ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 Final: Old Brentwoods (OB) vs Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA) – Match Preview
Event: ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025
Match: OB vs SCA, Finals Match Day 2, Match 48 (Final)
Date: 13 June 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local | 20:15 IST
Venue: Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch
Format: T10
Toss: Old Brentwoods won the toss and elected to field
Match Type: Final
The Grand Finale Awaits
The stage is set at Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch, for the much-anticipated final of the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025. Old Brentwoods (OB) and Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA) have battled through the tournament and now stand just one step away from glory. With the toss going in favour of Old Brentwoods, who have chosen to field first, the tactical battle begins even before the first ball is bowled.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most 6s in the Match:
Alan Jones (OB) – With a career average of 4 sixes per match and 34 sixes in just 7 matches, Jones is the clear favourite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs in the Match:
Alan Jones (OB) – Averaging 37 runs per match, Jones again leads the pack as the most consistent run-scorer.Most Wickets in the Match:
Tanweer Sikandar (OB) – An astonishing 4 wickets in their only match, Sikandar’s debut performance makes them the bowler to watch.Match MVP Prediction:
Tanweer Sikandar (OB) – With a staggering 246 average fantasy points per match, Sikandar’s all-round impact could be decisive.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Old Brentwoods (OB)
- Matches Played: 10
- Matches Won: 8
- Win Percentage: 80%
- Strongest Player (Avg. Fantasy Points): Tanweer Sikandar (246 per match, career & event)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Alan Jones (34 sixes in 7 matches)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Tanweer Sikandar (4 wickets in 1 match)
Old Brentwoods have been the team to beat, boasting a formidable win percentage and a squad brimming with match-winners. Their blend of explosive batting and incisive bowling has powered them to the final.
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
- Matches Played: 9
- Matches Won: 4
- Win Percentage: 44%
- Strongest Player (Avg. Fantasy Points): Yashkumar Solanki (79 per match, career & event)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Salman Khan (20 sixes in 8 matches)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Aziz Jabarkhail (9 wickets in 9 matches, 3 three-wicket hauls)
SCA have shown flashes of brilliance, with several players capable of turning the game on its head. Their journey to the final has been marked by resilience and individual brilliance.
Player Highlights
Old Brentwoods (OB)
Alan Jones – Batsman, Wicket Keeper
Jones has been a revelation, smashing 34 sixes and a century (top score: 160) in just 7 matches. With 555 batting fantasy points and an average of 79 per match, their ability to dominate T10 attacks is unmatched. Two Player of the Match awards (ratio: 0.29) underline their match-winning credentials.
Tanweer Sikandar – Batsman
A debut to remember: 246 fantasy points, 43 runs, 2 sixes, and 4 wickets in a single match. Sikandar’s all-round display, including a four-wicket haul, makes them a potential game-changer. Their Player of the Match ratio stands at a perfect 1.0.
Asad Sajjad – All Rounder
In just 4 matches, Sajjad has racked up 437 fantasy points (109 per match), with a fifty and 11 sixes. Their all-round prowess is further highlighted by 135 bowling fantasy points and a Player of the Match award (ratio: 0.25).
Sagar Joshi – Batsman
Joshi’s consistency is reflected in 508 fantasy points (51 per match) and 393 batting points, with a fifty and 10 sixes. Their fielding has also contributed, with 1 catch and 8 fielding points.
Sharks Cricket Academy (SCA)
Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper
Solanki’s 79 average fantasy points per match and 349 batting points in 5 matches make them SCA’s most reliable performer. With a fifty, 12 sixes, and 17 fours, Solanki is a key pillar in the SCA lineup.
Salman Khan – Batsman
Khan has hammered 20 sixes and a fifty in 8 matches, amassing 389 batting points and 462 total fantasy points (58 per match). Their ability to clear the boundary makes them a constant threat.
Aziz Jabarkhail – Bowler
Jabarkhail’s 3 three-wicket hauls in 9 matches have yielded 315 bowling points and 402 total fantasy points (45 per match). Their knack for breakthroughs could be vital in the final.
Ubaid Kiani – Batsman
Kiani has made an immediate impact with 235 fantasy points in 4 matches (59 per match), including a fifty and 7 sixes. Their Player of the Match award (ratio: 0.25) signals a player for the big occasion.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Alan Jones (OB) vs Salman Khan (SCA):
- Jones: 37 runs/match, 4 sixes/match, 79 batting points/match
- Khan: 21 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 49 batting points/match
- Jones holds the edge in both power and consistency.
Tanweer Sikandar (OB) vs Aziz Jabarkhail (SCA):
- Sikandar: 4 wickets/match, 129 bowling points/match (1 match)
- Jabarkhail: 1 wicket/match, 35 bowling points/match, 3 three-wicket hauls
- Sikandar’s sample size is small but spectacular; Jabarkhail is the proven SCA strike bowler.
Yashkumar Solanki (SCA) vs Sagar Joshi (OB):
- Solanki: 31 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 70 batting points/match
- Joshi: 17 runs/match, 1 six/match, 39 batting points/match
- Solanki’s higher averages make them a key wicket for OB’s bowlers.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Alan Jones (OB): Consistent high scores, six-hitting ability, and a proven match-winner.
- Yashkumar Solanki (SCA): SCA’s most reliable batter and fantasy performer.
Bold Picks
- Tanweer Sikandar (OB): All-round potential and a dream debut make Sikandar a high-risk, high-reward option.
- Aziz Jabarkhail (SCA): Capable of multi-wicket hauls and can swing the match with the ball.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Boundary Battle: Alan Jones and Salman Khan will be central to their teams’ fortunes with their six-hitting prowess.
- Bowling Deciders: The duel between Sikandar and Jabarkhail could determine which team controls the middle overs.
- All-Round Impact: Players like Asad Sajjad (OB) and Ubaid Kiani (SCA) offer balance and can influence the game in all departments.
- Fielding X-Factor: Wasim Khalid (OB) and Usman Shafi (SCA) have shown sharpness in the field, which could prove crucial in a tight T10 final.
Final Thoughts
With Old Brentwoods entering as favourites on the back of a dominant season and Sharks Cricket Academy eager to upset the odds, the ECS England, Hornchurch, 2025 Final promises fireworks. Expect big hits, quick wickets, and moments of brilliance as both teams vie for the coveted title. All eyes will be on the stars—can Alan Jones and Tanweer Sikandar deliver for OB, or will Solanki, Khan, and Jabarkhail script a memorable win for SCA?
Stay tuned for a thrilling finale at Harrow Lodge Park!
- Tanweer Sikandar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 246.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Asad Sajjad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 109.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Muhib Burki – Bowler – Avg. Points: 85.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Alan Jones – Batsman – Avg. Points: 84.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Yashkumar Solanki – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 79.0 – Sharks Cricket Academy
- Shahbaz Meer – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 59.0 – Sharks Cricket Academy
- Ubaid Kiani – Batsman – Avg. Points: 59.0 – Sharks Cricket Academy
- Salman Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 58.0 – Sharks Cricket Academy
- Shahbaz Khan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 55.0 – Old Brentwoods
- Adil Zareef – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – Sharks Cricket Academy
- Sagar Joshi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 51.0 – Old Brentwoods
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Old Brentwoods: 6
- Sharks Cricket Academy: 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 5
- All Rounder: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 2
- Bowler: 1
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