ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 – Group A Match Day 2, Match 10
Hornchurch (HCH) vs Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
Date: 3rd June 2025
Start Time: 17:45 Local | 21:15 IST
Venue: Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Sharks Cricket Academy won the toss and elected to field
Team Overviews
Hornchurch (HCH)
Hornchurch, donning their signature black and red, enter this contest as one of the more experienced sides in the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025. With 51 matches played and 31 wins, they boast a strong win percentage of 60.8%. Their squad is a blend of seasoned campaigners and emerging talents, making them a formidable force in the T10 format.
- Strongest Player (Fantasy): Kian Poskitt (Average 56 fantasy points per match in career and current event)
- Top Six-Hitter: George Hankins (113 career sixes)
- Leading Wicket-Taker: Marc Whitlock (most wickets among available data)
- Team Record: 51 matches | 31 wins | 60.8% win rate
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
Sharks Cricket Academy, in their dark and light blue, are a relatively new entrant with just 4 matches under their belt, winning 2 for a 50% win rate. Despite their limited experience, SCA have already produced some eye-catching individual performances, particularly in the batting department.
- Strongest Player (Fantasy): Yashkumar Solanki (Average 109 fantasy points per match in career and current event)
- Top Six-Hitter: Burhan Mahmood (7 career sixes in just 2 matches)
- Leading Wicket-Taker: Aziz Jabarkhail (1 three-wicket haul, 1 wicket per match average)
- Team Record: 4 matches | 2 wins | 50% win rate
Player Highlights
Hornchurch (HCH)
George Hankins – Batsman
The captain and batting lynchpin, Hankins is a proven match-winner with 48 matches and a remarkable 3002 career fantasy points (63 per match). He’s smashed 113 sixes and 78 fours, with 10 fifties to his name. In the current event, he’s maintained a solid 49 fantasy points per match, including a recent fifty. With 6 Player of the Match awards (12.5% ratio), Hankins is a genuine game-changer.
Kian Poskitt – Wicket Keeper
Poskitt has quickly established himself as a fantasy favorite, averaging 56 points per match both in his career and this event. His aggressive batting (8 sixes, 3 fours in 3 matches) and reliable glovework (1 catch) make him a dual threat. His top score of 40 and 88 batting fantasy points in a match highlight his explosive potential.
Paul Murray – Wicket Keeper
A veteran with 48 matches, Murray brings experience and consistency. He’s accumulated 673 career fantasy points (14 per match), with a high of 116 in a single game. His 20 catches and 6 stumpings underline his value behind the stumps, and he’s also contributed a fifty with the bat in this event.
Marc Whitlock – Bowler
With 50 matches, Whitlock is the most experienced bowler in the squad. He’s earned 805 career fantasy points (16 per match), with a best of 99 in a single outing. Notably, he’s hit 6 sixes in this event alone, showing his all-round value. He has 1 Player of the Match award and is a consistent performer with the ball (513 bowling fantasy points career).
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper
Solanki has been a revelation, averaging a staggering 109 fantasy points per match in both career and current event. With 11 fours and 7 sixes in just 2 matches, he’s already scored a fifty and posted a top score of 51. His fantasy dominance makes him a must-watch.
Burhan Mahmood – Batsman (Captain)
Mahmood’s impact has been immediate and immense: 167 fantasy points in just 2 matches (84 per match), including a fifty and 7 sixes. He’s already claimed a Player of the Match award (50% ratio), and his top score of 64 underlines his ability to take games away from the opposition.
Salman Khan – Batsman
Khan has matched Mahmood’s power, with 144 fantasy points in 3 matches (48 per match), a fifty, and 8 sixes. His high score of 56 and 122 batting fantasy points in a match show he can explode at any moment. He also has a Player of the Match award (33% ratio).
