ECS Belgium, 2025: Liege Stallions (LS) vs Brussels Bashers (BB) – Match 19 Preview
Event: ECS Belgium, 2025
Match: Liege Stallions (LS) vs Brussels Bashers (BB), Single Group Match Day 4, Match 19
Date: 10 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 field
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
As the ECS Belgium, 2025 enters a crucial phase, Match 19 brings together the Liege Stallions and the high-flying Brussels Bashers at the iconic Stars Arena Hofstade. With both teams eager to solidify their positions in the group, this T10 clash promises fireworks, tactical battles, and individual brilliance.
Predicted Standouts
Most Sixes:
Mohammed Malik Khel (LS) – With a career average of 3 sixes per match, Malik Khel is the most explosive six-hitter on display.Most Runs:
Mohammed Malik Khel (LS) – Averaging 27 runs per match, he is the most consistent run accumulator in this fixture.Most Wickets:
Salarzai Israel (BB) – The only player with a career average of 1 wicket per match, Israel is the leading wicket-taking threat.Match MVP:
Mohammed Malik Khel (LS) – With a staggering 88 average fantasy points per match, he is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Liege Stallions (LS)
- Matches Played: 4
- Matches Won: 1
- Win Percentage: 25%
Strongest Player:
- Mohammed Malik Khel – Highest average fantasy points per match (88) both in career and current event.
Top Batter (Most Career Sixes):
- Mohammed Malik Khel – 16 career sixes.
Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets):
- Sairab Zahid – 1 four-wicket match and 1 three-wicket match in career.
Brussels Bashers (BB)
- Matches Played: 4
- Matches Won: 3
- Win Percentage: 75%
Strongest Player:
- Aziz Mohammad – Highest average fantasy points per match (37) in career, and 92 in the current event.
Top Batter (Most Career Sixes):
- Aziz Mohammad – 54 career sixes.
Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets):
- Salarzai Israel – 1 four-wicket match and 1 three-wicket match in career.
Player Highlights
Liege Stallions (LS)
Mohammed Malik Khel – Batsman
A true game-changer, Malik Khel boasts an average of 88 fantasy points per match, the highest in this contest. His 16 career sixes and a top score of 76 in T10 cricket underline his ability to clear the ropes and anchor the innings. With 313 batting fantasy points in the current event and a fifty already to his name, he is the backbone of the LS batting unit. Notably, he has also contributed with the ball and in the field, making him a multi-dimensional threat.
Shinwari Mujeeb – Batsman
Mujeeb has quietly built a reputation as a reliable contributor, with 34 average fantasy points per match and 8 sixes in just 7 games. His fielding prowess is evident with 4 catches in the current event, and his all-round fantasy value (batting, bowling, and fielding) makes him a valuable asset for LS.
Sairab Zahid – Bowler
Zahid is the spearhead of the LS bowling attack, with 554 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Averaging 29 bowling fantasy points per match, he has already delivered a three-wicket haul in the current event. His ability to break partnerships and control the run flow will be crucial.
Oliver Herrington – All Rounder
Herrington’s all-round skills have yielded 41 average fantasy points per match, with a best of 108 in a single game. He has contributed with both bat (5 sixes) and ball, and his fielding (3 catches in the event) adds further value. Herrington’s versatility makes them a key player in tight situations.
Brussels Bashers (BB)
Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder
A proven match-winner, Aziz Mohammad has 8 Player of the Match awards in 47 games (17% ratio), the highest among all players in this match. With 54 career sixes, 3 fifties, and 1106 batting fantasy points, he is the most destructive batter in the BB lineup. His all-round skills are further highlighted by 499 bowling fantasy points and consistent fielding contributions.
Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder
Zaman’s 51 average fantasy points per match and 16 career sixes make them a constant threat. With a fifty in the current event and 14 sixes already, Zaman is in red-hot form. Their bowling (24 average fantasy points per match) and fielding (4 catches) round out a complete T10 package.
Salarzai Israel – All Rounder
Israel is the leading wicket-taker in this fixture, with a career average of 1 wicket per match and 41 average bowling fantasy points. Their 4-wicket haul and 2 career maidens show their ability to deliver breakthroughs and maintain pressure. Israel’s 79 average fantasy points in the current event make them a must-watch.
Sherzai Hairan – Bowler
Hairan’s 40 average fantasy points per match and a best of 4 wickets in a game highlight their match-winning potential. With 201 bowling fantasy points in the current event and 6 career catches, Hairan is a key cog in the BB bowling machine.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Power Hitters:
Mohammed Malik Khel (LS) vs Aziz Mohammad (BB)- Malik Khel: 16 sixes, 27 runs/match, 88 fantasy points/match
- Aziz Mohammad: 54 sixes, 11 runs/match, 37 fantasy points/match
Strike Bowlers:
Sairab Zahid (LS) vs Salarzai Israel (BB)- Zahid: 29 bowling fantasy points/match, 1 four-wicket match
- Israel: 41 bowling fantasy points/match, 1 four-wicket match, 1 wicket/match
All-Rounders:
Oliver Herrington (LS) vs Fakhar Zaman (BB)- Herrington: 41 fantasy points/match, 5 sixes, 3 catches
- Zaman: 51 fantasy points/match, 16 sixes, 24 bowling fantasy points/match
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Captain: Mohammed Malik Khel (LS) – Highest average fantasy points, consistent with bat and ball.
- Vice-Captain: Aziz Mohammad (BB) – Proven match-winner, highest sixes, and all-round contributions.
Bold Picks:
- Captain: Salarzai Israel (BB) – Leading wicket-taker, high bowling fantasy points, and strong current form.
- Vice-Captain: Fakhar Zaman (BB) – In-form all-rounder with explosive batting and handy bowling.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Mohammed Malik Khel (LS) – Can single-handedly change the game with his power-hitting and all-round skills.
- Aziz Mohammad (BB) – The most decorated player in this match, capable of turning the tide with both bat and ball.
- Salarzai Israel (BB) – The go-to bowler for wickets, especially in the powerplay and death overs.
- Sairab Zahid (LS) – If he finds rhythm, can dismantle the BB top order.
Fantasy X-Factors:
- Fakhar Zaman (BB) and Oliver Herrington (LS) – Both offer multi-dimensional value and can rack up points quickly.
Conclusion
With the Liege Stallions eager to improve their win record and the Brussels Bashers looking to maintain their dominance, Match 19 of ECS Belgium, 2025 is set for a thrilling contest. The clash of power-hitters, crafty bowlers, and dynamic all-rounders promises a spectacle for fans and fantasy players alike. Keep an eye on the standout performers and expect momentum swings as both teams vie for crucial group points at Stars Arena Hofstade.
Don’t miss the action – tune in at 12:45 local time (15:15 IST) for what promises to be a high-octane T10 encounter!
- Mohammed Malik Khel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 88.0 – LST
- Fakhar Zaman – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – BB
- Salarzai Israel – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 48.0 – BB
- Mustafa Mamond – Batsman – Avg. Points: 46.0 – LST
- Oliver Herrington – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – LST
- Sherzai Hairan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 40.0 – BB
- Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 37.0 – BB
- Sairab Zahid – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – LST
- Shinwari Mujeeb – Batsman – Avg. Points: 34.0 – LST
- Noorullah Sidiqi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BB
- Sajid Safi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 30.0 – LST
Number of players from each team:
- Brussels Bashers (BB): 5
- Liege Stallions (LST): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 3
- All Rounder: 3
- Bowler: 4
- Wicket Keeper: 0
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