ECS Belgium, 2025 – Match 15 Preview
Brussels Bashers (BB) vs Ostend Tigers (OT)
ECS Belgium, 2025 Single Group Match Day 3, Match 15
Date: 9 July 2025
Start Time: 17:00 Local | 19:30 IST
Venue: Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Brussels Bashers won the toss and elected to field
Setting the Stage
The ECS Belgium, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as we approach Match 15, where the Brussels Bashers (BB) take on the Ostend Tigers (OT) at the iconic Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst. With both teams eager to solidify their positions in the group, this encounter promises fireworks, tactical battles, and individual brilliance.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most Sixes:
Faisal Khaliq (OT), Abdul Muhammad (OT), and Manpreet Sandhu (OT) all average 2 sixes per match in their careers, making them the leading contenders to clear the ropes most frequently.Most Runs:
Abdul Muhammad (OT) boasts the highest career average runs per match (32), making them the prime candidate to top the run charts.Most Wickets:
Salarzai Israel (BB) and Rafiullah Alokzai (OT) both average 1 wicket per match, leading the wicket-taking race.Match MVP:
Manpreet Sandhu (OT), with a stellar career average of 88 fantasy points per match, is the top pick for the MVP honors.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Ostend Tigers (OT)
- Matches Played: 3
- Matches Won: 2
- Win Percentage: 66.7%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Manpreet Sandhu (88 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Faisal Khaliq (154 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Abdul Muhammad (32 sixes in 11 matches, 2 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Rafiullah Alokzai (1 wicket per match)
Brussels Bashers (BB)
- Matches Played: 2
- Matches Won: 1
- Win Percentage: 50%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Fakhar Zaman (47 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Sherzai Hairan (79 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Aziz Mohammad (42 sixes in 45 matches)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Salarzai Israel (1 wicket per match)
Player Highlights
Ostend Tigers (OT)
Faisal Khaliq – All Rounder
A true all-rounder, Faisal Khaliq has been a revelation in ECS Belgium, 2025. With a career average of 70 fantasy points per match and a staggering 154 per match in the current event, Khaliq is in red-hot form. Their 45 career sixes and 18 fours, along with 3 fifties, highlight their explosive batting. Khaliq’s bowling is equally potent, with 230 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 97 in a match. Four Player of the Match awards in 17 matches (23.5% ratio) underline their match-winning ability.
Abdul Muhammad – Batsman
Abdul Muhammad is the Tigers’ run machine, averaging 32 runs per match and 71 batting fantasy points per match over their career. With 32 sixes and 29 fours in just 11 matches, they are a constant threat to any bowling attack. Their current event form is impressive, with 87 fantasy points per match and 10 sixes already. While not a primary bowler, their fielding adds value with 1 catch and 8 fielding fantasy points in the event.
Manpreet Sandhu – All Rounder
Sandhu is the fantasy manager’s dream, averaging 88 points per match in their career. With 22 sixes and 22 fours, plus 3 fifties, their batting is both consistent and explosive. Sandhu’s bowling brings 235 career fantasy points, and their fielding is sharp with 6 catches. Three Player of the Match awards in 10 matches (30% ratio) make them a genuine MVP contender.
Rafiullah Alokzai – Bowler
Alokzai is the Tigers’ leading wicket-taker, averaging 1 wicket per match and 39 bowling fantasy points per match. Their best bowling performance is 3 wickets in a match, and they have already claimed a three-wicket haul in the current event. With 471 career bowling fantasy points and 165 in the current event, Alokzai is a key weapon in the Tigers’ arsenal.
Brussels Bashers (BB)
Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder
Zaman leads BB in career average fantasy points (47 per match) and has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball. With 9 sixes and 4 fours, their batting is impactful, and their bowling has yielded 308 career fantasy points, including a best of 3 wickets in a match. Zaman’s all-round skills make them a vital cog for BB.
Sherzai Hairan – Bowler
Hairan is in top form this event, averaging 79 fantasy points per match. With 8 sixes and 4 fours, they can contribute with the bat, but their main strength is bowling—329 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Hairan’s fielding is also notable, with 6 career catches and 24 fielding points in the current event.
Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder
A seasoned campaigner, Aziz Mohammad has 1,448 career fantasy points and 7 Player of the Match awards in 45 matches (15.6% ratio). With 42 sixes and 24 fours, their batting is explosive, and their bowling has brought 436 career fantasy points. Mohammad’s experience and all-round ability make them a key player for BB.
Murid Ekrami – All Rounder, Captain
Ekrami, the BB captain, brings leadership and all-round skills. With 721 career fantasy points and 3 Player of the Match awards, Ekrami is a proven performer. Their 8 sixes and 4 fours, along with 397 bowling fantasy points, highlight their dual threat. Ekrami’s current event form is strong, averaging 89 fantasy points per match.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Abdul Muhammad (OT) vs. Sherzai Hairan (BB):
Muhammad’s 32 runs per match and 2 sixes per match will be tested by Hairan’s 25 bowling fantasy points per match and ability to take multiple wickets.Faisal Khaliq (OT) vs. Salarzai Israel (BB):
Khaliq’s all-round dominance (154 event fantasy points per match) faces Israel’s wicket-taking prowess (1 wicket per match, 37 bowling fantasy points per match).Manpreet Sandhu (OT) vs. Aziz Mohammad (BB):
Both are high-impact all-rounders, with Sandhu’s 88 career fantasy points per match and Mohammad’s 32. Their battle could decide the match’s momentum.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Manpreet Sandhu (OT): Highest career average fantasy points, consistent all-rounder.
- Faisal Khaliq (OT): In sublime form this event, high ceiling with both bat and ball.
Bold Picks
- Abdul Muhammad (OT): Highest average runs per match, explosive six-hitter.
- Sherzai Hairan (BB): In great current form, offers points with both ball and in the field.
Insights & Key Matchups
This match is set to be a battle of all-rounders and power-hitters. The Ostend Tigers’ trio of Khaliq, Muhammad, and Sandhu bring explosive batting and reliable bowling, while the Brussels Bashers counter with the experience of Mohammad, the all-round skills of Zaman and Ekrami, and the in-form Hairan.
Potential Game-Changers:
- Faisal Khaliq and Manpreet Sandhu for OT, given their fantasy dominance and all-round contributions.
- Aziz Mohammad and Sherzai Hairan for BB, with their ability to swing the match with both bat and ball.
Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Abdul Muhammad for his six-hitting and run-scoring, and on Salarzai Israel for wicket-taking potential.
With both teams boasting match-winners and the Bashers looking to even their win-loss record, expect a fiercely contested T10 clash where every over could turn the tide.
Stay tuned for live action and updates from Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, as the ECS Belgium, 2025 continues to thrill!
- Manpreet Sandhu – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 88.0 – OST
- Abdul Muhammad – Batsman – Avg. Points: 78.0 – OST
- Faisal Khaliq – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 70.0 – OST
- Rafiullah Alokzai – Bowler – Avg. Points: 54.0 – OST
- Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – BRB
- Sherzai Hairan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 44.0 – BRB
- Salarzai Israel – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – BRB
- Noorullah Sidiqi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BRB
- Tejinder Saran – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BRB
- Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 32.0 – BRB
- Zulqarnain Tasawar – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 38.0 – OST
Number of players from each team:
- Ostend Tigers (OST): 5
- Brussels Bashers (BRB): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- All Rounder: 5
- Bowler: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 2
- Batsman: 1
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