ECS Finland, 2025 – GGL vs EMP: Group A Match Day 2, Match 6 – Preview
Event: ECS Finland, 2025
Match: Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL) vs Hadley's Empire XI (EMP)
Match Name: ECS Finland, 2025 Group A Match Day 2 Match 6
Date: 24 June 2025
Start Time: 09:15 Local Time | 10:45 IST
Venue: Kerava National Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Hadley's Empire XI won the toss and elected to field.
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s:Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – Career average of 6.0 sixes per match, a clear power-hitter.
- Most Runs:Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – Career average of 58.0 runs per match, the most prolific batter in this fixture.
- Most Wickets:Kripesh Sangroula (EMP) – Career average of 3.0 wickets per match, a proven wicket-taker.
- Match MVP:Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – Highest average fantasy points per match (137.0) across both teams.
Team Introductions
Hadley's Empire XI (EMP)
- Team Colours: Black & Pink
- Matches Played: 24
- Matches Won: 15
- Win Percentage: 62.5%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Jordan O'Brien (69.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Jordan O'Brien (161.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Jordan O'Brien (123 sixes, 2.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Amjad Sher (most wickets in a match: 3, 2 three-wicket hauls)
EMP have established themselves as a formidable side in ECS Finland, boasting a strong win percentage and a balanced squad. Their captain, Jordan O'Brien, leads from the front with both bat and in the fantasy points tally.
Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL)
- Team Colours: Dark Blue
- Matches Played: 16
- Matches Won: 7
- Win Percentage: 43.75%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Huzaifa Fahim (137.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Huzaifa Fahim (137.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Huzaifa Fahim (13 sixes in 2 matches, 6.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Bilawal Hussain & Malik Mohtisham (1.0 wickets per match)
GGL are a team with explosive potential, especially in the batting department, thanks to the remarkable form of Huzaifa Fahim. While their win percentage is lower, their individual match-winners can turn the tide on any day.
Player Highlights
Hadley's Empire XI (EMP)
Jordan O'Brien – Batsman (Captain)
Jordan O'Brien is the heartbeat of EMP, with a stellar record of 3439 career fantasy points from 50 matches and an average of 69.0 per match. In the current event, he has elevated his game, averaging a remarkable 161.0 fantasy points per match. With 123 career sixes (2.0 per match) and a top score of 128, O'Brien is a genuine match-winner. His 5 Player of the Match awards (10% of matches) underline his impact.
Amjad Sher – All Rounder
A seasoned campaigner with 41 matches, Amjad Sher brings balance to EMP. He has 2279 career fantasy points (56.0 per match) and 4 Player of the Match awards. While his batting (46 sixes, 1.0 per match) is solid, his bowling (985 fantasy points, 24.0 per match) and fielding (17 catches) make him a true all-round asset.
Kripesh Sangroula – Bowler
Despite only 2 matches, Kripesh Sangroula has made a sensational start: 195 fantasy points (98.0 per match), 2 three-wicket hauls, and a best of 3 wickets in a match. His bowling average of 94.0 fantasy points per match is the highest among EMP bowlers, making him a key threat.
Sudhanshu Pandey – Bowler
Another emerging bowler, Pandey has 138 career fantasy points from just 2 matches (69.0 per match). His best performance includes a four-wicket haul, and he averages 65.0 bowling fantasy points per match, indicating his wicket-taking prowess.
Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL)
Huzaifa Fahim – Wicket Keeper
The standout performer for GGL, Huzaifa Fahim has amassed 273 fantasy points in just 2 matches (137.0 per match). His batting is explosive: 13 sixes, 8 fours, and a top score of 110. He scored a century in this event and averages 126.0 batting fantasy points per match. His fielding is also sharp, with 2 catches and 16 fielding fantasy points.
Sajed Anwar – Batsman
Anwar has shown promise with 70 fantasy points in 2 matches (35.0 per match). He has hit 2 sixes and 2 fours, with a top score of 26. His average batting fantasy points per match (31.0) make him a reliable contributor at the top.
