ECS Finland, 2025: BTCC Knights vs Helsinki Titans – Group A Match Day 2, Match 10 Preview
Event: ECS Finland, 2025
Match: BTCC Knights (BTCC) vs Helsinki Titans (HT)
Match Name: Group A Match Day 2, Match 10
Date: 24 June 2025
Start Time: 17:15 Local Time | 18:45 IST
Venue: Kerava National Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: BTCC Knights won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight on the Standouts
As the ECS Finland, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to the clash between BTCC Knights and Helsinki Titans. With both teams eager to solidify their positions in Group A, individual brilliance could well decide the outcome. Here are the players to watch, based on career and event statistics:
Most Sixes Prediction:
Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC) and Afzal Hossain (BTCC) both average an impressive 3.0 sixes per match in their careers, making them the leading contenders to clear the ropes most frequently.Most Runs Prediction:
Shahed Alam (BTCC) leads with a career average of 27.0 runs per match, closely followed by Jobaer Hossain Moon (26.0) and Afzal Hossain (20.0).Most Wickets Prediction:
Hammadullah Shinwari (HT) and Mahbubur Rahman (BTCC) both average 1.0 wicket per match, making them the bowlers most likely to make breakthroughs.Match MVP Prediction:
Shahed Alam (BTCC) boasts the highest average fantasy points per match (76.0), making them the frontrunner for the MVP title.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
BTCC Knights (BTCC)
- Matches Played: 14
- Matches Won: 8
- Win Percentage: 57.1%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Shahed Alam (76.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Shahed Alam (80.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Jobaer Hossain Moon & Afzal Hossain (9 sixes each, 3.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Mahbubur Rahman (1.0 wickets per match, 3 wickets in 3 matches)
The Knights have been consistent performers, with a strong win percentage and a core of impactful all-rounders and power hitters.
Helsinki Titans (HT)
- Matches Played: 12
- Matches Won: 3
- Win Percentage: 25%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Ghulam Abbas Butt (50.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Hammadullah Shinwari (58.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Ghulam Abbas Butt (64 career sixes, 2.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Hammadullah Shinwari (1.0 wickets per match, 12 wickets in 12 matches)
The Titans, while less successful in terms of results, possess several match-winners capable of turning the tide in a T10 contest.
Player Highlights
BTCC Knights
Shahed Alam – All Rounder
With a career average of 76.0 fantasy points per match and a Player of the Match award in just five games (20% ratio), Shahed Alam is the Knights’ talisman. Their batting is explosive (90 top score, 8 sixes, 14 fours, 1 fifty), and they contribute with the ball and in the field. In the current event, they average 80.0 fantasy points per match, underlining their form.
Jobaer Hossain Moon – Batsman
Moon is a six-hitting machine, averaging 3.0 sixes per match (9 in 3 matches) and a top score of 77. Their career batting fantasy points (61.0 per match) and event form (also 61.0) make them a key threat at the top of the order.
Afzal Hossain – Batsman
Another power hitter, Afzal Hossain matches Moon’s sixes per match (3.0) and has a top score of 49. With 44.0 average batting fantasy points per match, they are a consistent contributor and a potential game-changer.
Mahbubur Rahman – Bowler
Rahman is the Knights’ leading wicket-taker, averaging 1.0 per match with a three-wicket haul already in the current event. Their bowling fantasy points (30.0 per match) and a best of 93 in a match highlight their wicket-taking ability.
Helsinki Titans
Ghulam Abbas Butt – Batsman (Captain)
Butt is the Titans’ most prolific batter, with 64 career sixes (2.0 per match), a top score of 108, and a century to their name. Their career fantasy average (50.0) and four Player of the Match awards in 29 matches (13.8% ratio) make them a proven match-winner.
Hammadullah Shinwari – Bowler
Shinwari is the Titans’ bowling spearhead, averaging 1.0 wicket per match and 31.0 bowling fantasy points per match. Their current event form is even better, with 49.0 bowling fantasy points per match and a Player of the Match award in their career.
Aniketh Pusthay – Wicket Keeper
Pusthay is a reliable all-round contributor, with 24.0 average fantasy points per match in the current event and 43.0 overall. Their fielding (7 catches, 2 stumpings) and batting (14 fours, 9 sixes) add depth to the Titans’ lineup.
Adnan Syed – Bowler
Syed brings experience and wicket-taking ability, with a three-wicket haul and 19.0 average bowling fantasy points per match. Their all-round fantasy contributions (26.0 per match) make them a valuable asset.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Shahed Alam (BTCC) vs Hammadullah Shinwari (HT):
Alam’s explosive batting (27.0 runs per match, 1.0 sixes per match) will be tested by Shinwari’s wicket-taking prowess (1.0 wickets per match, 31.0 bowling fantasy points per match).Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC) vs Ghulam Abbas Butt (HT):
Both are six-hitters, but Moon’s recent form (3.0 sixes per match) could challenge Butt’s experience and consistency (2.0 sixes per match, 18.0 runs per match).Mahbubur Rahman (BTCC) vs Adnan Syed (HT):
Both are their teams’ leading wicket-takers, with Rahman’s three-wicket match and Syed’s similar feat making this a battle of the strike bowlers.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Shahed Alam (BTCC): Highest fantasy average, all-round contributions, and current form.
- Ghulam Abbas Butt (HT): Proven match-winner, consistent fantasy returns, and six-hitting ability.
Bold Picks:
- Hammadullah Shinwari (HT): High bowling fantasy points, current event form, and wicket-taking ability.
- Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC): Explosive six-hitting, high ceiling for fantasy points.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Shahed Alam (BTCC) – All-round impact, high fantasy ceiling.
- Ghulam Abbas Butt (HT) – Capable of single-handedly changing the game with the bat.
- Hammadullah Shinwari (HT) – Can break partnerships and restrict scoring.
- Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC) – If they get going, the Knights could post a daunting total.
Fantasy X-Factors:
- Afzal Hossain (BTCC) and Aniketh Pusthay (HT) offer value with their all-round skills and recent form.
- Mahbubur Rahman (BTCC) and Adnan Syed (HT) are the bowlers most likely to rack up fantasy points with wickets.
Conclusion
With BTCC Knights holding the edge in form and win percentage, and Helsinki Titans boasting individual brilliance, this Group A encounter at Kerava National Cricket Ground promises fireworks. Expect a contest where power-hitting, sharp bowling, and fielding brilliance could all play decisive roles. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the standout names, as one big performance could swing the match—and the group standings.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling T10 showdown!
- Shahed Alam – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 76.0 – BTCC
- Jobaer Hossain Moon – Batsman – Avg. Points: 63.0 – BTCC
- Afzal Hossain – Batsman – Avg. Points: 52.0 – BTCC
- Ghulam Abbas Butt – Batsman – Avg. Points: 50.0 – HT
- Mohiuddin-Al Belal – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – BTCC
- Humaun Kabir – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – BTCC
- Mahbubur Rahman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 35.0 – BTCC
- Adnan Syed – Bowler – Avg. Points: 26.0 – HT
- Aniketh Pusthay – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 24.0 – HT
- Fardush Bappy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 18.0 – BTCC
- Bilal Khan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 17.0 – HT
Number of players from each team:
- BTCC Knights (BTCC): 7
- Helsinki Titans (HT): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 4
- All Rounder: 3
- Bowler: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 1
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