ECS Belgium, 2025: Liege Stallions vs Gent Wolves – Match 12 Preview
Event: ECS Belgium, 2025
Match: Liege Stallions (LS) vs Gent Wolves (GW), Single Group Match Day 3, Match 12
Date: 9 July 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Gent Wolves won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
As the ECS Belgium, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, Match 12 brings together the Liege Stallions and Gent Wolves in a crucial group stage encounter. With both teams eager to climb the standings, individual brilliance could well decide the outcome. Here’s a look at the players most likely to dominate key statistical categories:
Most Sixes:
Omid Khel (GW) – With a staggering career average of 4 sixes per match (54 sixes in 13 matches), Khel is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Omid Khel (GW) – Averaging 39 runs per match, Khel is also the leading candidate to top the run charts in this fixture.Most Wickets:
Ainuddin Zakhel (GW) – With a career average of 1 wicket per match (16 wickets in 16 matches), Zakhel stands out as the most consistent wicket-taker.Match MVP:
Omid Khel (GW) – An extraordinary average of 98 fantasy points per match over his career makes Khel the frontrunner for the MVP award.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Gent Wolves (GW)
- Matches Played: 4
- Matches Won: 1
- Win Percentage: 25%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Omid Khel (98 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Omid Khel (67 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Omid Khel (54 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Ainuddin Zakhel (16 career wickets)
The Gent Wolves have shown flashes of brilliance, with Omid Khel leading the charge both with the bat and in the fantasy points tally. Their bowling is spearheaded by Ainuddin Zakhel, who brings reliability and the ability to break partnerships.
Liege Stallions (LS)
- Matches Played: Data not available
- Matches Won: Data not available
- Win Percentage: Data not available
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Mohammed Malik Khel (72 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Mohammed Malik Khel (72 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Muhammad Muneeb (35 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Sairab Zahid (18 matches, 466 bowling fantasy points; 4 wickets in a match best)
The Liege Stallions, while lacking comprehensive team stats, boast individual talents like Mohammed Malik Khel and Muhammad Muneeb, who can turn the game on its head with their batting prowess. Sairab Zahid is their most potent threat with the ball.
Player Highlights
Gent Wolves
Omid Khel (Wicket Keeper)
Omid Khel is the undisputed star for Gent Wolves. With 1,277 career fantasy points in just 13 matches (98 per match), Khel’s impact is immense. He has smashed 54 sixes and 36 fours, with a top score of 83 and four fifties to his name. In the current event, he’s already amassed 337 points at 67 per match, including 15 sixes. Khel’s consistency and explosive batting make them a must-watch and a fantasy favorite.
Ali Raza (Wicket Keeper, Captain)
Ali Raza brings experience and leadership, having played 56 matches and collected 2,503 career fantasy points (45 per match). With 98 sixes, 65 fours, and 7 fifties, Raza is a reliable run-getter. He’s also a sharp presence behind the stumps, with 23 catches and 5 stumpings. Raza’s six Player of the Match awards (10.7% ratio) underline their match-winning ability.
Ainuddin Zakhel (Bowler)
Zakhel is the Wolves’ bowling spearhead, with 621 bowling fantasy points and a career average of 1 wicket per match. He’s twice taken three wickets in a match and boasts a best of 4 wickets in a single game. Zakhel’s ability to deliver breakthroughs makes them a key figure in the Wolves’ attack.
Majid Ali (All Rounder)
Majid Ali is a valuable all-rounder, averaging 44 fantasy points per match over 7 games. With 5 sixes and 4 fours, he can contribute quick runs, while his 147 bowling fantasy points and a best of 3 wickets in a match highlight his dual threat. In the current event, he’s averaging 46 points per match.
Liege Stallions
Mohammed Malik Khel (Batsman)
Malik Khel is the Stallions’ standout, with 289 career fantasy points in just 4 matches (72 per match). He’s hit 10 sixes and 6 fours, with a top score of 76 and a fifty in the current event. His all-round contributions (including 59 bowling fantasy points) make him a genuine game-changer.
Muhammad Muneeb (Batsman, Captain)
Muneeb brings experience with 40 matches and 1,033 career fantasy points (26 per match). He’s hit 35 sixes and 22 fours, with two fifties and a top score of 56. Muneeb’s leadership and ability to anchor the innings are vital for the Stallions.
Sairab Zahid (Bowler)
Zahid is the leading bowler for LS, with 466 bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. He’s played 18 matches, averaging 26 bowling points per game, and is capable of producing match-winning spells.
Mustafa Mamond (Batsman)
Mamond has 569 career fantasy points in 14 matches (41 per match), with 20 sixes and 20 fours. He’s scored two fifties and has a top score of 58, making him a dangerous batter in the T10 format.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Omid Khel (GW) vs Sairab Zahid (LS):
Khel’s aggressive batting (4 sixes per match, 39 runs per match) will be tested by Zahid’s wicket-taking ability (best of 4 wickets in a match, 26 bowling points per match). This duel could set the tone for the match.Mohammed Malik Khel (LS) vs Ainuddin Zakhel (GW):
Malik Khel’s explosive starts (2 sixes per match, 22 runs per match) will face Zakhel’s consistency with the ball (1 wicket per match, 39 bowling points per match).Ali Raza (GW) vs Muhammad Muneeb (LS):
Both are experienced campaigners and team captains, with Raza’s superior fantasy and batting stats giving GW an edge in the leadership battle.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Omid Khel (GW): The most consistent fantasy performer, with a high ceiling and floor.
- Ali Raza (GW): Reliable with both bat and gloves, and a proven match-winner.
Bold Picks
- Mohammed Malik Khel (LS): High-impact player with the ability to score big in a short span.
- Ainuddin Zakhel (GW): If the pitch favors bowlers, Zakhel’s wicket-taking could yield massive fantasy returns.
Insights & Key Matchups
This match is poised to be a showcase of power-hitting and incisive bowling. The Gent Wolves, with Omid Khel in red-hot form, have the edge in both batting firepower and fantasy consistency. However, the Liege Stallions possess their own match-winners in Malik Khel and Sairab Zahid, who can swing the game with a single performance.
Key matchups to watch:
- The battle between Khel and Zahid could decide the tempo of the Wolves’ innings.
- Malik Khel’s ability to counter Zakhel’s bowling will be crucial for the Stallions’ chase or defense.
With both teams eager to assert themselves, expect fireworks at Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and wicket keepers, as their multi-dimensional contributions could be the difference in this high-stakes T10 clash.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis on the official ECS Belgium, 2025 website!
- Omid Khel – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 98.0 – GW
- Mohammed Malik Khel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 72.0 – LS
- Saif Rehman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 46.0 – GW
- Ali Raza – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 45.0 – GW
- Majid Ali – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – GW
- Ainuddin Zakhel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 44.0 – GW
- Mustafa Mamond – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – LS
- Sairab Zahid – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – LS
- Shinwari Mujeeb – Batsman – Avg. Points: 32.0 – LS
- Ameenullah Aslami – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 32.0 – LS
- Mohammad Nabi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 31.0 – GW
Number of players from each team:
- Gent Wolves (GW): 6
- Liege Stallions (LS): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Wicket Keeper: 3
- Bowler: 4
- Batsman: 3
- All Rounder: 1
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