ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025: Prague CC (PCC) vs Brno (BRN) – Match 12 Preview

Event: ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025
Match: Prague CC (PCC) vs Brno (BRN), Single Group Match Day 3, Match 12
Date: 21 June 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: Brno won the toss and elected to field
Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Aditya Khatiwala (PCC) and Usama Saleem (PCC) – Both average 2 sixes per match, the highest in this contest.
  • Most Runs:Usama Saleem (PCC) – Career average of 28 runs per match, leading all players.
  • Most Wickets:Smit Patel (PCC), Davidson Ramani (PCC), Ravi Solanki (PCC), Mahtab Khan (BRN), Neeraj Mishra (BRN), and Naveed Ahmed (BRN) – All have significant bowling fantasy points, but none average more than 0 wickets per match, indicating a contest where breakthroughs may come from unexpected quarters.
  • Match MVP:Usama Saleem (PCC) – Boasts the highest average fantasy points per match (79.0) among all players.

Team Introductions

Prague CC (PCC)

  • Team Colours: Dark Blue (Primary), Red (Secondary)
  • Matches Played: 53
  • Matches Won: 42
  • Win Percentage: 79.2%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Usama Saleem (79.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Aditya Khatiwala (183.0)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Sudesh Wickramasekara (184 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Smit Patel (857 career bowling fantasy points)

Prague CC enters as the dominant force, with a formidable win percentage and a deep roster of all-rounders and power hitters. Their consistency and depth make them the team to beat.

Brno (BRN)

  • Team Colours: Red (Primary), Black (Secondary)
  • Matches Played: 47
  • Matches Won: 23
  • Win Percentage: 48.9%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Mahtab Khan (54.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Dylan Steyn (77.0)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Dylan Steyn (44 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Naveed Ahmed (1030 career bowling fantasy points)

Brno, while less consistent, has match-winners capable of turning the tide. Their recent form and aggressive approach could pose a challenge to the favorites.

Player Highlights

Prague CC (PCC)

Usama Saleem – All Rounder

With just three matches under their belt, Usama Saleem has already made a significant impact, averaging a remarkable 79 fantasy points per match. Their ability to clear the ropes (2 sixes per match) and a top score of 48 highlight their batting prowess. Saleem’s all-round skills are further underlined by a highest single-match fantasy haul of 117 points, making them a prime candidate for MVP honors.

Aditya Khatiwala – Wicket Keeper

Khatiwala’s explosive entry into the event is hard to ignore: 183 fantasy points in a single match, with 8 sixes and 5 fours. Averaging 57 fantasy points per match over their career, Khatiwala’s wicket-keeping and batting make them a dual threat. With 3 Player of the Match awards in just 19 games, their impact is both immediate and sustained.

Sudesh Wickramasekara – Batsman

A veteran with 106 matches, Wickramasekara is a six-hitting machine (184 career sixes) and a consistent fantasy performer (66 points per match). With 22 Player of the Match awards, their ability to influence games is unmatched. Their all-round contributions, including 2150 bowling fantasy points, make them a true game-changer.

Ritik Tomar – All Rounder, Captain

Tomar’s leadership is backed by numbers: 4747 career fantasy points, 105 matches, and 11 Player of the Match awards. Averaging 45 fantasy points per match, Tomar’s balanced contributions with bat (105 sixes) and ball (1477 bowling fantasy points) make them a reliable fantasy pick and a tactical asset.

Brno (BRN)

Mahtab Khan – All Rounder

Khan stands out as Brno’s most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 54 points per match. With 465 bowling fantasy points and a highest match haul of 156, Khan’s all-round abilities are crucial for Brno’s prospects. Their fielding (2 catches in the current event) adds further value.

Dylan Steyn – Batsman

Steyn’s experience (65 matches) and power (44 sixes, 73 fours) make them a key batter. Averaging 29 fantasy points per match over their career and 77 in the current event, Steyn’s ability to produce big scores (top score 94) and win matches (3 Player of the Match awards) is vital for Brno.

