ECS Finland, 2025 – GGL vs SKK: Group A Match Day 2, Match 7 – Preview

Event: ECS Finland, 2025
Match: Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL) vs SKK Rapids (SKK)
Match Name: ECS Finland, 2025 Group A Match Day 2 Match 7
Date: 24 June 2025
Start Time: 11:15 Local Time | 12:45 IST
Venue: Kerava National Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Gymkhana Gladiators won the toss and elected to field.

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:
    • Faraaz Abbas (SKK Rapids) and Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) both average 4 sixes per match in their careers, making them the prime candidates to clear the ropes most often.
  • Most Runs:
    • Faraaz Abbas (SKK Rapids) leads with a career average of 40 runs per match, closely followed by Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) at 38.
  • Most Wickets:
    • Saqib Arshad (SKK Rapids) boasts the highest career average wickets per match (2.0), making them the bowler to watch.
  • Match MVP:
    • Faraaz Abbas (SKK Rapids), with a stellar 104 average fantasy points per match over their career, is the top contender for the MVP title.

Team Introductions

Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL)

  • Matches Played: 16
  • Matches Won: 7
  • Win Percentage: 43.75%
  • Strongest Player:Huzaifa Fahim (91 average fantasy points per match in the event, 84 career)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes):Huzaifa Fahim (13 sixes in 3 matches)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets):Faisal Shahzad (2 wickets in a match, 14 matches total)

SKK Rapids (SKK)

  • Matches Played: 6
  • Matches Won: 3
  • Win Percentage: 50%
  • Strongest Player:Faraaz Abbas (133 average fantasy points per match in the event, 104 career)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes):Faraaz Abbas (59 sixes in 14 matches)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets):Junaid Khan (1 wicket per match, 19 matches total)

Player Highlights

Gymkhana Gladiators (GGL)

1. Huzaifa Fahim – Wicket Keeper

A true game-changer, Huzaifa Fahim has been the backbone of GGL’s batting. With a career average of 38 runs per match and a staggering 13 sixes in just 3 matches, they are the most explosive batter in the Gladiators’ lineup. Fahim’s fantasy numbers are equally impressive: 273 points in the current event (91 per match) and a career average of 84. Their top score of 110 and a 240-point fantasy match underline their match-winning potential.

2. Faisal Shahzad – Bowler, Captain

The Gladiators’ captain brings experience and consistency. Over 14 matches, Shahzad has accumulated 306 career fantasy points (22 per match) and is the team’s leading wicket-taker, with a best of 2 wickets in a match. While not a big hitter, their bowling reliability and leadership are vital for GGL.

3. Malik Mohtisham – All Rounder

Mohtisham’s all-round skills have contributed 68 career fantasy points (23 per match), with a best of 62 in a single game. While their batting and bowling numbers are modest, their ability to chip in across departments adds balance to the side.

4. Bilawal Hussain – All Rounder

With 76 career fantasy points (25 per match), Hussain has shown flashes of brilliance, especially with the ball (best of 2 wickets in a match). Their all-round capabilities make them a valuable asset in the T10 format.

SKK Rapids (SKK)

1. Faraaz Abbas – All Rounder

Arguably the most impactful player in this fixture, Abbas has amassed 1,449 career fantasy points (104 per match) and is in red-hot form with 133 per match in the current event. Their batting is explosive: 59 sixes, 33 fours, and a top score of 96. Abbas’s 220 fantasy points in a single match and a recent 96-run knock make them the Rapids’ talisman.

2. Saqib Arshad – All Rounder

A bowling all-rounder with a knack for breakthroughs, Arshad averages 2 wickets per match and 97 fantasy points per match in the event. Their best bowling performance is 3 wickets in a match, and they have already delivered a 99-point bowling performance in the current event.

