ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 – Group B Match Day 2, Match 27: Guildford (GFD) vs Wimbledon (WIM) – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
Match: Group B Match Day 2, Match 27 – Guildford (GFD) vs Wimbledon (WIM)
Date: 4th August 2025
Start Time: 12:00 Local Time | 15:30 IST
Venue: Raynes Park Sports Ground, Wimbledon
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Wimbledon won the toss and elected to field.

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:James Crosthwaite (WIM) – Career average of 5 sixes per match.
  • Most Runs:James Crosthwaite (WIM) – Career average of 39 runs per match.
  • Most Wickets:Charlie Whipple (WIM) – Highest career average bowling fantasy points (17 per match) and most wickets in a match (3).
  • Match MVP:James Crosthwaite (WIM) – Highest average fantasy points per match (100).

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Wimbledon (WIM)

  • Matches Played: 16
  • Matches Won: 11
  • Win Percentage: 68.75%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): James Crosthwaite (100 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): James Crosthwaite (100 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: James Crosthwaite (10 sixes in 2 matches; 5 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Charlie Whipple (Most wickets in a match: 3; 17 avg. bowling fantasy points per match)

Guildford (GFD)

  • Matches Played/Won: Data not available
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins (47 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins (47 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins & Oscar Mikhail (4 and 3 sixes in 3 matches; 1 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Olly Birts (Highest bowling fantasy points; 26 per match)

Player Highlights

Wimbledon (WIM)

James Crosthwaite (Batsman, Captain)

  • Fantasy Impact: 199 career points in just 2 matches (100 avg. per match), 125 points in a single match.
  • Batting: 51 top score, 10 sixes, 3 fours, 1 fifty in 2 matches.
  • Event Form: 183 batting fantasy points, 92 per match.
  • Fielding: 1 catch.
  • Narrative: Crosthwaite is the engine of WIM’s batting, with explosive six-hitting and consistency. Their fantasy dominance makes them a must-watch and a top captaincy pick.

Charlie Whipple (All-Rounder)

  • Fantasy Impact: 620 career points in 17 matches (36 avg. per match), 177 in a single match.
  • Batting: 14 sixes, 6 fours, 34 top score.
  • Bowling: 282 points, 17 avg. per match, 3 wickets in a match.
  • Event Form: 70 points in current event.
  • Narrative: Whipple’s all-round skills provide balance. While their batting has been quiet this event, their bowling remains a threat.

William Sewell (Batsman)

  • Fantasy Impact: 194 career points in 12 matches (16 avg. per match), 162 in a single match.
  • Batting: 3 fours, 1 six, 20 top score.
  • Bowling: 147 points, 12 avg. per match, 3 wickets in a match.
  • Event Form: 97 avg. fantasy points per match in current event.
  • Awards: 1 Player of the Match (8.3% ratio).
  • Narrative: Sewell’s recent form is impressive, especially with the ball, making them a potential game-changer.

Tom Wilkins (Wicket-Keeper)

  • Fantasy Impact: 74 points in 2 matches (37 avg. per match).
  • Batting: 1 four, 6 top score.
  • Fielding: 4 catches, 2 stumpings, 56 fielding points (28 avg. per match).
  • Narrative: Wilkins is a reliable wicket-keeper, contributing both behind the stumps and with the bat.

Guildford (GFD)

Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins (Batsman)

  • Fantasy Impact: 142 points in 3 matches (47 avg. per match), 77 in a single match.
  • Batting: 6 fours, 4 sixes, 33 top score.
  • Event Form: 134 batting points, 45 avg. per match.
  • Narrative: Dominic is GFD’s most consistent fantasy performer, with a penchant for clearing the ropes and building quick innings.

Oscar Mikhail (Batsman)

  • Fantasy Impact: 109 points in 3 matches (36 avg. per match), 107 in a single match.
  • Batting: 6 fours, 3 sixes, 47 top score.
  • Event Form: 101 batting points, 34 avg. per match.
  • Narrative: Oscar’s ability to score big in short bursts makes them a dangerous T10 batter.

