ECI-W Czechia, 2025: Gibraltar Women vs Croatia Women – Match Preview
Event: ECI-W Czechia, 2025
Match: Gibraltar Women (GIB-W) vs Croatia Women (CRO-W)
Match Name: ECI-W Czechia, 2025 Single Group Match Day 1 Match 3
Date: 14 June 2025
Start Time: 13:15 Local Time | 15:45 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Gibraltar Women won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s: Lauren Payas (GIB-W) – Career average of 1.0 sixes per match
- Most Runs: Lauren Payas (GIB-W) – Career average of 11.0 runs per match
- Most Wickets: No player from either side has taken a wicket in their T10 careers so far; watch for emerging talent
- Match MVP: Pavla Senjug (CRO-W) – Highest average fantasy points per match (45.0)
Team Introductions
Gibraltar Women (GIB-W)
- Matches Played: 16
- Matches Won: 6
- Win Percentage: 37.5%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Elizabeth Ferrary (18.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Elizabeth Ferrary (106.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Lauren Payas (1 six in 1 match; 1.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: No wickets recorded yet
Gibraltar Women enter this contest with a developing squad, showing flashes of individual brilliance. Their win percentage reflects a team on the rise, and with a few players already making an impact in the current event, they will look to build momentum.
Croatia Women (CRO-W)
- Matches Played: 18
- Matches Won: 6
- Win Percentage: 33.3%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Pavla Senjug (45.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): No matches played in current event yet
- Top Six-Hitter: No sixes recorded by any player
- Top Wicket-Taker: No wickets recorded yet
Croatia Women bring a balanced side with several all-rounders and a history of strong individual performances. Their captain, Pavla Senjug, leads a group that has the potential to turn matches with both bat and ball.
Player Highlights
Gibraltar Women
Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder (GIB-W)
Elizabeth Ferrary stands out as Gibraltar’s most consistent fantasy performer, with a career average of 18.0 fantasy points per match and a remarkable 106.0 in the current event. With 13 matches under their belt, Ferrary has accumulated 231 career fantasy points, including a high of 106 in a single match. Their all-round skills are evident, contributing 78 batting fantasy points and 129 bowling points, with a top score of 33 and a best bowling performance of 3 wickets in a match. Ferrary also boasts a Player of the Match award, underlining their match-winning potential.
Lauren Payas – All Rounder, Captain (GIB-W)
Lauren Payas has made an immediate impact, scoring 15.0 fantasy points in their only match so far. Notably, Payas is the only player in this fixture to have hit a six, averaging 1.0 sixes and 11.0 runs per match. Their batting fantasy points (17.0 per match) and top score of 11 highlight their aggressive approach. While their bowling returns are negative so far, Payas’s ability to clear the ropes makes them a key player to watch.
Yanira Blagg – Bowler (GIB-W)
With 11 matches played, Yanira Blagg has accumulated 95 career fantasy points, averaging 9.0 per match. Blagg’s primary contributions come with the ball, amassing 73 bowling fantasy points and a best match return of 37. Blagg has also earned a Player of the Match award, reflecting their ability to influence games.
Rosie Reilly – Batsman (GIB-W)
Rosie Reilly brings experience with 6 matches and a total of 12 career fantasy points. While their batting numbers are yet to take off, Reilly’s fielding has contributed 8 points, including a catch in the current event. Their average of 2.0 fantasy points per match suggests room for a breakout performance.
Croatia Women
Pavla Senjug – All Rounder (CRO-W)
Pavla Senjug is Croatia’s fantasy powerhouse, with a career average of 45.0 fantasy points per match and a total of 764 points from 17 matches. Senjug’s all-round ability is clear: 180 batting fantasy points (top score 30) and a massive 512 bowling points, with a best bowling performance of 2 wickets in a match. With 3 Player of the Match awards and a 17.6% award ratio, Senjug is a proven match-winner.
