ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 – 1st Quarter Final Preview
East Londoners (EL) vs Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 Finals Match Day 1, Match 41
Date: 12 June 2025
Start Time: 09:45 Local | 13:15 IST
Venue: Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Format: T10
Match Type: Quarter Final
Toss: Sharks Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to field.
Setting the Stage
The ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 reaches a fever pitch as the undefeated East Londoners (EL) lock horns with Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA) in the first quarter final. With the stakes at their highest and a place in the semi-finals on the line, both teams will be eager to bring their best to Harrow Lodge Park. The T10 format promises a high-octane contest, where every ball can be a game-changer.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most 6s:
Viken Kedariya (EL) – With a career average of 4 sixes per match (36 sixes in 9 matches), Kedariya is the clear favourite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Viken Kedariya (EL) – Averaging 34 runs per match, Kedariya is also the most consistent run-scorer in this contest.Most Wickets:
Nimanda Subasinghe (EL), Shahbaz Chouhan (EL), Hazrat Shah (EL) – All three have a career average of 1 wicket per match, the highest among all players in this fixture.Match MVP:
Yashkumar Solanki (SCA) – With a remarkable average of 82 fantasy points per match over his career, Solanki is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
East Londoners (EL)
- Matches Played: 8
- Matches Won: 8
- Win Percentage: 100%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Viken Kedariya (91 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Viken Kedariya (91 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Viken Kedariya (36 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Nimanda Subasinghe, Shahbaz Chouhan, Hazrat Shah (1 wicket per match)
The East Londoners have been the team to beat, boasting a perfect record. Their batting firepower, led by Kedariya, and a versatile bowling attack make them formidable.
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
- Matches Played: 7
- Matches Won: 2
- Win Percentage: 28.6%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Yashkumar Solanki (82 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Yashkumar Solanki (82 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Salman Khan (15 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Aziz Jabarkhail (3 wickets in a match, 2 three-wicket hauls)
SCA have had a challenging campaign but possess individual brilliance, especially in Solanki and Khan, who can turn the game on its head.
Player Highlights
East Londoners (EL)
Viken Kedariya – Batsman
Kedariya is the tournament’s most explosive batter, with 821 career fantasy points and a staggering 91 per match. His 36 sixes and two centuries in just 9 matches underline his ability to dominate T10 cricket. With three Player of the Match awards (33% ratio), he is a proven match-winner.
Gourav Kumar – All Rounder
A consistent all-rounder, Kumar has 251 career fantasy points (36 per match) and a Player of the Match award to his name. He’s contributed with both bat (61 top score, 1 fifty) and ball (62 bowling points), and is a reliable fielder with 4 catches.
Nimanda Subasinghe – All Rounder
Subasinghe’s all-round value is immense: 316 career fantasy points (53 per match), 5 sixes, and a three-wicket haul highlight his impact. His bowling (201 points, 34 per match) is a key asset for EL.
Kawalpreet Singh – Batsman
Singh brings balance with 279 career fantasy points (40 per match), a fifty, and 7 sixes. His fielding is also notable, with 5 catches and 40 fielding points.
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper
Solanki is SCA’s fantasy powerhouse, averaging 82 points per match. With 11 sixes, a fifty, and 289 batting points in just 4 matches, he’s a dynamic presence at the top. His fielding (3 catches, 28 points) adds further value.
Salman Khan – Batsman
Khan is SCA’s six-hitting machine (15 sixes, 2 per match) and has 351 career fantasy points (50 per match). His top score of 56 and a Player of the Match award show his ability to deliver under pressure.
Aziz Jabarkhail – Bowler
Jabarkhail is SCA’s leading wicket-taker, with two three-wicket hauls and 197 bowling fantasy points. His best bowling performance (3 wickets in a match) can be a game-changer in the T10 format.
Ubaid Kiani – Batsman
Kiani, though newer, has made an impact with 89 career fantasy points (30 per match) and a top score of 41. His ability to score quickly makes him a player to watch.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Viken Kedariya (EL) vs Aziz Jabarkhail (SCA):
Kedariya’s 4 sixes per match and 34 runs per match will be tested by Jabarkhail’s knack for breakthroughs (2 three-wicket matches, 25 bowling points per match).Yashkumar Solanki (SCA) vs Nimanda Subasinghe (EL):
Solanki’s aggressive batting (31 runs per match, 2 sixes per match) faces Subasinghe’s effective bowling (1 wicket per match, 34 bowling points per match).Salman Khan (SCA) vs Shahbaz Chouhan (EL):
Khan’s six-hitting (2 per match) will be challenged by Chouhan’s wicket-taking ability (1 per match, 38 bowling points per match).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Viken Kedariya (EL): Consistent high fantasy returns, six-hitting, and run-scoring ability make him the safest captaincy choice.
- Yashkumar Solanki (SCA): High average fantasy points and all-round contributions.
Bold Picks
- Nimanda Subasinghe (EL): All-round potential with wickets and handy runs.
- Salman Khan (SCA): Explosive batter, capable of a match-winning knock.
Insights & Key Matchups
- East Londoners’ Batting Depth: With Kedariya, Singh, and Riaz all averaging high fantasy points and sixes, EL’s top order can set or chase daunting totals.
- SCA’s X-Factors: Solanki and Khan can single-handedly change the game’s momentum, while Jabarkhail’s bowling can disrupt EL’s rhythm.
- Bowling Deciders: Subasinghe and Chouhan’s wicket-taking for EL, and Jabarkhail’s breakthroughs for SCA, will be crucial in the T10 format where every over counts.
Final Thoughts
The East Londoners enter as favourites, riding a perfect record and boasting the tournament’s most dominant batter in Viken Kedariya. However, Sharks Cricket Academy, with the toss advantage and match-winners like Solanki and Khan, cannot be underestimated. Expect fireworks, big sixes, and a contest that could go down to the wire at Harrow Lodge Park.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling quarter final in the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025!
Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match (Career)
- Viken Kedariya – Batsman – Avg. Points: 91.0 – ELS
- Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 82.0 – SCA
- Faizan Riaz – Batsman – Avg. Points: 76.0 – ELS
- Rajesh Sharma – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 64.0 – ELS
- Nimanda Subasinghe – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 53.0 – ELS
- Salman Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 50.0 – SCA
- Deepak Khatri – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – ELS
- Shahbaz Chouhan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 40.0 – ELS
- Kawalpreet Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 40.0 – ELS
- Gourav Kumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 36.0 – ELS
- Usman Shafi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 34.0 – SCA
Short Team Names:
- SCA = Sharks Cricket Academy
- ELS = East Londoners
Number of Players in the Top 11 from Each Team:
- East Londoners (ELS): 8
- Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA): 3
Number of Players from Each Skill Type:
- Batsman: 5
- All Rounder: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 1
- Bowler: 1
- Wicket Keeper: 1 (already counted above; total unique: 1)
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