ECS Czechia, Challenger, 2025: Vinohrady CC (VCC) vs Moravian (MCC) – Match 7 Preview

Event: ECS Czechia, Challenger, 2025
Match: Vinohrady CC (VCC) vs Moravian (MCC), Single Group Match Day 2, Match 7
Date: 17 June 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Vinohrady CC won the toss and elected to field

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:
    • Abhishek Parker (MCC), Kshitij Bhatnagar (MCC), Arjun Singh (MCC), and Pawan Jaswal (MCC) all average 1 six per match, but Parker’s consistency and volume make them the leading candidate.
  • Most Runs:
    • Abhishek Parker (MCC) leads with a career average of 29 runs per match.
  • Most Wickets:
    • Harry Bolland (VCC) stands out with a career average of 1 wicket per match.
  • Match MVP:
    • Abhishek Parker (MCC) boasts the highest average fantasy points per match (88), making them the top MVP contender.

Team Introductions

Vinohrady CC (VCC)

  • Matches Played: 51
  • Matches Won: 23
  • Win Percentage: 45.1%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points):Mohd Adnan (49 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points):Abdul Muiz (69 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter:Mohd Adnan (33 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker:Venkatesh Marghashayam (most wickets in a match: 5; 981 career bowling fantasy points)

Moravian (MCC)

  • Matches Played: 23
  • Matches Won: 6
  • Win Percentage: 26.1%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points):Abhishek Parker (88 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points):Abhishek Parker (73 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter:Abhishek Parker (21 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker:Premprakash Yadav (413 career bowling fantasy points)

Player Highlights

Vinohrady CC (VCC)

1. Mohd Adnan – Wicket Keeper

With 32 matches under their belt, Mohd Adnan is a pillar for VCC. Their career fantasy points tally stands at 1,552, with an impressive average of 49 per match. Adnan’s batting is explosive, with 33 sixes and 61 fours, and a top score of 73. Their fielding is equally sharp, with 13 catches and 122 fielding fantasy points. In the current event, Adnan continues to contribute with 24 average fantasy points per match.

2. Abdul Muiz – Bowler

A dynamic all-round contributor, Abdul Muiz has accumulated 949 career fantasy points in just 20 matches (47 per match). Their current event form is red-hot, averaging 69 fantasy points per match. Muiz is a powerful batter (17 sixes, 44 fours) and a capable bowler (175 bowling fantasy points, best of 4 wickets in a match). With 3 Player of the Match awards (15% of matches), Muiz is a proven match-winner.

3. Harry Bolland – All Rounder

In just 4 matches, Bolland has made a mark with 150 career fantasy points (38 per match) and a Player of the Match award. Their bowling is their strength, with 134 bowling fantasy points and a best of 3 wickets in a match. Bolland’s all-round skills make them a valuable asset for VCC.

4. Praveen Sharma – Batsman

Praveen Sharma, though early in their career (4 matches), has shown promise with 72 career fantasy points (18 per match). Their fielding is notable, with 2 stumpings and 24 fielding fantasy points. Sharma’s batting is developing, but their all-round contributions are valuable in the T10 format.

Moravian (MCC)

1. Abhishek Parker – All Rounder

Parker is the heartbeat of MCC, with 1,141 career fantasy points in 13 matches (88 per match) and a Player of the Match award. Their batting is formidable: 21 sixes, 47 fours, and a top score of 58. Parker’s all-round prowess is further highlighted by 233 bowling fantasy points and 4 catches. In the current event, they average 73 fantasy points per match, underlining their consistency and impact.

2. Kshitij Bhatnagar – Batsman/Wicket Keeper

Bhatnagar has made an immediate impact in just 3 matches, amassing 145 career fantasy points (48 per match). Their batting is aggressive, with 3 sixes and 10 fours, and a top score of 46. Bhatnagar’s current event performance mirrors their career, making them a key player to watch.

3. Arjun Singh – Batsman

Arjun Singh, another rising star, has 201 career fantasy points in 3 matches (67 per match) and a Player of the Match award. Singh’s batting is explosive, with 4 sixes and 6 fours, and a top score of 45. Their fielding is also sharp, with 3 catches and 24 fielding fantasy points.

4. Akhil Pillai – Bowler

Pillai brings balance to MCC’s attack, with 236 career fantasy points in 12 matches (20 per match). Their bowling is their forte, with 180 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match. In the current event, Pillai is averaging 35 fantasy points per match, making them a reliable performer.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • Abhishek Parker (MCC) vs Venkatesh Marghashayam (VCC)
      • Parker: 29 runs/match, 88 fantasy points/match
      • Marghashayam: 16 bowling fantasy points/match, best of 5 wickets in a match

  • Six-Hitting Power

    • Mohd Adnan (VCC) vs Abhishek Parker (MCC)
      • Adnan: 33 career sixes, 36 batting fantasy points/match
      • Parker: 21 career sixes, 64 batting fantasy points/match

  • All-Round Impact

    • Abdul Muiz (VCC) vs Akhil Pillai (MCC)
      • Muiz: 47 fantasy points/match (career), 69 (current event)
      • Pillai: 20 fantasy points/match (career), 35 (current event)

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain:Abhishek Parker (MCC) – Highest average fantasy points, consistent all-rounder.
  • Vice-Captain:Mohd Adnan (VCC) – Explosive batter and reliable wicket keeper.

Bold Choices:

  • Captain:Abdul Muiz (VCC) – In top form this event, high ceiling with both bat and ball.
  • Vice-Captain:Arjun Singh (MCC) – High impact in a short career, potential for a game-changing performance.

Insights & Key Matchups

This T10 clash at Vinor Cricket Ground promises fireworks, with both teams boasting explosive batters and crafty bowlers. Vinohrady CC’s experience and depth, led by the likes of Mohd Adnan and Abdul Muiz, will be tested by Moravian’s dynamic all-rounders, especially Abhishek Parker and the emerging Arjun Singh.

  • Potential Game-Changers:
    • Abhishek Parker (MCC): All-round threat, top fantasy performer.
    • Abdul Muiz (VCC): In red-hot form, can swing the match with bat or ball.
    • Mohd Adnan (VCC): Six-hitting ability and sharp wicket keeping.
    • Kshitij Bhatnagar (MCC): Aggressive at the top, can set the tone early.

With Vinohrady CC electing to field first, early wickets and powerplay runs will be crucial. Expect a high-octane contest where individual brilliance could tip the scales.

Stay tuned for live action and updates from Vinor Cricket Ground as VCC and MCC battle for supremacy in ECS Czechia, Challenger, 2025!

  1. Abhishek Parker – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 88.0 – MOR
  2. Arjun Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 67.0 – MOR
  3. Mohd Adnan – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 49.0 – VCC
  4. Kshitij Bhatnagar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 48.0 – MOR
  5. Abdul Muiz – Bowler – Avg. Points: 47.0 – VCC
  6. Manish Varshney – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – MOR
  7. Chandraprakash Rai – Bowler – Avg. Points: 39.0 – MOR
  8. Harry Bolland – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – VCC
  9. Pawan Jaswal – Batsman – Avg. Points: 35.0 – MOR
  10. Fajar Sadique – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 26.0 – VCC
  11. Venkatesh Marghashayam – Bowler – Avg. Points: 25.0 – VCC

Number of players from each team:

  • Moravian (MOR): 6
  • Vinohrady CC (VCC): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 3
  • Batsman: 3
  • Bowler: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 1

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