ECS Croatia, 2025: Zagreb Warriors vs Zagreb Sokol – Match 6 Preview
Event: ECS Croatia, 2025
Match: Zagreb Warriors (ZW) vs Zagreb Sokol (ZAS), Single Group Match Day 2, Match 6
Date: 12 August 2025
Start Time: 08:45 Local Time | 11:15 IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Zagreb Warriors won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most Sixes:Saghar Manzoor (ZAS) and Sakib Hossen (ZAS), both with a career average of 1.0 sixes per match, are the leading contenders to clear the ropes most frequently.
- Most Runs:Saghar Manzoor (ZAS) and Sakib Hossen (ZAS), each averaging 18 runs per match, are the prime candidates to anchor the innings.
- Most Wickets:Ramzan Khan (ZW), Tohidul Alam (ZW), Mubashir Ali (ZW), and Harpreet Jhalli (ZW) all average 1.0 wicket per match, making them the bowlers to watch.
- Match MVP:Sakib Hossen (ZAS), with a stellar 62.0 average fantasy points per match over their career, is the top pick for the MVP title.
Team Introductions
Zagreb Sokol (ZAS)
- Matches Played: 62
- Matches Won: 35
- Win Percentage: 56.45%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg):Sakib Hossen (62.0 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg):Rashid Hashmi (93.0 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter:Saghar Manzoor (63 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker:Aman Chaubey (career bowling points leader, 1134)
Zagreb Sokol enter this contest as the more experienced and successful side, boasting a strong win record and a deep roster of all-rounders and power hitters.
Zagreb Warriors (ZW)
- Matches Played: 28
- Matches Won: 1
- Win Percentage: 3.57%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg):Harpreet Jhalli (57.0 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg):Tohidul Alam (53.0 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter:Faisar Mehmood and Tohidul Alam (3 career sixes each)
- Top Wicket-Taker:Harpreet Jhalli (395 career bowling fantasy points)
The Warriors, though struggling for wins, have several emerging talents and all-rounders capable of turning the tide in the T10 format.
Player Highlights
Zagreb Sokol (ZAS)
Saghar Manzoor – Batsman
A true T10 specialist, Manzoor has amassed 2098 career fantasy points in 51 matches, with a career-high 155 points in a single game. Their 63 sixes and 83 fours underline their boundary-hitting prowess, and an average of 35 batting fantasy points per match makes them a constant threat. With 5 Player of the Match awards (9.8% award ratio), Manzoor is a proven match-winner.
Sakib Hossen – All-Rounder
Hossen is the fantasy manager’s dream, averaging 62 points per match over 19 games. With 26 sixes, 33 fours, and a top score of 53, they are a dynamic batter. Their all-round value is further highlighted by 326 bowling fantasy points and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 153. Hossen’s current event form (47 avg. points) keeps them in the MVP conversation.
Rashid Hashmi – Wicket-Keeper
Hashmi’s consistency is remarkable: 2029 career fantasy points in 54 matches, with a high of 148 in a single game. Their 52 sixes and 63 fours, along with 25 career catches and 10 stumpings, make them a dual threat with bat and gloves. With 6 Player of the Match awards (11.1% ratio), Hashmi is a big-game player.
Aman Chaubey – All-Rounder
Chaubey brings balance to the side, with 1989 career fantasy points and a best of 141 in a match. Their 27 sixes and 19 fours, combined with 1134 bowling fantasy points, make them a valuable asset. Chaubey’s current event average of 73 points per match signals strong form.
Zagreb Warriors (ZW)
Harpreet Jhalli – Batsman
Jhalli stands out with 513 career fantasy points in just 9 matches, including a high of 108 in a single game. Their all-round skills are evident with 395 bowling points and a wicket per match average. Jhalli’s Player of the Match award (11.1% ratio) highlights their match-winning potential.
Tohidul Alam – Bowler
Alam has made an immediate impact, scoring 159 fantasy points in 3 matches (53 avg.), with a best of 125. Their 3 sixes and 2 fours, along with 91 bowling points, make them a key player for the Warriors in both departments.
Ramzan Khan – All-Rounder
Khan, in just 2 matches, has racked up 98 fantasy points (49 avg.), with a best of 80. Their bowling is their main weapon, with 63 points and a wicket per match average, making them a potential game-changer.
Chetan Attri – All-Rounder
Attri’s 968 career fantasy points in 28 matches (35 avg.) reflect their all-round value. With 682 bowling points and a best of 114 in a match, Attri is a reliable performer with both bat and ball.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
- Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
- Saghar Manzoor (ZAS) (18 runs/match, 1 six/match) vs Harpreet Jhalli (ZW) (1 wicket/match, 44 bowling points/match)
- All-Rounder Showdown:
- Sakib Hossen (ZAS) (62 fantasy points/match) vs Tohidul Alam (ZW) (53 fantasy points/match)
- Wicket-Keeper Impact:
- Rashid Hashmi (ZAS) (93 avg. fantasy points in event) vs Aman Kumar (ZW) (19 avg. in event)
These matchups will be crucial in determining the momentum and outcome of the match, especially in the high-octane T10 format.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Sakib Hossen (ZAS): Consistent all-rounder, highest career fantasy average.
- Saghar Manzoor (ZAS): Explosive batter, proven match-winner.
Bold Picks:
- Harpreet Jhalli (ZW): High ceiling, all-round skills, and a Player of the Match pedigree.
- Rashid Hashmi (ZAS): Wicket-keeper with strong batting and fielding returns, especially in the current event.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Zagreb Sokol bring depth and experience, with multiple players capable of big scores and match-winning spells. Their top order, led by Manzoor and Hossen, is expected to set the tone, while Hashmi’s dual role adds flexibility.
- Zagreb Warriors may lack wins but have several high-impact all-rounders. If Alam, Jhalli, or Khan hit their stride, they could upset the odds.
- Fantasy managers should focus on all-rounders and top-order batters, as the T10 format rewards explosive performances and multi-skill contributions.
Expect fireworks at Mladost Cricket Ground as ZW and ZAS battle for crucial points in ECS Croatia, 2025. With power-hitters, crafty bowlers, and dynamic all-rounders on both sides, Match 6 promises to be a T10 thriller.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis on the official ECS Croatia, 2025 website!
- Sakib Hossen – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 62.0 – ZGW
- Harpreet Jhalli – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – ZGW
- Tohidul Alam – Bowler – Avg. Points: 53.0 – ZGW
- Ramzan Khan – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – ZGW
- Gurpreet Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 43.0 – ZGS
- Saghar Manzoor – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – ZGS
- Aman Chaubey – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – ZGS
- Sagar Malik – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – ZGW
- Rashid Hashmi – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 38.0 – ZGS
- Mubashir Ali – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – ZGW
- Abilash Parakkalam – Batsman – Avg. Points: 36.0 – ZGS
Number of players from each team:
- Zagreb Warriors (ZGW): 6
- Zagreb Sokol (ZGS): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 4
- Batsman: 4
- Bowler: 2
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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