ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025: Match 5 Preview
Romania (ROM) vs Czechia (CZE) – Single Group Match Day 2, Match 5
Date: 24 August 2025
Start Time: 09:00 Local | 10:30 IST
Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: Romania won the toss and elected to bat
Match Type: Group Match
Setting the Stage
The ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as Romania faces Czechia in Match 5 of the single group stage. With both teams eager to improve their standings, the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground is set to witness a contest brimming with power-hitting, crafty bowling, and sharp fielding. Romania, having won the toss, will set the target, putting the onus on their batters to lay a solid foundation.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most Sixes:
Irfan Husain (ROM) – With a career average of 2 sixes per match and 100 career sixes, Husain is the most likely to clear the ropes frequently.Most Runs:
Irfan Husain (ROM) – Averaging 28 runs per match across 39 games, Husain is the most consistent run-scorer in this contest.Most Wickets:
Joshak Khadka (ROM) – The only player in this match with a career average of 1 wicket per match, Khadka is the leading wicket-taking threat.Match MVP:
Irfan Husain (ROM) – With a remarkable career average of 93 points per match, Husain stands out as the all-round impact player to watch.
Team Overviews
Romania (ROM)
- Matches Played: 91
- Matches Won: 34
- Win Percentage: 37.4%
- Strongest Player (Career Average): Irfan Husain (93 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event): Irfan Husain (111 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Gohar Manan (106 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Joshak Khadka (1 wicket per match)
Romania brings a blend of experience and explosive talent. Their batting is spearheaded by Irfan Husain and Gohar Manan, both capable of changing the game in a matter of overs. The bowling attack, led by Khadka, will be crucial in defending their total.
Czechia (CZE)
- Matches Played: 89
- Matches Won: 31
- Win Percentage: 34.8%
- Strongest Player (Career Average): Sazib Bhuiyan (63 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event): Ravi Solanki (59 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Sabawoon Davizi (226 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Naveed Ahmed (3 four-wicket hauls, 1.0 wickets per match)
Czechia’s lineup is packed with all-rounders and big hitters. Sazib Bhuiyan and Sabawoon Davizi provide the firepower, while Naveed Ahmed’s experience with the ball will be vital in restricting the Romanian batters.
Player Highlights
Romania
Irfan Husain (Batsman, ROM)
A true match-winner, Husain boasts 3614 career points from just 39 matches, with a staggering average of 93 per game. He has hit 100 sixes and 97 fours, scoring 9 fifties and maintaining a career-best of 88 runs in a single match. His all-round skills are further highlighted by 16 catches and 5 Player of the Match awards, making him the heartbeat of the Romanian side.
Gohar Manan (Batsman, ROM)
Manan is Romania’s six-hitting machine, with 106 career sixes and 92 fours. In 57 matches, he has scored two centuries and four fifties, with a top score of 112. His consistency is reflected in his 51 average per match in the current event, and he has 5 Player of the Match awards to his name.
Manmeet Koli (All-Rounder, ROM)
Koli’s all-round abilities make them a valuable asset. With 78 matches under their belt, Koli has contributed with both bat and ball, including two fifties and a top score of 73. Their bowling has yielded two three-wicket hauls, and they have been a reliable performer in the current event, averaging 53 per match.
Tharindu Sandaruwan (Batsman, Captain, ROM)
As captain, Sandaruwan leads by example. With 36 matches, 14 average runs per match, and a top score of 44, they have also contributed with the ball, taking a four-wicket haul in their career. Sandaruwan’s leadership and all-round skills will be crucial for Romania.
Czechia
Sazib Bhuiyan (All-Rounder, CZE)
A dynamic all-rounder, Bhuiyan has played 106 matches, amassing 6722 points at an average of 63 per match. With 174 sixes and 145 fours, he is a constant threat with the bat. Bhuiyan has also taken 3 three-wicket hauls and 1 four-wicket haul, and has 16 Player of the Match awards, underlining their match-winning pedigree.
Sabawoon Davizi (All-Rounder, CZE)
Davizi is Czechia’s most prolific six-hitter with 226 career sixes and 212 fours. In 144 matches, they have scored 17 fifties and a century, with a top score of 101. Davizi’s all-round contributions and 14 Player of the Match awards make them a key player.
Ravi Solanki (All-Rounder, CZE)
Solanki has been in fine form in the current event, averaging 59 per match. With 27 matches, 25 sixes, and 37 fours, Solanki’s all-round skills are complemented by a top score of 48 and a best bowling performance of 2 wickets in a match.
Naveed Ahmed (Bowler, CZE)
Ahmed is Czechia’s leading wicket-taker, with 80 matches and a career-best of 4 wickets in a match. He has three three-wicket hauls and two four-wicket hauls, making him a potent force with the ball.
Key Player Matchups
Irfan Husain (ROM) vs Naveed Ahmed (CZE):
Husain’s aggressive batting (28 runs per match, 2 sixes per match) will be tested by Ahmed’s wicket-taking ability (1 wicket per match, multiple four-wicket hauls).Gohar Manan (ROM) vs Sazib Bhuiyan (CZE):
Both are prolific six-hitters, with Manan’s 106 sixes and Bhuiyan’s 174. Their battle for dominance could set the tone for the match.Joshak Khadka (ROM) vs Sabawoon Davizi (CZE):
Khadka’s wicket-taking knack will be up against Davizi’s power-hitting, making this a crucial contest in the middle overs.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Irfan Husain (ROM): Consistent high scorer, excels in all departments.
- Sazib Bhuiyan (CZE): Proven all-rounder with a history of match-winning performances.
Bold Choices:
- Gohar Manan (ROM): Capable of explosive starts and big scores.
- Sabawoon Davizi (CZE): Can turn the game with both bat and ball.
Insights & Key Matchups
This T10 clash promises fireworks, with both teams boasting players who can single-handedly change the course of the match. Romania’s hopes rest on the shoulders of Irfan Husain and Gohar Manan, while Czechia will look to Sazib Bhuiyan and Sabawoon Davizi for inspiration. The battle between Romania’s batting might and Czechia’s bowling depth, especially the contest between Husain and Ahmed, could well decide the outcome.
With both teams closely matched in terms of win percentage and all-round talent, expect a fiercely competitive encounter at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground. The stage is set for a memorable contest in the ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis as the action unfolds!
- Irfan Husain – Batter – [ROM]
- Parveen Kumar – All-Rounder – [ROM]
- Sazib Bhuiyan – All-Rounder – [CZE]
- Taimoor Cheema – Bowler – [ROM]
- Joshak Khadka – All-Rounder – [ROM]
- Avishka Iroshan – Batter – [ROM]
- Tharindu Sandaruwan – Batter – [ROM]
- Gohar Manan – Batter – [ROM]
- Ravi Solanki – All-Rounder – [CZE]
- Mohammad Ratul – Wicket-Keeper – [CZE]
- Rhuturaj Magare – All-Rounder – [CZE]
Number of players from each team:
Romania (ROM): 7
Czechia (CZE): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
Batter: 4
All-Rounder: 5
Bowler: 1
Wicket-Keeper: 1
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