ECN Central Europe Cup T20IW, 2025: Gibraltar Women vs Austria Women – Match Preview
Event: ECN Central Europe Cup T20IW, 2025
Match: Gibraltar Women (GIB-W) vs Austria Women (AUT-W)
Match Name: Single Group Match Day 2, Match 3
Date: 12 June 2025
Start Time: 10:15 Local Time | 12:45 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T20
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Austria Women won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on Standout Players
Based on career statistics, here are the players to watch out for in this contest:
- Most Sixes Prediction: Priya Sabu (AUT-W) – 15 career sixes (highest among all players)
- Most Runs Prediction: Andrea-Mae Zepeda (AUT-W) – Career average 17 runs per match (highest among all players)
- Most Wickets Prediction: Priya Sabu (AUT-W) – 1 three-wicket haul and 523 career bowling fantasy points
- Match MVP Prediction: Priya Sabu (AUT-W) – Career average 49 fantasy points per match (highest in the match)
Team Introductions
Austria Women (AUT-W)
- Matches Played: 30
- Matches Won: 11
- Win Percentage: 36.7%
- Strongest Player (Fantasy Points): Priya Sabu (49 avg. fantasy points per match)
- Best Batter (Most Career Sixes): Priya Sabu (15 sixes)
- Best Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Priya Sabu (1 three-wicket match, 523 bowling fantasy points)
Austria Women come into this match with a balanced squad and a history of competitive performances. Their all-rounders, especially Priya Sabu, provide both stability and firepower.
Gibraltar Women (GIB-W)
- Matches Played: 13
- Matches Won: 4
- Win Percentage: 30.8%
- Strongest Player (Fantasy Points): Elizabeth Ferrary (10 avg. fantasy points per match)
- Best Batter (Most Career Sixes): No player has hit a six in career T20Is
- Best Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Elizabeth Ferrary (1 three-wicket match, 92 bowling fantasy points)
Gibraltar Women are still building their T20I credentials. While their stats are modest, players like Elizabeth Ferrary and Nikki Caruana have shown flashes of match-winning potential.
Player Highlights
Austria Women (AUT-W)
Priya Sabu – All Rounder
Priya Sabu is the heartbeat of the Austrian side. With 32 matches under their belt, they have amassed 1,576 career fantasy points, averaging an impressive 49 per match. Sabu’s all-round prowess is evident: 893 batting fantasy points, 523 bowling fantasy points, and 32 fielding points. Their top score of 80 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 172 points underline their match-winning ability. With 5 Player of the Match awards (15.6% of matches), Sabu is a proven game-changer.
Andrea-Mae Zepeda – All Rounder
Zepeda brings consistency and experience, having played 22 matches and scored 1,007 career fantasy points (46 per match). Their batting is a key asset, with 54 fours and 9 sixes, and a top score of 43. Zepeda’s 3 Player of the Match awards (13.6% of matches) highlight their ability to step up in crucial moments.
Mallika Mahadewa – All Rounder
Mahadewa is a dynamic all-rounder with 973 career fantasy points from 25 matches (39 per match). Their 304 batting fantasy points include a half-century (top score 50), while 547 bowling fantasy points reflect their impact with the ball. Mahadewa’s highest single-match fantasy score is a remarkable 185.
Sriya Reddy – Bowler
Reddy has contributed 549 fantasy points in 25 matches (22 per match), with 384 coming from bowling. Their best bowling performance is a two-wicket haul, and they have a Player of the Match award to their name.
Gibraltar Women (GIB-W)
Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder
Ferrary stands out as Gibraltar’s most consistent performer, with 125 career fantasy points from 12 matches (10 per match). Their bowling is their strength, with a three-wicket haul and 92 bowling fantasy points. Ferrary has also claimed a Player of the Match award.
