ECI-W Czechia, 2025: Croatia Women (CRO-W) vs Gibraltar Women (GIB-W) – Match 9 Preview

Event: ECI-W Czechia, 2025
Match: Croatia Women (CRO-W) vs Gibraltar Women (GIB-W), Single Group Match Day 2, Match 9
Date: 15 June 2025
Start Time: 15:15 Local | 17:45 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: Gibraltar Women won the toss and elected to bat
Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight on the Standouts

As the ECI-W Czechia, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Vinor Cricket Ground for a pivotal group stage clash between Croatia Women and Gibraltar Women. With Gibraltar Women opting to set a target, the stage is set for a contest where individual brilliance could tip the scales.

Predicted Key Performers

  • Most 6s: Yanira Blagg (GIB-W) – 2 career sixes, the only player in this match with sixes to their name.
  • Most Runs: Helen Leko (CRO-W) – Career average of 11 runs per match, the highest among all players.
  • Most Wickets: Pavla Senjug (CRO-W) – While no player averages a wicket per match, Pavla leads with the highest career bowling fantasy points (539) and consistent wicket-taking ability.
  • Match MVP: Pavla Senjug (CRO-W) – Boasts the highest average fantasy points per match (47) over their career.

Team Introductions

Croatia Women (CRO-W)

  • Matches Played: 22
  • Wins: 6
  • Win Percentage: 27%
  • Strongest Player: Pavla Senjug (Avg. 47 fantasy points/match career, 43 in current event)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): No player has hit a six; Pavla Senjug leads in career fours (33).
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Pavla Senjug and Lidija Krvaric (most wickets in a match: 2)
  • Current Form: Croatia Women have struggled for consistency but possess several all-rounders capable of influencing the game in all departments.

Gibraltar Women (GIB-W)

  • Matches Played: 20
  • Wins: 10
  • Win Percentage: 50%
  • Strongest Player: Elizabeth Ferrary (Avg. 29 fantasy points/match career, 74 in current event)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Yanira Blagg (2 career sixes)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Yanira Blagg (most wickets in a match: 2)
  • Current Form: Gibraltar Women have been the more successful side in terms of win percentage and have several players peaking in the current event.

Player Highlights

Croatia Women

Pavla Senjug – All Rounder

A true all-rounder, Pavla Senjug is the heartbeat of Croatia Women. With 978 career fantasy points and an average of 47 per match, Pavla is a consistent performer. Their 351 batting fantasy points and 539 bowling fantasy points highlight their dual threat. Notably, Pavla has three Player of the Match awards, underlining their match-winning potential. In the current event, Pavla continues to impress with 214 fantasy points at 43 per match.

Lidija Krvaric – All Rounder, Captain

Lidija brings leadership and all-round skills, amassing 922 career fantasy points (44 per match). With 333 batting and 495 bowling fantasy points, Lidija is a reliable contributor in both departments. Their current event form is strong, with 268 points at 54 per match, making them a key player to watch.

Helen Leko – All Rounder

Helen Leko’s 692 career fantasy points (36 per match) and 266 batting points make them a vital cog in the batting lineup. With a top score of 36 and a career average of 11 runs per match, Helen is Croatia’s most reliable run-scorer. Their all-round skills are complemented by 306 bowling points and a Player of the Match award.

Dora Pavelic – Wicket Keeper

Dora’s 196 career fantasy points (22 per match) and 134 bowling points highlight their value as a wicket keeper who can contribute with the ball. Their current event average of 23 points per match shows they are in good form.

Gibraltar Women

Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder, Captain

Elizabeth is the engine of Gibraltar Women, with 494 career fantasy points (29 per match) and a remarkable 74 per match in the current event. Their 268 batting points and 186 bowling points show their all-round prowess. With two Player of the Match awards, Elizabeth is a proven game-changer, especially with a top score of 62 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 114.

