ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 – 3rd Quarter Final Preview

Banstead (BST) vs CFS Pinnacle Pro (CFS)

Match 43 | Finals Match Day 1 | August 7, 2025
Raynes Park Sports Ground, Wimbledon
Start Time: 14:00 Local | 17:30 IST | Format: T10
Toss: CFS Pinnacle Pro won the toss and elected to field

The Stage is Set

The ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 has reached its business end, and the 3rd Quarter Final promises a riveting contest as Banstead (BST) take on CFS Pinnacle Pro (CFS) at the Raynes Park Sports Ground. With both teams eyeing a coveted semi-final berth, expect fireworks in this high-stakes T10 encounter.

Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?

  • Most Sixes:
    Harawal Wassam (BST) – With a career average of 4.0 sixes per match, Wassam is the clear favourite to clear the ropes most often.

  • Most Runs:
    Harawal Wassam (BST) – Averaging 36.0 runs per match, Wassam is also the leading candidate to top-score.

  • Most Wickets:
    Ahmed Khan (BST) and Arsalan Abbas (BST) – Both average 1.0 wicket per match, the highest among all players in this fixture.

  • Match MVP:
    Harawal Wassam (BST) – With a staggering 107.0 average fantasy points per match, Wassam is the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Overviews

Banstead (BST)

  • Matches Played: 8 | Wins: 6 | Win %: 75%
  • Strongest Player: Harawal Wassam (Avg. 107 fantasy points/match)
  • Current Event Form: Wassam (Avg. 107), Ayush Patel (67), Arsalan Abbas (59)
  • Top Batter (Sixes): Harawal Wassam (25 career sixes)
  • Top Bowler (Wickets): Arsalan Abbas (career best 5 wickets in a match)

CFS Pinnacle Pro (CFS)

  • Matches Played: 17 | Wins: 4 | Win %: 23.5%
  • Strongest Player: Arya Khedekar (Avg. 83 fantasy points/match)
  • Current Event Form: Arya Khedekar (57), Prab Singh (52), Faris Haider (46)
  • Top Batter (Sixes): Arya Khedekar (51 career sixes)
  • Top Bowler (Wickets): Nathan Weekes (career best 3 wickets in a match)

Player Highlights

Banstead (BST)

Harawal Wassam – All-Rounder

Wassam is the engine of Banstead’s campaign, boasting 641 career fantasy points from just 6 matches (avg. 107). With 25 sixes and a top score of 125, they have already notched up a century and a fifty in this event. Wassam’s all-round prowess is further underlined by a Player of the Match award and a 16.7% award ratio.

Ayush Patel – Batsman

Patel has been a consistent contributor, amassing 607 fantasy points in 9 matches (avg. 67). With 16 sixes and a top score of 52, Patel’s aggressive approach is tailor-made for T10. Their fielding is also noteworthy, with 8 catches in the current event.

Arsalan Abbas – Bowler (Captain)

Abbas leads from the front, with 533 career fantasy points (avg. 59). Their bowling is a key asset, highlighted by a five-wicket haul and 382 bowling fantasy points. Abbas has also claimed a Player of the Match award, reflecting their match-winning potential.

Ahmed Khan – Bowler

Khan, though only 4 matches into their career, has made an impact with 173 fantasy points (avg. 43). Their best performance includes a three-wicket haul, and they average 36 bowling fantasy points per match.

CFS Pinnacle Pro (CFS)

Arya Khedekar – Batsman (Captain)

Khedekar is the backbone of CFS, with a massive 1,492 career fantasy points (avg. 83). Their 51 sixes and 6 fifties make them a constant threat. Khedekar has two Player of the Match awards and is the team’s most reliable fantasy pick.

Prab Singh – Batsman/Wicket-Keeper

Singh has 946 career fantasy points (avg. 53), with 32 sixes and 2 fifties. Their all-round contributions include 7 catches and a Player of the Match award, making them a valuable asset in both batting and fielding.

Faris Haider – Wicket-Keeper

Haider’s 775 career fantasy points (avg. 43) are built on consistent batting (3 fifties, 25 sixes) and reliable glovework. With 411 points in the current event, Haider is in excellent form.

Nathan Weekes – Bowler

Weekes is CFS’s leading bowler, with 377 career fantasy points (avg. 29) and a best of 3 wickets in a match. Their fielding is also solid, with 5 career catches.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Harawal Wassam (BST) vs Arya Khedekar (CFS):

    • Wassam: 107 avg. fantasy points, 36 runs/match, 4 sixes/match
    • Khedekar: 83 avg. fantasy points, 33 runs/match, 2 sixes/match
    • Both are explosive, but Wassam edges ahead in current form and six-hitting.

  • Arsalan Abbas (BST) vs Nathan Weekes (CFS):

    • Abbas: 42 avg. bowling fantasy points, 1 wicket/match, 5-wicket best
    • Weekes: 20 avg. bowling fantasy points, 3-wicket best
    • Abbas is the more prolific wicket-taker, but Weekes is CFS’s best hope with the ball.

  • Ayush Patel (BST) vs Prab Singh (CFS):

    • Patel: 67 avg. fantasy points, 1 six/match
    • Singh: 53 avg. fantasy points, 1 six/match
    • Both are consistent, but Patel’s fielding gives them an edge.

Captain & Vice-Captain Fantasy Picks

Safe Choices:

  • Harawal Wassam (BST): Unmatched all-round numbers and fantasy consistency.
  • Arya Khedekar (CFS): CFS’s most reliable run-scorer and six-hitter.

Bold Choices:

  • Arsalan Abbas (BST): Capable of game-changing spells and a proven match-winner.
  • Prab Singh (CFS): Dual threat with bat and gloves, and a high ceiling on his day.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Banstead’s Power: With a 75% win rate and multiple in-form all-rounders, BST are favourites. Wassam’s six-hitting and Abbas’s wicket-taking could decide the match early.
  • CFS’s X-Factors: Khedekar and Singh must fire for CFS to challenge. Weekes’s bowling and Haider’s finishing ability are crucial.
  • Fantasy Watch: Wassam is the must-have, but Khedekar and Singh offer high upside. Abbas and Weekes are the top bowling picks.

Final Word

With Banstead’s all-round strength and CFS’s explosive batters, this quarter-final is set for a thrilling finish. Expect big hits, quick wickets, and fantasy fireworks as both teams vie for a place in the semi-finals of ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025.

Stay tuned for live action from Raynes Park Sports Ground!

  1. Harawal Wassam – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 107.0 – Banstead
  2. Arya Khedekar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 83.0 – CFS Pinnacle Pro
  3. Ayush Patel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 67.0 – Banstead
  4. Arsalan Abbas – Bowler – Avg. Points: 59.0 – Banstead
  5. Prab Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 53.0 – CFS Pinnacle Pro
  6. Faris Haider – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 43.0 – CFS Pinnacle Pro
  7. Ahmed Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 43.0 – Banstead
  8. Nathan Weekes – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – CFS Pinnacle Pro
  9. Mustafa Qureshi – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 19.0 – CFS Pinnacle Pro
  10. Aditya Kumar – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 19.0 – Banstead
  11. James Harvey – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 16.0 – CFS Pinnacle Pro

Number of players from each team:

  • CFS Pinnacle Pro: 6
  • Banstead: 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 3
  • Bowler: 3
  • All-Rounder: 4
  • Wicket-Keeper: 1

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