ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025: Bohemians (BCC) vs Prague CC (PCC) – Match Preview
Event: ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025
Match: Bohemians (BCC) vs Prague CC (PCC) – Single Group Match Day 1, Match 1
Date: 19 June 2025
Start Time: 08:45 Local Time | 11:15 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Prague CC won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
- Most 6s Prediction: Nowshad Babu (BCC) – Career average of 4 sixes per match
- Most Runs Prediction: Nowshad Babu (BCC) – Career average of 42 runs per match
- Most Wickets Prediction: Abul Farhad (BCC) – Highest bowling fantasy points per match (26) and most career wickets for BCC
- Match MVP Prediction: Nowshad Babu (BCC) – Highest average fantasy points per match (98)
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Bohemians (BCC)
- Team Colours: Light Green (Primary), Blue (Secondary)
- Matches Played: 53
- Matches Won: 34
- Win Percentage: 64.2%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Nowshad Babu (98 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event): Data not available (event just starting)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Nowshad Babu (116 sixes)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Abul Farhad (most wickets, 1428 bowling fantasy points)
Prague CC (PCC)
- Team Colours: Dark Blue (Primary), Red (Secondary)
- Matches Played: 50
- Matches Won: 41
- Win Percentage: 82%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Sudesh Wickramasekara (66 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event): Data not available (event just starting)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Sabawoon Davizi (211 sixes)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Smit Patel (832 bowling fantasy points)
Player Highlights
Bohemians (BCC)
Nowshad Babu – Wicket Keeper
With a staggering average of 98 fantasy points per match and a career total of 2658 points, Nowshad Babu is the heartbeat of the Bohemians. His batting exploits are unmatched: 116 sixes, 69 fours, 9 fifties, and 2 hundreds in just 27 matches, averaging 42 runs per game. He’s also a proven match-winner, with 6 Player of the Match awards (22% of matches).
Babu’s all-round value is further enhanced by his fielding (9 catches, 1 stumping) and his ability to turn games single-handedly, as shown by his highest single-match fantasy haul of 295 points.
Sazib Bhuiyan – All Rounder
A true all-rounder, Sazib Bhuiyan has amassed 6096 career fantasy points (61 per match). With 156 sixes, 124 fours, and 3 centuries, he’s a consistent threat with the bat (16 runs per match). His bowling is equally potent, with 2090 fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match.
Bhuiyan’s 13 Player of the Match awards (13% of matches) underline his match-winning pedigree.
Abul Farhad – Bowler (Captain)
The captain leads from the front with 1795 career fantasy points (33 per match), primarily through his bowling (1428 points, 26 per match). Farhad’s best bowling figures are 4 wickets in a match, and he’s a reliable performer in the field as well.
Zahid Mahmood – Wicket Keeper
A steady presence, Mahmood has 1761 career fantasy points (31 per match), with 39 sixes and 80 fours. He’s also a safe pair of hands behind the stumps, with 9 catches and a highest of 3 in a match.
Prague CC (PCC)
Sudesh Wickramasekara – Batsman
Wickramasekara is PCC’s most prolific fantasy scorer (6817 points, 66 per match). With 180 sixes, 121 fours, and 13 fifties, he averages 18 runs per match and is a regular contributor with the ball (2122 bowling points, 20 per match). His 21 Player of the Match awards (20% of matches) highlight his impact.
Sabawoon Davizi – All Rounder
Davizi is a dynamic all-rounder with 7091 career fantasy points (53 per match). He’s hit 211 sixes and 200 fours, with 17 fifties and a century to his name. His fielding is also top-notch, with 61 catches.
Ritik Tomar – All Rounder (Captain)
Tomar brings balance to PCC with 4608 fantasy points (45 per match). He’s a solid batter (101 sixes, 92 fours) and a handy bowler (1461 bowling points). With 11 Player of the Match awards, he’s a proven leader.
Smit Patel – Bowler
Patel is PCC’s leading bowler, with 1432 career fantasy points (26 per match) and 832 bowling points. He’s also capable with the bat, having scored a fifty and 10 sixes.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Nowshad Babu (BCC) vs Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC):
- Babu leads in average fantasy points (98 vs 66), sixes per match (4 vs 1), and runs per match (42 vs 18).
- Wickramasekara, however, offers more with the ball (20 bowling points per match vs Babu’s 1).
Abul Farhad (BCC) vs Smit Patel (PCC):
- Both are their team’s top bowlers, with Farhad averaging 26 bowling points per match and Patel 15.
- Farhad has a higher best bowling performance (4 wickets in a match vs Patel’s 3).
Sazib Bhuiyan (BCC) vs Sabawoon Davizi (PCC):
- Both are explosive all-rounders: Bhuiyan (61 fantasy points/match, 156 sixes) vs Davizi (53 points/match, 211 sixes).
- Davizi has a slight edge in six-hitting, but Bhuiyan has more centuries (3 vs 1).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Captain: Nowshad Babu (BCC) – Unmatched fantasy average, consistent big scores, and all-round contributions.
- Vice-Captain: Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC) – Reliable with both bat and ball, high match-winning potential.
Bold Picks
- Captain: Sazib Bhuiyan (BCC) – Capable of explosive performances with both bat and ball.
- Vice-Captain: Sabawoon Davizi (PCC) – All-rounder with a history of big-hitting and fielding brilliance.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Bohemians’ Power: With Nowshad Babu and Sazib Bhuiyan, BCC boasts the most explosive batting lineup, capable of clearing the ropes at will.
- Prague CC’s Consistency: PCC’s high win percentage (82%) is built on the all-round strength of Wickramasekara, Davizi, and Tomar.
- Bowling Battle: Abul Farhad’s wicket-taking ability will be crucial against PCC’s deep batting, while Smit Patel’s consistency offers PCC a reliable bowling option.
- Fielding Impact: Both teams have wicket keepers who contribute with catches and stumpings, adding valuable fantasy points and on-field impact.
Key Matchup to Watch:
The contest between BCC’s big hitters (Babu, Bhuiyan) and PCC’s all-rounders (Wickramasekara, Davizi) could decide the outcome. Expect fireworks at Vinor Cricket Ground as two of Czechia’s finest clubs kick off the ECS Premier in style.
- Nowshad Babu – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 98.0 – BOH
- Sudesh Wickramasekara – Batsman – Avg. Points: 66.0 – PCC
- Sazib Bhuiyan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 61.0 – BOH
- Sabawoon Davizi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 53.0 – PCC
- Ritik Tomar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – PCC
- Aravind Sridhar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 35.0 – PCC
- Abul Farhad – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BOH
- Kranthi Venkataswamy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BOH
- Sahil Grover – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BOH
- Zahid Mahmood – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 31.0 – BOH
- Ali Waqar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 31.0 – BOH
Number of players from each team:
- Bohemians (BOH): 7
- Prague CC (PCC): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- Wicket Keeper: 3
- Batsman: 3
- All Rounder: 3
- Bowler: 2
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