ECS Croatia, 2025: Zagreb Assassins (ZA) vs Zagreb Sokol (ZAS) – Match 19 Preview
Event: ECS Croatia, 2025
Match: Zagreb Assassins (ZA) vs Zagreb Sokol (ZAS), Single Group Match Day 4, Match 19
Date: 14 August 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local Time | 17:15 IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Zagreb Assassins won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
- Most 6s Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Career average of 4 sixes per match, 161 career sixes
- Most Runs Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – Career average of 41 runs per match, 3 hundreds, 13 fifties
- Most Wickets Prediction: Pritesh Pawar (ZA) – Career average of 1 wicket per match, 22 matches, 46 average bowling fantasy points
- Match MVP Prediction: Nowshad Babu (ZA) – 99 average fantasy points per match over career
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 (99 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Nowshad Babu (85 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Nowshad Babu (161 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Pritesh Pawar (career average 1 wicket per match)
Zagreb Sokol (ZAS)
- Team Short Name: ZAS
- Matches Played: 66
- Matches Won: 38
- Win Percentage: 57.58%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Izaz Ali (64 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Izaz Ali (70 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Saghar Manzoor (72 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Gurpreet Singh (career average 0 wickets per match, but 636 bowling fantasy points)
Player Highlights
Zagreb Assassins (ZA)
Nowshad Babu – Wicket-Keeper
A true T10 superstar, Nowshad Babu is the engine of the Assassins. With 39 matches under their belt, Babu boasts a staggering 3,869 career fantasy points and an average of 99 per match. Their batting is explosive: 161 sixes, 108 fours, 3 hundreds, and 13 fifties, with a top score of 133. In the current event, Babu has already amassed 511 fantasy points, including 20 sixes and 13 fours. With 9 Player of the Match awards (23% of matches), Babu is the most likely MVP and the player to watch for big sixes and match-defining knocks.
Pritesh Pawar – All-Rounder
Pawar is the Assassins’ most reliable all-rounder, with 1,759 career fantasy points and an 80-point average per match. Their bowling is particularly effective, with 1,017 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Pawar’s current event form is strong, with 383 points and 317 from bowling alone. With 3 Player of the Match awards (13.6% of matches), Pawar is a proven game-changer.
Hariprasad Sathedeevi – Batsman, Captain
The captain leads by example, with 2,528 career fantasy points and a 49-point average per match. Sathedeevi’s all-round skills are evident: 49 sixes, 32 fours, and 1 fifty, plus 1,138 bowling fantasy points. In the current event, they have 495 points, including 209 from batting and 252 from bowling. Sathedeevi’s leadership and ability to contribute in all departments make them a key figure.
Ashik Prasad – Bowler
Prasad brings balance to the attack, with 367 career fantasy points and a 31-point average per match. Their best bowling performance is 3 wickets in a match, and they have 223 career bowling fantasy points. In the current event, Prasad has 161 points, with 41 from bowling and 84 from batting, showing their growing all-round value.
Zagreb Sokol (ZAS)
Izaz Ali – All-Rounder
Ali is the backbone of ZAS, with 3,305 career fantasy points and a 64-point average per match. Their batting is powerful: 68 sixes, 71 fours, and a top score of 53. Ali also contributes with the ball, with 1,206 bowling fantasy points and a best of 3 wickets in a match. In the current event, Ali has 70 points from a single match, underlining their impact potential. With 7 Player of the Match awards (13.5% of matches), Ali is a proven match-winner.
Saghar Manzoor – Batsman
Manzoor is ZAS’s six-hitting machine, with 72 career sixes and 100 fours. With 2,411 career fantasy points and a 44-point average per match, Manzoor’s consistency is impressive. In the current event, they have 383 points, including 355 from batting and 11 sixes. With 7 Player of the Match awards (12.7% of matches), Manzoor is a big-match player.
