ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 – Group A Match Day 2, Match 9
Banstead (BST) vs Spencer (SPE)
Date: 29 July 2025
Start Time: 16:15 Local | 19:45 IST
Venue: Raynes Park Sports Ground, Wimbledon
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Spencer won the toss and elected to field
Match Preview
The ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as Banstead (BST) take on Spencer (SPE) in Group A’s Match Day 2, Match 9. With both teams eager to solidify their positions in the group, this encounter at Raynes Park Sports Ground promises fireworks, tactical battles, and individual brilliance.
Predicted Standout Performers
Most 6s:
Harawal Wassam (BST) – With a staggering career average of 8 sixes per match (24 sixes in 3 matches), Wassam is the clear favourite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Harawal Wassam (BST) – Averaging 71 runs per match, Wassam’s consistency and power make them the batter to watch.Most Wickets:
Arsalan Abbas (BST) – Averaging 2 wickets per match, Abbas leads the wicket-taking charts for this fixture.Match MVP:
Harawal Wassam (BST) – With an average of 184 fantasy points per match, Wassam is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Banstead (BST)
- Matches Played: 3
- Matches Won: 2
- Win Percentage: 66.7%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Harawal Wassam (184 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Harawal Wassam (184 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Harawal Wassam (24 sixes in 3 matches)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Arsalan Abbas (6 wickets in 3 matches)
Banstead have started the tournament in fine form, winning two out of three matches. Their squad is packed with all-rounders and power-hitters, with Harawal Wassam leading the charge both with the bat and in the fantasy points tally.
Spencer (SPE)
- Matches Played: 12
- Matches Won: 4
- Win Percentage: 33.3%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Jens Wagstaff (22 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Jens Wagstaff (36 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Jack Scriven, Freddie Horler, Jens Wagstaff (3 sixes each)
- Top Wicket-Taker: No bowler has taken more than 1 wicket in a match; bowling remains a department seeking a standout performer.
Spencer, with a larger sample size of matches, have struggled for consistency but possess several players capable of turning the game on its head. Their batting depth is notable, but they will be looking for a bowler to step up.
Player Highlights
Banstead (BST)
Harawal Wassam – All Rounder
Wassam has been nothing short of sensational, amassing 551 career fantasy points in just 3 matches, with a highest single-match haul of 275. Their batting is explosive: 24 sixes, 13 fours, 1 hundred, and 1 fifty, all in this event. Averaging 71 runs per match and 8 sixes per game, Wassam is the tournament’s most destructive batter. With 49 bowling fantasy points and 2 catches, they also contribute in the field and with the ball. A Player of the Match award and a 33% award ratio underline their match-winning ability.
Arsalan Abbas – Bowler (Captain)
Abbas is Banstead’s bowling spearhead, with 292 career fantasy points (97 per match) and a best of 175 in a single game. Their bowling is impactful: 5 wickets in a match (once), 2 wickets per match on average, and 242 bowling fantasy points. With a Player of the Match award and a 33% award ratio, Abbas is a proven game-changer.
Ayush Patel – Batsman
Patel has 194 career fantasy points (65 per match), with a top score of 52 and 6 sixes in 3 matches. Their fielding is sharp, with 5 catches and 40 fielding fantasy points. Patel’s ability to contribute across departments makes them a valuable asset.
Luke Pearson-Taylor – All Rounder
Pearson-Taylor has 323 career fantasy points (108 per match), 12 sixes, and a fifty to their name. With 70 bowling fantasy points and 2 catches, they are a true all-rounder, capable of influencing the game in all facets.
Spencer (SPE)
Jens Wagstaff – Batsman/Wicket Keeper
Wagstaff leads Spencer’s fantasy charts with 108 career points (22 per match, 36 in the current event). With 3 sixes, 5 fours, and a top score of 32, Wagstaff is a reliable contributor with the bat and behind the stumps.
Freddie Horler – Batsman
Horler has 109 career fantasy points (10 per match), with a best of 99 in a single game. Their 3 sixes and 1 fifty highlight their ability to play impactful innings. Horler also has a Player of the Match award, showing their match-winning potential.
Jack Scriven – Batsman
Scriven has 75 career fantasy points (25 per match), 3 sixes, and a top score of 29. Their consistency and ability to clear the ropes make them a key player for Spencer.
Ted Landray – Batsman
Landray, with 18 career fantasy points (6 per match), is a developing talent. Their top score of 5 and 1 four show promise, and they will be eager to make a bigger impact in this fixture.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Harawal Wassam (BST) vs Jens Wagstaff (SPE):
Wassam’s 71 runs per match and 8 sixes per game dwarf Wagstaff’s 9 runs per match and 0 sixes, making Wassam the clear favourite in the batting stakes.Arsalan Abbas (BST) vs Freddie Horler (SPE):
Abbas’s 2 wickets per match and 81 bowling fantasy points per match will be tested against Horler’s aggressive batting. Horler’s 3 sixes and 31 top score suggest a potential battle at the top.Ayush Patel (BST) vs Jack Scriven (SPE):
Both are capable of clearing the ropes, but Patel’s 18 runs per match and 2 sixes per game give them the edge over Scriven’s 9 runs per match and 1 six per game.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Captain: Harawal Wassam (BST) – Unmatched fantasy consistency and all-round impact.
- Vice-Captain: Arsalan Abbas (BST) – Reliable wicket-taker and proven match-winner.
Bold Picks
- Captain: Ayush Patel (BST) – High fielding and batting upside.
- Vice-Captain: Jens Wagstaff (SPE) – If Spencer bat first, Wagstaff’s wicket-keeping and batting could yield a big haul.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Banstead’s All-Round Dominance: With Wassam, Abbas, and Pearson-Taylor all averaging over 97 fantasy points per match, Banstead’s all-rounders are likely to dictate terms.
- Spencer’s Batting Depth: While lacking a standout bowler, Spencer’s top order (Wagstaff, Horler, Scriven) can be dangerous if they find rhythm.
- Fantasy X-Factor: Harawal Wassam is the player most likely to break the game open, but keep an eye on Ayush Patel’s fielding and batting for differential points.
Conclusion
With Banstead’s explosive all-rounders up against Spencer’s determined batting unit, Match 9 of the ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 is set for a thrilling contest. Expect big sixes, quick wickets, and plenty of fantasy points on offer. Will Banstead’s form continue, or can Spencer spring a surprise? All will be revealed at Raynes Park Sports Ground.
Stay tuned for live action and updates!
- Harawal Wassam – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 184.0 – BAN
- Luke Pearson-Taylor – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 108.0 – BAN
- Arsalan Abbas – Bowler – Avg. Points: 97.0 – BAN
- Ayush Patel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 65.0 – BAN
- Aditya Kumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 32.0 – BAN
- Josh Stainer – Batsman – Avg. Points: 29.0 – BAN
- Jack Scriven – Batsman – Avg. Points: 25.0 – SPE
- Jens Wagstaff – Batsman – Avg. Points: 22.0 – SPE
- Tamash Raaj – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 11.0 – BAN
- Arjun Gill – Batsman – Avg. Points: 10.0 – BAN
- Freddie Horler – Batsman – Avg. Points: 10.0 – SPE
Number of players from each team:
- Banstead (BAN): 8
- Spencer (SPE): 3
Number of players from each skill type:
- All Rounder: 3
- Bowler: 1
- Batsman: 6
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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