ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 – Group B Match Day 3, Match 35: Guildford (GFD) vs London County Cricket (LCC) – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
Match: Group B Match Day 3, Match 35 – Guildford (GFD) vs London County Cricket (LCC)
Date: 5th August 2025
Start Time: 18:15 Local Time | 21:45 IST
Venue: Raynes Park Sports Ground, Wimbledon
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: London County Cricket won the toss and elected to bat

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most Sixes:
    Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (GFD) and Hugo South (GFD) both average 2.0 sixes per match, making them the leading contenders to clear the ropes most often.

  • Most Runs:
    Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (GFD) boasts a career average of 35 runs per match, the highest among all players in this fixture.

  • Most Wickets:
    Shashank Suresh (GFD) leads with a career average of 1.0 wickets per match, the best in this contest.

  • Match MVP:
    Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (GFD), with a staggering 106 average fantasy points per match, is the top candidate for the MVP award.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Guildford (GFD)

  • Strongest Player: Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (Avg. 106 fantasy points/match)
  • Current Event Standout: Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (Avg. 106 fantasy points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (8 career sixes, 2.0 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Shashank Suresh (1.0 wickets per match)
  • Team Record: Data not available

London County Cricket (LCC)

  • Strongest Player: Taha Muhammad (Avg. 34 fantasy points/match)
  • Current Event Standout: Taha Muhammad (Avg. 34 fantasy points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Ali Raza (1 career six)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Taha Muhammad, Ali Raza, Aqib Mehmood, Hamza Iqbal (all with 1 wicket in a match, but 0.0 average wickets per match)
  • Team Record: 4 matches played, 3 won (75% win rate)

Player Highlights

Guildford (GFD)

1. Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan – All-Rounder

With 425 career fantasy points in just 4 matches (avg. 106 per match), Chandrasekharan is the engine of Guildford’s campaign. His batting is explosive: 17 fours, 8 sixes, and a top score of 52, with a career average of 35 runs per match. He’s also contributed 98 bowling fantasy points, showing his all-round value. His event form mirrors his career numbers, making him a must-watch.

2. Hugo South – Batsman

A new but impactful presence, South has 107 fantasy points from just 2 matches (avg. 54 per match). He’s hit 4 sixes and 3 fours already, with a top score of 26. His aggressive style (2.0 sixes per match) could be pivotal in the T10 format. South also adds value in the field, averaging 4 fielding points per match.

3. Ben Garrett – Batsman

Garrett’s consistency is evident with 292 career fantasy points (avg. 49 per match). He’s Guildford’s most prolific boundary-hitter after Chandrasekharan, with 19 fours and 5 sixes. His top score of 51 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 117 points underline his match-winning potential.

4. Shashank Suresh – All-Rounder

Suresh is Guildford’s leading wicket-taker (1.0 per match) and has 95 fantasy points from just 2 matches. His bowling (89 points, including a 3-wicket haul) is his main asset, and he’s already delivered an 86-point bowling performance in a single match. While his batting hasn’t fired yet, his all-round skills make him a key player.

London County Cricket (LCC)

1. Taha Muhammad – All-Rounder, Captain

With 168 career fantasy points (avg. 34 per match), Taha is LCC’s most reliable performer. He’s contributed with both bat (42 points, top score 20) and ball (102 points, best 2 wickets in a match). His leadership and all-round ability are central to LCC’s strong 75% win rate.

2. Aqib Mehmood – All-Rounder

Aqib has 45 fantasy points from 2 matches (avg. 23 per match), all from bowling (41 points). While yet to make a mark with the bat, his bowling (best 1 wicket in a match) could be crucial in restricting Guildford’s power hitters.

3. Ali Raza – All-Rounder

Raza’s 79 career fantasy points (avg. 20 per match) come from a balanced contribution: 13 batting points (including LCC’s only six) and 54 bowling points. His ability to chip in with both bat and ball makes him a valuable asset in the T10 format.

4. Hamza Iqbal – All-Rounder

Iqbal has 31 fantasy points from 2 matches (avg. 16 per match), with his main impact coming from bowling (27 points). He’s yet to make a mark with the bat but could be a surprise package with the ball.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:

    • Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (GFD) vs Taha Muhammad (LCC)
      • Chandrasekharan: 35 runs/match, 2.0 sixes/match, 106 fantasy points/match
      • Taha: 20 bowling points/match, best 2 wickets in a match, 34 fantasy points/match

  • Boundary Hitters:

    • Hugo South (GFD) (2.0 sixes/match) vs Ali Raza (LCC) (1 career six, 14 bowling points/match)

  • Wicket-Takers:

    • Shashank Suresh (GFD) (1.0 wickets/match, 45 bowling points/match) vs Aqib Mehmood (LCC) (21 bowling points/match, best 1 wicket in a match)

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

  • Safe Captain Pick:

    • Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan (GFD) – unmatched fantasy consistency and all-round impact.

  • Safe Vice-Captain Pick:

    • Taha Muhammad (LCC) – LCC’s most reliable all-rounder and captain.

  • Bold Captain Pick:

    • Hugo South (GFD) – high sixes rate and explosive fantasy potential.

  • Bold Vice-Captain Pick:

    • Shashank Suresh (GFD) – wicket-taking ability and potential for a big haul.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan is the player to watch, with the ability to dominate with both bat and ball.
    • Taha Muhammad will be crucial for LCC, especially if he can break through Guildford’s top order.
    • Hugo South and Ben Garrett could provide fireworks at the top for Guildford, while Aqib Mehmood and Ali Raza will be key to LCC’s bowling plans.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Guildford’s top order is stacked with high-impact batters, while LCC’s strength lies in their balanced all-rounders and disciplined bowling.
    • Fielding could also play a role, with several players (notably from Guildford) contributing valuable points through catches.

Final Word

With London County Cricket winning the toss and opting to bat, the stage is set for a high-octane T10 clash at Raynes Park Sports Ground. Guildford’s explosive batting and all-round depth will be tested by LCC’s disciplined, all-round approach. Expect a contest defined by power-hitting, quick wickets, and fantasy fireworks as both teams vie for supremacy in Group B.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in the ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025!

  1. Sathyanarayanan Chandrasekharan – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 106.0 – Guildford
  2. Hugo South – Batsman – Avg. Points: 54.0 – Guildford
  3. Ben Garrett – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – Guildford
  4. Shashank Suresh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 48.0 – Guildford
  5. Taha Muhammad – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 34.0 – London County Cricket
  6. Kieran Finnegan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – Guildford
  7. Aqib Mehmood – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 23.0 – London County Cricket
  8. Ali Raza – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 20.0 – London County Cricket
  9. Hamza Iqbal – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 16.0 – London County Cricket
  10. Dhanush Dinesh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 16.0 – Guildford
  11. James Mundy – Bowler – Avg. Points: 12.0 – Guildford

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • Guildford: 7
  • London County Cricket: 4

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All-Rounder: 6
  • Batsman: 2
  • Bowler: 2
  • Wicket-Keeper: 0

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