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: Single Group Match Day 2, Match 6
Date: 15 June 2025
Start Time: 09:15 Local Time | 11:45 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Gibraltar Women won the toss and elected to field

Spotlight on the Standouts

As the ECI-W Czechia, 2025 continues to deliver thrilling cricket, all eyes turn to Vinor Cricket Ground for a pivotal group stage clash between Gibraltar Women and Croatia Women. With both teams eager to solidify their positions, individual brilliance could well decide the outcome. Here are the players to watch, based on career and event data:

  • Most 6s Prediction:Lauren Payas (GIB-W) – With 2 career sixes in just 3 matches, Payas leads in sixes per match, making her the likeliest to clear the ropes.
  • Most Runs Prediction:Lauren Payas (GIB-W) – Averaging 13 runs per match, she stands out as the most consistent run-scorer.
  • Most Wickets Prediction:Lidija Krvaric (CRO-W) – With a career average of 0 wickets per match, the field is open, but Krvaric’s all-rounder status and high bowling fantasy points make her a key bowling threat.
  • Match MVP Prediction:Pavla Senjug (CRO-W) – With a career average of 51 fantasy points per match, Senjug is the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Gibraltar Women (GIB-W)

  • Matches Played: 18
  • Matches Won: 8
  • Win Percentage: 44%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Elizabeth Ferrary (26 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Elizabeth Ferrary (90 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Lauren Payas (2 sixes in 3 matches)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Yanira Blagg (career bowling fantasy points: 200)

Croatia Women (CRO-W)

  • Matches Played: 21
  • Matches Won: 6
  • Win Percentage: 29%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Pavla Senjug (51 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Pavla Senjug (67 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: No player has hit a six in career
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Pavla Senjug (career bowling fantasy points: 538)

Player Highlights

Gibraltar Women

Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder

A pillar for Gibraltar Women, Ferrary boasts 394 career fantasy points and a career average of 26 per match, surging to 90 per match in this event. Her batting is a major asset, with 21 career fours and a top score of 62, including a fifty in this event. With 2 Player of the Match awards, Ferrary’s all-round skills and consistency make them a game-changer.

Lauren Payas – All Rounder (Captain)

Despite only 3 matches, Payas has made a mark with 91 career fantasy points (30 per match) and a high of 70 in a single game. She’s the only Gibraltar batter to have cleared the ropes (2 sixes) and averages 13 runs per match. With a Player of the Match award in just 3 games, Payas is a high-impact player.

Yanira Blagg – Bowler

Blagg’s bowling is Gibraltar’s backbone, with 200 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 84 in a match. Averaging 15 bowling points per match (55 in this event), Blagg’s ability to deliver under pressure is proven by a Player of the Match award and a strong event showing.

Helen Mumford – Bowler

With 131 career fantasy points (26 per match) and a best of 80, Mumford is a rising force. Her 119 bowling points in the current event (40 per match) highlight her form, making her a key player to watch.

Croatia Women

Pavla Senjug – All Rounder

Senjug is Croatia’s talisman, with a staggering 965 career fantasy points (51 per match) and 201 in this event (67 per match). She’s contributed 343 batting points (32 fours, 1 fifty) and 538 bowling points, with a best of 98 batting and 83 bowling in a match. With 3 Player of the Match awards, Senjug is the most likely MVP.

Lidija Krvaric – All Rounder (Captain)

Krvaric’s all-round prowess is reflected in 841 career fantasy points (44 per match) and 187 in this event (62 per match). She’s hit 22 career fours and amassed 292 batting points, while her 467 bowling points make her a threat with the ball.

Helen Leko – All Rounder

Leko brings balance, with 650 career fantasy points (38 per match) and 79 in this event. She’s a reliable batter (14 career fours, 239 batting points) and a steady bowler (295 bowling points), with a Player of the Match award to her name.

Dora Pavelic – Wicket Keeper

Pavelic’s 193 career fantasy points (28 per match) and 111 in this event (37 per match) make her a valuable asset. She’s contributed with both bat and ball, and her high single-match fantasy score of 103 shows her match-winning potential.

Key Player Matchups

  • Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W) vs Pavla Senjug (CRO-W): Both are the engine rooms for their teams, with Ferrary’s 26 and Senjug’s 51 career fantasy points per match. Senjug’s all-round numbers give her a slight edge, but Ferrary’s current event form is formidable.
  • Lauren Payas (GIB-W) vs Lidija Krvaric (CRO-W): Payas leads in sixes and runs per match, while Krvaric is a consistent all-rounder with 44 fantasy points per match. This battle could define the powerplay overs.
  • Yanira Blagg (GIB-W) vs Dora Pavelic (CRO-W): Blagg’s bowling form (55 event bowling points per match) will be tested by Pavelic’s ability to score quickly and contribute with the ball.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

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

Bold Picks:

  • Lauren Payas (GIB-W): High ceiling, especially if she gets going with the bat.
  • Lidija Krvaric (CRO-W): All-rounder with the ability to influence both innings.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • Pavla Senjug is the most complete player on the field, with the ability to turn the match with bat or ball.
    • Elizabeth Ferrary’s current event form makes her Gibraltar’s best hope for a big performance.
    • Lauren Payas could be the X-factor, especially if she continues her six-hitting form.
    • Dora Pavelic’s all-round contributions and high single-match fantasy ceiling make her a dark horse.

  • Team Dynamics:

    • Gibraltar Women have a slightly better win percentage and a more explosive batting lineup, but Croatia Women’s all-rounders provide depth and balance.
    • With both teams lacking a dominant wicket-taker, the match could hinge on which all-rounder steps up with the ball.

Conclusion

With both teams boasting dynamic all-rounders and match-winners, this T10 clash at Vinor Cricket Ground promises high-octane action. Expect a contest where every over counts, and where the likes of Pavla Senjug, Elizabeth Ferrary, and Lauren Payas could tip the scales. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on these stars as the ECI-W Czechia, 2025 continues to unfold.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter!

  1. Pavla Senjug – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – CRO
  2. Lidija Krvaric – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – CRO
  3. Helen Leko – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – CRO
  4. Lauren Payas – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – GIB
  5. Dora Pavelic – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 28.0 – CRO
  6. Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 26.0 – GIB
  7. Helen Mumford – Bowler – Avg. Points: 26.0 – GIB
  8. Yanira Blagg – Bowler – Avg. Points: 19.0 – GIB
  9. Sema Kucuksucu – Bowler – Avg. Points: 11.0 – CRO
  10. Morana Modric – Batsman – Avg. Points: 11.0 – CRO
  11. Ines Majdancic – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 10.0 – CRO

Number of players from each team:

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

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 6
  • Bowler: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 1
  • Batsman: 1

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