ECS Croatia, 2025: Zagreb Assassins (ZA) vs Sir Oliver Split (SOS) – Match 20 Preview
Event: ECS Croatia, 2025
Match: Zagreb Assassins (ZA) vs Sir Oliver Split (SOS), Single Group Match Day 4, Match 20
Date: 14 August 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local Time | 19:15 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 sixes per match: 4.0
- Most Runs Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Career average runs per match: 40.0
- Most Wickets Prediction: Pritesh Pawar (ZA) & Oliver Tilley (SOS) – Career average wickets per match: 1.0
- Match MVP Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Career average fantasy points per match: 97.0
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Zagreb Assassins (ZA)
- Team Short Name: ZA
- Matches Played: 48
- Matches Won: 27
- Win Percentage: 56.25%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points): Nowshad Babu (97.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points): Nowshad Babu (73.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Nowshad Babu (161 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Pritesh Pawar (1.0 wickets/match)
The Assassins have been a dominant force in ECS Croatia, boasting a strong win percentage and a squad brimming with match-winners. Their batting firepower, led by Nowshad Babu, and a versatile bowling attack make them a formidable opponent.
Sir Oliver Split (SOS)
- Team Short Name: SOS
- Matches Played: 41
- Matches Won: 18
- Win Percentage: 43.90%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points): Maanav Nayak (49.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points): Maanav Nayak (115.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Maanav Nayak (42 sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Oliver Tilley (1.0 wickets/match)
Sir Oliver Split have shown flashes of brilliance and will look to their all-rounders and experienced campaigners to challenge the Assassins’ supremacy.
Player Highlights
Zagreb Assassins (ZA)
Nowshad Babu – Wicket-Keeper
A true T10 superstar, Nowshad Babu’s numbers are staggering: 3869 career fantasy points, 161 sixes, and an average of 97 fantasy points per match. With 13 fifties and 3 hundreds, Babu is the most explosive batter in the tournament. His 9 Player of the Match awards (22.5% of matches) underline his match-winning pedigree. In the current event, he’s already amassed 511 points with 20 sixes, making him the player to watch.
Pritesh Pawar – All-Rounder
Pawar is a genuine all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball. He has 1759 career fantasy points, averaging 76 per match, and has taken 1 wicket per match on average. His bowling is particularly potent, with 1017 career bowling fantasy points and 3 three-wicket hauls. In the current event, he’s maintained a strong 55-point average, with 2 three-wicket matches and 2 maidens.
Hariprasad Sathedeevi – Batsman (Captain)
The captain brings experience and consistency, with 2528 career fantasy points and a 48-point average per match. He’s hit 49 sixes and scored over 1000 batting fantasy points. Sathedeevi’s all-round value is enhanced by his 16 career catches and 4 three-wicket matches, making him a reliable fantasy pick.
Ashik Prasad – Bowler
Prasad’s 367 career fantasy points and 28-point average per match reflect his ability to make an impact. He’s taken 5 sixes and 13 wickets, with a best of 3 wickets in a match. His current event form (23 points per match) and 2 catches add to his all-round value.
Sir Oliver Split (SOS)
Maanav Nayak – Bowler
Nayak is the heartbeat of SOS, with 3892 career fantasy points and a 49-point average per match. He’s a six-hitting bowler (42 sixes) and has 6 three-wicket matches to his name. In the current event, he’s been sensational, averaging 115 points per match and contributing heavily with both bat (501 points) and ball (256 points).
Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper
Tilley is a consistent performer, with 1144 career fantasy points and a 64-point average per match. He’s a genuine all-rounder, with 631 bowling points and 413 batting points. Tilley’s best performance saw him score 185 points in a single match, and he’s maintained a solid 61-point average in the current event.
Luke Vukusic – Batsman
Vukusic brings stability to the SOS lineup, with 664 career fantasy points and a 55-point average per match. He’s hit 12 sixes and 17 fours, and his fielding is a bonus, with 6 career catches and 54 fielding points. In the current event, he’s averaging 31 points per match.
Sam Houghton – Wicket-Keeper (Captain)
The experienced Houghton has played 93 matches, scoring 2214 fantasy points at a 24-point average. He’s hit 28 sixes and 55 fours, and his fielding is top-notch, with 31 catches and 2 stumpings. Houghton’s leadership and all-round skills make him a valuable asset.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
- Nowshad Babu (ZA) vs Maanav Nayak (SOS):
- Babu’s explosive batting (40 runs/match, 4 sixes/match) will be tested by Nayak’s all-round prowess (49 fantasy points/match, 6 three-wicket hauls).
- Pritesh Pawar (ZA) vs Oliver Tilley (SOS):
- Both average 1 wicket per match, but Pawar’s higher fantasy output (76 vs 64) gives him a slight edge.
- Hariprasad Sathedeevi (ZA) vs Luke Vukusic (SOS):
- Sathedeevi’s experience and six-hitting ability (49 sixes) will be matched by Vukusic’s consistency and fielding skills.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Nowshad Babu (ZA): The most consistent and explosive fantasy performer.
- Maanav Nayak (SOS): All-round contributions and current event form make Nayak a top pick.
Bold Choices:
- Pritesh Pawar (ZA): High wicket-taking potential and all-round value.
- Oliver Tilley (SOS): Capable of big performances with both bat and ball.
Insights & Key Matchups
Game-Changers:
- Nowshad Babu’s ability to clear the ropes and score rapidly can turn the match in a matter of overs.
- Maanav Nayak’s all-round skills and current form make them a threat in all departments.
- Pritesh Pawar’s knack for breakthroughs and Ashik Prasad’s bowling could be decisive for ZA.
- For SOS, Oliver Tilley’s dual-threat and Luke Vukusic’s fielding could swing momentum.
Fantasy X-Factors:
- Watch for fielding points from Sam Houghton and Anthony Razmilic (SOS), and the wicket-taking ability of Pawar and Tilley.
Conclusion
With both teams boasting match-winners and all-rounders in form, Match 20 of ECS Croatia, 2025 promises to be a high-octane T10 contest. The Zagreb Assassins, with their superior win percentage and the firepower of Nowshad Babu, start as favorites, but Sir Oliver Split’s all-round depth and the form of Maanav Nayak ensure this will be a closely fought battle. Expect fireworks at Mladost Cricket Ground as these two sides vie for crucial group stage points!
Stay tuned for live action and fantasy updates!
- Nowshad Babu – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 97.0 – ZAG
- Pritesh Pawar – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 76.0 – ZAG
- Oliver Tilley – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 64.0 – SOS
- Angus McMahon – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 59.0 – SOS
- Luke Vukusic – Batsman – Avg. Points: 55.0 – SOS
- Maanav Nayak – Bowler – Avg. Points: 49.0 – SOS
- Hariprasad Sathedeevi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 48.0 – ZAG
- Anupam Singh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 34.0 – ZAG
- Md Al Mamun – Batsman – Avg. Points: 33.0 – SOS
- Shuvo Shabiul – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – ZAG
- Ashik Prasad – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – ZAG
Number of players from each team:
- Sir Oliver Split (SOS): 5
- Zagreb Assassins (ZAG): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 4
- Batsman: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 2
- Bowler: 2
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