ECS Czechia, Challenger, 2025: Prague Spartans (PRS) vs Vinohrady CC (VCC) – Match Preview
Event: ECS Czechia, Challenger, 2025
Match: PRS vs VCC – Single Group Match Day 1, Match 2
Date: 16 June 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Prague Spartans won the toss and elected to field.
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
- Most 6s Prediction: Mohd Adnan (VCC) – Career average of 1.0 sixes per match, the highest among all players.
- Most Runs Prediction: Mohd Adnan (VCC) – Career average of 18.0 runs per match, leading the charts.
- Most Wickets Prediction: Riaz Ahmad (PRS) – While no player has a non-zero career average wickets per match, Riaz Ahmad stands out with the highest single-match wicket haul (4 wickets in a match) and a strong bowling fantasy record.
- Match MVP Prediction: Mohd Adnan (VCC) – Boasts the highest average fantasy points per match over their career (50.0).
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Vinohrady CC (VCC)
- Team Colours: Dark Red & Black
- Matches Played: 48
- Matches Won: 21
- Win Percentage: 43.75%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Mohd Adnan (50.0 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): All players yet to score in the current event.
- Top Six-Hitter: Mohd Adnan (32 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Venkatesh Marghashayam (most wickets in a match: 5; 2 three-wicket hauls, 1 four-wicket, 1 five-wicket)
Prague Spartans (PRS)
- Team Colours: Red & Black
- Matches Played: 39
- Matches Won: 16
- Win Percentage: 41.03%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Kasi Balakrishanan & Shubham Gupta (28.0 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Sandeep Kumar (30.0 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Kasi Balakrishanan (28 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Riaz Ahmad (most wickets in a match: 4; 1 four-wicket haul)
Player Highlights
Vinohrady CC (VCC)
Mohd Adnan – Wicket Keeper
A pillar for VCC, Mohd Adnan is the most consistent fantasy performer with a career average of 50.0 points per match. With 29 matches under their belt, Adnan has amassed 1,456 career fantasy points, including a high of 167 in a single match. Their batting prowess is evident with 32 sixes and 57 fours, and a top score of 73. Adnan’s all-round contributions, especially with the bat, make them a prime candidate for both most runs and most sixes in this contest.
Abdul Muiz – Bowler
Abdul Muiz brings a blend of batting and bowling to the VCC lineup. With 675 career fantasy points from 17 matches (40.0 avg), Muiz has a Player of the Match award ratio of 11.8%, highlighting their match-winning potential. Their top score of 73 and a high of 153 batting fantasy points in a match underline their ability to change the game with the bat, while their bowling remains a handy asset.
Neelesh Kumar Tiwari – All Rounder
Tiwari is a versatile all-rounder with 372 career fantasy points from 8 matches (47.0 avg). Their best performance includes a 141-point fantasy outing, and they contribute with both bat and ball, having scored 147 batting fantasy points and 183 bowling fantasy points in their career. Tiwari’s all-round skills make them a valuable asset in the T10 format.
Venkatesh Marghashayam – Bowler, Captain
The experienced campaigner and captain, Marghashayam, has played 58 matches, collecting 1,341 fantasy points (23.0 avg). With a five-wicket haul and multiple three- and four-wicket matches, they are VCC’s most potent wicket-taker. Their leadership and knack for breakthroughs could be crucial in this high-octane clash.
Prague Spartans (PRS)
Kasi Balakrishanan – Batsman
A mainstay in the PRS batting lineup, Kasi has 1,026 career fantasy points from 37 matches (28.0 avg). With 38 fours and 28 sixes, they are the team’s leading six-hitter. Their top score of 74 and a high of 158 batting fantasy points in a match make them a key player to watch for explosive starts.
Shubham Gupta – Wicket Keeper
Gupta is a reliable performer with 361 career fantasy points from 13 matches (28.0 avg). Their 21 fours and 3 sixes, along with a top score of 50, highlight their ability to anchor the innings. Gupta’s fielding skills, with 4 catches, add further value to their all-round contribution.
Riaz Ahmad – Bowler
Riaz Ahmad is PRS’s strike bowler, with 389 career fantasy points from 12 matches (32.0 avg). Their best bowling figures include a four-wicket haul and a match-high 153 bowling fantasy points. Ahmad’s ability to deliver in crunch moments makes them a key threat to VCC’s batters.
Sandeep Kumar – Bowler
Sandeep Kumar has started the current event strongly, averaging 30.0 fantasy points per match. With 254 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 64 in a match, Kumar’s recent form and consistency make them a player to watch, especially with the new ball.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
- Mohd Adnan (VCC) vs Riaz Ahmad (PRS):
- Adnan’s aggressive batting (18.0 runs/match, 1.0 sixes/match) will be tested by Ahmad’s wicket-taking ability (best: 4 wickets in a match, 22.0 bowling fantasy points/match).
- Kasi Balakrishanan (PRS) vs Venkatesh Marghashayam (VCC):
- Kasi’s power-hitting (28 sixes, 11.0 runs/match) faces Marghashayam’s experience and wicket-taking knack (best: 5 wickets in a match, 16.0 bowling fantasy points/match).
- Abdul Muiz (VCC) vs Sandeep Kumar (PRS):
- Muiz’s all-round skills (40.0 fantasy points/match) will be up against Kumar’s current form (30.0 fantasy points/match in this event).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Captain: Mohd Adnan (VCC) – Highest career fantasy average, consistent run-scorer and six-hitter.
- Vice-Captain: Riaz Ahmad (PRS) – Proven wicket-taker with high-impact performances.
Bold Picks:
- Captain: Abdul Muiz (VCC) – High ceiling with both bat and ball, and a strong Player of the Match ratio.
- Vice-Captain: Sandeep Kumar (PRS) – In-form bowler, could deliver a match-winning spell.
Insights & Key Matchups
This T10 clash at Vinor Cricket Ground promises fireworks, with both teams boasting explosive batters and crafty bowlers. VCC’s Mohd Adnan is the player to watch, leading in both run-scoring and six-hitting metrics, while PRS’s Riaz Ahmad and Sandeep Kumar bring wicket-taking firepower. The battle between VCC’s aggressive top order and PRS’s disciplined bowling attack could decide the outcome.
With fantasy points and career stats pointing to a close contest, expect key moments from all-rounders like Abdul Muiz and Neelesh Kumar Tiwari for VCC, and the experienced Kasi Balakrishanan and Shubham Gupta for PRS. The toss win for PRS and their decision to field first could set the tone for a thrilling chase.
- Mohd Adnan – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 50.0 – VCC
- Neelesh Kumar Tiwari – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – VCC
- Abdul Muiz – Bowler – Avg. Points: 40.0 – VCC
- Riaz Ahmad – Bowler – Avg. Points: 32.0 – PRS
- Naveen Kumar – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 31.0 – VCC
- Kasi Balakrishanan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 28.0 – PRS
- Shubham Gupta – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 28.0 – PRS
- Venkatesh Marghashayam – Bowler – Avg. Points: 23.0 – VCC
- Fayaz Ahmad – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 22.0 – PRS
- Aditya Rayaprolu – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 21.0 – PRS
- Sandeep Kumar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 18.0 – PRS
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Vinohrady CC (VCC): 5
- Prague Spartans (PRS): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- Wicket Keeper: 4
- Bowler: 4
- All Rounder: 2
- Batsman: 1
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