ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025: PRB vs BCC – Match 7 Preview

Event: ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025
Match: Prague Barbarians (PRB) vs Bohemians (BCC) – Single Group Match Day 2, Match 7
Date: 20 June 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Bohemians 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, 119 career sixes
  • Most Runs Prediction: Nowshad Babu (BCC) – Career average of 41 runs per match, top score of 133
  • Most Wickets Prediction: Ashwin Hemdev (PRB) – Career average of 1 wicket per match
  • Match MVP Prediction: Nowshad Babu (BCC) – Career average of 96 fantasy points per match

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Bohemians (BCC)

  • Team Colours: Light Green & Blue
  • Matches Played: 55
  • Matches Won: 35
  • Win Percentage: 63.6%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Nowshad Babu (96 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Nowshad Babu (61 per match)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Nowshad Babu (119 sixes)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Abul Farhad (most 3+ wicket hauls, 4 wickets in a match)

Prague Barbarians (PRB)

  • Team Colours: Red & Black
  • Matches Played: 41
  • Matches Won: 20
  • Win Percentage: 48.8%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Divyendra Singh (41 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Satyajit Sengupta (56 per match)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Divyendra Singh (54 sixes)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Ashwin Hemdev (1 wicket per match, highest among PRB bowlers)

Player Highlights

Bohemians (BCC)

Nowshad Babu – Wicket Keeper

A true T10 phenomenon, Nowshad Babu’s numbers are staggering: 2780 career fantasy points in just 29 matches, averaging 96 per game. With 119 sixes and 2 centuries, their aggressive batting style is tailor-made for the format. Babu’s 6 Player of the Match awards (20.7% of matches) underline their match-winning ability. In the current event, Babu continues to dominate with 122 fantasy points at 61 per match.

Abul Farhad – Bowler (Captain)

A leader with a knack for breakthroughs, Farhad has 1854 career fantasy points and a strong bowling record: 1479 points from the ball, 3 three-wicket hauls, and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Their average of 26 bowling fantasy points per match is a testament to consistency. Farhad’s leadership and ability to deliver under pressure make them a key figure.

Kranthi Venkataswamy – Batsman

With 1945 career fantasy points and 45 sixes, Venkataswamy is a reliable top-order batter. Averaging 32 fantasy points per match, they have three fifties and a top score of 63. While their current event form is yet to ignite, their career stats suggest a big knock is always around the corner.

Sahil Grover – Wicket Keeper

A veteran of 90 matches, Grover brings experience and stability. With 2980 career fantasy points and 65 sixes, they are a consistent contributor. Grover’s 8 Player of the Match awards and 21 career catches highlight their all-round value.

Prague Barbarians (PRB)

Divyendra Singh – Wicket Keeper (Captain)

Singh is the heartbeat of PRB, with 2882 career fantasy points and a 41-point average per match. Their 54 sixes and 5 fifties show a penchant for big hitting, while 19 catches and 8 stumpings add value behind the stumps. Singh’s leadership and consistency make them a top fantasy and real-world pick.

Satyajit Sengupta – All Rounder

A true all-rounder, Sengupta has 2074 career fantasy points and 5 Player of the Match awards. With 20 sixes, 744 batting points, and 1076 bowling points, they impact all facets of the game. Their current event form is red-hot, averaging 56 fantasy points per match.

Robin Thakral – All Rounder

Thakral is a rising star, with 214 career fantasy points in just 13 matches. Their recent form is impressive, scoring 68 fantasy points in the current event. With a top score of 26 and a best bowling performance of 1 wicket, Thakral’s all-round skills could be a game-changer.

Ashwin Hemdev – All Rounder

Despite limited appearances (4 matches), Hemdev boasts a remarkable 54 fantasy points per match and is PRB’s most effective wicket-taker (1 per match). Their all-round ability, highlighted by a best bowling performance of 2 wickets in a match, makes them a high-upside pick.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Nowshad Babu (BCC) vs Divyendra Singh (PRB):

    • Babu leads in sixes (119 vs 54), runs per match (41 vs 15), and fantasy points per match (96 vs 41).
    • Singh, however, is a more prolific wicket keeper with 8 stumpings and 19 catches.

  • Abul Farhad (BCC) vs Ashwin Hemdev (PRB):

    • Farhad is the more experienced bowler with 1479 bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match.
    • Hemdev, though with fewer matches, averages 1 wicket per game and 38 bowling fantasy points per match.

  • Kranthi Venkataswamy (BCC) vs Vyshakh Jagannivasan (PRB):

    • Venkataswamy has more sixes (45 vs 22) and a higher top score (63 vs 114), but Jagannivasan has a century to their name and a best match fantasy score of 248.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Nowshad Babu (BCC): The most dominant fantasy performer, with a high ceiling and consistent returns.
  • Divyendra Singh (PRB): Reliable with both bat and gloves, and a proven fantasy scorer.

Bold Picks:

  • Satyajit Sengupta (PRB): In excellent current form, offers all-round points potential.
  • Abul Farhad (BCC): Can deliver big hauls with the ball, especially if BCC bowls first.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Nowshad Babu is the player to watch, with the ability to single-handedly change the course of the match with explosive batting.
    • Satyajit Sengupta and Robin Thakral could provide the all-round spark PRB needs to upset the odds.
    • Abul Farhad and Ashwin Hemdev will be crucial with the ball, especially in the powerplay and death overs.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Prioritize players with high six-hitting ability and all-rounders who contribute in multiple departments.
    • Wicket keepers with strong fielding records (Singh, Babu, Grover) offer bonus points potential.

Conclusion

With Bohemians boasting a higher win percentage and the tournament’s most explosive player in Nowshad Babu, they enter as favourites. However, Prague Barbarians have match-winners of their own in Divyendra Singh and Satyajit Sengupta. Expect a high-octane contest at Vinor Cricket Ground, where individual brilliance could tip the scales. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and big hitters as the ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025 continues to deliver thrilling T10 action.

  1. Nowshad Babu – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 96.0 – BOH
  2. Ashwin Hemdev – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 54.0 – PRB
  3. Divyendra Singh – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 41.0 – PRB
  4. Abul Farhad – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BOH
  5. Sahil Grover – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BOH
  6. Kranthi Venkataswamy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 32.0 – BOH
  7. Zahid Mahmood – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 31.0 – BOH
  8. Mayank Purohit – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – PRB
  9. Ali Waqar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – BOH
  10. Satish Gupta – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 28.0 – PRB
  11. Satyajit Sengupta – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 26.0 – PRB

Number of players from each team:
• Bohemians (BOH): 6
• Prague Barbarians (PRB): 5

Number of players from each skill type:
• Wicket Keeper: 4
• All Rounder: 4
• Bowler: 2
• Batsman: 1

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