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.

  1. Omid Khel – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 118.0 – GW
  2. Ainuddin Zakhel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – GW
  3. Ali Raza – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 44.0 – GW
  4. Saif Rehman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 42.0 – GW
  5. Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – BB
  6. Majid Ali – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – GW
  7. Reyhan Faiz – Batsman – Avg. Points: 38.0 – GW
  8. Tejinder Saran – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 36.0 – BB
  9. Fawad Shinwari – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 31.0 – GW
  10. Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – BB
  11. 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