ECS Croatia, 2025 – Qualifier 2: Rijeka Markhors (RJM) vs Sir Oliver Split (SOS)
Finals Match Day 1, Match 23 | August 15, 2025 | 14:00 Local / 16:30 IST | Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb | T10 Format
The stage is set for a high-stakes encounter as the ECS Croatia, 2025 enters its business end with Qualifier 2, featuring Rijeka Markhors (RJM) and Sir Oliver Split (SOS). The match, scheduled for August 15 at the picturesque Mladost Cricket Ground in Zagreb, will commence at 14:00 local time (16:30 IST). This T10 clash promises fireworks, with both teams vying for a coveted spot in the finals. Sir Oliver Split have won the toss and elected to field, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the contest.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most Sixes:
Anil Kumar (RJM) – With a career average of 2 sixes per match and 57 career sixes, Kumar is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Anil Kumar (RJM) – Averaging 21 runs per match over his career, Kumar is also the leading candidate to top-score.Most Wickets:
Jatinder Vashisht (RJM), Oliver Tilley (SOS), Jaspreet Singh (RJM) – All three average 1 wicket per match, making them the bowlers to watch.Match MVP:
Jatinder Vashisht (RJM) – With a stellar 80 average fantasy points per match in his career, Vashisht is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Rijeka Markhors (RJM)
- Matches Played: 8
- Matches Won: 7
- Win Percentage: 87.5%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Jatinder Vashisht (80 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Sahil Lal (100 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Anil Kumar (57 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Jatinder Vashisht & Jaspreet Singh (1 wicket per match)
Sir Oliver Split (SOS)
- Matches Played: 43
- Matches Won: 19
- Win Percentage: 44.2%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Oliver Tilley (65 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Maanav Nayak (113 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Maanav Nayak (44 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Oliver Tilley (1 wicket per match)
Player Highlights
Rijeka Markhors (RJM)
Anil Kumar – Batsman
A true power-hitter, Anil Kumar has been the backbone of RJM’s batting. With 57 sixes and 34 fours in just 27 matches, he boasts a career average of 21 runs per match and 45 batting fantasy points per match. His highest fantasy haul in a single match is a staggering 221, and he’s amassed 546 points in the current event at 55 per match. Kumar’s ability to dominate bowlers makes him a prime candidate for both most sixes and most runs in this fixture.
Jatinder Vashisht – All-Rounder
Vashisht is the quintessential T10 all-rounder, averaging 80 fantasy points per match in his career and 82 in the current event. With 33 sixes, 16 fours, and a top score of 56, he’s a threat with the bat. His bowling is equally potent, with 897 career bowling fantasy points and an average of 43 per match, including a best of 4 wickets in a match. Vashisht’s three Player of the Match awards (14.3% of matches) underline his match-winning pedigree.
Sahil Lal – Batsman
Lal’s explosive form in the current event (100 fantasy points per match) has been a revelation. With 39 sixes and 49 fours in 31 matches, he averages 16 runs per match and 36 batting fantasy points per match. His career-best fantasy performance is a mammoth 301 points, and he’s already notched up two fifties in this event. Four Player of the Match awards (12.9% of matches) highlight his ability to turn games single-handedly.
Jaspreet Singh – All-Rounder
A consistent performer, Singh averages 46 fantasy points per match, all coming in the current event. While he’s yet to make a mark with the bat, his bowling is his forte, with 418 bowling fantasy points and an average of 42 per match. Singh’s ability to pick up wickets (1 per match) could be crucial in the middle overs.
Sir Oliver Split (SOS)
Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper
Tilley is SOS’s most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 65 points per match in his career and 64 in the current event. With a top score of 83 and 9 sixes, he’s a reliable batter. His bowling is a surprise package, with 829 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Tilley’s all-round skills make him a key asset.
