ECS Croatia, 2025: Sir Oliver Split vs Zagreb Warriors – Match 16 Preview
Event: ECS Croatia, 2025
Match: Sir Oliver Split (SOS) vs Zagreb Warriors (ZW), Single Group Match Day 4, Match 16
Date: 14 August 2025
Start Time: 08:45 Local Time | 11:15 IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Sir Oliver Split won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
- Most 6s Prediction: Luke Vukusic (SOS) – 12 career sixes, 1.0 sixes per match
- Most Runs Prediction: Luke Vukusic (SOS) – 15.0 career average runs per match
- Most Wickets Prediction: Oliver Tilley (SOS) & Angus McMahon (SOS) – 1.0 career average wickets per match
- Match MVP Prediction: Oliver Tilley (SOS) – 65.0 average fantasy points per match (career)
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Sir Oliver Split (SOS)
- Team Colours: Red & White
- Matches Played: 39
- Matches Won: 17
- Win Percentage: 43.6%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Oliver Tilley (65.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Maanav Nayak (98.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Luke Vukusic (12 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Maanav Nayak (most wickets, 6 three-wicket hauls in career)
Zagreb Warriors (ZW)
- Team Colours: Yellow & Dark Blue
- Matches Played: 32
- Matches Won: 1
- Win Percentage: 3.1%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Ramzan Khan (47.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Ramzan Khan (47.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Faisar Mehmood (7 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Sajid Khan (career bowling fantasy points: 510)
Player Highlights
Sir Oliver Split (SOS)
Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper
A consistent performer, Tilley boasts an impressive 65.0 average fantasy points per match over his 17-match career, with a career-high of 185 points in a single game. With 413 batting fantasy points and 600 bowling fantasy points, Tilley is a true all-round contributor. His 1 Player of the Match award underlines his match-winning potential. In the current event, he continues to deliver, averaging 65.0 fantasy points per match.
Maanav Nayak – Bowler
Nayak is the engine room of SOS, with a staggering 3675 career fantasy points from 79 matches and a career average of 47.0 fantasy points per match. He’s a proven match-winner, with 6 Player of the Match awards and a 0.076 award ratio. Nayak’s 36 career sixes and 74 fours highlight his batting prowess, while his 1934 bowling fantasy points and 6 three-wicket hauls make him a threat with the ball. In the current event, he’s in red-hot form, averaging 98.0 fantasy points per match.
Luke Vukusic – Batsman
Vukusic is the side’s most explosive batter, with 12 career sixes and a 15.0 average runs per match. His 647 career fantasy points and a high of 118 in a single match show his ability to turn games. He’s also a reliable fielder, with 6 career catches and 54 fielding fantasy points.
Angus McMahon – All-Rounder
McMahon’s all-round skills are evident in his 371 career fantasy points from just 6 matches, averaging 62.0 per game. He’s contributed 84 batting fantasy points and 253 bowling fantasy points, with a best of 99 bowling points in a match. His current event form mirrors his career, with 62.0 average fantasy points per match.
Zagreb Warriors (ZW)
Ramzan Khan – All-Rounder
Khan is ZW’s most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 47.0 points per match in both career and current event. With 235 total career fantasy points from just 5 matches, he’s a rising star. His 70 batting fantasy points and 141 bowling fantasy points show his dual threat, and he’s also contributed in the field.
Faisar Mehmood – All-Rounder
Mehmood leads ZW’s six-hitting charts with 7 career sixes and 6 fours, amassing 158 batting fantasy points. He’s also a handy bowler, with 156 bowling fantasy points. His 338 total career fantasy points and 42.0 average per match in the current event make him a key player to watch.
Tohidul Alam – Bowler
Alam is a valuable asset with 298 career fantasy points and a high of 125 in a single match. He’s hit 5 sixes and taken 2 catches, with 167 bowling fantasy points. His current event average matches his career at 37.0 fantasy points per match.
Sajid Khan – Batsman
Khan brings experience with 35 matches and 864 career fantasy points. He’s ZW’s top wicket-taker (510 bowling fantasy points) and a reliable fielder with 15 catches. His 25.0 average fantasy points per match and 19.0 in the current event make him a steady contributor.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
- Luke Vukusic (SOS): 15.0 runs/match, 12 sixes, 31.0 batting fantasy points/match
- Sajid Khan (ZW): 510 career bowling fantasy points, 15.0 average bowling fantasy points/match
All-Rounder Showdown:
- Maanav Nayak (SOS): 47.0 fantasy points/match, 8.0 runs/match, 24.0 bowling fantasy points/match
- Faisar Mehmood (ZW): 42.0 fantasy points/match, 10.0 runs/match, 20.0 bowling fantasy points/match
Wicket-Keeper Impact:
- Oliver Tilley (SOS): 65.0 fantasy points/match, 1.0 wickets/match
- Aman Kumar (ZW): 16.0 fantasy points/match, 4.0 runs/match
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Captain: Maanav Nayak (SOS) – Consistent high fantasy output, all-round contributions, and current event form.
- Vice-Captain: Oliver Tilley (SOS) – High ceiling, proven match-winner, and reliable with both bat and ball.
Bold Choices:
- Captain: Ramzan Khan (ZW) – ZW’s most consistent performer, offers value with both bat and ball.
- Vice-Captain: Faisar Mehmood (ZW) – Top six-hitter for ZW, capable of explosive performances.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Sir Oliver Split enter as clear favourites, with a strong win percentage and several players in top form, especially Maanav Nayak and Oliver Tilley.
- Zagreb Warriors will look to their all-rounders, particularly Ramzan Khan and Faisar Mehmood, to challenge the odds and inspire a turnaround.
- The battle between Vukusic’s power-hitting and Sajid Khan’s bowling will be pivotal, as will the all-rounder duel between Nayak and Mehmood.
- Fielding could also play a decisive role, with SOS’s Sam Houghton (30 career catches) and ZW’s Aman Kumar (5 catches) both capable of game-changing moments behind the stumps.
Final Word
With Sir Oliver Split winning the toss and opting to field, early wickets could set the tone. Expect fireworks from the likes of Vukusic and Nayak, but don’t discount a spirited performance from the Warriors’ all-rounders. In the fast-paced T10 format, a single over or a quickfire cameo can swing the match—so keep an eye on the fantasy leaders and the big-hitting batters as ECS Croatia, 2025 Match 16 promises high-octane action at Mladost Cricket Ground!
- Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 65.0 – SOS
- Angus McMahon – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 62.0 – SOS
- Luke Vukusic – Batsman – Avg. Points: 59.0 – SOS
- Ramzan Khan – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – ZGW
- Maanav Nayak – Bowler – Avg. Points: 47.0 – SOS
- Faisar Mehmood – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 42.0 – ZGW
- Tohidul Alam – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – ZGW
- Mubashir Ali – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – ZGW
- Md Al Mamun – Batsman – Avg. Points: 32.0 – SOS
- Abhishek Awasthi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 27.0 – ZGW
- Sajid Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 25.0 – ZGW
Number of players from each team:
- Sir Oliver Split (SOS): 5
- Zagreb Warriors (ZGW): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 4
- All-Rounder: 3
- Bowler: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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