ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025: MT vs HCH – Bronze Final Pre-Match Preview
Event: ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025
Match: Mighty Tigers (MT) vs Hornchurch (HCH) – 3rd Place Play-off (Finals Match Day 2, Match 47)
Date: 13 June 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local | 18:15 IST
Venue: Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Format: T10
Match Type: Bronze Final
Toss: Hornchurch won the toss and elected to field.
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s: Shawon Chowdhury (MT) – Career average of 5 sixes per match.
- Most Runs: Shawon Chowdhury (MT) – Career average of 40 runs per match.
- Most Wickets: Gurveer Saini (MT) – Career average of 1 wicket per match.
- Match MVP: Gurveer Saini (MT) – Highest average fantasy points per match (100).
Team Introductions
Mighty Tigers (MT)
The Mighty Tigers have been a dominant force in this tournament, boasting a remarkable win percentage of 87.5% (7 wins from 8 matches). Their squad is brimming with all-round talent and explosive batters, making them a formidable opponent in the T10 format.
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Gurveer Saini (100 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Gurveer Saini (100 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Shawon Chowdhury (38 career sixes, 5 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Gurveer Saini (9 matches, 1 wicket per match)
Hornchurch (HCH)
Hornchurch enter the Bronze Final with a solid record, having won 61% of their 59 matches (36 wins). Their lineup features a blend of experienced wicket keepers and power hitters, with a focus on consistency and fielding prowess.
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): George Hankins (76 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): George Hankins (133 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: George Hankins (166 career sixes, 3 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Billy Whitlock (14 matches, 1 three-wicket haul)
Player Highlights
Mighty Tigers (MT)
Gurveer Saini – All Rounder
A true all-rounder, Saini has been the backbone of the Tigers’ campaign. With a staggering 100 average fantasy points per match (career and event), Saini’s impact is felt in all departments. He has scored 532 batting fantasy points (3 fifties), hit 24 sixes, and taken 7 catches. His bowling is equally impressive, with 276 points and a five-wicket haul to his name. Saini’s Player of the Match ratio stands at an impressive 0.33, underlining their match-winning ability.
Shawon Chowdhury – Batsman
Chowdhury is the tournament’s six-hitting machine, averaging 5 sixes and 40 runs per match. With 665 career fantasy points (95 per match), including a century and two fifties, Chowdhury is a game-changer at the top. Their highest single-match fantasy haul is a jaw-dropping 326 points, and they have already amassed 38 sixes in this event.
Omar Akram – Batsman
Akram brings consistency and power, with 532 career fantasy points (67 per match) and 21 sixes in just 8 matches. Their top score of 71 and a fifty in the current event make them a key figure in the Tigers’ batting lineup.
Osama Ilyas – All Rounder
Ilyas has contributed 170 career fantasy points (34 per match), with 8 sixes and a top score of 41. Their fielding is also notable, with 3 catches and 24 fielding points, making them a valuable asset in the outfield.
Hornchurch (HCH)
George Hankins – Batsman (Captain)
Hankins is the heartbeat of Hornchurch, with a phenomenal 4186 career fantasy points (76 per match) and 133 average in the current event. Their batting exploits include 166 sixes, 110 fours, 15 fifties, and a century. With 9 Player of the Match awards (16% of matches), Hankins is a proven match-winner.
Paul Murray – Wicket Keeper
Murray’s experience (55 matches) and all-round contributions (1119 career fantasy points, 20 per match) make them a key player. With 23 catches, 10 stumpings, and a fifty in the current event, Murray’s glovework and batting are crucial for Hornchurch.
Jalpesh Vijay – Wicket Keeper
Vijay has 1509 career fantasy points (40 per match) and a Player of the Match award. Their 46 sixes and 41 fours highlight their aggressive approach, while 17 catches and 2 stumpings showcase their fielding prowess.
Billy Whitlock – Bowler
Whitlock leads the Hornchurch bowling attack with 377 career fantasy points (27 per match) and a three-wicket haul. Their 303 bowling points in the current event underline their form, and they have also contributed in the field with 2 catches.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Shawon Chowdhury (MT) vs George Hankins (HCH):
- Chowdhury: 5 sixes/match, 40 runs/match, 90 batting fantasy points/match
- Hankins: 3 sixes/match, 30 runs/match, 65 batting fantasy points/match
- Both are explosive, but Chowdhury edges ahead in six-hitting and run-scoring.
Gurveer Saini (MT) vs Billy Whitlock (HCH):
- Saini: 1 wicket/match, 31 bowling fantasy points/match, 59 batting fantasy points/match
- Whitlock: 22 bowling fantasy points/match, 1 three-wicket haul
- Saini’s all-round ability gives them the upper hand, but Whitlock’s recent form is a threat.
Omar Akram (MT) vs Paul Murray (HCH):
- Akram: 60 batting fantasy points/match, 21 sixes in 8 matches
- Murray: 11 batting fantasy points/match, 23 catches, 10 stumpings
- Akram’s batting firepower vs Murray’s wicket-keeping and fielding impact.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Gurveer Saini (MT): Consistent all-rounder, highest fantasy average, and proven match-winner.
- George Hankins (HCH): Captain, top six-hitter, and most reliable Hornchurch batter.
Bold Picks:
- Shawon Chowdhury (MT): Six-hitting specialist, capable of massive fantasy hauls.
- Paul Murray (HCH): Wicket-keeper with high fielding and batting upside, especially in T10.
Insights & Key Matchups
This Bronze Final promises fireworks, with the Mighty Tigers’ aggressive batting lineup facing off against Hornchurch’s experienced campaigners. The Tigers’ six-hitting duo of Chowdhury and Akram will look to dominate, while Saini’s all-round skills could be the difference-maker. For Hornchurch, Hankins’ leadership and power, combined with Murray and Vijay’s wicket-keeping prowess, will be vital.
Potential Game-Changers:
- Shawon Chowdhury (MT): If they get going, expect a flurry of sixes and a match-defining innings.
- Gurveer Saini (MT): All-round contributions with bat, ball, and in the field.
- George Hankins (HCH): Capable of turning the match with a big knock or a crucial catch.
- Billy Whitlock (HCH): Could break the Tigers’ momentum with early wickets.
With both teams boasting match-winners and explosive talent, expect a high-octane contest at Harrow Lodge Park. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and power hitters, as they are likely to decide the fate of this Bronze Final.
Stay tuned for live action and updates from the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 Bronze Final!
- Gurveer Saini – Batsman – Avg. Points: 100.0 – MT
- Shawon Chowdhury – Batsman – Avg. Points: 95.0 – MT
- George Hankins – Batsman – Avg. Points: 76.0 – HC
- Kian Poskitt – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 64.0 – HC
- Omar Akram – Batsman – Avg. Points: 67.0 – MT
- Jalpesh Vijay – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 40.0 – HC
- Osama Ilyas – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 34.0 – MT
- Joe Ross – Bowler – Avg. Points: 30.0 – HC
- Qasim Nasiri – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – MT
- Billy Whitlock – Bowler – Avg. Points: 27.0 – HC
- Abid Nawaz – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 24.0 – MT
Number of players from each team:
- Hornchurch (HC): 5
- Mighty Tigers (MT): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 4
- Wicket Keeper: 2
- All Rounder: 2
- Bowler: 3
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