ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025: Old Brentwoods (OB) vs Rainham (RNH) – 2nd Quarter Final Preview
Event: ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025
Match: Old Brentwoods (OB) vs Rainham (RNH), Finals Match Day 1, Match 42 (2nd Quarter Final)
Date: 12 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
Match Type: Quarter Final
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s:Alan Jones (OB) – Career average of 5 sixes per match
- Most Runs:Alan Jones (OB) – Career average of 40 runs per match
- Most Wickets:Asad Sajjad (OB) – Career average of 1 wicket per match
- Match MVP:Asad Sajjad (OB) – Career average of 104 fantasy points per match
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Old Brentwoods (OB)
- Matches Played: 8
- Matches Won: 6
- Win Percentage: 75%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Asad Sajjad (104 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Asad Sajjad (104 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Alan Jones (33 career sixes, 5 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Asad Sajjad (1 wicket per match)
Rainham (RNH)
- Matches Played: 7
- Matches Won: 4
- Win Percentage: 57%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Ashraful Islam (87 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Ashraful Islam (87 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Ashraful Islam (31 career sixes, 3 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Charlie Sutton (1 three-wicket match, 25 bowling fantasy points per match)
Player Highlights
Old Brentwoods (OB)
Alan Jones – Batsman
Alan Jones has been a revelation for OB, boasting a staggering 91 average fantasy points per match over his career and current event. With 33 sixes in just 6 matches (career average: 5 sixes per match) and a top score of 160, Jones is the most explosive batter in this contest. His ability to clear the ropes and his single-match fantasy high of 342 points make him a must-watch. Notably, he has already scored a century in this event and has two Player of the Match awards, underlining his match-winning credentials.
Asad Sajjad – All Rounder
With an average of 104 fantasy points per match, Asad Sajjad is OB’s most consistent all-round performer. In just 3 matches, he has scored a fifty, hit 7 sixes, and taken an average of 1 wicket per match. Sajjad’s dual threat with bat and ball, highlighted by a 59-run top score and a 72-point bowling fantasy high, makes him a prime candidate for MVP. His impact is immediate and game-changing, especially in the T10 format.
Baber Choudhary – Batsman, Captain
Captain Baber Choudhary leads from the front, averaging 49 fantasy points per match. With 21 sixes in 9 matches and two fifties, he is a reliable power-hitter. Choudhary’s leadership is complemented by his two Player of the Match awards and a high score of 87, making him a pillar in OB’s batting lineup.
Shahbaz Khan – All Rounder
Shahbaz Khan brings balance to the OB side, averaging 51 fantasy points per match. With a fifty and 11 sixes in 7 matches, Khan’s batting is impactful, while his bowling adds depth, contributing 9 bowling fantasy points per match. His all-round skills provide OB with flexibility in both departments.
Rainham (RNH)
Ashraful Islam – Batsman
Ashraful Islam is RNH’s talisman, averaging 87 fantasy points per match and leading the team in both sixes (31) and runs (37 per match). With a century and two fifties in just 9 matches, Islam’s top score of 139 and a single-match fantasy high of 301 points highlight his ability to dominate. Two Player of the Match awards further cement his status as RNH’s key batter.
Charlie Sutton – Bowler
Sutton is RNH’s leading bowler, averaging 25 bowling fantasy points per match and notching a three-wicket haul in his career. With a best bowling performance of 3 wickets in a match and a single-match fantasy high of 109, Sutton’s ability to break partnerships will be crucial in this knockout clash.
Biren Patel – Bowler
Biren Patel has been a steady performer, averaging 19 bowling fantasy points per match. With 169 bowling fantasy points in the current event and a best of 2 wickets in a match, Patel’s consistency with the ball provides RNH with a reliable option in the middle overs.
Tipu Samsuddin – All Rounder, Captain
Captain Tipu Samsuddin brings all-round value, averaging 25 fantasy points per match. With 5 sixes and a top score of 32, Samsuddin’s contributions with both bat and ball (6 bowling fantasy points per match) are vital for RNH’s balance. He also has a Player of the Match award to his name.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Alan Jones (OB) vs Ashraful Islam (RNH):
- Jones: 91 fantasy points/match, 40 runs/match, 5 sixes/match
- Islam: 87 fantasy points/match, 37 runs/match, 3 sixes/match
- Narrative: Both are six-hitting machines and have scored centuries in this event. Expect fireworks if both get going.
Asad Sajjad (OB) vs Charlie Sutton (RNH):
- Sajjad: 104 fantasy points/match, 1 wicket/match, 68 batting fantasy points/match
- Sutton: 25 bowling fantasy points/match, 1 three-wicket match
- Narrative: Sajjad’s all-round prowess will be tested by Sutton’s wicket-taking ability. This battle could decide the middle overs.
Baber Choudhary (OB) vs Biren Patel (RNH):
- Choudhary: 49 fantasy points/match, 2 sixes/match
- Patel: 19 bowling fantasy points/match
- Narrative: Choudhary’s aggressive intent will be up against Patel’s consistency with the ball.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Alan Jones (OB): Consistent high fantasy returns, six-hitting ability, and a century in the event.
- Ashraful Islam (RNH): RNH’s best batter, high fantasy average, and proven match-winner.
Bold Picks:
- Asad Sajjad (OB): Highest fantasy average, all-round impact, and potential to dominate both departments.
- Charlie Sutton (RNH): If RNH bowl first, Sutton’s wicket-taking could yield a big fantasy haul.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Alan Jones and Ashraful Islam are the most likely to set the tone with the bat, given their six-hitting and run-scoring prowess.
- Asad Sajjad’s all-round skills make them a threat in every phase of the game.
- Charlie Sutton and Biren Patel will be crucial for RNH to contain OB’s power-packed batting.
Fantasy Focus:
- Prioritize players with high sixes and fantasy averages in T10.
- All-rounders like Sajjad and Samsuddin offer dual scoring opportunities.
Match Narrative:
- OB’s superior win percentage and explosive batting give them a slight edge, but RNH’s match-winners can turn the tide in a T10’s blink-and-miss format.
Final Word
With both teams boasting dynamic batters and impactful all-rounders, the 2nd Quarter Final at Harrow Lodge Park promises high-octane action. Expect a flurry of sixes, quick wickets, and fantasy points galore as Old Brentwoods and Rainham battle for a place in the semi-finals.
Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match (Career)
- Asad Sajjad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 104.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Alan Jones – Batsman – Avg. Points: 91.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Ashraful Islam – Batsman – Avg. Points: 87.0 – Rainham
- Charlie Puncher – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – Rainham
- Shahbaz Khan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Baber Choudhary – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Sagar Joshi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 44.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Rameez Rehman – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 35.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Pratik Bhalerao – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 35.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Hamza Ahmed – Batsman – Avg. Points: 35.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Saqlain Kazmi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 31.0 – Rainham
Number of Players in the List from Each Team:
- Old Brentwoods: 7 players
- Rainham: 4 players
Number of Players from Each Skill Type:
- Batsman: 4 players
- All Rounder: 3 players
- Bowler: 2 players
- Wicket Keeper: 1 player
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