ECS Croatia, 2025: Zagreb Assassins vs Rijeka Markhors – Match 15 Preview

Event: ECS Croatia, 2025
Match: Zagreb Assassins (ZA) vs Rijeka Markhors (RJM) – Single Group Match Day 3, Match 15
Date: 13 August 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local Time | 19:15 IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Rijeka Markhors 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 42 runs per match
  • Most Wickets Prediction: Tie between Jatinder Vashisht (RJM) and Pritesh Pawar (ZA) – Both average 1 wicket per match
  • Match MVP Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Highest career average fantasy points per match (99)

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Rijeka Markhors (RJM)

  • Team Colours: Black & Yellow
  • Matches Played: 5
  • Matches Won: 5
  • Win Percentage: 100%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Jatinder Vashisht (90 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Jatinder Vashisht (112 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Anil Kumar (48 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Jatinder Vashisht (17 wickets in 17 matches, 1 per match)

Zagreb Assassins (ZA)

  • Team Colours: Light Blue & Red
  • Matches Played: 46
  • Matches Won: 26
  • Win Percentage: 56.5%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Nowshad Babu (99 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Pritesh Pawar (75 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Nowshad Babu (151 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Pritesh Pawar (20 wickets in 20 matches, 1 per match)

Player Highlights

Rijeka Markhors (RJM)

Jatinder Vashisht – All-Rounder

Jatinder Vashisht stands out as RJM’s premier all-rounder, boasting an impressive 90 average fantasy points per match over his career and an even higher 112 per match in the current event. With 2 Player of the Match awards in 17 matches (11.8% award ratio), Jatinder is a proven match-winner. His all-round prowess is evident: 28 sixes, 558 batting fantasy points, and 856 bowling fantasy points, including a best of 4 wickets in a match. In this event, he’s already hit 19 sixes and taken 1 three-wicket haul.

Sahil Lal – Batsman

With 27 matches under his belt, Sahil Lal is a consistent performer for RJM. He has 3 Player of the Match awards (11.1% ratio) and a career average of 43 fantasy points per match, which has soared to 87 in this event. Sahil’s batting is explosive, with 31 sixes and a top score of 80. He’s also contributed with the ball and in the field, making him a valuable asset.

Wasal Kamal – All-Rounder, Captain

Captain Wasal Kamal brings balance to the side, averaging 32 fantasy points per match in his career and 59 in the current event. With 2 Player of the Match awards, he’s a reliable performer, especially with the ball (572 career bowling fantasy points, 3 three-wicket hauls). His leadership and all-round skills will be crucial.

Jaspreet Singh – All-Rounder

A rising star, Jaspreet Singh has made an immediate impact with 57 average fantasy points per match, all coming in the current event. His bowling has been particularly effective, with 310 bowling fantasy points in just 6 matches and a best of 2 wickets in a match.

Zagreb Assassins (ZA)

Nowshad Babu – Wicket-Keeper

The undisputed star of the Assassins, Nowshad Babu has a staggering 99 average fantasy points per match over 37 games, with 8 Player of the Match awards (21.6% ratio). He’s a six-hitting machine (151 career sixes), a prolific run-scorer (42 runs per match), and a reliable wicket-keeper (13 catches, 3 stumpings). In this event, he’s maintained his form with 72 average fantasy points per match.

Pritesh Pawar – All-Rounder

Pritesh Pawar is a genuine all-rounder, averaging 84 fantasy points per match in his career and 75 in the current event. With 3 Player of the Match awards in 20 matches (15% ratio), he’s a proven game-changer. He’s hit 19 sixes, taken 20 wickets, and delivered 3 three-wicket hauls, including 2 in this event.

Hariprasad Sathedeevi – Batsman, Captain

Captain Hariprasad Sathedeevi brings experience and stability, with 50 matches and a career average of 46 fantasy points per match. He’s hit 49 sixes and scored over 1,000 batting fantasy points, with a top score of 57. His leadership and consistency are vital for ZA.

Ashik Prasad – Bowler

Ashik Prasad is a key bowler for ZA, with 26 average fantasy points per match and a best of 3 wickets in a match. He’s also contributed in the field and with the bat when needed, making him a versatile option.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:

    • Nowshad Babu (ZA) vs Jatinder Vashisht (RJM)
      • Nowshad: 42 runs/match, 4 sixes/match, 99 fantasy points/match
      • Jatinder: 1 wicket/match, 50 bowling fantasy points/match, 90 fantasy points/match

  • All-Rounder Showdown:

    • Pritesh Pawar (ZA) vs Wasal Kamal (RJM)
      • Pritesh: 84 fantasy points/match, 1 wicket/match, 14 runs/match
      • Wasal: 32 fantasy points/match, 18 bowling points/match, 5 runs/match

  • Sixes Battle:

    • Nowshad Babu (ZA) (151 sixes) vs Anil Kumar (RJM) (48 sixes)

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

  • Safe Captain Pick: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Consistent high fantasy returns, top six-hitter, and run-scorer.
  • Safe Vice-Captain Pick: Jatinder Vashisht (RJM) – All-round contributions, high fantasy ceiling.
  • Bold Captain Pick: Pritesh Pawar (ZA) – All-rounder with match-winning potential, especially with the ball.
  • Bold Vice-Captain Pick: Sahil Lal (RJM) – In-form batter with explosive potential in the current event.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • Nowshad Babu can take the game away in a few overs with his six-hitting and wicket-keeping skills.
    • Jatinder Vashisht is RJM’s trump card, capable of turning the match with both bat and ball.
    • Pritesh Pawar and Wasal Kamal offer all-round value and can swing momentum with a single spell or cameo.
    • Sahil Lal and Hariprasad Sathedeevi provide stability and firepower at the top of the order.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Prioritize all-rounders and power-hitters in your fantasy lineup.
    • Expect a high-scoring contest with several sixes, given the presence of prolific hitters.

Conclusion

With Rijeka Markhors boasting a perfect record and Zagreb Assassins fielding some of the tournament’s most explosive talents, Match 15 at Mladost Cricket Ground promises to be a T10 thriller. The clash between Nowshad Babu’s batting brilliance and Jatinder Vashisht’s all-round mastery could well decide the outcome. Expect fireworks, tight contests, and plenty of fantasy points on offer as these two sides battle for supremacy in ECS Croatia, 2025.

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