ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 – Group A Match Day 4, Match 16
Banstead (BST) vs Twickenham (TWIC)
Date: 31 July 2025
Start Time: 10:00 Local | 13:30 IST
Venue: Raynes Park Sports Ground, Wimbledon
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Twickenham 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 Twickenham (TWIC) in Group A’s Match Day 4, Match 16. With both teams eyeing crucial points to solidify their positions in the group, expect a contest brimming with power-hitting, crafty bowling, and sharp fielding at the picturesque Raynes Park Sports Ground.
Twickenham, having won the toss, will look to exploit any early morning conditions by fielding first, putting the onus on Banstead’s batters to set a challenging total.
Predicted Standouts
Most 6s:
Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) – With a staggering career average of 5 sixes per match (29 sixes in 5 matches), Pearson-Taylor is the clear favourite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) – Averaging 49 runs per match, Pearson-Taylor’s consistency and power make them the batter to watch.Most Wickets:
Several players from both sides average 1 wicket per match, but Arsalan Abbas (BST) and Ayush Patel (BST) have both shown wicket-taking ability, with Abbas boasting a five-wicket haul in a single match.Match MVP:
Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) – With an average of 139 fantasy points per match over their career, Pearson-Taylor is the top all-round fantasy performer in this contest.
Team Introductions
Banstead (BST)
- Matches Played: 5
- Matches Won: 3
- Win Percentage: 60%
Banstead have been one of the more consistent sides in Group A, winning 60% of their matches. Their campaign has been powered by the all-round brilliance of Luke Pearson-Taylor, who leads the team in both average fantasy points (career and event) and six-hitting. Ayush Patel is another key contributor, especially with the bat and in the field. On the bowling front, Arsalan Abbas stands out with a five-wicket haul to their name.
Key Stats:
- Strongest Player (Fantasy): Luke Pearson-Taylor (139 avg. fantasy points/match)
- Best Batter (Most Career Sixes): Luke Pearson-Taylor (29 sixes)
- Best Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Arsalan Abbas & Ayush Patel (1 wicket/match)
Twickenham (TWIC)
- Matches Played: 14
- Matches Won: 7
- Win Percentage: 50%
Twickenham have played more matches, giving them a wealth of experience, though their win rate sits at 50%. Captain Carlos Nunes is the team’s talisman, leading in fantasy points, sixes, and overall impact. Guriqbal Singh and Callum Watson provide bowling depth, while Patrick Dixon and Neville Talbot add stability to the batting order.
Key Stats:
- Strongest Player (Fantasy): Carlos Nunes (80 avg. fantasy points/match)
- Best Batter (Most Career Sixes): Carlos Nunes (31 sixes)
- Best Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Guriqbal Singh, Upen Shantu, Callum Watson (1 wicket/match)
Player Highlights
Banstead (BST)
Luke Pearson-Taylor (All Rounder, BST)
Pearson-Taylor is the undisputed star for Banstead, boasting 693 career fantasy points from just 5 matches (139 avg.), with a highest single-match haul of 201. Their batting is explosive: 29 sixes and 12 fours, with three fifties and a top score of 80. In the current event, they’ve maintained this form, hitting 29 sixes and scoring 553 batting fantasy points. With a Player of the Match award and a 0.2 award ratio, Pearson-Taylor is a proven match-winner.
Ayush Patel (Batsman, BST)
Patel is a dynamic batter with 394 career fantasy points (79 avg.), including a highest match score of 170. They have hit 9 sixes and 5 fours in just 5 matches, with a career-best 52 and one fifty in the current event. Patel also contributes with the ball (1 wicket/match) and in the field (5 catches), making them a valuable all-round asset.
Arsalan Abbas (Bowler, BST)
Abbas, the team captain, is a specialist bowler with 324 career fantasy points (65 avg.), highlighted by a five-wicket haul and a highest single-match fantasy score of 175. While their batting is modest, Abbas’s bowling (53 avg. bowling fantasy points/match) and leadership are crucial for Banstead’s success. They have also claimed a Player of the Match award.
Gabriel Gallmann-Findlay (Batsman/Wicket Keeper, BST)
Gallmann-Findlay brings balance as a wicket keeper-batter, with 155 career fantasy points (14 avg.), but has stepped up in the current event (26 avg.). With 4 sixes and 4 fours, plus a top score of 15, their contributions behind the stumps (1 stumping, 1 catch) add further value.
