ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 – Group B Match Day 3, Match 32: Old Brentwoods (OB) vs East Londoners (EL) – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025
Match: Old Brentwoods (OB) vs East Londoners (EL), Group B Match Day 3, Match 32
Date: 10th June 2025
Start Time: 11:45 Local | 15:15 IST
Venue: Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Format: T10
Toss: Old Brentwoods won the toss and elected to field first.

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most Sixes:
    Faizan Riaz (EL) – 7 sixes in 1 match (career average: 7.0 sixes/match)
  • Most Runs:
    Faizan Riaz (EL) – 56 runs in 1 match (career average: 56.0 runs/match)
  • Most Wickets:
    Viken Kedariya (EL), Akshay Solanki (EL), Vicky Sehgal (EL) – All average 1.0 wicket per match
  • Match MVP (Highest Career Fantasy Points/Match):
    Faizan Riaz (EL) – 128.0 average fantasy points per match

Team Introductions

Old Brentwoods (OB)

  • Matches Played: 5
  • Matches Won: 4
  • Win Percentage: 80%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Mervyn Westfield (28.0 per match; 66.0 in current event)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Baber Choudhary (19 sixes in 6 matches; 3.0 per match)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Mervyn Westfield (most wickets in a match: 2; 17 matches)

East Londoners (EL)

  • Matches Played: 3
  • Matches Won: 3
  • Win Percentage: 100%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Faizan Riaz (128.0 per match; 128.0 in current event)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Faizan Riaz (7 sixes in 1 match; 7.0 per match)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Viken Kedariya, Akshay Solanki, Vicky Sehgal (1.0 wicket per match)

Player Highlights

Old Brentwoods (OB)

Baber Choudhary – Batsman, Captain

A proven match-winner, Baber Choudhary has played 6 matches, amassing 343 career fantasy points (57.0 per match). With 19 sixes and 2 fifties, he is OB’s most explosive batter. His top score of 87 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 203 points underline his ability to dominate. Notably, he has 2 Player of the Match awards, reflecting a 33% match-winning impact.

Alan Jones – Batsman/Wicket Keeper

Alan Jones brings consistency, with 197 career fantasy points in 3 matches (66.0 per match). He’s hit 11 sixes and boasts a top score of 45. His all-round value is enhanced by a Player of the Match award and solid fielding contributions (6 fielding points).

Mervyn Westfield – Bowler

A veteran with 17 matches, Westfield is OB’s most experienced campaigner. He’s accumulated 473 fantasy points (28.0 per match), with a career-best 209 in a single game. His bowling (172 points, 10.0 per match) and batting (241 points) make him a valuable all-round contributor, especially with a recent surge (66.0 average in the current event).

Sagar Joshi – Batsman

Joshi has played 6 matches, scoring 255 fantasy points (43.0 per match). With 13 fours and 7 sixes, he’s a reliable middle-order presence. His top score of 58 and a fifty in the current event highlight his form.

East Londoners (EL)

Faizan Riaz – Batsman

A sensational debutant, Riaz has played just 1 match but made it count: 128 fantasy points, 56 runs, and 7 sixes. He leads the event in average fantasy points and sixes per match, making him a must-watch.

Akshay Solanki – All Rounder

Solanki’s all-round prowess is evident: 191 career fantasy points in 2 matches (96.0 per match), with a fifty and 6 sixes. He’s also contributed with the ball (49 bowling points, 25.0 per match) and has a Player of the Match award, underlining his match-winning potential.

Gourav Kumar – All Rounder

Matching Solanki’s impact, Kumar has 191 fantasy points in 2 matches (96.0 per match), a fifty, and 7 sixes. His balanced contributions with bat (137 points) and ball (38 points) make him a dual threat. He also has a Player of the Match award.

Viken Kedariya – Batsman

Kedariya has been a consistent performer: 278 fantasy points in 3 matches (93.0 per match), a fifty, and 6 sixes. He’s also chipped in with the ball (83 points, 28.0 per match), making him a valuable all-round asset.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • Faizan Riaz (EL) vs Mervyn Westfield (OB)
      • Riaz: 128.0 fantasy points/match, 56.0 runs/match, 7.0 sixes/match
      • Westfield: 10.0 bowling points/match, best 2 wickets in a match, 66.0 event average

  • Power Hitters

    • Baber Choudhary (OB) vs Gourav Kumar (EL)
      • Choudhary: 3.0 sixes/match, 24.0 runs/match
      • Kumar: 3.0 sixes/match, 30.0 runs/match

  • All-Rounders

    • Akshay Solanki (EL) vs Shahbaz Khan (OB)
      • Solanki: 96.0 fantasy points/match, 67.0 batting, 25.0 bowling
      • Shahbaz: 41.0 fantasy points/match, 28.0 batting, 9.0 bowling

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Faizan Riaz (EL): Highest average fantasy points, explosive batting, and six-hitting ability.
  • Akshay Solanki (EL): Consistent all-rounder, high fantasy ceiling, and Player of the Match pedigree.

Bold Picks:

  • Baber Choudhary (OB): Proven match-winner, high sixes count, and multiple Player of the Match awards.
  • Gourav Kumar (EL): All-round impact, high fantasy average, and recent form.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • East Londoners come in with a perfect record (3/3 wins), powered by the explosive debut of Faizan Riaz and the all-round excellence of Solanki and Kumar. Their top order is in red-hot form, and their all-rounders provide depth in both departments.
  • Old Brentwoods have a strong win record (80%) and a more experienced squad. Baber Choudhary’s power-hitting and Westfield’s all-round experience will be crucial, especially as they field first.

Potential Game-Changers:

  • Faizan Riaz could take the game away in the Powerplay with his six-hitting.
  • Mervyn Westfield’s experience and recent form could be pivotal with the ball.
  • Akshay Solanki and Gourav Kumar offer all-round value and can swing the match in either discipline.
  • Baber Choudhary’s leadership and big-hitting ability make him a threat in the chase.

Final Word

With both teams boasting match-winners and a blend of experience and explosive talent, this Group B clash promises high-octane T10 action. East Londoners’ perfect record will be tested by Old Brentwoods’ depth and tactical nous. Expect fireworks at Harrow Lodge Park as the race for Group B supremacy heats up!

Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match (Career)

  1. Faizan Riaz – Batsman – Avg. Points: 128.0 – EAS
  2. Gourav Kumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 96.0 – EAS
  3. Akshay Solanki – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 96.0 – EAS
  4. Viken Kedariya – Batsman – Avg. Points: 93.0 – EAS
  5. Alan Jones – Batsman – Avg. Points: 66.0 – OB
  6. Baber Choudhary – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – OB
  7. Deepak Khatri – Batsman – Avg. Points: 55.0 – EAS
  8. Sagar Joshi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 43.0 – OB
  9. Shahbaz Khan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – OB
  10. Muhib Burki – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – OB
  11. Mervyn Westfield – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – OB

Short Team Names:

  • Old Brentwoods = OB
  • East Londoners = EAS

Number of Players from Each Team:

  • Old Brentwoods (OB): 6 players
  • East Londoners (EAS): 5 players

Number of Players from Each Skill Type:

  • Batsman: 5
  • All Rounder: 3
  • Bowler: 2
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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