Aziz Jabarkhail – Bowler
Jabarkhail leads the SCA bowling attack, averaging 32 fantasy points per match (career and event). He’s taken a three-wicket haul and has 117 bowling fantasy points in the event, making him a key threat with the ball.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
George Hankins (HCH) vs Aziz Jabarkhail (SCA):
- Hankins: 53 average batting fantasy points per match, 2 sixes per match, 24 runs per match
- Jabarkhail: 29 average bowling fantasy points per match, 1 wicket per match
- Narrative: Hankins’ aggressive batting will be tested by Jabarkhail’s knack for breakthroughs.
Kian Poskitt (HCH) vs Raza Mughal (SCA):
- Poskitt: 52 average batting fantasy points per match, 8 sixes in 3 matches
- Mughal: 25 average bowling fantasy points per match, 2 wickets in a match best
- Narrative: Poskitt’s explosive starts could be checked by Mughal’s disciplined bowling.
Burhan Mahmood (SCA) vs Marc Whitlock (HCH):
- Mahmood: 69 average batting fantasy points per match, 3 sixes per match
- Whitlock: 10 average bowling fantasy points per match, best of 2 wickets in a match
- Narrative: Mahmood’s power-hitting will look to dominate, but Whitlock’s experience could be crucial.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Yashkumar Solanki (SCA): Consistent high fantasy returns, opening role, and form make him the safest captaincy option.
- George Hankins (HCH): Proven performer with a high ceiling and leadership responsibility.
Bold Picks
- Burhan Mahmood (SCA): High impact in a short span, capable of match-winning knocks.
- Kian Poskitt (HCH): Explosive with the bat and handy with the gloves, offers dual points potential.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Yashkumar Solanki and Burhan Mahmood for SCA have the ability to post massive scores in quick time, while George Hankins and Kian Poskitt are the backbone of HCH’s batting.
- Aziz Jabarkhail and Raza Mughal will be crucial in containing the Hornchurch top order, while Marc Whitlock’s all-round skills could swing the match for HCH.
Fantasy X-Factors:
- Paul Murray (HCH) for his wicket-keeping and batting contributions.
- Salman Khan (SCA) for his six-hitting prowess and recent form.
Match Narrative:
- Hornchurch’s experience and depth will be up against the youthful exuberance and form of Sharks Cricket Academy. The contest between HCH’s power hitters and SCA’s in-form bowlers could decide the outcome.
Conclusion
With both teams boasting explosive batters and impactful bowlers, ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 Group A Match Day 2 Match 10 promises to be a high-octane T10 clash. Expect fireworks at Harrow Lodge Park as Hornchurch look to assert their experience against the rising Sharks Cricket Academy. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the key matchups and the in-form stars as the action unfolds under the evening sky.
Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match (Career)
- Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 109.0 – SCA
- Burhan Mahmood – Batsman – Avg. Points: 84.0 – SCA
- Umar Raza – Bowler – Avg. Points: 63.0 – SCA
- George Hankins – Batsman – Avg. Points: 63.0 – HOR
- Kian Poskitt – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 56.0 – HOR
- Salman Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 48.0 – SCA
- Rishabh Dixit – Bowler – Avg. Points: 41.0 – SCA
- Usman Shafi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 36.0 – SCA
- Aziz Jabarkhail – Bowler – Avg. Points: 32.0 – SCA
- Raza Mughal – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – SCA
- Paul Murray – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 14.0 – HOR
Short Team Names:
- SCA = Sharks Cricket Academy
- HOR = Hornchurch
Number of Players in the List from Each Team:
- Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA): 8
- Hornchurch (HOR): 3
Number of Players from Each Skill Type:
- Batsman: 3 (Burhan Mahmood, George Hankins, Salman Khan, Usman Shafi)
- Bowler: 4 (Umar Raza, Rishabh Dixit, Aziz Jabarkhail, Raza Mughal)
- Wicket Keeper: 3 (Yashkumar Solanki, Kian Poskitt, Paul Murray)
- All Rounder: 0
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