Twickenham (TWIC)
Carlos Nunes (Batsman, Captain, TWIC)
Nunes is Twickenham’s heartbeat, with 880 career fantasy points (80 avg.), a highest single-match score of 206, and two Player of the Match awards (0.18 ratio). Their batting is formidable: 31 sixes, 20 fours, and four fifties, with a top score of 85. In the current event, Nunes has 633 fantasy points (106 avg.), 22 sixes, and 17 fours, making them a must-watch.
Patrick Dixon (Batsman, TWIC)
Dixon is a reliable batter with 307 career fantasy points (26 avg.), a highest match score of 187, and 9 sixes and 12 fours. In the current event, Dixon averages 61 fantasy points per match, with a fifty and a top score of 81, providing stability at the top.
Guriqbal Singh (Bowler, TWIC)
Singh has made an immediate impact in just 2 matches, with 105 career fantasy points (53 avg.), including a best of 73 in a single match. Singh averages 1 wicket per match and is a key part of Twickenham’s bowling attack.
Callum Watson (Bowler, TWIC)
Watson is a consistent performer with 229 career fantasy points (38 avg.), a highest match score of 94, and 4 sixes. With 104 bowling fantasy points and 3 catches, Watson’s all-round contributions are vital for Twickenham.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) vs Carlos Nunes (TWIC):
- Pearson-Taylor: 139 avg. fantasy points/match, 49 runs/match, 5 sixes/match
- Nunes: 80 avg. fantasy points/match, 27 runs/match, 2 sixes/match
- Edge: Pearson-Taylor for all-round impact, but Nunes is the more experienced campaigner.
Arsalan Abbas (BST) vs Guriqbal Singh (TWIC):
- Abbas: 1 wicket/match, 53 avg. bowling fantasy points
- Singh: 1 wicket/match, 44 avg. bowling fantasy points
- Edge: Abbas, with a five-wicket haul, has the higher ceiling.
Ayush Patel (BST) vs Patrick Dixon (TWIC):
- Patel: 16 runs/match, 1 six/match, 79 avg. fantasy points
- Dixon: 10 runs/match, 0 sixes/match, 26 avg. fantasy points
- Edge: Patel, for power-hitting and all-round value.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST): The most consistent and explosive all-rounder, with the highest fantasy average.
- Carlos Nunes (TWIC): Twickenham’s top performer, with a proven record of big scores and six-hitting.
Bold Picks:
- Ayush Patel (BST): Offers value with both bat and ball, and is in strong form this event.
- Guriqbal Singh (TWIC): A potential game-changer with the ball, especially if conditions favour bowlers.
Insights & Key Matchups
Game-Changers:
- Luke Pearson-Taylor is the player most likely to dominate with both bat and ball, and could single-handedly swing the match.
- Carlos Nunes will be Twickenham’s main hope, especially if they get going early with the bat.
- Arsalan Abbas and Guriqbal Singh are the bowlers to watch, both capable of breaking partnerships and turning the tide.
Fantasy Watch:
- Stack your fantasy team with all-rounders and power-hitters, as the T10 format rewards explosive performances.
- Fielding points could be decisive, with several players (Patel, Gallmann-Findlay, Watson) contributing regularly in the field.
Conclusion
With both teams boasting match-winners and a blend of experience and youth, Match 16 promises to be a thrilling contest. Banstead’s all-round strength, led by Luke Pearson-Taylor, will be tested by Twickenham’s depth and the firepower of Carlos Nunes. Expect fireworks, close matchups, and plenty of fantasy points at Raynes Park Sports Ground!
Stay tuned for what promises to be a pivotal clash in the ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025!
- Luke Pearson-Taylor – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 139.0 – Banstead
- Carlos Nunes – Batsman – Avg. Points: 80.0 – Twickenham
- Ayush Patel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 79.0 – Banstead
- Arsalan Abbas – Bowler – Avg. Points: 65.0 – Banstead
- Guriqbal Singh – Bowler – Avg. Points: 53.0 – Twickenham
- Arjun Gill – Batsman – Avg. Points: 40.0 – Banstead
- Callum Watson – Bowler – Avg. Points: 38.0 – Twickenham
- Upen Shantu – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 37.0 – Twickenham
- Patrick Dixon – Batsman – Avg. Points: 26.0 – Twickenham
- Gurjit Sandhu – Bowler – Avg. Points: 23.0 – Twickenham
- Neville Talbot – Batsman – Avg. Points: 20.0 – Twickenham
Number of players from each team:
- Twickenham: 6
- Banstead: 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 5
- Bowler: 4
- All Rounder: 2
- Wicket Keeper: 0
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