Irfan Husain – Batsman

With 38 matches under their belt, Irfan Husain is Romania’s most prolific batter and fantasy performer. Averaging a remarkable 91 fantasy points per match (career) and 92 in the current event, Husain has amassed 3444 career fantasy points. Their batting is explosive: 96 sixes, 89 fours, and 9 fifties, with a top score of 88. Husain’s all-round value is further underlined by 4 Player of the Match awards (10.5% award ratio).

Gohar Manan – Batsman

A true power-hitter, Manan has 105 career sixes and 85 fours in 56 matches, with 2 centuries and 4 fifties. Averaging 50 fantasy points per match (career) and 45 in the current event, Manan is a consistent threat. Their highest single-match fantasy haul is 250, and they have 5 Player of the Match awards (8.9% ratio).

Tharindu Sandaruwan – Captain, Batsman

The captain leads by example, with 35 matches and a steady 47 fantasy points per match (career), surging to 72 in the current event. Sandaruwan’s all-round skills (482 batting, 861 bowling fantasy points) and leadership are vital, and they have 1 Player of the Match award.

Taimoor Cheema – Bowler

Cheema is Romania’s leading wicket-taker, with a best of 4 wickets in a match and 1010 career bowling fantasy points. Averaging 57 fantasy points per match (career), Cheema’s impact is often felt with the ball, and they have 1 Player of the Match award.

Czechia (CZE)

Sazib Bhuiyan – All-Rounder

A Czechia stalwart, Bhuiyan has played 105 matches, scoring 174 sixes and 143 fours, with 4 centuries and 7 fifties. Their 6585 career fantasy points (63 per match) and 15 Player of the Match awards (14.3% ratio) make them a fantasy favorite. Bhuiyan’s all-round prowess is unmatched in the squad.

Sabawoon Davizi – All-Rounder

Davizi is Czechia’s six-hitting machine (226 sixes) and a consistent fantasy performer (52 per match, 7473 career points). With 17 fifties and a century, Davizi is a game-changer. Their 14 Player of the Match awards (9.8% ratio) highlight their match-winning ability.

Ravi Solanki – All-Rounder

Solanki is in red-hot form, averaging 66 fantasy points per match in the current event (52 career). With 25 sixes and 37 fours, Solanki’s all-round skills (693 batting, 523 bowling fantasy points) are crucial for Czechia.

Mohammad Ratul – Wicket-Keeper

Ratul brings stability and power, with 70 sixes, 97 fours, and 9 fifties in 48 matches. Averaging 52 fantasy points per match (career), Ratul is also a reliable keeper with 13 catches and 7 stumpings.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Irfan Husain (ROM) vs Sazib Bhuiyan (CZE):

    • Husain: 91 fantasy points/match, 27 runs/match, 2 sixes/match
    • Bhuiyan: 63 fantasy points/match, 17 runs/match, 1 six/match
    • Edge: Husain for fantasy and batting impact.

  • Gohar Manan (ROM) vs Sabawoon Davizi (CZE):

    • Manan: 50 fantasy points/match, 19 runs/match, 1 six/match
    • Davizi: 52 fantasy points/match, 18 runs/match, 1 six/match
    • Edge: Even, but Davizi has more sixes overall.

  • Taimoor Cheema (ROM) vs Neeraj Tyagi (CZE):

    • Cheema: 33 bowling fantasy points/match, best 4 wickets in a match
    • Tyagi: 18 bowling fantasy points/match, best 3 wickets in a match
    • Edge: Cheema for wicket-taking potential.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Irfan Husain (ROM): Highest fantasy average, consistent run-scorer, and six-hitter.
  • Sazib Bhuiyan (CZE): All-rounder with high fantasy ceiling and match-winning history.

Bold Picks:

  • Gohar Manan (ROM): Capable of explosive innings and big fantasy hauls.
  • Ravi Solanki (CZE): In form this event, offers all-round value.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Romania’s hopes rest on the shoulders of Irfan Husain and Gohar Manan, both capable of turning the match with the bat. Cheema’s bowling could be decisive if early wickets are needed.
  • Czechia’s strength lies in their all-rounders: Sazib Bhuiyan and Sabawoon Davizi can change the game with both bat and ball, while Solanki’s current form is a major asset.
  • Fantasy managers should watch for the battle between the big hitters (Husain, Manan, Bhuiyan, Davizi) and the leading bowlers (Cheema, Tyagi, Alam). The T10 format rewards aggression, so expect fireworks from the top order.

Final Word

With both teams boasting explosive batters and dynamic all-rounders, Match 4 of the ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025 promises high-octane action. The toss win for Czechia and their decision to field first could set the tone for a thrilling chase at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground. Expect standout performances from the likes of Irfan Husain and Sazib Bhuiyan, and keep an eye on the fantasy points leaderboard as the match unfolds.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a pulsating contest between Romania and Czechia!

  1. Irfan Husain – Batsman – Avg. Points: 91.0 – ROM
  2. Sazib Bhuiyan – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 63.0 – CZE
  3. Taimoor Cheema – Bowler – Avg. Points: 57.0 – ROM
  4. Ravi Solanki – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 52.0 – CZE
  5. Abdul Muiz – Bowler – Avg. Points: 52.0 – CZE
  6. Mohammad Ratul – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 52.0 – CZE
  7. Sabawoon Davizi – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 52.0 – CZE
  8. Gohar Manan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 50.0 – ROM
  9. Avishka Iroshan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 50.0 – ROM
  10. Rhuturaj Magare – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 50.0 – CZE
  11. Tharindu Sandaruwan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 47.0 – ROM

Number of players from each team:

  • Romania (ROM): 5
  • Czechia (CZE): 6

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 3
  • All-Rounder: 4
  • Bowler: 2
  • Wicket-Keeper: 1

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