ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 – Group B Match Day 4, Match 36: Gagan (GGN) vs East Londoners (EL) – Pre-Match Analysis

Match Details

  • Event: ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025
  • Match: Gagan (GGN) vs East Londoners (EL), Group B Match Day 4, Match 36
  • Date: 11 June 2025
  • Start Time: 09:45 Local | 13:15 IST
  • Venue: Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
  • Format: T10
  • Toss: Gagan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s: Viken Kedariya (EL) – Career average of 3 sixes per match (22 sixes in 7 matches)
  • Most Runs: Viken Kedariya (EL) – Career average of 26 runs per match
  • Most Wickets: Nimanda Subasinghe (EL) – Career average of 1 wicket per match (4 wickets in 4 matches)
  • Match MVP: Viken Kedariya (EL) – Highest average fantasy points per match (79.0)

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Gagan (GGN)

  • Team Colours: Blue
  • Matches Played: 5
  • Matches Won: 2
  • Win Percentage: 40%
  • Strongest Player (Fantasy): Yuvresh Malhotra (Avg. 45.0 fantasy points/match)
  • Best Batter (Most Career Sixes): Armaan Randhawa (15 sixes in 14 matches)
  • Best Bowler (Most Career Wickets): No GGN bowler has taken a wicket yet

East Londoners (EL)

  • Team Colours: Black & Red
  • Matches Played: 6
  • Matches Won: 6
  • Win Percentage: 100%
  • Strongest Player (Fantasy): Viken Kedariya (Avg. 79.0 fantasy points/match)
  • Best Batter (Most Career Sixes): Viken Kedariya (22 sixes in 7 matches)
  • Best Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Nimanda Subasinghe (4 wickets in 4 matches)

Player Highlights

Gagan (GGN)

1. Yuvresh Malhotra – Bowler

Yuvresh has emerged as Gagan’s most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 45.0 points per match across 6 games, all in the current event. His batting has been a revelation, with 2 fifties, 19 fours, and 6 sixes, amassing 262 batting fantasy points. While his bowling has yet to yield wickets, his fielding contributions (2 catches) add value.

2. Armaan Randhawa – Batsman (Captain)

With 14 matches under his belt, Armaan is Gagan’s most experienced batter. He’s hit 15 sixes and 9 fours, scoring a fifty and notching a top score of 53. His average fantasy points per match stand at 25.0 (career) and 35.0 (current event), with a Player of the Match award to his name (7% award ratio).

3. Rahi Patel – Wicket Keeper

Rahi has played 6 matches, scoring 8 sixes and 2 fours, with a top score of 40. He averages 25.0 fantasy points per match, all from batting and fielding, and is a reliable presence behind the stumps.

4. Vinderpreet Singh – Batsman

Vinderpreet has featured in 5 matches, with a modest fantasy return (3.0 points per match). While yet to make a major impact with the bat or in the field, his role in the middle order could be crucial if the top order falters.

East Londoners (EL)

1. Viken Kedariya – Batsman

Viken is the tournament’s most explosive player, with 554 fantasy points in 7 matches (79.0 per match). He’s hit 22 sixes and 10 fours, scored both a century and a fifty, and has two Player of the Match awards (29% award ratio). His all-round skills (103 bowling fantasy points) and fielding (2 catches) make him the ultimate fantasy pick.

2. Rajesh Sharma – All Rounder

Rajesh has 235 fantasy points in 4 matches (59.0 per match), including a century (103 runs, 219 batting fantasy points in a single match). He’s also contributed with the ball and in the field, and boasts a 25% Player of the Match award ratio.

3. Nimanda Subasinghe – All Rounder

Nimanda is EL’s leading wicket-taker (4 wickets in 4 matches, 1 per match) and a strong fantasy performer (53.0 points per match). He’s also hit 4 sixes and 1 four, and his all-round ability is a key asset.

4. Akshay Solanki – All Rounder

Akshay has 199 fantasy points in 6 matches (33.0 per match), with a fifty and 6 sixes. He’s also contributed 49 bowling fantasy points, underlining his value as a dual-threat player.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • Viken Kedariya (EL) vs Yuvresh Malhotra (GGN)
      • Viken: 26 runs/match, 3 sixes/match, 79 fantasy points/match
      • Yuvresh: 0 wickets/match, -4 bowling fantasy points/match, but 45 fantasy points/match (mainly batting)
    • Rajesh Sharma (EL) vs Armaan Randhawa (GGN)
      • Rajesh: 25 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 59 fantasy points/match
      • Armaan: 10 runs/match, 1 six/match, 25 fantasy points/match

  • All-Rounder Impact

    • Nimanda Subasinghe (EL): 1 wicket/match, 8 runs/match, 53 fantasy points/match
    • Yuvresh Malhotra (GGN): 21 runs/match, 1 six/match, 45 fantasy points/match

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Picks

  • Captain: Viken Kedariya (EL) – Highest fantasy average, consistent big scores, and all-round contributions.
  • Vice-Captain: Rajesh Sharma (EL) – High ceiling, recent century, and strong all-round stats.

Bold Picks

  • Captain: Yuvresh Malhotra (GGN) – Gagan’s best fantasy performer, capable of a big knock.
  • Vice-Captain: Nimanda Subasinghe (EL) – Leading wicket-taker, can swing the match with both bat and ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • East Londoners are the form team, unbeaten in 6 matches with a 100% win record, and have multiple players averaging over 50 fantasy points per match.
  • Gagan will rely on Yuvresh Malhotra and Armaan Randhawa to provide stability and firepower, but their bowling unit needs to step up, as no bowler has taken a wicket yet.
  • Viken Kedariya is the player to watch – his ability to clear the ropes and contribute with the ball makes him a potential match-winner.
  • Nimanda Subasinghe’s wicket-taking ability could be the difference if Gagan’s top order gets going.
  • Fielding could play a role – Deepak Khatri (EL) has 4 catches in 7 matches, while Gagan’s fielders have been less active.

Final Word

With Gagan opting to bat first, the onus is on their top order to set a challenging total. However, the East Londoners’ depth, form, and all-round strength make them favourites. Expect fireworks from Viken Kedariya and a keen contest between the batters and bowlers in this high-stakes T10 clash at Harrow Lodge Park.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025!

Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match

  1. Viken Kedariya – Batsman – Avg. Points: 79.0 – East Londoners
  2. Rajesh Sharma – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 59.0 – East Londoners
  3. Nimanda Subasinghe – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 53.0 – East Londoners
  4. Gourav Kumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – East Londoners
  5. Yuvresh Malhotra – Bowler – Avg. Points: 45.0 – Gagan
  6. Kawalpreet Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 36.0 – East Londoners
  7. Akshay Solanki – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 33.0 – East Londoners
  8. Deepak Khatri – Batsman – Avg. Points: 26.0 – East Londoners
  9. Rahi Patel – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 25.0 – Gagan
  10. Armaan Randhawa – Batsman – Avg. Points: 25.0 – Gagan
  11. Kumar Sumit – Batsman – Avg. Points: 23.0 – East Londoners

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • East Londoners: 8
  • Gagan: 3

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 5
  • All Rounder: 4
  • Bowler: 1
  • Wicket Keeper: 1

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