Maanav Nayak – Bowler
Nayak is the heartbeat of SOS’s bowling attack, with 44 sixes and 87 fours in 83 matches, and a career average of 51 fantasy points per match (113 in the current event). He’s contributed 2197 bowling fantasy points, with a best of 4 wickets in a match. Nayak’s Player of the Match ratio (9.6%) is among the best in the squad, and his dual threat with bat and ball makes him a must-watch.
Sam Houghton – Wicket-Keeper (Captain)
Houghton brings experience and leadership, with 96 matches under his belt. He averages 26 fantasy points per match (56 in the current event), with 40 sixes and 63 fours. His wicket-keeping is sharp, with 33 catches and 2 stumpings, and he’s claimed three Player of the Match awards.
Md Al Mamun – Batsman
Mamun’s aggressive approach has yielded 9 sixes and 19 fours in 19 matches, with a top score of 81. He averages 36 fantasy points per match (38 in the current event) and has a Player of the Match award to his name. His bowling adds depth, with 236 career bowling fantasy points.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Anil Kumar (RJM) vs Oliver Tilley (SOS):
Kumar’s power-hitting (2 sixes per match) will be tested by Tilley’s wicket-taking ability (1 per match, 39 bowling fantasy points per match).Jatinder Vashisht (RJM) vs Maanav Nayak (SOS):
Both are all-rounders with high fantasy returns (Vashisht: 80 per match, Nayak: 51 per match). Nayak’s bowling (26 points per match) will be crucial against Vashisht’s aggressive batting.Sahil Lal (RJM) vs Sam Houghton (SOS):
Lal’s current event form (100 fantasy points per match) pits him against Houghton’s experience and wicket-keeping prowess.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Jatinder Vashisht (RJM): Consistent all-rounder, high fantasy ceiling, and proven match-winner.
- Oliver Tilley (SOS): Reliable with both bat and ball, and a steady fantasy performer.
Bold Picks:
- Sahil Lal (RJM): In red-hot form this event, capable of explosive returns.
- Maanav Nayak (SOS): High-impact player, especially with the ball, and a strong current event record.
Insights & Key Matchups
This Qualifier 2 is poised to be a battle of all-rounders and power-hitters. RJM’s top order, led by Anil Kumar and Sahil Lal, will look to set or chase a daunting total, while the all-round brilliance of Jatinder Vashisht could be the X-factor. For SOS, the bowling duo of Oliver Tilley and Maanav Nayak will be tasked with containing RJM’s firepower, while Sam Houghton’s leadership and glove work could prove decisive in tight moments.
Potential Game-Changers:
- Jatinder Vashisht (RJM): All-round impact, high fantasy returns.
- Anil Kumar (RJM): Six-hitting machine, top run-scorer potential.
- Maanav Nayak (SOS): Strike bowler, can swing momentum with quick wickets.
- Sahil Lal (RJM): In sublime form, capable of single-handedly winning matches.
With both teams boasting match-winners and a place in the finals at stake, expect a fiercely contested T10 thriller at Mladost Cricket Ground. Stay tuned for a match brimming with big hits, sharp bowling, and electrifying fielding!
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- Jatinder Vashisht – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 80.0 – Rijeka Markhors
- Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 65.0 – Sir Oliver Split
- Anil Kumar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 64.0 – Rijeka Markhors
- Sahil Lal – Batsman – Avg. Points: 53.0 – Rijeka Markhors
- Angus McMahon – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – Sir Oliver Split
- Maanav Nayak – Bowler – Avg. Points: 51.0 – Sir Oliver Split
- Jaspreet Singh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – Rijeka Markhors
- Md Al Mamun – Batsman – Avg. Points: 36.0 – Sir Oliver Split
- Wasal Kamal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 31.0 – Rijeka Markhors
- Sukhwinder Pal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 29.0 – Rijeka Markhors
- Sam Houghton – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 26.0 – Sir Oliver Split
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Rijeka Markhors: 6
- Sir Oliver Split: 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 5
- Batsman: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 2
- Bowler: 1
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