Rashid Hashmi – Wicket-Keeper
Hashmi is a dynamic wicket-keeper-batter, with 2,193 career fantasy points and a 38-point average per match. Their batting includes 55 sixes and 72 fours, and they have 382 fielding fantasy points, with 27 catches and 10 stumpings. In the current event, Hashmi has 442 points, including 14 sixes and 17 fours, making them a dual threat.
Sakib Hossen – All-Rounder
Hossen is a valuable all-rounder, with 1,453 career fantasy points and a 63-point average per match. Their batting features 32 sixes and 42 fours, and they have 396 bowling fantasy points. In the current event, Hossen has 413 points, with 224 from batting and 161 from bowling, showing their ability to influence the game in both departments.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Nowshad Babu (ZA) vs Saghar Manzoor (ZAS):
- Babu: 41 runs/match, 4 sixes/match, 99 fantasy points/match
- Manzoor: 19 runs/match, 1 six/match, 44 fantasy points/match
- Edge: Babu for explosive impact, but Manzoor’s consistency is not to be underestimated.
Pritesh Pawar (ZA) vs Gurpreet Singh (ZAS):
- Pawar: 1 wicket/match, 46 bowling fantasy points/match
- Singh: 0 wickets/match, 28 bowling fantasy points/match
- Edge: Pawar for wicket-taking ability and all-round contributions.
Izaz Ali (ZAS) vs Hariprasad Sathedeevi (ZA):
- Ali: 16 runs/match, 1 wicket/match, 64 fantasy points/match
- Sathedeevi: 11 runs/match, 0 wickets/match, 49 fantasy points/match
- Edge: Ali for all-round impact, but Sathedeevi’s captaincy and experience are crucial.
Captain & Vice-Captain Fantasy Picks
Safe Choices:
- Nowshad Babu (ZA): Highest average fantasy points, most sixes, and most runs.
- Izaz Ali (ZAS): Consistent all-rounder, high fantasy ceiling.
Bold Choices:
- Pritesh Pawar (ZA): All-rounder with wicket-taking ability and high-impact performances.
- Saghar Manzoor (ZAS): Explosive batter, capable of turning the match with a quickfire knock.
Insights & Key Matchups
Game-Changers:
- Nowshad Babu is the clear MVP favorite, with the ability to dominate with the bat and contribute in the field.
- Pritesh Pawar offers all-round value, especially with the ball.
- Izaz Ali and Saghar Manzoor are ZAS’s best hopes for a match-winning performance.
Fantasy Focus:
- Stack your fantasy team with top-order batters and all-rounders from both sides.
- Watch for late-order hitters like Sakib Hossen and bowlers like Pawar and Singh for bonus points.
Match Narrative:
- With both teams boasting win rates above 56%, expect a closely fought contest.
- The battle between the power-hitters (Babu, Manzoor) and the all-rounders (Pawar, Ali) could decide the outcome.
Final Word
With explosive batters, dynamic all-rounders, and proven match-winners on both sides, Match 19 of ECS Croatia, 2025 promises high-octane T10 action. Will the Assassins’ firepower prevail, or can Sokol’s consistency and depth turn the tide? Tune in at 14:45 local time (17:15 IST) for what promises to be a thrilling encounter at Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb!
- Nowshad Babu – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 99.0 – ZAS
- Pritesh Pawar – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 80.0 – ZAS
- Izaz Ali – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 64.0 – ZASO
- Sakib Hossen – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 63.0 – ZASO
- Jalal Miah – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – ZASO
- Hariprasad Sathedeevi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – ZAS
- Gurpreet Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 44.0 – ZASO
- Saghar Manzoor – Batsman – Avg. Points: 44.0 – ZASO
- Ahamed Toukir – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 43.0 – ZASO
- Alfred Beresford-Peirse – Bowler – Avg. Points: 42.0 – ZAS
- Aman Chaubey – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – ZASO
Number of players from each team:
- Zagreb Sokol (ZASO): 7
- Zagreb Assassins (ZAS): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 5
- Batsman: 3
- Bowler: 2
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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