ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025 – Group A Match Day 1, Match 5: Twickenham (TWIC) vs East Molesey (EM) – Pre-Match Analysis
Event: ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
Match: Group A Match Day 1, Match 5 – Twickenham (TWIC) vs East Molesey (EM)
Date: 28 July 2025
Start Time: 18:15 Local Time | 21:45 IST
Venue: Raynes Park Sports Ground, Wimbledon
Format: T10
Toss: East Molesey won the toss and elected to field
Match Type: Group Match
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most Sixes: Luka Woods (EM) – Career average of 3.0 sixes per match
- Most Runs: Luka Woods (EM) – Career average of 31.0 runs per match
- Most Wickets: Blake van der Linde (TWIC) – Highest bowling fantasy points and a four-wicket haul in career
- Match MVP: Luka Woods (EM) – Career average of 78.0 fantasy points per match
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Twickenham (TWIC)
- Matches Played: 10
- Matches Won: 6
- Win Percentage: 60%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Carlos Nunes (65.0 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Blake van der Linde (149.0 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Carlos Nunes (16 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Blake van der Linde (4 wickets in a match, 17.0 bowling fantasy points per match)
East Molesey (EM)
- Matches Played: Data not available
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Luka Woods (78.0 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Tiam Afshar (36.0 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Luka Woods (37 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Luka Woods (1 wicket in a match, 6.0 bowling fantasy points per match)
Player Highlights
Twickenham (TWIC)
Carlos Nunes – Batsman, Captain
Carlos Nunes is the heartbeat of Twickenham’s batting, boasting 16 career sixes and a career average of 19.0 runs per match. With 456 total career fantasy points and a high of 128 in a single match, Nunes is a proven match-winner. His current event form is strong, averaging 105.0 fantasy points per match, and he’s already struck 7 sixes in this event. Nunes’ all-round contributions, including 22 fielding fantasy points and 120 bowling fantasy points, make them a top fantasy pick.
Blake van der Linde – All-Rounder
A true all-rounder, van der Linde has been a revelation with 149 career fantasy points in a single match and a current event average of 149.0. Their bowling is particularly potent, with a career-best 4-wicket haul and 135 bowling fantasy points in the current event. With three Player of the Match awards in just eight matches (award ratio 0.375), van der Linde is a genuine game-changer.
Callum Watson – Bowler
Watson’s impact is felt both with the ball and the bat. With 111 career fantasy points and a high of 68 in a match, Watson averages 56.0 fantasy points per match. Their batting is explosive (4 sixes in 2 matches, 16.0 runs per match), and their bowling is reliable, with 35 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 39 in a match.
Patrick Dixon – Batsman
Dixon brings consistency to the TWIC lineup, with 13 career fantasy points and a high of 13 in a match. While not a big six-hitter, Dixon’s fielding is sharp, with 8 fielding fantasy points in the current event and a career-high of 1 catch in a match.
East Molesey (EM)
Luka Woods – Batsman
Woods is the most explosive batter in this contest, with 37 career sixes and a career average of 31.0 runs per match. Their fantasy numbers are staggering: 854 total career points, 278 batting fantasy points in a single match, and a career average of 78.0 per match. Woods’ ability to clear the ropes and anchor the innings makes them the player to watch.
Tiam Afshar – Wicket Keeper
Afshar is a dynamic wicket-keeper batter, with 2 sixes and 3 fours in just 2 matches, and a top score of 30. Their fantasy impact is immediate, with 72 points in the current event and a career average of 36.0 per match. Afshar’s batting fantasy points (68) and consistency make them a valuable asset.
Joe Johnson – Batsman
Johnson has made a strong start to their career, with 80 total fantasy points in just 2 matches and a high of 80 in a single match. With 4 sixes and a top score of 34, Johnson is a potential X-factor in the EM lineup.
Archie Haughton – Bowler
Haughton brings balance to the EM attack, with 8 career fantasy points and a high of 8 in a match. While wickets have eluded them so far, Haughton’s economy and fielding could be crucial in the T10 format.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Carlos Nunes (TWIC) vs Luka Woods (EM):
- Nunes: 16 sixes, 19.0 runs/match, 65.0 fantasy points/match
- Woods: 37 sixes, 31.0 runs/match, 78.0 fantasy points/match
- Edge: Woods for power-hitting and fantasy ceiling.
Blake van der Linde (TWIC) vs Luka Woods (EM):
- van der Linde: 17.0 bowling fantasy points/match, 4 wickets in a match
- Woods: 6.0 bowling fantasy points/match, 1 wicket in a match
- Edge: van der Linde for wicket-taking potential.
Callum Watson (TWIC) vs Joe Johnson (EM):
- Watson: 2.0 sixes/match, 16.0 runs/match, 56.0 fantasy points/match
- Johnson: 2.0 sixes/match, 17.0 runs/match, 40.0 fantasy points/match
- Edge: Watson for all-round impact.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Luka Woods (EM): Highest fantasy average, most sixes, and most runs.
- Carlos Nunes (TWIC): Consistent fantasy performer, all-round contributions.
Bold Choices:
- Blake van der Linde (TWIC): High ceiling with both bat and ball, three Player of the Match awards.
- Tiam Afshar (EM): Explosive wicket-keeper batter, high event fantasy average.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Luka Woods is the clear MVP candidate, with the ability to dominate with the bat and contribute with the ball.
- Blake van der Linde could swing the match with a big bowling performance, as shown by their 4-wicket haul.
- Carlos Nunes and Callum Watson provide all-round value and can turn the game in a single over.
- Tiam Afshar and Joe Johnson are emerging stars for East Molesey, capable of quick runs and fantasy hauls.
Fantasy Focus:
- Prioritize power-hitters and all-rounders in your fantasy lineup.
- Look for players with high sixes per match and those who contribute in multiple departments.
Conclusion
With East Molesey opting to field first, expect fireworks from the Twickenham top order, but Luka Woods and the EM lineup have the firepower to chase down any total. The T10 format rewards aggression and all-round skills, making this a must-watch contest for fans and fantasy players alike.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter at Raynes Park Sports Ground!
- Luka Woods – Batsman – Avg. Points: 78.0 – East Molesey
- Carlos Nunes – Batsman – Avg. Points: 65.0 – Twickenham
- Callum Watson – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – Twickenham
- Joe Johnson – Batsman – Avg. Points: 40.0 – East Molesey
- Tiam Afshar – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 36.0 – East Molesey
- Jake Tarling – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 20.0 – East Molesey
- Blake van der Linde – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 19.0 – Twickenham
- Ryaan Hussain – Batsman – Avg. Points: 10.0 – Twickenham
- Angus McKenzie – Batsman – Avg. Points: 7.0 – Twickenham
- Archie Haughton – Bowler – Avg. Points: 4.0 – East Molesey
- Neville Talbot – Batsman – Avg. Points: 4.0 – Twickenham
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Twickenham: 5
- East Molesey: 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 5
- All-Rounder: 2
- Bowler: 2
- Wicket Keeper: 1
- Wicket-Keeper: 0 (all Wicket Keeper entries are combined as one skill type)
