ECS Finland, 2025 – EMP vs BTCC: Group A Match Day 2, Match 9 – Preview
Event: ECS Finland, 2025
Match: Hadley's Empire XI (EMP) vs BTCC Knights (BTCC)
Match Name: Group A Match Day 2, Match 9
Date: 24 June 2025
Start Time: 15:15 Local Time | 16:45 IST
Venue: Kerava National Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: BTCC Knights won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
Most Sixes:
Afzal Hossain (BTCC) & Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC) – Both average 3 sixes per match, the highest in this contest.Most Runs:
Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC) – Career average of 26 runs per match, closely followed by Jordan O'Brien (EMP) and Shahed Alam (BTCC) at 27.Most Wickets:
Tejas Prajapati (EMP), Sudhanshu Pandey (EMP), Kripesh Sangroula (EMP), Mahbubur Rahman (BTCC) – All average 1 wicket per match, making them the leading wicket-takers on career average.Match MVP:
Shahed Alam (BTCC) – Highest average fantasy points per match (76), with Kripesh Sangroula (EMP) and Jordan O'Brien (EMP) also in the mix.
Team Introductions
Hadley's Empire XI (EMP)
- Matches Played: 25
- Matches Won: 16
- Win Percentage: 64%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Jordan O'Brien (67 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Jordan O'Brien (98 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Jordan O'Brien (127 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Amjad Sher (2 three-wicket hauls, 43 matches)
EMP boasts a formidable record and a well-rounded squad, with a blend of explosive batting and reliable bowling. Their captain, Jordan O'Brien, is a proven match-winner, while all-rounder Amjad Sher brings balance and experience.
BTCC Knights (BTCC)
- Matches Played: 14
- Matches Won: 8
- Win Percentage: 57%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Shahed Alam (76 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Shahed Alam (80 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Afzal Hossain & Jobaer Hossain Moon (3 sixes per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Mahbubur Rahman (1 wicket per match, 3 matches)
BTCC Knights are a dynamic side with a penchant for power-hitting, led by the all-round brilliance of Shahed Alam and the explosive batting of Afzal Hossain and Jobaer Hossain Moon.
Player Highlights
Hadley's Empire XI (EMP)
Jordan O'Brien – Batsman (EMP)
- Career: 52 matches, 3508 fantasy points, 67 avg per match, 127 sixes, 10 fifties, 1 hundred, 5 Player of the Match awards (9.6% ratio).
- Current Event: 391 points, 98 avg per match, 17 sixes, 1 fifty.
- Insight: O'Brien is the engine of EMP’s batting, with a staggering 128 as his top score and a history of big-match performances. His fielding is also top-notch, with 24 career catches.
Amjad Sher – All Rounder (EMP)
- Career: 43 matches, 2398 fantasy points, 56 avg per match, 51 sixes, 2 fifties, 5 Player of the Match awards (11.6% ratio).
- Current Event: 298 points, 75 avg per match, 6 sixes, 1 three-wicket match.
- Insight: Sher’s all-round skills make them indispensable. With 1130 batting and 996 bowling fantasy points, they can change the game with bat or ball.
Kripesh Sangroula – Bowler (EMP)
- Career: 4 matches, 232 fantasy points, 58 avg per match, 2 three-wicket matches, 1 Player of the Match award (25% ratio).
- Current Event: 232 points, 58 avg per match, 2 three-wicket matches.
- Insight: A rising star, Sangroula’s ability to take wickets in clusters makes them a threat in the T10 format.
Sudhanshu Pandey – Bowler (EMP)
- Career: 4 matches, 167 fantasy points, 42 avg per match, 1 four-wicket match.
- Current Event: 167 points, 42 avg per match, 1 four-wicket match.
- Insight: Pandey’s recent form with the ball, including a four-wicket haul, could be pivotal in restricting BTCC’s power hitters.
BTCC Knights (BTCC)
Shahed Alam – All Rounder (BTCC)
- Career: 5 matches, 381 fantasy points, 76 avg per match, 8 sixes, 1 fifty, 1 Player of the Match award (20% ratio).
- Current Event: 239 points, 80 avg per match, 7 sixes, 1 fifty.
