ECS Croatia, 2025: Zagreb Assassins (ZA) vs Rijeka Markhors (RJM) – Match 12 Preview
Event: ECS Croatia, 2025
Match: Zagreb Assassins vs Rijeka Markhors, Single Group Match Day 3, Match 12
Date: 13 August 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Zagreb Assassins won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
- Most 6s Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Career average of 4 sixes per match
- Most Runs Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Career average of 41 runs per match
- Most Wickets Prediction: Pritesh Pawar (ZA) & Jatinder Vashisht (RJM) – Both average 1 wicket per match
- Match MVP Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Career average of 97 fantasy points per match
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Zagreb Assassins (ZA)
- Matches Played: 45
- Matches Won: 26
- Win Percentage: 57.8%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Nowshad Babu (97 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Pritesh Pawar (67 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Nowshad Babu (142 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Pritesh Pawar (1 wicket per match)
Rijeka Markhors (RJM)
- Matches Played: 4
- Matches Won: 4
- Win Percentage: 100%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Jatinder Vashisht (84 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Jatinder Vashisht (97 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Anil Kumar (46 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Jatinder Vashisht (1 wicket per match)
Player Highlights
Zagreb Assassins (ZA)
Nowshad Babu – Wicket-Keeper
A true T10 superstar, Nowshad Babu boasts a staggering 3405 career fantasy points from 35 matches, with a career average of 97 points per match. With 142 sixes and 41 runs per match on average, Babu is the most explosive batter in this contest. His 8 Player of the Match awards (22.9% of matches) underline his match-winning pedigree. In the current event, he’s still finding his rhythm but remains a threat with both bat and gloves.
Pritesh Pawar – All-Rounder
Pawar is a dynamic all-rounder with 1509 career fantasy points in 18 matches (84 per match). He’s a consistent wicket-taker (1 per match) and has a high ceiling, as shown by his 212-point best. While his batting has been quiet in this event, his bowling (66 average fantasy points per match in the event) makes him a key player to watch.
Hariprasad Sathedeevi – Batsman, Captain
With 2172 career fantasy points in 48 matches (45 per match), Sathedeevi is a reliable contributor. He’s hit 46 sixes and averages 11 runs per match, with a recent upturn in form (70 fantasy points per match in the current event). His leadership and ability to anchor the innings are vital for ZA.
Alfred Beresford-Peirse – Bowler
A steady performer, Alfred has 602 career fantasy points from 13 matches (46 per match). He’s capable with both bat and ball, with a top score of 50 and a best bowling return of 44 fantasy points in a match. His all-round skills add depth to the Assassins’ lineup.
Rijeka Markhors (RJM)
Jatinder Vashisht – All-Rounder
Vashisht is RJM’s talisman, with 1350 career fantasy points in just 16 matches (84 per match) and an even higher 97 per match in this event. He’s a six-hitting all-rounder (23 career sixes, 14 in this event) and a wicket-taker (1 per match). With 2 Player of the Match awards, he’s a proven game-changer.
Anil Kumar – Batsman
Kumar is RJM’s six-hitting machine, with 46 career sixes and 22 runs per match on average. He’s amassed 1473 career fantasy points (67 per match) and 304 in this event (61 per match). His ability to clear the ropes and build an innings makes him a key threat.
Sahil Lal – Batsman
Lal brings experience and consistency, with 899 career fantasy points in 26 matches (35 per match) and 247 in this event (49 per match). He’s hit 24 sixes and 30 fours, and his 3 Player of the Match awards highlight his impact potential.
Jaspreet Singh – All-Rounder
A rising star, Singh has 283 career fantasy points from just 5 matches (57 per match), all coming in this event. His bowling is his main weapon, with 53 average bowling fantasy points per match and a best of 83. He’s a potential X-factor for RJM.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
- Nowshad Babu (ZA) vs Jatinder Vashisht (RJM)
- Babu: 41 runs/match, 4 sixes/match, 97 fantasy points/match
- Vashisht: 1 wicket/match, 47 bowling fantasy points/match, 84 fantasy points/match
- Nowshad Babu (ZA) vs Jatinder Vashisht (RJM)
Sixes Battle:
- Nowshad Babu (ZA): 142 career sixes
- Anil Kumar (RJM): 46 career sixes
All-Rounder Showdown:
- Pritesh Pawar (ZA): 1 wicket/match, 31 batting fantasy points/match
- Jatinder Vashisht (RJM): 1 wicket/match, 30 batting fantasy points/match
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Nowshad Babu (ZA): The most consistent fantasy performer, with explosive batting and wicket-keeping points.
- Jatinder Vashisht (RJM): All-round contributions and high event form make him a reliable pick.
Bold Choices:
- Pritesh Pawar (ZA): High ceiling with both bat and ball, especially if he gets a good spell.
- Anil Kumar (RJM): If he gets going, his six-hitting can rack up points quickly.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Nowshad Babu can take the game away in a few overs with his power-hitting.
- Jatinder Vashisht is RJM’s all-round engine, capable of turning the match with bat or ball.
- Pritesh Pawar and Jaspreet Singh offer all-round value and can swing the fantasy contest.
Key Matchup:
- The battle between Babu’s batting and Vashisht’s bowling could decide the outcome. If Babu gets going, ZA will post a big total; if Vashisht strikes early, RJM’s unbeaten run could continue.
Conclusion
With the Zagreb Assassins opting to bat first, expect fireworks from the very first ball. The clash between the Assassins’ power-packed lineup and the Markhors’ all-round depth promises a high-octane T10 contest. Keep an eye on the fantasy heavyweights and the six-hitting race—this match could be a classic in ECS Croatia, 2025!
Stay tuned for live action from Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb!
- Nowshad Babu – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 97.0 – ZAS
- Jatinder Vashisht – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 84.0 – RM
- Pritesh Pawar – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 84.0 – ZAS
- Anil Kumar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 67.0 – RM
- Jaspreet Singh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 57.0 – RM
- Alfred Beresford-Peirse – Bowler – Avg. Points: 46.0 – ZAS
- Hariprasad Sathedeevi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 45.0 – ZAS
- Ashraf Ansari – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 32.0 – ZAS
- Wasal Kamal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 29.0 – RM
- Sukhwinder Pal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 27.0 – RM
- Sohail Ahmad – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 26.0 – RM
Number of players from each team:
- Zagreb Assassins (ZAS): 5
- Rijeka Markhors (RM): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 6
- Batsman: 2
- Bowler: 1
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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