Bilawal Hussain – All Rounder
With 76 fantasy points in 2 matches (38.0 per match), Hussain is a steady all-rounder. He has contributed with both bat and ball, averaging 29.0 bowling fantasy points per match and taking 1 wicket per match.
Malik Mohtisham – All Rounder
Mohtisham mirrors Hussain’s all-round value, with 68 fantasy points in 2 matches (34.0 per match) and 29.0 bowling fantasy points per match. His consistency adds depth to GGL’s lineup.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Jordan O'Brien (EMP) vs Huzaifa Fahim (GGL):
- O'Brien: 69.0 career fantasy avg, 2.0 sixes/match, 28.0 runs/match
- Fahim: 137.0 career fantasy avg, 6.0 sixes/match, 58.0 runs/match
- Narrative: Both are explosive, but Fahim’s current form and power-hitting give him the edge.
Kripesh Sangroula (EMP) vs Bilawal Hussain (GGL):
- Sangroula: 3.0 wickets/match, 94.0 bowling fantasy avg
- Hussain: 1.0 wickets/match, 29.0 bowling fantasy avg
- Narrative: Sangroula is the more potent wicket-taker, but Hussain’s all-round skills offer balance.
Amjad Sher (EMP) vs Sajed Anwar (GGL):
- Sher: 56.0 fantasy avg, 1.0 sixes/match, 12.0 runs/match
- Anwar: 35.0 fantasy avg, 1.0 sixes/match, 15.0 runs/match
- Narrative: Sher’s experience and all-round ability could be crucial against GGL’s top order.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Captain: Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – Unmatched fantasy average, explosive batting, and fielding contributions.
- Vice-Captain: Jordan O'Brien (EMP) – Consistent high scores, six-hitting ability, and leadership role.
Bold Choices:
- Captain: Kripesh Sangroula (EMP) – High wicket-taking potential, could run through GGL’s lineup.
- Vice-Captain: Sajed Anwar (GGL) – If he fires at the top, could deliver a big fantasy haul.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Huzaifa Fahim is the player to watch, with the ability to single-handedly change the game’s momentum.
- Jordan O'Brien brings experience and power, and if he gets going, EMP will be hard to stop.
- Kripesh Sangroula’s wicket-taking form could be decisive, especially in the T10 format where breakthroughs are vital.
- Bilawal Hussain and Malik Mohtisham offer all-round value and could be the X-factors for GGL.
Fantasy Perspective:
- Prioritize players with high six-hitting and wicket-taking averages.
- All-rounders like Amjad Sher and Bilawal Hussain provide dual avenues for points.
- Watch for emerging bowlers like Sudhanshu Pandey and Kripesh Sangroula, who can deliver big in short formats.
Final Word
With both teams boasting explosive batters and emerging bowlers, ECS Finland, 2025 Group A Match Day 2 Match 6 promises to be a high-octane contest. The battle between Huzaifa Fahim’s power-hitting and Jordan O'Brien’s consistency, alongside the bowling prowess of Kripesh Sangroula, sets the stage for a thrilling encounter at Kerava National Cricket Ground. Fantasy managers and fans alike should brace for fireworks as GGL and EMP vie for supremacy in this crucial group match.
- Huzaifa Fahim – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 137.0 – GYG
- Kripesh Sangroula – Bowler – Avg. Points: 98.0 – HDE
- Jordan O'Brien – Batsman – Avg. Points: 69.0 – HDE
- Sudhanshu Pandey – Bowler – Avg. Points: 69.0 – HDE
- Amjad Sher – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 56.0 – HDE
- Bilawal Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – GYG
- Asad Sabir – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – GYG
- Sajed Anwar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 35.0 – GYG
- Malik Mohtisham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 34.0 – GYG
- Faisal Shahzad – Bowler – Avg. Points: 24.0 – GYG
- Matias Brasier – Bowler – Avg. Points: 17.0 – HDE
Number of players from each team:
- Hadley's Empire XI (HDE): 5
- Gymkhana Gladiators (GYG): 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- Bowler: 5
- All Rounder: 3
- Batsman: 2
- Wicket Keeper: 1
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