Nikki Caruana – All Rounder
Caruana has played 9 matches, earning 20 fantasy points (2 per match) and 2 Player of the Match awards (22.2% of matches). While their batting and bowling numbers are modest, their knack for stepping up in key moments is notable.
Amy Valverde Benatar – All Rounder, Captain
Valverde Benatar, the team captain, has 14 fantasy points from 12 matches (1 per match) and a Player of the Match award. Their leadership and experience will be crucial for Gibraltar.
Yanira Blagg – Bowler
Blagg has 52 fantasy points from 10 matches (5 per match), with 36 points from bowling. Their best performance is a 36-point match, indicating potential to make an impact.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Priya Sabu (AUT-W) vs Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W):
Sabu’s all-round numbers dwarf Ferrary’s, but Ferrary’s three-wicket match shows they can be a threat if conditions suit.Andrea-Mae Zepeda (AUT-W) vs Nikki Caruana (GIB-W):
Zepeda’s 46 average fantasy points per match and 17 runs per match set a high bar, while Caruana’s Player of the Match ratio suggests a knack for big moments despite lower averages.Mallika Mahadewa (AUT-W) vs Yanira Blagg (GIB-W):
Mahadewa’s 39 average fantasy points per match and all-round skills make them a strong favorite in this matchup.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Priya Sabu (AUT-W): Highest average fantasy points, consistent all-rounder, and multiple Player of the Match awards.
- Andrea-Mae Zepeda (AUT-W): Reliable with both bat and ball, and a proven match-winner.
Bold Choices:
- Mallika Mahadewa (AUT-W): Capable of explosive performances, as shown by a 185-point match.
- Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W): If Gibraltar are to cause an upset, Ferrary’s all-round skills will be key.
Insights & Key Matchups
Austria Women enter as clear favorites, boasting a deeper and more experienced squad. Priya Sabu’s all-round excellence, Andrea-Mae Zepeda’s consistency, and Mallika Mahadewa’s match-winning potential make AUT-W a formidable unit. Gibraltar Women, while underdogs, have players like Ferrary and Caruana who can turn the tide if they find form.
Key Matchups to Watch:
- Austria’s top order vs Ferrary’s bowling
- Sabu and Zepeda’s batting against Gibraltar’s attack
- Gibraltar’s ability to break through Austria’s all-rounder core
Potential Game-Changers:
- Priya Sabu (AUT-W): Can dominate with both bat and ball.
- Andrea-Mae Zepeda (AUT-W): Consistent run-scorer and contributor in the field.
- Elizabeth Ferrary (GIB-W): Gibraltar’s best hope for wickets and a potential upset.
Conclusion
With Austria Women winning the toss and opting to bat, they will look to set a commanding total at Vinor Cricket Ground. Gibraltar Women will need early breakthroughs and inspired performances from their all-rounders to stay in the contest. Expect a competitive clash as both teams vie for crucial points in the ECN Central Europe Cup T20IW, 2025.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis!
Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match (Career)
- Priya Sabu – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – AUT-W
- Andrea-Mae Zepeda – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – AUT-W
- Mallika Mahadewa – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 39.0 – AUT-W
- Sriya Reddy – Bowler – Avg. Points: 22.0 – AUT-W
- Jo-Ann Stiglitz – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 14.0 – AUT-W
- Elizabeth Ferrary – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 10.0 – GIB-W
- Sheetal Bhardwaj – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 7.0 – AUT-W
- Emma Kirkman – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 6.0 – AUT-W
- Vera Poglitsch – Batter – Avg. Points: 5.0 – AUT-W
- Yanira Blagg – Bowler – Avg. Points: 5.0 – GIB-W
- Pravitha Ganesan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 4.0 – AUT-W
Number of Players from Each Team:
- Austria Women (AUT-W): 9 players
- Gibraltar Women (GIB-W): 2 players
Number of Players from Each Skill Type:
- All Rounder: 6 players
- Bowler: 2 players
- Wicket Keeper: 2 players
- Batter: 1 player
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