ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025: Banstead (BST) vs Weybridge (WEY) – Group A Match Day 4, Match 20 Preview

Event: ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
Match: Banstead (BST) vs Weybridge (WEY), Group A Match Day 4, Match 20
Date: 31 July 2025
Start Time: 18:15 Local | 21:45 IST
Venue: Raynes Park Sports Ground, Wimbledon
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Banstead won the toss and elected to field

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) – Career average of 4 sixes per match, 32 sixes in 7 matches.
  • Most Runs:Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) – Career average of 40 runs per match.
  • Most Wickets:Ahmed Khan (BST) – Career average of 2 wickets per match.
  • Match MVP:Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) – Highest average fantasy points per match (125.0).

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Banstead (BST)

  • Matches Played: 7
  • Matches Won: 5
  • Win Percentage: 71.4%
  • Strongest Player: Luke Pearson-Taylor (Avg. 125 fantasy points/match)
  • Current Event Standout: Luke Pearson-Taylor (Avg. 125 fantasy points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Luke Pearson-Taylor (32 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Ahmed Khan (2 wickets/match career average)

Weybridge (WEY)

  • Matches Played: 6
  • Matches Won: 4
  • Win Percentage: 66.7%
  • Strongest Player: Aidan Golding (Avg. 88 fantasy points/match)
  • Current Event Standout: Aidan Golding (Avg. 88 fantasy points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Aidan Golding (20 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Luke Golding (4 wickets in a match, 1 four-wicket haul)

Player Highlights

Banstead (BST)

Luke Pearson-Taylor – All Rounder

A true all-round force, Luke Pearson-Taylor has been the heartbeat of Banstead’s campaign. With a staggering 874 career fantasy points from just 7 matches (125 per match), they are the most consistent fantasy performer in this fixture. Their batting is explosive: 634 batting fantasy points, 32 sixes, 16 fours, and three fifties, with a top score of 80. Notably, they average 91 batting fantasy points per match and have also contributed with the ball (182 bowling fantasy points). With 2 Player of the Match awards (28.6% of matches), Luke is a proven match-winner.

Ayush Patel – Batsman, Wicket Keeper

Ayush Patel brings balance and reliability, especially behind the stumps. With 597 career fantasy points (85 per match), they are a top fantasy pick. Patel has hit 16 sixes and 7 fours, scored a fifty, and averages 20 runs per match. Their fielding is sharp, with 8 catches and 68 fielding fantasy points. Patel’s all-round contributions make them a key player for BST.

Arsalan Abbas – Bowler, Captain

Leading from the front, Arsalan Abbas has 457 career fantasy points (65 per match) and is a proven wicket-taker with a five-wicket haul and a three-wicket match in this event. Their bowling average is 1 wicket per match, and they have a Player of the Match award to their name. Abbas’s ability to deliver breakthroughs makes them a vital asset.

Ahmed Khan – Bowler

Ahmed Khan is BST’s most potent wicket-taker, averaging 2 wickets per match. With 142 career fantasy points (71 per match) and a best of 3 wickets in a match, Khan’s impact with the ball is significant. Their fielding is also notable, with 2 catches and 16 fielding fantasy points.

Weybridge (WEY)

Aidan Golding – Batsman, Captain

Weybridge’s captain and talisman, Aidan Golding, leads with 613 career fantasy points (88 per match). Their batting is aggressive, with 20 sixes, 15 fours, and a fifty, averaging 28 runs per match. Golding’s all-round skills are complemented by 146 bowling fantasy points and consistent performances in the current event.

Ansarullah Nooristani – All Rounder

Nooristani is a versatile all-rounder with 279 career fantasy points (40 per match). They have hit 6 sixes and contributed 105 batting fantasy points. With 120 bowling fantasy points and 3 catches, Nooristani’s balanced skill set is crucial for WEY.

Seb Dunn – Bowler

Seb Dunn is a key bowler for Weybridge, with 212 career fantasy points (30 per match) and a Player of the Match award. Their best bowling performance is a three-wicket haul, and they have 5 catches, underlining their fielding prowess.

Luke Golding – Bowler

Luke Golding stands out with a four-wicket haul and 147 career fantasy points (25 per match). Their best bowling performance is 130 fantasy points in a match, and they have a Player of the Match award, making them a potential game-changer.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST) vs Luke Golding (WEY)
      • Pearson-Taylor: 40 runs/match, 4 sixes/match, 91 batting fantasy points/match
      • Golding: 4 wickets in a match (best), 21 bowling fantasy points/match

  • Explosive Openers

    • Ayush Patel (BST) vs Aidan Golding (WEY)
      • Patel: 20 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 45 batting fantasy points/match
      • Golding: 28 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 63 batting fantasy points/match

  • Strike Bowlers

    • Ahmed Khan (BST) vs Seb Dunn (WEY)
      • Khan: 2 wickets/match, 59 bowling fantasy points/match
      • Dunn: 3 wickets in a match (best), 21 bowling fantasy points/match

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Luke Pearson-Taylor (BST): Highest fantasy average, consistent all-rounder, and multiple Player of the Match awards.
  • Aidan Golding (WEY): Leading run-scorer for WEY, high fantasy average, and captain’s responsibility.

Bold Picks:

  • Ahmed Khan (BST): High wicket-taking potential, can deliver big fantasy hauls if conditions suit.
  • Seb Dunn (WEY): Capable of match-winning spells and fielding contributions.

Insights & Key Matchups

This Group A clash promises fireworks, with both teams boasting explosive batters and incisive bowlers. Banstead’s Luke Pearson-Taylor is the player to watch, with the ability to dominate with both bat and ball. Ayush Patel’s dual role as batter and wicket keeper adds depth, while Ahmed Khan’s wicket-taking prowess could tilt the balance.

For Weybridge, Aidan Golding’s aggressive batting and leadership will be pivotal, supported by the all-round skills of Nooristani and the bowling threat of Seb Dunn and Luke Golding. The contest between BST’s power hitters and WEY’s disciplined bowling will be central to the outcome.

Fantasy managers should look to stack their lineups with the all-rounders and top-order batters from both sides, while also considering the wicket-taking bowlers for differential points.

Don’t miss this high-stakes T10 encounter at Raynes Park Sports Ground, as Banstead and Weybridge battle for supremacy in ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025!

      1. Luke Pearson-Taylor – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 125.0 – BAN
      2. Aidan Golding – Batsman – Avg. Points: 88.0 – WEY
      3. Ayush Patel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 85.0 – BAN
      4. Ahmed Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 71.0 – BAN
      5. Arsalan Abbas – Bowler – Avg. Points: 65.0 – BAN
      6. Nikhil Date – Bowler – Avg. Points: 55.0 – BAN
      7. Ben Choy – Bowler – Avg. Points: 44.0 – WEY
      8. Ansarullah Nooristani – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – WEY
      9. Arush Wavhal – Skill Not Specified – Avg. Points: 34.0 – BAN
      10. Seb Dunn – Bowler – Avg. Points: 30.0 – WEY
      11. Giles Cunningham – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – WEY

Number of players from each team:

      • Banstead (BAN): 6
      • Weybridge (WEY): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

    • Bowler: 6
    • Batsman: 2
    • All Rounder: 2

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