ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025: Prague CC vs Prague Tigers – Match 8 Preview

Event: ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025
Match: Prague CC (PCC) vs Prague Tigers (PRT) – Single Group Match Day 2, Match 8
Date: 20 June 2025
Start Time: 12:45 Local Time | 15:15 IST
Venue: Vinor Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Prague CC won the toss and elected to bat

Setting the Stage

The ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as two of the tournament’s most exciting teams, Prague CC (PCC) and Prague Tigers (PRT), face off in Match 8 at the Vinor Cricket Ground. With Prague CC winning the toss and opting to set a target, both sides will be eager to assert their dominance early in the group stage.

Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?

  • Most Sixes:
    Usman Butt (PRT) – With a career average of 4 sixes per match, Butt is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most frequently.

  • Most Runs:
    Usman Butt (PRT) – Averaging 31 runs per match, Butt is also the leading candidate to top-score in this fixture.

  • Most Wickets:
    Fahad Shakeel (PRT) – With a career average of 1 wicket per match, Shakeel leads the wicket-taking predictions.

  • Match MVP:
    Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC) – Boasting an impressive 66 average fantasy points per match over a 105-match career, Wickramasekara is the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Prague CC (PCC)

  • Team Colors: Dark Blue & Red
  • Matches Played: 52
  • Matches Won: 42
  • Win Percentage: 80.8%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Sudesh Wickramasekara (66 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Sudesh Wickramasekara (126 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Sudesh Wickramasekara (184 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Sudesh Wickramasekara (3 wickets in a match, 2152 bowling fantasy points)

Prague CC are the tournament’s most successful side, with a formidable win percentage and a squad brimming with experience and match-winners.

Prague Tigers (PRT)

  • Team Colors: Dark Green & Red
  • Matches Played: 36
  • Matches Won: 18
  • Win Percentage: 50%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Fahad Shakeel (112 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Fahad Shakeel (112 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Sojib Miah (57 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Ajhar Alam (most three-wicket matches, 1114 bowling fantasy points)

The Tigers are a dynamic outfit with a balanced record, capable of explosive performances on their day.

Player Highlights

Prague CC (PCC)

Sudesh Wickramasekara – Batsman

A true legend of Czech cricket, Wickramasekara’s numbers are staggering: 105 matches, 6943 career fantasy points, and 22 Player of the Match awards (21% award ratio). With 184 sixes, 124 fours, and 13 fifties, their ability to change a game with the bat is unmatched. Wickramasekara also contributes with the ball (2152 bowling fantasy points) and in the field (27 catches), making them a genuine all-round threat.

Sabawoon Davizi – All Rounder

Davizi is another PCC stalwart, with 137 matches and 7201 career fantasy points. Their 17 fifties and a century highlight their batting prowess (215 sixes, 204 fours), while 878 bowling fantasy points and 61 catches underline their all-round value. With 14 Player of the Match awards, Davizi is a proven match-winner.

Ritik Tomar – All Rounder (Captain)

Tomar’s 104-match career has yielded 4657 fantasy points, 5 fifties, and 103 sixes. With 11 Player of the Match awards, Tomar is a consistent performer with both bat and ball (1457 bowling fantasy points), and a reliable leader for PCC.

Smit Patel – Bowler

A key bowling asset, Patel has 1465 career fantasy points and 857 bowling fantasy points from 57 matches. With two three-wicket hauls and 16 catches, Patel’s all-round contributions are vital for PCC’s balance.

Prague Tigers (PRT)

Usman Butt – All Rounder (Wicket Keeper)

Despite only 2 matches, Butt has made a sensational start: 183 fantasy points (92 per match), 9 sixes, and a top score of 63. With a Player of the Match award and 4 catches, Butt is a high-impact player who could be the X-factor for PRT.

Fahad Shakeel – Bowler

Shakeel’s short career (2 matches) has been explosive: 223 fantasy points (112 per match), 4 sixes, and 2 wickets. With a Player of the Match award and a balanced skill set, Shakeel is a must-watch.

Sojib Miah – Bowler

Miah brings experience with 32 matches, 1793 fantasy points, and 57 sixes. With 4 Player of the Match awards and 12 catches, Miah’s all-round skills and power-hitting make them a key player for the Tigers.

Sagor Hossain – All Rounder

Hossain’s 58-match career includes 2204 fantasy points, 52 sixes, and 3 fifties. With 3 Player of the Match awards, Hossain’s consistency and experience are invaluable for PRT.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Usman Butt (PRT) vs Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC):
    Butt’s explosive start (31 runs, 4 sixes per match) will be tested against Wickramasekara’s all-round dominance (19 runs, 1 six per match, 20 bowling fantasy points per match).

  • Fahad Shakeel (PRT) vs Smit Patel (PCC):
    Both are leading bowlers for their sides. Shakeel averages 1 wicket and 47 bowling fantasy points per match, while Patel brings experience and two three-wicket hauls.

  • Sojib Miah (PRT) vs Sabawoon Davizi (PCC):
    Miah’s power-hitting (57 sixes) and all-round skills will be up against Davizi’s consistency (215 sixes, 17 fifties, 7201 fantasy points).

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Picks

  • Sudesh Wickramasekara (PCC): Consistent high fantasy returns, all-round skills, and a history of match-winning performances.
  • Sabawoon Davizi (PCC): Proven all-rounder with a high ceiling in both batting and fielding.

Bold Picks

  • Usman Butt (PRT): High risk, high reward. If Butt continues their explosive form, they could be the game-changer.
  • Fahad Shakeel (PRT): With a Player of the Match award in just two games, Shakeel is a potential match-winner with both bat and ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Prague CC’s Experience vs Prague Tigers’ X-Factor:
    PCC’s depth and experience, led by Wickramasekara and Davizi, make them favorites on paper. However, the Tigers’ new stars like Usman Butt and Fahad Shakeel have shown they can turn a match on its head in just a few overs.

  • Power-Hitting Battle:
    Expect fireworks as Butt, Miah, and Wickramasekara look to clear the ropes. The team that wins the six-hitting contest could well dictate the outcome.

  • Bowling Deciders:
    With both teams featuring bowlers capable of three-wicket hauls, early breakthroughs will be crucial in the T10 format.

Final Word

With Prague CC’s formidable record and all-round strength up against the Prague Tigers’ emerging stars and power-hitters, Match 8 promises to be a thrilling contest. Whether it’s the experience of Wickramasekara and Davizi or the explosive potential of Butt and Shakeel, expect a high-scoring, action-packed encounter at Vinor Cricket Ground.

Stay tuned for what could be one of the most entertaining matches of the ECS Czechia, Premier, 2025!

  1. Fahad Shakeel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 112.0 – Prague Tigers
  2. Usman Butt – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 92.0 – Prague Tigers
  3. Usama Saleem – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 86.0 – Prague CC
  4. Sudesh Wickramasekara – Batsman – Avg. Points: 66.0 – Prague CC
  5. Sojib Miah – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – Prague Tigers
  6. Sabawoon Davizi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 53.0 – Prague CC
  7. Naeem Lala – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – Prague Tigers
  8. Mahadi Alam – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – Prague Tigers
  9. Ritik Tomar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – Prague CC
  10. Asiful Kazi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – Prague Tigers
  11. Sagor Hossain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – Prague Tigers

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • Prague Tigers: 7
  • Prague CC: 4

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 7
  • Bowler: 2
  • Batsman: 1
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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