ECN Austria-Belgium T20I, 2025: Austria (AUT) vs Belgium (BEL) – 2nd T20I Preview
Match: ECN Austria-Belgium T20I, 2025 Single Group Match Day 1 Match 2
Teams: Austria (AUT) vs Belgium (BEL)
Date: 23 August 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local | 17:15 IST
Venue: Cricket Club Velden 91
Format: T20
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Austria won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
- Most 6s Prediction: Karanbir Singh (AUT) – Career average 3.0 sixes per match
- Most Runs Prediction: Karanbir Singh (AUT) – Career average 29.0 runs per match
- Most Wickets Prediction: Multiple bowlers tied at 0.0 wickets per match (no standout based on available data)
- Match MVP Prediction: Bilal Zalmai (AUT) – Highest average fantasy points per match (96.0)
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Austria (AUT)
- Matches Played: 89
- Matches Won: 54
- Win Percentage: 60.7%
- Strongest Player (Avg. Fantasy Points/Match): Bilal Zalmai (96.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event): Data not available
- Batter with Most Career Sixes: Karanbir Singh (181)
- Bowler with Most Career Wickets: No clear leader (all key bowlers average 0.0 wickets per match)
Belgium (BEL)
- Matches Played: 75
- Matches Won: 44
- Win Percentage: 58.7%
- Strongest Player (Avg. Fantasy Points/Match): Sherry Butt (50.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event): Data not available
- Batter with Most Career Sixes: Sherry Butt (141)
- Bowler with Most Career Wickets: No clear leader (all key bowlers average 0.0 wickets per match)
Player Highlights
Austria (AUT)
Karanbir Singh – All-Rounder (AUT)
Karanbir Singh stands out as Austria’s most explosive player, boasting a remarkable 5341 career fantasy points and an average of 94.0 per match. With 181 sixes and 107 fours in just 57 matches, Singh is a genuine game-changer with the bat, averaging 29.0 runs per match and 3.0 sixes per game. His all-round prowess is further highlighted by 12 Player of the Match awards (21% of matches), and a top score of 119.
Singh’s bowling adds another dimension, with 1263 fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. His fielding is reliable, with 18 career catches. Expect Singh to be at the heart of Austria’s charge.
Bilal Zalmai – All-Rounder (AUT)
With the highest average fantasy points per match (96.0), Bilal Zalmai is Austria’s MVP candidate. In 36 matches, he has amassed 3438 fantasy points, 105 sixes, and 66 fours, averaging 27.0 runs per match. Zalmai’s all-round skills are evident with 1005 bowling fantasy points and three 3-wicket hauls.
His consistency is underlined by 9 Player of the Match awards (25% of matches). Zalmai’s ability to impact all facets of the game makes them a must-watch.
Amar Naeem – Wicket-Keeper (AUT)
Amar Naeem brings stability and flair behind the stumps and with the bat. With 3321 career fantasy points (59.0 per match), 108 sixes, and 110 fours, Naeem is a proven performer. Their 7 fifties and a top score of 95 highlight their batting credentials.
Naeem’s fielding is top-notch, with 21 catches and 2 stumpings, contributing 226 fielding fantasy points. Five Player of the Match awards further cement their value.
Aqib Iqbal – All-Rounder, Captain (AUT)
Aqib Iqbal, Austria’s captain, is a seasoned campaigner with 5341 career fantasy points and an average of 50.0 per match. With 133 sixes and 73 fours, Iqbal is a consistent run-scorer and a handy bowler, having taken four 3-wicket hauls.
Iqbal’s leadership is complemented by 14 Player of the Match awards (13% of matches), making them a pivotal figure in Austria’s lineup.
Belgium (BEL)
Sherry Butt – Batsman (BEL)
Sherry Butt is Belgium’s batting lynchpin, with 3725 career fantasy points (50.0 per match), 141 sixes, and 95 fours. Averaging 18.0 runs per match, Butt has 8 fifties and a top score of 95. Their fielding is also impressive, with 42 catches and 382 fielding fantasy points.
