ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 – 2nd Semi-Final Pre-Match Preview
Hornchurch (HCH) vs Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
Match 46 | Finals Match Day 2 | 13 June 2025
Start Time: 11:45 Local | 15:15 IST
Venue: Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Format: T10
Toss: Sharks Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to field
The Stage is Set
The ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 has reached its penultimate clash as Hornchurch (HCH) take on Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA) in the 2nd Semi-Final. With a place in the grand finale at stake, both teams will be eager to bring their best to Harrow Lodge Park in this high-octane T10 encounter. The Sharks have won the toss and opted to field, setting the stage for a dynamic contest between bat and ball.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most Sixes:
George Hankins (HCH) – With a career average of 3 sixes per match and a staggering 166 career sixes, Hankins is the clear favourite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Yashkumar Solanki (SCA) – Averaging 35 runs per match in their career, Solanki is SCA’s most consistent run-getter, closely followed by Hankins (30 runs/match).Most Wickets:
Aziz Jabarkhail (SCA) & Raza Mughal (SCA) – Both average 1 wicket per match, making them the leading wicket-taking threats in this semi-final.Match MVP:
George Hankins (HCH) – With a career average of 78 fantasy points per match and 4186 total career fantasy points, Hankins is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Hornchurch (HCH)
- Matches Played: 58
- Matches Won: 36
- Win Percentage: 62.1%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): George Hankins (78/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): George Hankins (148/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: George Hankins (166 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Marc Whitlock (54 matches, 722 bowling fantasy points)
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
- Matches Played: 8
- Matches Won: 3
- Win Percentage: 37.5%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Yashkumar Solanki (90/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Yashkumar Solanki (90/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Salman Khan (16 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Aziz Jabarkhail (8 matches, 1 wicket/match)
Player Highlights
Hornchurch (HCH)
George Hankins – Batsman
A true match-winner, Hankins boasts 4186 career fantasy points, 166 sixes, and 15 fifties, including a century. With 9 Player of the Match awards (16.7% of matches), their ability to dominate is unmatched. In this event, Hankins has already amassed 1330 fantasy points, averaging a phenomenal 148 per match, with 57 sixes and a top score of 104.
Kian Poskitt – Wicket Keeper
Poskitt is a dynamic wicket keeper-batter, with 639 career fantasy points from just 9 matches (71 per match). Their 26 sixes and a top score of 67 highlight their explosive batting, while 3 stumpings and 3 catches in this event underline their value behind the stumps.
Marc Whitlock – Bowler
A veteran with 54 matches, Whitlock has 1032 career fantasy points and 722 bowling fantasy points. Their best bowling performance is 3 wickets in a match, and they have a Player of the Match award to their name. In this event, Whitlock has been in form, averaging 62 fantasy points per match.
Paul Murray – Wicket Keeper
With 1119 career fantasy points and 23 catches, Murray is a reliable presence. Their 3 Player of the Match awards and 594 batting fantasy points show their all-round contribution, especially in the current event with 574 points and 4 stumpings.
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper
Solanki is SCA’s fantasy powerhouse, averaging 90 points per match (360 in 4 matches). With 12 sixes, 14 fours, and a top score of 51, Solanki is a consistent run-scorer and a safe pair of hands behind the stumps.
Salman Khan – Batsman
Khan is SCA’s six-hitting machine, with 16 career sixes and a top score of 56. Their 383 career fantasy points (55 per match) and a Player of the Match award highlight their match-winning potential.
Aziz Jabarkhail – Bowler
Jabarkhail is SCA’s leading wicket-taker, with 8 matches and 3 three-wicket hauls. Their 385 career fantasy points (48 per match) and a Player of the Match award make them a key threat with the ball.
Usman Shafi – Batsman
Shafi brings stability to the SCA lineup, with 252 career fantasy points (36 per match), 8 sixes, and a top score of 39. Their fielding is also notable, with 4 catches in the current event.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
George Hankins (HCH) vs Aziz Jabarkhail (SCA):
Hankins’ aggressive batting (166 sixes, 30 runs/match) will be tested by Jabarkhail’s knack for breakthroughs (1 wicket/match, 3 three-wicket hauls).Yashkumar Solanki (SCA) vs Marc Whitlock (HCH):
Solanki’s 35 runs/match and 3 sixes/match face Whitlock’s experience and 722 career bowling fantasy points.Salman Khan (SCA) vs Billy Gordon (HCH):
Khan’s six-hitting (2 per match) will be challenged by Gordon’s all-round skills and 444 bowling fantasy points.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- George Hankins (HCH): Consistent high fantasy returns, six-hitting ability, and match-winning pedigree.
- Yashkumar Solanki (SCA): Reliable with the bat and gloves, high average fantasy points.
Bold Picks
- Marc Whitlock (HCH): Can deliver with the ball and chip in with the bat.
- Salman Khan (SCA): Explosive batter, capable of turning the game in a few overs.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Hankins’ Power vs SCA’s Bowling: If Hankins gets going, HCH will be hard to stop. SCA’s bowlers, especially Jabarkhail and Mughal, must strike early.
- Solanki’s Consistency: SCA’s hopes rest on Solanki’s ability to anchor and accelerate. Their battle with Whitlock and Gordon will be pivotal.
- Fielding Impact: With Murray and Poskitt behind the stumps for HCH, and Solanki for SCA, sharp fielding could swing the momentum.
Final Thoughts
Hornchurch enter as favourites with a superior win percentage and the tournament’s most explosive batter in George Hankins. However, Sharks Cricket Academy have match-winners in Solanki, Khan, and Jabarkhail, and their decision to field first could pay dividends if their bowlers strike early. Expect a thrilling contest where individual brilliance could decide who advances to the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 final.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a T10 classic at Harrow Lodge Park!
- Adil Zareef – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 95.0 – SCA
- Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 90.0 – SCA
- Shahbaz Meer – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 86.0 – SCA
- George Hankins – Batsman – Avg. Points: 78.0 – HOR
- Kian Poskitt – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 71.0 – HOR
- Salman Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 55.0 – SCA
- Aziz Jabarkhail – Bowler – Avg. Points: 48.0 – SCA
- Raza Mughal – Bowler – Avg. Points: 44.0 – SCA
- Jalpesh Vijay – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 41.0 – HOR
- Ubaid Kiani – Batsman – Avg. Points: 39.0 – SCA
- Billy Gordon – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – HOR
Number of players from each team:
- Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA): 7
- Hornchurch (HOR): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- Wicket Keeper: 4
- Batsman: 3
- All Rounder: 2
- Bowler: 2
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