Helen Leko – All Rounder (CRO-W)
Helen Leko is another key all-rounder, averaging 38.0 fantasy points per match over 15 games. Leko has scored 225 batting fantasy points (top score 36) and 250 bowling points, with a best bowling return of 1 wicket in a match. Leko’s fielding is also notable, with 2 catches and 40 fielding points. A Player of the Match award further cements their status as a game-changer.
Lidija Krvaric – All Rounder, Captain (CRO-W)
Captain Lidija Krvaric has played 17 matches, amassing 654 fantasy points at an average of 38.0 per match. Krvaric’s contributions are balanced: 190 batting points (top score 27) and 394 bowling points, with a best bowling return of 2 wickets. Their leadership and all-round skills make them central to Croatia’s hopes.
Valentina Romani – Bowler (CRO-W)
Valentina Romani has played 10 matches, collecting 103 fantasy points (10.0 per match). Romani’s strengths lie in bowling, with 54 points and a best match return of 37. Their fielding has also contributed, with 1 catch and 8 fielding points.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler
- Lauren Payas (GIB-W): 11.0 runs/match, 1.0 sixes/match, 17.0 batting fantasy points/match
- Pavla Senjug (CRO-W): 7.0 runs/match, 11.0 batting fantasy points/match, 30.0 bowling fantasy points/match
All-Rounder Showdown
- Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W): 18.0 fantasy points/match, 6.0 batting, 10.0 bowling
- Helen Leko (CRO-W): 38.0 fantasy points/match, 15.0 batting, 17.0 bowling
Bowling Impact
- Yanira Blagg (GIB-W): 9.0 fantasy points/match, 7.0 bowling points/match
- Valentina Romani (CRO-W): 10.0 fantasy points/match, 5.0 bowling points/match
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Pavla Senjug (CRO-W): Highest career fantasy average (45.0), consistent all-rounder, and proven match-winner.
- Helen Leko (CRO-W): Reliable all-rounder with strong fantasy returns (38.0 per match).
Bold Picks:
- Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W): Coming off a 106-point match, Ferrary could be a differential pick if they maintain form.
- Lauren Payas (GIB-W): Aggressive batter with six-hitting ability; high risk, high reward.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Potential Game-Changers:
- Pavla Senjug and Helen Leko for Croatia Women bring all-round skills and high fantasy ceilings.
- Elizabeth Ferrary and Lauren Payas are Gibraltar’s best hopes for a match-defining performance.
- Batting Firepower:
- Gibraltar’s Lauren Payas is the only player with a six to their name, suggesting a willingness to take risks in the T10 format.
- Bowling Uncertainties:
- With no player from either side having taken more than 3 wickets in a match, the bowling contest is wide open and could be decided by a breakout performance.
Conclusion
With both teams eager to establish dominance in the ECI-W Czechia, 2025, this T10 clash at Vinor Cricket Ground promises excitement and unpredictability. Gibraltar Women, buoyed by recent individual brilliance, will look to their all-rounders to set the tone, while Croatia Women’s experienced core, led by Senjug and Leko, will aim to assert their authority. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders, as their performances are likely to shape the outcome of this high-stakes group match.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter!
- Pavla Senjug – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – CRO
- Lidija Krvaric – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – CRO
- Helen Leko – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – CRO
- Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 18.0 – GIB
- Dora Pavelic – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 16.0 – CRO
- Lauren Payas – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 15.0 – GIB
- Sema Kucuksucu – Bowler – Avg. Points: 12.0 – CRO
- Valentina Romani – Bowler – Avg. Points: 10.0 – CRO
- Yanira Blagg – Bowler – Avg. Points: 9.0 – GIB
- Morana Modric – Batsman – Avg. Points: 7.0 – CRO
- Ines Majdancic – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 6.0 – CRO
Number of players from each team:
- Croatia Women (CRO): 8
- Gibraltar Women (GIB): 3
Number of players from each skill type:
- All Rounder: 5
- Bowler: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 1
- Batsman: 1
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