ECS Belgium, 2025: Brussels Bashers vs Gent Wolves – Match 5 Preview
Event: ECS Belgium, 2025
Match: Brussels Bashers (BB) vs Gent Wolves (GW), Single Group Match Day 1, Match 5
Date: 7 July 2025
Start Time: 17:00 Local Time | 19:30 IST
Venue: Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Brussels Bashers won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
As the ECS Belgium, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Match 5, where the Brussels Bashers (BB) take on the Gent Wolves (GW) in what promises to be a thrilling contest. With both teams boasting a blend of experience and emerging talent, this encounter at the Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, is set to be a showcase of power-hitting, crafty bowling, and sharp fielding.
Predicted Standouts
Most Sixes:
Omid Khel (GW) – With a staggering career average of 4 sixes per match (39 sixes in 8 matches), Khel is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Omid Khel (GW) – Averaging 47 runs per match, Khel is also the leading candidate to top the run charts in this fixture.Most Wickets:
Ainuddin Zakhel (GW) & Majid Ali (GW) & Reyhan Faiz (GW) – Each boasts a career average of 1 wicket per match, making them the bowlers to watch.Match MVP:
Omid Khel (GW) – With an extraordinary average of 118 fantasy points per match, Khel is the frontrunner for the MVP award.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Brussels Bashers (BB)
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Tejinder Saran (36.0 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Murid Ekrami (108.0 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Aziz Mohammad (37 sixes in 43 matches)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Aziz Mohammad (most wickets, 2 three-wicket hauls)
- Team Matches Played/Won/Win %: Data not available
Gent Wolves (GW)
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Omid Khel (118.0 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Ali Raza (87 sixes in 51 matches)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Ainuddin Zakhel (11 wickets in 11 matches, 2 three-wicket hauls)
- Team Matches Played/Won/Win %: Data not available
Player Highlights
Brussels Bashers (BB)
1. Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder
A veteran of 43 matches, Aziz Mohammad is the Bashers’ most experienced campaigner. With 1,278 career fantasy points and 7 Player of the Match awards (16% award ratio), Aziz is a proven match-winner. His 37 career sixes and 791 batting fantasy points highlight his power-hitting, while his 383 bowling fantasy points and two three-wicket hauls underline his all-round value. Though his current event form is modest, his experience and ability to deliver in crunch moments make him indispensable.
2. Tejinder Saran – Wicket Keeper
Saran’s consistency is reflected in his 36 fantasy points per match over 11 games. With 14 sixes and 11 fours, he is a reliable middle-order batter, and his 330 batting fantasy points show his ability to anchor or accelerate as needed. Saran’s fielding is also noteworthy, with 3 career catches and 24 fielding fantasy points. His current event average of 78 fantasy points per match signals strong form.
3. Murid Ekrami – All Rounder, Captain
Ekrami brings leadership and all-round skills, with 562 career fantasy points in 31 matches and 3 Player of the Match awards. His bowling is his main strength (367 fantasy points), and he has a career-best 4-wicket haul. Ekrami’s current event average of 108 fantasy points per match suggests he is peaking at the right time.
4. Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder
With 399 career fantasy points in 10 matches and a Player of the Match award, Zaman is a dynamic all-rounder. He has 4 sixes and 3 fours, and his 243 bowling fantasy points (including a three-wicket match) make him a dual threat. His current event average is 39 fantasy points per match.
Gent Wolves (GW)
1. Omid Khel – Wicket Keeper
Khel is the Wolves’ talisman, with 940 career fantasy points in just 8 matches and a remarkable 3 Player of the Match awards (37.5% award ratio). His batting is explosive: 39 sixes, 26 fours, 4 fifties, and a top score of 83. Averaging 47 runs and 4 sixes per match, he is the most dangerous batter in this contest. Khel also contributes with the gloves, with 3 catches and 2 stumpings.
2. Ali Raza – Wicket Keeper, Captain
Raza is a seasoned campaigner with 2,247 career fantasy points in 51 matches and 5 Player of the Match awards. He has hit 87 sixes and 58 fours, scoring 1,857 batting fantasy points. Raza’s fielding is also elite, with 22 catches and 5 stumpings. His average of 44 fantasy points per match makes him a consistent performer.
3. Ainuddin Zakhel – Bowler
Zakhel is GW’s leading wicket-taker, with 11 wickets in 11 matches and 2 three-wicket hauls. He has 613 career fantasy points, with 543 coming from bowling. His best bowling performance is 3 wickets in a match, and he averages 49 bowling fantasy points per match.
4. Majid Ali – All Rounder
In just 2 matches, Majid Ali has made an impact with 80 fantasy points (40 per match). His bowling is his main asset, with 52 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match. He also contributes in the field with a catch.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Omid Khel (GW) vs Aziz Mohammad (BB):
Khel’s explosive batting (47 runs, 4 sixes per match) will test Mohammad’s all-round skills. Mohammad’s experience and ability to break partnerships could be crucial in containing Khel.Ali Raza (GW) vs Tejinder Saran (BB):
Both wicket keepers are vital to their teams. Raza’s power-hitting (87 sixes) and Saran’s consistency (36 fantasy points per match) set up an intriguing battle for supremacy behind and in front of the stumps.Ainuddin Zakhel (GW) vs Murid Ekrami (BB):
Both are their teams’ leading bowlers. Zakhel’s wicket-taking ability (1 per match) and Ekrami’s all-round contributions (12 bowling fantasy points per match) could decide the middle overs.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks:
- Omid Khel (GW): Highest fantasy average, most sixes, and most runs per match.
- Ali Raza (GW): Consistent fantasy performer, experienced, and a proven match-winner.
Bold Picks:
- Aziz Mohammad (BB): All-rounder with a history of big performances and Player of the Match awards.
- Tejinder Saran (BB): In strong current form, offers points with both bat and gloves.
Insights & Key Matchups
Game-Changers:
Omid Khel’s ability to dominate with the bat and contribute in the field makes them the most likely match-winner. For the Bashers, Aziz Mohammad’s all-round prowess and Murid Ekrami’s leadership and bowling could turn the tide.Fantasy Focus:
With several players capable of explosive performances, expect high fantasy scores. Khel, Raza, Mohammad, and Saran are must-haves, while Zakhel and Majid Ali offer value as wicket-takers.Match Narrative:
The Gent Wolves appear to have the edge in power-hitting and wicket-taking, but the Brussels Bashers’ depth and experience, especially in the all-rounder department, could make this a closely fought contest.
- Omid Khel – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 118.0 – GW
- Ainuddin Zakhel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – GW
- Ali Raza – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 44.0 – GW
- Saif Rehman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 42.0 – GW
- Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – BB
- Majid Ali – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – GW
- Reyhan Faiz – Batsman – Avg. Points: 38.0 – GW
- Tejinder Saran – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 36.0 – BB
- Fawad Shinwari – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 31.0 – GW
- Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – BB
- Noorullah Sidiqi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – BB
Number of players from each team:
- Gent Wolves (GW): 7
- Brussels Bashers (BB): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- Wicket Keeper: 4
- Bowler: 3
- All Rounder: 3
- Batsman: 1