Noor Khanday – Batsman, Captain

Khanday’s leadership is complemented by a solid fantasy record (44 points per match) and a penchant for big innings (top score 85). With 2 Player of the Match awards and 28 career sixes, Khanday’s aggressive style can set the tone for Brno’s innings.

Naveed Ahmed – Bowler

Ahmed is Brno’s leading wicket-taker, with 1030 bowling fantasy points and a highest match haul of 153. Their experience (74 matches) and ability to deliver breakthroughs make them a key figure in Brno’s bowling attack.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Power Hitters:

    • Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC) vs Dylan Steyn (BRN)
      • Wickramasekara: 184 sixes, 40 avg. batting fantasy points/match
      • Steyn: 44 sixes, 24 avg. batting fantasy points/match
      • Edge: Wickramasekara for sheer power and consistency.

  • All-Rounders:

    • Ritik Tomar (PCC) vs Mahtab Khan (BRN)
      • Tomar: 45 avg. fantasy points/match, 105 sixes, 1477 bowling fantasy points
      • Khan: 54 avg. fantasy points/match, 10 sixes, 465 bowling fantasy points
      • Edge: Tomar for all-round impact, but Khan is in strong current form.

  • Bowling Leaders:

    • Smit Patel (PCC) vs Naveed Ahmed (BRN)
      • Patel: 857 bowling fantasy points, 15 avg. bowling fantasy points/match
      • Ahmed: 1030 bowling fantasy points, 14 avg. bowling fantasy points/match
      • Edge: Ahmed for wickets, Patel for consistency.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Usama Saleem (PCC): Highest average fantasy points, consistent all-rounder.
  • Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC): Proven match-winner, high sixes count, and all-round skills.

Bold Picks:

  • Aditya Khatiwala (PCC): Explosive recent form, high ceiling as wicket-keeper batter.
  • Mahtab Khan (BRN): Brno’s most consistent fantasy performer, offers value with both bat and ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Prague CC’s Depth: With multiple players averaging over 40 fantasy points per match and a history of winning nearly 80% of their games, PCC’s depth and experience are unmatched.
  • Brno’s X-Factors: Brno’s hopes rest on the likes of Mahtab Khan and Dylan Steyn, who can turn games with individual brilliance.
  • Fantasy Watch: Usama Saleem and Aditya Khatiwala are must-haves, while Sudesh Wickramasekara and Ritik Tomar offer all-round value. For Brno, Mahtab Khan and Dylan Steyn are the top picks, with Naveed Ahmed a potential differential for wickets.

Potential Game-Changers:

  • Usama Saleem (PCC) for all-round dominance
  • Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC) for power-hitting
  • Mahtab Khan (BRN) for all-round contributions
  • Dylan Steyn (BRN) for top-order fireworks

Final Word

With Prague CC’s formidable record and Brno’s unpredictable match-winners, Match 12 at Vinor Cricket Ground promises high-octane T10 action. Expect fireworks from the big hitters and crucial breakthroughs from the all-rounders as both teams vie for supremacy in the ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025.

  1. Usama Saleem – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 79.0 – PCC
  2. Sudesh Wickramasekara – Batter – Avg. Points: 66.0 – PCC
  3. Aditya Khatiwala – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 57.0 – PCC
  4. Mahtab Khan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 54.0 – BRN
  5. Sabawoon Davizi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 52.0 – PCC
  6. Ritik Tomar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – PCC
  7. Ravi Solanki – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – PCC
  8. Noor Khanday – Batter – Avg. Points: 44.0 – BRN
  9. Pankaj Bhagat – Batter – Avg. Points: 43.0 – BRN
  10. Aravind Sridhar – Batter – Avg. Points: 31.0 – PCC
  11. Arun Ashokan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – PCC

Number of players from each team:

  • Prague CC (PCC): 8
  • Brno (BRN): 3

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 6
  • Batter: 4
  • Wicket Keeper: 1

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