ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025: Match 6 Preview
Romania (ROM) vs Czechia (CZE) – Single Group Match Day 2, Match 6
Date: 24 August 2025
Start Time: 11:00 Local | 12:30 IST
Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: Czechia won the toss and elected to bat
Event Overview
The ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as Romania faces Czechia in Match 6 of the single group stage. With both teams eager to climb the standings, this encounter at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground promises fireworks, individual brilliance, and pivotal moments that could shape the tournament’s narrative.
Predicted Standouts: Who Could Dominate?
Most Sixes:
Irfan Husain (ROM) – With a career average of 2 sixes per match and 100 career sixes, Husain is the most prolific six-hitter on display.Most Runs:
Irfan Husain (ROM) – Averaging 28 runs per match, Husain also leads in career run-scoring potential.Most Wickets:
Joshak Khadka (ROM) – The all-rounder boasts the highest career average wickets per match (1.0) among all players in this fixture.Match MVP:
Irfan Husain (ROM) – With a career average of 93 points per match, Husain’s all-round impact makes them the top candidate for match MVP.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Romania (ROM)
- Matches Played: 91
- Matches Won: 34
- Win Percentage: 37.4%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg): Irfan Husain (93 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg): Irfan Husain (111 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Gohar Manan (106 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Joshak Khadka (1.0 wickets per match)
Czechia (CZE)
- Matches Played: 89
- Matches Won: 31
- Win Percentage: 34.8%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg): Sazib Bhuiyan (63 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg): Naveed Ahmed (80 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Sabawoon Davizi (226 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Naveed Ahmed (4 wickets in a match, 3 three-wicket hauls)
Player Highlights
Romania (ROM)
Irfan Husain – Batsman
A true match-winner, Husain’s numbers are staggering: 3614 career points, 100 sixes, and 97 fours in just 39 matches. With 9 fifties and a top score of 88, Husain is a consistent run machine. Their all-round value is further underlined by 865 bowling points and 16 catches. Five Player of the Match awards (12.8% ratio) highlight their ability to turn games single-handedly.
Gohar Manan – Batsman
Manan is Romania’s six-hitting powerhouse, with 106 career sixes and 92 fours. In 57 matches, they have amassed 2889 points, including two centuries and four fifties. Manan’s top score of 112 and five Player of the Match awards (8.8% ratio) make them a constant threat at the top of the order.
Joshak Khadka – All-Rounder
Khadka’s all-round skills are vital for Romania. With 1367 points in 26 matches, including 1038 from bowling, Khadka averages 1 wicket per match. Their best bowling figures are 3 wickets in a match, and they contribute in the field with 13 catches.
Tharindu Sandaruwan – Batsman (Captain)
Sandaruwan leads from the front, with 1776 points in 36 matches. Their all-round contributions include 510 batting points, 964 bowling points, and 18 catches. A Player of the Match award and a current event average of 91 per match underline their form and leadership.
Czechia (CZE)
Sazib Bhuiyan – All-Rounder
A true all-rounder, Bhuiyan has 6722 points in 106 matches, with 174 sixes and 145 fours. Four centuries and seven fifties highlight their batting prowess, while 2226 bowling points and 14 catches show their all-round value. Sixteen Player of the Match awards (15.1% ratio) make Bhuiyan a proven match-winner.
Sabawoon Davizi – All-Rounder
Davizi is Czechia’s six-hitting leader with 226 career sixes. In 144 matches, they have 7523 points, 17 fifties, and a century. Their all-round skills are evident with 878 bowling points and 67 catches. Fourteen Player of the Match awards (9.7% ratio) reflect their consistent impact.
Naveed Ahmed – Bowler
Ahmed is Czechia’s leading wicket-taker, with 1290 bowling points in 80 matches and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Their current event average of 80 per match and three three-wicket hauls make them a key threat with the ball.
Mohammad Ratul – Wicket-Keeper
Ratul brings stability behind the stumps and with the bat. With 2529 points in 49 matches, 71 sixes, and 98 fours, Ratul is a reliable contributor. Their 8 stumpings and 13 catches add to their value, along with four Player of the Match awards (8.2% ratio).
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Irfan Husain (ROM) vs Sabawoon Davizi (CZE):
Both are explosive batters and six-hitters. Husain averages 28 runs and 2 sixes per match, while Davizi averages 18 runs and 1 six per match. Husain’s current event form (111 per match) gives them a slight edge.Joshak Khadka (ROM) vs Naveed Ahmed (CZE):
Khadka averages 1 wicket per match, while Ahmed has a best of 4 wickets in a match and three three-wicket hauls. Ahmed’s current event average (80 per match) makes this a fascinating bowling duel.Gohar Manan (ROM) vs Sazib Bhuiyan (CZE):
Both are prolific six-hitters (Manan 106, Bhuiyan 174). Bhuiyan’s all-round skills and higher match-winning ratio (15.1%) make them a more versatile threat.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Irfan Husain (ROM): Consistent high scores, sixes, and all-round impact.
- Sazib Bhuiyan (CZE): Proven match-winner with both bat and ball.
Bold Choices:
- Naveed Ahmed (CZE): In red-hot bowling form this event.
- Gohar Manan (ROM): Capable of explosive starts and big sixes.
Insights & Key Matchups
This T10 clash is set to be defined by power-hitting and all-round excellence. 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 Khadka and Ahmed with the ball could be decisive, especially in the powerplay overs.
Fielding could also play a crucial role, with both teams boasting sharp wicket-keepers and agile fielders. With Czechia opting to bat first, early wickets for Romania could tilt the balance, while a strong start from Czechia’s top order may set a daunting target.
Expect a contest full of big hits, quick wickets, and moments of brilliance as both teams vie for supremacy in this pivotal group match.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis from Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground as ECI Romania-Czechia, 2025 continues to thrill!
- Irfan Husain – Batter – [ROM]
- Parveen Kumar – All-Rounder – [ROM]
- Sazib Bhuiyan – All-Rounder – [CZE]
- Taimoor Cheema – Bowler – [ROM]
- Avishka Iroshan – Batter – [ROM]
- Joshak Khadka – All-Rounder – [ROM]
- Mohammad Ratul – Wicket-Keeper – [CZE]
- Ravi Solanki – All-Rounder – [CZE]
- Sabawoon Davizi – All-Rounder – [CZE]
- Gohar Manan – Batter – [ROM]
- Rhuturaj Magare – All-Rounder – [CZE]
Number of players from each team:
ROM: 6
CZE: 5
Number of players from each skill type:
Batter: 3
All-Rounder: 5
Bowler: 1
Wicket-Keeper: 2
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