Yanira Blagg – Bowler

Yanira stands out as Gibraltar’s six-hitting and wicket-taking threat, with 377 career fantasy points (25 per match) and 325 in the current event (65 per match). Their 2 career sixes and 265 bowling points make them a unique asset. Yanira has also claimed two Player of the Match awards, reflecting their ability to deliver under pressure.

Helen Mumford – Bowler

Helen has 196 career fantasy points (28 per match) and is in excellent form with 196 points in the current event (39 per match). Their 170 bowling points and a highest single-match fantasy score of 80 make them a bowler to watch.

Ariana Gianani – Bowler

Ariana’s 141 career fantasy points (28 per match) and a Player of the Match award in just 5 matches highlight their impact. With 121 bowling points and a highest single-match fantasy score of 112, Ariana is a potential X-factor.

Player vs Player Head-to-Head

  • Top Batters:

    • Helen Leko (CRO-W) vs Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W)
      • Leko: 11 runs/match, 14 batting fantasy points/match
      • Ferrary: 8 runs/match, 16 batting fantasy points/match
      • Both are all-rounders, but Leko edges ahead in run-scoring.

  • Top Bowlers:

    • Pavla Senjug (CRO-W) vs Yanira Blagg (GIB-W)
      • Senjug: 26 bowling fantasy points/match, 2 wickets in best match
      • Blagg: 18 bowling fantasy points/match, 2 wickets in best match
      • Senjug has a higher average, but Blagg is the only player with sixes.

  • All-Round Impact:

    • Lidija Krvaric (CRO-W) vs Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W)
      • Krvaric: 44 fantasy points/match (career), 54 (event)
      • Ferrary: 29 (career), 74 (event)
      • Ferrary is peaking in the current event, while Krvaric is more consistent over their career.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Picks

  • Captain: Pavla Senjug (CRO-W) – Highest career and event fantasy averages, consistent all-rounder.
  • Vice-Captain: Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W) – In red-hot form this event, reliable with both bat and ball.

Bold Picks

  • Captain: Yanira Blagg (GIB-W) – Can contribute with both bat (six-hitting) and ball, high ceiling.
  • Vice-Captain: Lidija Krvaric (CRO-W) – Consistent all-rounder, strong event form.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • Pavla Senjug and Elizabeth Ferrary are the most likely to dominate, given their all-round skills and fantasy consistency.
    • Yanira Blagg could swing the match with a quickfire cameo or a clutch bowling spell.
    • Helen Mumford and Ariana Gianani offer Gibraltar depth in bowling, while Lidija Krvaric and Helen Leko provide Croatia with stability.

  • Key Matchups:

    • The battle between Croatia’s all-rounders and Gibraltar’s in-form bowlers will be decisive.
    • Gibraltar’s decision to bat first puts pressure on Croatia’s bowlers to strike early and restrict the scoring.

Conclusion

With both teams boasting match-winners and all-rounders in form, this T10 clash at Vinor Cricket Ground promises fireworks. Gibraltar Women’s superior win percentage and current event form make them slight favorites, but Croatia Women’s all-round depth ensures this will be a closely contested encounter. Expect individual brilliance to decide the outcome in this high-stakes group match.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling contest in the ECI-W Czechia, 2025!

  1. Pavla Senjug – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – CRO
  2. Lidija Krvaric – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – CRO
  3. Helen Leko – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 36.0 – CRO
  4. Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 29.0 – GIB
  5. Ariana Gianani – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – GIB
  6. Helen Mumford – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – GIB
  7. Yanira Blagg – Bowler – Avg. Points: 25.0 – GIB
  8. Dora Pavelic – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 22.0 – CRO
  9. Lada Sviben – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 11.0 – CRO
  10. Sema Kucuksucu – Bowler – Avg. Points: 10.0 – CRO
  11. Morana Modric – Batsman – Avg. Points: 9.0 – CRO

Number of players from each team:

  • Croatia Women (CRO): 7
  • Gibraltar Women (GIB): 4

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 4
  • Bowler: 4
  • Wicket Keeper: 1
  • Batsman: 1

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