3. Junaid Khan – Bowler

Khan is the Rapids’ most experienced bowler, with 19 matches and 1 wicket per match on average. Their 4 Player of the Match awards (21% of matches) highlight their match-winning ability. With 1,136 career fantasy points (60 per match), Khan is a proven performer.

4. Areeb Quadir – Wicket Keeper, Captain

Quadir’s leadership and wicket-keeping skills are crucial for SKK. With 15 matches under their belt, they have contributed 128 career fantasy points and have a knack for stumpings (3 in a match). Their fielding adds an extra dimension to the Rapids’ defense.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Faraaz Abbas (SKK) vs Faisal Shahzad (GGL):
    Abbas’s aggressive batting (40 runs per match, 4 sixes per match) will be tested by Shahzad’s experience with the ball (best of 2 wickets in a match). Abbas’s fantasy dominance (104 per match) gives them the edge, but Shahzad’s leadership and tactical nous could be decisive.

  • Huzaifa Fahim (GGL) vs Junaid Khan (SKK):
    Fahim’s explosive starts (38 runs per match, 4 sixes per match) will face Khan’s consistency (1 wicket per match, 60 fantasy points per match). This battle could set the tone for the match.

  • Saqib Arshad (SKK) vs GGL’s Middle Order:
    Arshad’s wicket-taking ability (2 per match) and high fantasy returns (97 per match in the event) make them a threat to GGL’s less experienced middle order.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

  • Safe Picks:

    • Faraaz Abbas (SKK Rapids): Consistent high fantasy returns, explosive batting, and all-round contributions.
    • Huzaifa Fahim (GGL): Proven big-match player, high six-hitting potential, and strong fantasy numbers.

  • Bold Picks:

    • Saqib Arshad (SKK Rapids): High wicket-taking potential, especially in T10.
    • Junaid Khan (SKK Rapids): Experienced, with a history of Player of the Match awards and strong fantasy output.

Insights & Key Matchups

This Group A clash at Kerava National Cricket Ground promises fireworks, with both teams boasting power-hitters and strike bowlers. The Rapids’ Faraaz Abbas is the player to watch, with the ability to single-handedly change the game’s course. For the Gladiators, Huzaifa Fahim’s form with the bat could be the key to a strong total, while Faisal Shahzad’s bowling will be crucial in containing the Rapids’ top order.

Potential Game-Changers:

  • Faraaz Abbas (SKK): All-round dominance, especially with the bat.
  • Huzaifa Fahim (GGL): Capable of a match-winning innings.
  • Saqib Arshad (SKK): Could run through the GGL lineup with early wickets.
  • Junaid Khan (SKK): Experience and knack for big moments.

With both teams evenly matched in terms of win percentage, expect a closely fought contest where individual brilliance could tip the scales. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and power-hitters, as they are likely to decide the outcome of this high-stakes T10 encounter.

Stay tuned for live action and updates from Kerava National Cricket Ground as GGL and SKK battle for supremacy in ECS Finland, 2025!

  1. Faraaz Abbas – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 104.0 – SKK Rapids
  2. Saqib Arshad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 97.0 – SKK Rapids
  3. Huzaifa Fahim – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 91.0 – Gymkhana Gladiators
  4. Junaid Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 60.0 – SKK Rapids
  5. Qaiser Siddique – Batsman – Avg. Points: 55.0 – SKK Rapids
  6. Waheedullah Noori – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – SKK Rapids
  7. Suman Shrestha – Batsman – Avg. Points: 31.0 – SKK Rapids
  8. Troy Faithfull – Batsman – Avg. Points: 28.0 – SKK Rapids
  9. Bilawal Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 25.0 – Gymkhana Gladiators
  10. Sajed Anwar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 23.0 – Gymkhana Gladiators
  11. Malik Mohtisham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 23.0 – Gymkhana Gladiators

Number of players from each team:

  • SKK Rapids: 7
  • Gymkhana Gladiators: 4

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 5
  • Batsman: 4
  • Wicket Keeper: 1
  • Bowler: 1

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