ECS Finland, 2025: Gymkhana Gladiators vs Helsinki Titans – Group A Match Day 1, Match 4 Preview

Event: ECS Finland, 2025
Match: Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL) vs Helsinki Titans (HT)
Match Name: Group A Match Day 1, Match 4
Date: 23 June 2025
Start Time: 15:15 Local Time | 16:45 IST
Venue: Kerava National Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Gymkhana Gladiators won the toss and elected to bat

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – 12 sixes in a single match, career average 12.0 sixes per match
  • Most Runs:Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – 110 runs in a single match, career average 110.0 runs per match
  • Most Wickets:Bilawal Hussain / Malik Mohtisham (GGL) – 2 wickets in their only match, career average 2.0 wickets per match
  • Match MVP:Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – 257 average fantasy points per match

Team Introductions

Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL)

  • Matches Played: 15
  • Matches Won: 7
  • Win Percentage: 46.7%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Huzaifa Fahim (257.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Huzaifa Fahim (257.0)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Huzaifa Fahim (12 sixes in 1 match, avg 12.0)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Bilawal Hussain / Malik Mohtisham (2 wickets in 1 match, avg 2.0)

Helsinki Titans (HT)

  • Matches Played: 10
  • Matches Won: 2
  • Win Percentage: 20%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Ghulam Abbas Butt (54.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Data not available
  • Top Six-Hitter: Ghulam Abbas Butt (63 sixes in 26 matches, avg 2.0)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Hammadullah Shinwari (best bowling: 3 wickets in a match, 27.0 avg bowling fantasy points)

Player Highlights

Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL)

Huzaifa Fahim – Wicket Keeper

Huzaifa Fahim made a sensational debut, amassing 257 fantasy points in a single match, including a remarkable 110 runs with 12 sixes and 8 fours. With a career average of 240.0 batting fantasy points per match, Huzaifa is the most explosive batter in this fixture. Their fielding is also sharp, with 2 catches and 16 fielding fantasy points in just one match.

Bilawal Hussain – All Rounder

Bilawal Hussain’s all-round performance in their only match yielded 62 fantasy points, with 58 coming from bowling (2 wickets). This makes Bilawal a key threat with the ball, and their ability to contribute in both departments adds depth to the Gladiators’ lineup.

Malik Mohtisham – All Rounder

Matching Bilawal’s numbers, Malik Mohtisham also took 2 wickets in their debut, scoring 62 fantasy points (58 from bowling). Their presence gives GGL a potent double-pronged bowling attack.

Sajed Anwar – Batsman

Sajed Anwar’s debut saw them score 26 runs with 2 sixes, earning 54 batting fantasy points. With a career average of 54.0 fantasy points per match, Sajed is a batter to watch for quick runs in the T10 format.

Helsinki Titans (HT)

Ghulam Abbas Butt – Batsman (Captain)

A proven match-winner, Ghulam Abbas Butt has played 26 matches, scoring 1,166 batting fantasy points, including a top score of 108 and 63 sixes. With 4 Player of the Match awards and a career fantasy average of 54.0, Butt is the Titans’ most reliable and explosive batter.

Aniketh Pusthay – Wicket Keeper

With 21 matches under their belt, Aniketh Pusthay has accumulated 457 fantasy points, including 239 from batting and 88 from fielding. Their consistency (22.0 fantasy points per match) and ability to contribute with both bat and gloves make them a valuable asset.

Hammadullah Shinwari – Bowler

Shinwari is the Titans’ leading bowler, with 271 bowling fantasy points in 10 matches and a best of 3 wickets in a match. Averaging 27.0 bowling fantasy points per match, Shinwari is the go-to option for breakthroughs.

Adnan Syed – Bowler

Adnan Syed brings experience with 17 matches and 419 total fantasy points. With a best of 3 wickets in a match and a Player of the Match award, Syed’s 18.0 average bowling fantasy points per match make them a key figure in the Titans’ bowling attack.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) vs Hammadullah Shinwari (HT)
      • Fahim: 110 runs, 12 sixes, 240.0 batting fantasy points per match
      • Shinwari: 27.0 bowling fantasy points per match, best of 3 wickets
    • Ghulam Abbas Butt (HT) vs Bilawal Hussain / Malik Mohtisham (GGL)
      • Butt: 20.0 runs per match, 2.0 sixes per match, 45.0 batting fantasy points per match
      • Bilawal/Mohtisham: 2 wickets per match, 58.0 bowling fantasy points per match

  • Fantasy Points Showdown

    • Huzaifa Fahim (GGL): 257.0 avg fantasy points per match
    • Ghulam Abbas Butt (HT): 54.0 avg fantasy points per match

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Picks:

  • Captain: Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) – Unmatched fantasy ceiling, explosive batting, and fielding contributions.
  • Vice-Captain: Ghulam Abbas Butt (HT) – Consistent run-scorer, high six-hitting potential, and proven match-winner.

Bold Picks:

  • Bilawal Hussain (GGL): All-rounder with wicket-taking ability, could deliver a high-impact performance.
  • Hammadullah Shinwari (HT): Leading bowler for Titans, capable of turning the match with a multi-wicket haul.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Huzaifa Fahim is the clear X-factor, with the ability to single-handedly change the game’s momentum.
    • Ghulam Abbas Butt will be crucial for the Titans’ batting fortunes, especially if they chase a big total.
    • Bilawal Hussain and Malik Mohtisham offer GGL a potent bowling duo, while Hammadullah Shinwari and Adnan Syed are the Titans’ best hopes for breakthroughs.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Expect high fantasy returns from the Gladiators’ top order and all-rounders.
    • Titans’ best fantasy value lies in their experienced batters and bowlers, especially Butt and Shinwari.

Conclusion

With Gymkhana Gladiators winning the toss and opting to bat, expect fireworks early on, especially from Huzaifa Fahim, who has already set the tournament alight. The Helsinki Titans, led by the experienced Ghulam Abbas Butt, will look to their bowlers to contain the Gladiators’ power-hitters and their own batters to chase down any total. In the fast-paced T10 format, individual brilliance can decide the outcome, and with several proven match-winners on both sides, this promises to be a thrilling contest at the Kerava National Cricket Ground.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a high-octane clash in ECS Finland, 2025!

  1. Huzaifa Fahim – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 257.0 – GYG
  2. Bilawal Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 62.0 – GYG
  3. Malik Mohtisham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 62.0 – GYG
  4. Sajed Anwar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 58.0 – GYG
  5. Ghulam Abbas Butt – Batsman – Avg. Points: 54.0 – HT
  6. Hammadullah Shinwari – Bowler – Avg. Points: 32.0 – HT
  7. Faisal Shahzad – Bowler – Avg. Points: 26.0 – GYG
  8. Adnan Syed – Bowler – Avg. Points: 25.0 – HT
  9. Aniketh Pusthay – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 22.0 – HT
  10. Abdul Qureshi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 10.0 – HT
  11. Muhammad Imran – Bowler – Avg. Points: 9.0 – GYG

Number of players from each team:

  • Gymkhana Gladiators (GYG): 6
  • Helsinki Titans (HT): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 3
  • Batsman: 2
  • Bowler: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 2

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