
ECS Belgium, 2025: Hasselt Titans (HT) vs Liege Stallions (LS) – Match 13 Preview
Event: ECS Belgium, 2025
Match: Hasselt Titans vs Liege Stallions, Single Group Match Day 3, Match 13
Date: 9th July 2025
Start Time: 12:45 Local Time | 15:15 IST
Venue: Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Liege Stallions won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s:Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT) – Career average of 2 sixes per match
- Most Runs:Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT) – Career average of 21 runs per match
- Most Wickets:Zaki Shah (HT) – Career average of 1 wicket per match
- Match MVP:Zaki Shah (HT) – Highest average fantasy points per match (55.0)
Team Introductions
Hasselt Titans (HT)
The Hasselt Titans have played 2 matches in this event, winning 1, giving them a 50% win rate. Their squad is brimming with all-rounders and power hitters, making them a formidable T10 side.
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Zaki Shah (55.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Zekria Safi (74.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Sherry Butt (97 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Zaki Shah (34 matches, 1 wicket per match)
Liege Stallions (LS)
The Liege Stallions, having won the toss and opting to bat, are looking to set a challenging total. While their team stats are still developing, they have several players with the potential to make a big impact.
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Mohammed Malik Khel (72.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Mohammed Malik Khel (72.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Mohammed Malik Khel (10 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Sairab Zahid (18 matches, 1 four-wicket haul)
Player Highlights
Hasselt Titans (HT)
Zaki Shah – All Rounder
With 34 matches under their belt, Zaki Shah is the Titans’ fantasy juggernaut, averaging 55 fantasy points per match over their career and 73 in the current event. Zaki’s all-round prowess is evident: 11 sixes, 11 fours, and a top score of 33, complemented by 1 wicket per match and a best bowling performance of 4 wickets in a match. Zaki’s consistency and ability to contribute in all departments make them a prime candidate for captaincy in fantasy leagues.
Rauf Abdulrahimzai – Batsman
Averaging 21 runs and 2 sixes per match, Rauf is the Titans’ most explosive batter. With 712 career fantasy points and a high of 131 in a single match, Rauf’s recent form is even more impressive: 126 points in the current event at a 63-point average. Their 28 sixes and 19 fours highlight their boundary-hitting ability, making them a likely candidate for most sixes and runs in this match.
Sherry Butt – Batsman (Captain)
The experienced campaigner with 58 matches, Sherry Butt has amassed 2,507 career fantasy points and 97 sixes. Averaging 43 fantasy points per match (42 in the current event), Sherry’s consistency is underlined by 6 fifties and a top score of 73. With 3 Player of the Match awards, Sherry is a proven match-winner and a safe fantasy pick.
Zekria Safi – Batsman
Despite only 6 matches, Zekria Safi has already made a mark with 240 career fantasy points and a stellar 74-point average in the current event. With 11 sixes and a high score of 35, Zekria’s aggressive approach can change the game in a matter of overs. Notably, they have a Player of the Match award, reflecting their match-winning potential.
Liege Stallions (LS)
Mohammed Malik Khel – Batsman
Averaging 72 fantasy points per match (both career and current event), Malik Khel is the Stallions’ most reliable performer. With 10 sixes and a top score of 76, they have already scored a fifty in this event. Their all-round contributions (including 59 bowling points) make them a key player to watch.
Sairab Zahid – Bowler
With 18 matches and 590 career fantasy points, Sairab Zahid is the Stallions’ leading bowler. Averaging 33 fantasy points per match (27 in the current event), Zahid’s best bowling figures are 4 wickets in a match, and they have 466 career bowling points. Their experience and wicket-taking ability will be crucial against the Titans’ power hitters.
Shinwari Mujeeb – Batsman
Mujeeb brings balance to the Stallions’ lineup, with 6 matches and 189 career fantasy points (32 per match). Their 6 sixes and 3 fours, along with a top score of 25, show their ability to accelerate the scoring. Mujeeb also contributes in the field, with 2 catches and 16 fielding points.
Usama Hayat – Batsman
With 2 matches and 81 career fantasy points (41 per match), Hayat is an emerging talent. Their 2 sixes and 3 fours, along with a top score of 29, indicate a player capable of providing quick starts. Hayat’s fielding (1 catch, 8 points) adds further value.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
- Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT) vs Sairab Zahid (LS)
- Rauf: 21 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 47 batting points/match (current event: 59)
- Zahid: 1 wicket per match, 26 bowling points/match (current event: 22)
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT) vs Sairab Zahid (LS)
- All-Rounder Battle:
- Zaki Shah (HT) vs Mohammed Malik Khel (LS)
- Zaki: 55 fantasy points/match, 1 wicket/match, 9 batting points/match
- Malik Khel: 72 fantasy points/match, 53 batting points/match, 15 bowling points/match
- Zaki Shah (HT) vs Mohammed Malik Khel (LS)
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Zaki Shah (HT): Consistent all-rounder, highest fantasy average, and wicket-taking ability.
- Mohammed Malik Khel (LS): Reliable with bat and ball, top fantasy performer for LS.
Bold Picks
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai (HT): Explosive batter, high sixes and runs per match, can dominate in T10.
- Zekria Safi (HT): In red-hot form this event, high fantasy average, and six-hitting prowess.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Zaki Shah’s all-round skills could tilt the match in Titans’ favor, especially if they strike early with the ball.
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai’s boundary-hitting can quickly change the momentum in a T10 format.
- For the Stallions, Mohammed Malik Khel’s dual-threat as a batter and bowler makes them indispensable.
- Sairab Zahid’s experience and knack for breakthroughs will be vital in containing the Titans’ top order.
Fantasy Watch:
- Titans’ players dominate the fantasy charts, but Stallions’ Malik Khel and Zahid are strong differential picks.
- The battle between the Titans’ power hitters and the Stallions’ bowling attack will likely decide the outcome.
Final Word
With both teams boasting explosive batters and crafty bowlers, Match 13 of ECS Belgium, 2025 promises high-octane action at Stars Arena Hofstade. The Titans have the edge in experience and fantasy form, but the Stallions, having won the toss and batting first, will look to set a daunting target. Expect fireworks, close contests, and plenty of fantasy points on offer!
Stay tuned for live action and updates from Zemst!

- Mohammed Malik Khel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 72.0 – LST
- Rauf Abdulrahimzai – Batsman – Avg. Points: 55.0 – HT
- Zaki Shah – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 55.0 – HT
- Sherry Butt – Batsman – Avg. Points: 43.0 – HT
- Usama Hayat – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – LST
- Mustafa Mamond – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – LST
- Zekria Safi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 40.0 – HT
- Stanikzai Aurangzeb – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – HT
- Sairab Zahid – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – LST
- Shinwari Mujeeb – Batsman – Avg. Points: 32.0 – LST
- Ameenullah Aslami – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 32.0 – LST
Number of players from each team:
- Liege Stallions (LST): 6
- Hasselt Titans (HT): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 6
- All Rounder: 2
- Bowler: 1
- Wicket Keeper: 1

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