ECS Belgium, 2025 Final: Hasselt Titans (HT) vs Brussels Bashers (BB) – Match Preview
Event: ECS Belgium, 2025
Match: Hasselt Titans vs Brussels Bashers, Finals Match Day 1, Match 25 (Final)
Date: 11 July 2025
Start Time: 17:00 Local Time | 19:30 IST
Venue: Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst
Format: T10
Toss: Hasselt Titans won the toss and elected to bat
The Grand Finale Awaits
The stage is set at the Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, for the much-anticipated final of ECS Belgium, 2025. After a fiercely competitive group stage and playoffs, the Hasselt Titans (HT) and Brussels Bashers (BB) have emerged as the two best teams, each boasting a 71.4% win rate (5 wins from 7 matches). With the Titans winning the toss and opting to set a target, fireworks are expected in this T10 showdown.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine in the Final?
Most 6s:
Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT) and Esmatullah Naseri (BB) both average 2 sixes per match in their careers, making them prime candidates to clear the ropes most frequently.Most Runs:
Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT) leads with a career average of 23 runs per match, closely followed by Esmatullah Naseri (BB) at 18 runs per match.Most Wickets:
Several all-rounders from both sides, including Zaki Shah (HT), Khuram Shahzad (HT), Salarzai Israel (BB), and Esmatullah Naseri (BB), all average 1 wicket per match, making this a tightly contested category.Match MVP:
Esmatullah Naseri (BB) boasts the highest career average fantasy points per match (88), making them the top candidate for the MVP award.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Hasselt Titans (HT)
- Matches Played: 7 | Wins: 5 | Win %: 71.4%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Rauf Abdulrahimzai (59 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Sherry Butt (99 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Sherry Butt (123 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Zaki Shah (1 wicket per match)
Brussels Bashers (BB)
- Matches Played: 7 | Wins: 5 | Win %: 71.4%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Esmatullah Naseri (88 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Fakhar Zaman (76 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Aziz Mohammad (56 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Salarzai Israel (1 wicket per match)
Player Highlights
Hasselt Titans (HT)
Sherry Butt – Batsman
A seasoned campaigner and the captain, Sherry Butt has played 63 matches, amassing 3,114 career fantasy points at an average of 49 per match. In the current event, Butt has been in sublime form, averaging a staggering 99 fantasy points per match, with 691 points in total. With 123 career sixes and 73 fours, Butt is the Titans’ most explosive batter, and their 5 Player of the Match awards underline their match-winning pedigree.
Rauf Abdulrahimzai – Batsman
With a career average of 59 fantasy points per match and 474 points in this event, Abdulrahimzai is a consistent performer. Their ability to clear the ropes (45 career sixes, 23 in this event) and a top score of 57 make them a key threat at the top of the order. Abdulrahimzai’s 1 Player of the Match award and a high event average (68) suggest they thrive on big occasions.
Zaki Shah – All Rounder
A reliable all-rounder, Zaki Shah has 2,187 career fantasy points (56 per match) and 462 points in this event (66 per match). With 15 career sixes and 13 fours, Shah contributes with the bat, but it’s their bowling (1,535 career bowling fantasy points, 39 per match) that stands out. Shah’s ability to take wickets (1 per match) and deliver under pressure makes them a vital cog in the Titans’ lineup.
Khuram Shahzad – All Rounder
A newer face with only 7 matches, Shahzad has made an immediate impact, averaging 52 fantasy points per match (all in this event). Their bowling has been particularly effective, with 311 event bowling fantasy points and a three-wicket haul already. Shahzad’s all-round skills could be a game-changer in the final.
Brussels Bashers (BB)
Esmatullah Naseri – Batsman
Naseri is the Bashers’ fantasy powerhouse, averaging 88 points per match over their career, with a high of 184 in a single game. With 22 career sixes and 13 fours, Naseri is a dynamic batter, and their bowling (42 average fantasy points per match, 1 wicket per match) adds further value. Two Player of the Match awards highlight their ability to dominate.
Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder
Zaman has been the Bashers’ standout in this event, averaging 76 fantasy points per match (606 total). With 24 career sixes and 12 fours, Zaman is a proven boundary-hitter. Their all-round contributions (57 career average fantasy points, 53 batting points per match in this event) make them a top fantasy pick.
Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder
A veteran with 50 matches, Mohammad has 1,827 career fantasy points (37 per match) and 553 in this event (69 per match). With 56 career sixes and 29 fours, Mohammad is the Bashers’ leading six-hitter. Their 9 Player of the Match awards (18% of matches) underline their match-winning ability.
Salarzai Israel – All Rounder
Israel is a consistent all-rounder, averaging 45 fantasy points per match (893 total) and 53 in this event. Their bowling is their main weapon (753 career bowling points, 38 per match, 1 wicket per match), and they have delivered in crunch moments, including a four-wicket haul in their career.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT) vs Salarzai Israel (BB): Abdulrahimzai’s 23 runs per match and 2 sixes per match will be tested by Israel’s 1 wicket per match and 38 average bowling fantasy points.
- Esmatullah Naseri (BB) vs Zaki Shah (HT): Naseri’s 18 runs and 2 sixes per match face off against Shah’s 1 wicket per match and 39 average bowling fantasy points.
Fantasy Points Showdown
- Sherry Butt (HT) (99 event avg) vs Fakhar Zaman (BB) (76 event avg): Both are in red-hot form, making this a marquee battle for fantasy supremacy.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Esmatullah Naseri (BB): Highest career average fantasy points (88), consistent with both bat and ball.
- Sherry Butt (HT): In sublime event form (99 avg), explosive with the bat.
Bold Picks:
- Fakhar Zaman (BB): High event average (76), all-round potential.
- Khuram Shahzad (HT): Impactful all-rounder, especially with the ball (44 event bowling points per match).
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Sherry Butt and Aziz Mohammad are proven match-winners with multiple Player of the Match awards.
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai and Esmatullah Naseri are the most likely to clear the ropes and anchor their respective innings.
- Zaki Shah and Salarzai Israel will be crucial with the ball, especially in the powerplay and death overs.
Fielding Impact:
- Both teams have sharp fielders, with Sherry Butt (33 career catches) and Murid Ekrami (15 career catches) capable of turning the match with their athleticism.
Conclusion
With both teams evenly matched in terms of win percentage and star power, the ECS Belgium, 2025 Final promises to be a thrilling contest. Expect fireworks from the likes of Sherry Butt, Rauf Abdulrahimzai, Esmatullah Naseri, and Fakhar Zaman. The battle between the Titans’ power-hitters and the Bashers’ all-rounders could well decide who lifts the trophy. Fantasy managers and fans alike should brace for a high-octane finale at Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst.
Don’t miss the action as the Titans and Bashers battle for ECS Belgium glory!
- Esmatullah Naseri – Batsman – Avg. Points: 88.0 – BRB
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai – Batsman – Avg. Points: 59.0 – HT
- Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 57.0 – BRB
- Zaki Shah – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 56.0 – HT
- Khuram Shahzad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 52.0 – HT
- Sherry Butt – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – HT
- Salarzai Israel – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – BRB
- Stanikzai Aurangzeb – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – HT
- Hijratullah Paktiawal – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – HT
- Sherzai Hairan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 39.0 – BRB
- Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 37.0 – BRB
Number of players from each team:
- Brussels Bashers (BRB): 5
- Hasselt Titans (HT): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- All Rounder: 7
- Batsman: 3
- Bowler: 1
- Wicket Keeper: 0
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