Ben Garrett (Batsman, Wicket-Keeper)

  • Fantasy Impact: 68 points in 3 matches (23 avg. per match), 48 in a single match.
  • Batting: 5 fours, 1 six, 20 top score.
  • Event Form: 60 batting points, 20 avg. per match.
  • Narrative: Garrett’s dual role as a batter and keeper adds depth to GFD’s lineup.

Olly Birts (Bowler, Captain)

  • Fantasy Impact: 114 points in 4 matches (29 avg. per match), 61 in a single match.
  • Bowling: 102 points, 26 avg. per match, 1 maiden.
  • Event Form: 102 bowling points, 26 avg. per match.
  • Narrative: Birts leads the attack and the team, with a focus on economy and wicket-taking.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • James Crosthwaite (WIM) vs Olly Birts (GFD)
      • Crosthwaite: 92 avg. batting fantasy points per match, 5 sixes per match, 39 runs per match.
      • Birts: 26 avg. bowling fantasy points per match, 1 maiden, best of 1 wicket in a match.
      • Narrative: Crosthwaite’s aggressive style will test Birts’ control and leadership.

  • Explosive Batters

    • Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins (GFD) vs Charlie Whipple (WIM)
      • Dominic: 45 avg. batting fantasy points per match, 1 six per match, 21 runs per match.
      • Whipple: 17 avg. bowling fantasy points per match, 3 wickets in a match.
      • Narrative: Dominic’s six-hitting could be the key to breaking Whipple’s rhythm.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

  • Safe Captaincy Pick:
    • James Crosthwaite (WIM) – Consistent, explosive, and the highest fantasy scorer.
  • Safe Vice-Captain Pick:
    • Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins (GFD) – GFD’s most reliable fantasy performer.
  • Bold Captaincy Option:
    • Charlie Whipple (WIM) – All-round potential, especially if the pitch aids bowlers.
  • Bold Vice-Captain Option:
    • Oscar Mikhail (GFD) – Capable of a match-winning knock.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • James Crosthwaite is the clear standout, with the ability to dominate both the scoreboard and fantasy tallies.
    • Charlie Whipple offers all-round value and can swing the match with either bat or ball.
    • For Guildford, Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins and Oscar Mikhail are the batters to watch, both capable of quick runs and big sixes.
    • Olly Birts will be crucial in containing WIM’s top order.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Prioritize players with high six-hitting and fantasy averages in T10s.
    • Wicket-keepers like Tom Wilkins and Ben Garrett can provide valuable fielding points.

Final Word

With Wimbledon winning the toss and opting to field, expect their bowlers to set the tone early. Guildford’s batters will need to be at their best to counter the likes of Whipple and Sewell. The explosive potential of Crosthwaite and the consistency of Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins promise a thrilling contest at Raynes Park Sports Ground. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on these key players as the ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action.

  1. James Crosthwaite – Batsman – Avg. Points: 100.0 – WIM
  2. Dominic Ortlepp-Atkins – Batsman – Avg. Points: 47.0 – GUI
  3. Tom Wilkins – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 37.0 – WIM
  4. Charlie Whipple – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 36.0 – WIM
  5. Oscar Mikhail – Batsman – Avg. Points: 36.0 – GUI
  6. Olly Birts – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – GUI
  7. Ben Garrett – Batsman – Avg. Points: 23.0 – GUI
  8. Max Mikhail – Batsman – Avg. Points: 20.0 – GUI
  9. William Sewell – Batsman – Avg. Points: 16.0 – WIM
  10. James Mundy – Bowler – Avg. Points: 10.0 – GUI
  11. Gurt Oosthuizen – Batsman – Avg. Points: 9.0 – WIM

Number of players from each team:

  • Wimbledon (WIM): 5
  • Guildford (GUI): 6

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 6
  • Bowler: 2
  • All-Rounder: 1
  • Wicket-Keeper: 1
  • Wicket Keeper: 0 (all included under Wicket-Keeper)

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