Butt’s ability to turn games is reflected in 5 Player of the Match awards. Expect fireworks if they get going.
Aziz Mohammad – All-Rounder (BEL)
Aziz Mohammad is a dynamic all-rounder with 3015 career fantasy points (49.0 per match), 102 sixes, and 62 fours. With a top score of 100 and a best bowling performance of 3 wickets in a match, Mohammad is a dual threat.
Their 11 Player of the Match awards (18% of matches) underline their match-winning potential.
Burhan Niaz – All-Rounder (BEL)
Burhan Niaz has contributed 2750 fantasy points in 63 matches (44.0 per match), with 102 sixes and 74 fours. Averaging 16.0 runs per match, Niaz is a reliable middle-order batter and a useful bowler, with a best of 3 wickets in a match.
Six Player of the Match awards highlight their ability to step up in crucial moments.
Saber Zakhil – All-Rounder (BEL)
Saber Zakhil, with 2897 career fantasy points (36.0 per match), 72 sixes, and 48 fours, is a consistent performer. Zakhil’s all-round skills are evident, with 883 bowling fantasy points and two 3-wicket hauls.
Nine Player of the Match awards (11% of matches) make Zakhil a key player for Belgium.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Karanbir Singh (AUT) vs Sherry Butt (BEL):
- Singh: 3.0 sixes/match, 29.0 runs/match, 94.0 fantasy points/match
- Butt: 1.0 sixes/match, 18.0 runs/match, 50.0 fantasy points/match
- Advantage: Singh for power-hitting and all-round impact.
Bilal Zalmai (AUT) vs Aziz Mohammad (BEL):
- Zalmai: 2.0 sixes/match, 27.0 runs/match, 96.0 fantasy points/match
- Mohammad: 1.0 sixes/match, 16.0 runs/match, 49.0 fantasy points/match
- Advantage: Zalmai for all-round consistency.
Bowling Battle:
- No bowler from either side averages more than 0.0 wickets per match, indicating a batting-friendly contest or a need for bowlers to step up.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Karanbir Singh (AUT): Consistent high fantasy returns, explosive batting, and all-round skills.
- Bilal Zalmai (AUT): Highest average fantasy points, reliable in all departments.
Bold Picks
- Sherry Butt (BEL): Capable of big scores and fielding points.
- Aziz Mohammad (BEL): All-rounder with a history of match-winning performances.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Austria’s Power Hitters: With Singh and Zalmai, Austria boasts the most destructive batting duo, both capable of clearing the ropes with ease.
- Belgium’s Depth: Butt and Mohammad provide stability and firepower, while Niaz and Zakhil add all-round balance.
- Fielding Impact: Both teams have fielders with high catch counts, which could prove decisive in a close contest.
- Bowling X-Factor: With no bowler dominating the wickets column, the match may hinge on which all-rounder can break through with the ball.
Final Word
The 2nd T20I between Austria and Belgium promises a high-scoring, action-packed encounter at Cricket Club Velden 91. With Austria electing to bat first, expect fireworks from their power-packed lineup. Belgium, with their own set of match-winners, will be eager to counterpunch. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and big hitters, as they are poised to shape the outcome of this crucial group match.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling contest in the ECN Austria-Belgium T20I, 2025!
- Bilal Zalmai – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 96.0 – AUT
- Karanbir Singh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 94.0 – AUT
- Hamid Safi – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 69.0 – AUT
- Amar Naeem – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 59.0 – AUT
- Aqib Iqbal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 50.0 – AUT
- Sherry Butt – Batsman – Avg. Points: 50.0 – BEL
- Aziz Mohammad – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – BEL
- Zeeshan Goraya – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – AUT
- Burhan Niaz – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – BEL
- Baseer Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 38.0 – AUT
- Ranjit Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 38.0 – AUT
Number of players from each team:
- Austria (AUT): 8
- Belgium (BEL): 3
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 6
- Batsman: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
- Bowler: 0
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