- Insight: Alam is BTCC’s most consistent performer, contributing heavily with both bat and ball, and is a strong MVP candidate.
Jobaer Hossain Moon – Batsman (BTCC)
- Career: 3 matches, 190 fantasy points, 63 avg per match, 9 sixes, 1 fifty.
- Current Event: 190 points, 63 avg per match, 9 sixes, 1 fifty.
- Insight: Moon’s aggressive approach at the top can set the tone for BTCC, with a top score of 77 and a remarkable 181 fantasy points in a single match.
Afzal Hossain – Batsman (BTCC)
- Career: 3 matches, 157 fantasy points, 52 avg per match, 9 sixes.
- Current Event: 157 points, 52 avg per match, 9 sixes.
- Insight: Hossain’s six-hitting prowess (3 per match) makes them a key player in the T10 format, capable of rapid scoring bursts.
Mahbubur Rahman – Bowler (BTCC)
- Career: 3 matches, 106 fantasy points, 35 avg per match, 1 three-wicket match.
- Current Event: 106 points, 35 avg per match, 1 three-wicket match.
- Insight: Rahman’s ability to strike with the ball, including a three-wicket haul, gives BTCC a reliable bowling option.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Jordan O'Brien (EMP) vs Shahed Alam (BTCC):
Both are all-rounders with high fantasy averages (O'Brien 67, Alam 76). O'Brien’s six-hitting (2 per match) will be tested by Alam’s all-round skills.Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC) vs Kripesh Sangroula (EMP):
Moon’s aggressive batting (3 sixes per match) faces Sangroula’s wicket-taking ability (1 per match, 2 three-wicket hauls).Amjad Sher (EMP) vs Mahbubur Rahman (BTCC):
Sher’s all-round consistency (56 avg fantasy points) will be up against Rahman’s knack for breakthroughs (1 wicket per match).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Jordan O'Brien (EMP): Consistent high fantasy returns, explosive batting, and fielding contributions.
- Shahed Alam (BTCC): All-rounder with the highest average fantasy points per match.
Bold Picks:
- Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC): High ceiling with six-hitting ability and a top score of 77.
- Kripesh Sangroula (EMP): Wicket-taking form and Player of the Match potential.
Insights & Key Matchups
- EMP’s Batting Depth: With O'Brien and Sher, EMP can post or chase daunting totals. Their ability to clear the ropes and build partnerships is unmatched.
- BTCC’s Power Hitters: Afzal Hossain and Jobaer Hossain Moon can change the game in a few overs, especially if EMP’s bowlers miss their lengths.
- Bowling Deciders: The contest between EMP’s in-form bowlers (Sangroula, Pandey) and BTCC’s top order will be crucial. Similarly, Rahman and Alam’s spells could determine BTCC’s fortunes.
Potential Game-Changers:
- Jordan O'Brien (EMP): For all-round impact and leadership.
- Shahed Alam (BTCC): For consistent contributions in all departments.
- Kripesh Sangroula (EMP): For wicket-taking bursts.
- Jobaer Hossain Moon (BTCC): For explosive starts.
Conclusion
With both teams boasting match-winners and a history of strong performances, this Group A clash at Kerava National Cricket Ground promises fireworks. Expect a high-octane 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 define the outcome of this pivotal ECS Finland, 2025 encounter.
- Shahed Alam – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 76.0 – BTCC
- Jordan O'Brien – Batsman – Avg. Points: 67.0 – HE
- Jobaer Hossain Moon – Batsman – Avg. Points: 63.0 – BTCC
- Kripesh Sangroula – Bowler – Avg. Points: 58.0 – HE
- Amjad Sher – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 56.0 – HE
- Tejas Prajapati – Bowler – Avg. Points: 54.0 – HE
- Afzal Hossain – Batsman – Avg. Points: 52.0 – BTCC
- Mohiuddin-Al Belal – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – BTCC
- Sudhanshu Pandey – Bowler – Avg. Points: 42.0 – HE
- Humaun Kabir – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – BTCC
- Mahbubur Rahman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 35.0 – BTCC
Number of players from each team:
- BTCC Knights (BTCC): 6
- Hadley's Empire XI (HE): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 3
- Bowler: 4
- All Rounder: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 0
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