ECS Finland, 2025: KCC Lions vs FinCC Gladiators – Group B Match Day 2, Match 16 Preview

Event: ECS Finland, 2025
Match: KCC Lions (KCC) vs FinCC Gladiators (FCCG)
Match Name: ECS Finland, 2025 Group B Match Day 2 Match 16
Date: 26 June 2025
Start Time: 09:15 Local Time | 10:45 IST
Venue: Kerava National Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: FinCC Gladiators won the toss and elected to bat

Spotlight on the Standouts

As the ECS Finland, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Match 16, where the KCC Lions face off against the FinCC Gladiators. With both teams eager to assert their dominance in Group B, individual brilliance could well decide the outcome. Here are the players to watch, based on their career and event statistics:

  • Most Sixes Prediction:
    Abhilash Malbari (KCC Lions) and Abhinav Anand (FinCC Gladiators) both average 1.0 six per match in their careers, making them the leading contenders to clear the ropes most frequently.

  • Most Runs Prediction:
    Abhilash Malbari (KCC Lions) leads with a career average of 12.0 runs per match, closely followed by Abhinav Anand (FinCC Gladiators) at 11.0 and Nishith Singh (FinCC Gladiators) at 10.0.

  • Most Wickets Prediction:
    While no player has yet taken a wicket in their career from the available data, Hemanathan Kumar (FinCC Gladiators) stands out with a three-wicket haul in a match and an average of 8.0 bowling fantasy points per match, suggesting wicket-taking potential.

  • Match MVP Prediction:
    Abhinav Anand (FinCC Gladiators) boasts the highest average fantasy points per match (34.0), making them the frontrunner for the MVP title.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

KCC Lions (KCC)

  • Team Colours: Black (Primary), Yellow (Secondary)
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Abhilash Malbari (30.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Abhilash Malbari (30.0 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Abhilash Malbari (4 career sixes, 1.0 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: No wickets recorded yet
  • Team Match Stats: Data not available

FinCC Gladiators (FCCG)

  • Team Colours: Yellow (Primary), Green (Secondary)
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Abhinav Anand (34.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Abhinav Anand (34.0 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Abhinav Anand (3 career sixes, 1.0 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Hemanathan Kumar (3 wickets in a match, 8.0 bowling fantasy points per match)
  • Team Match Stats: Data not available

Player Highlights

KCC Lions

Abhilash Malbari – Wicket Keeper

A consistent performer, Abhilash Malbari has amassed 90 career fantasy points in just 3 matches, averaging a remarkable 30.0 per match. With 4 sixes and 2 fours, Malbari is the Lions’ most explosive batter, also leading in average runs (12.0 per match). Their top score of 36 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 86 points underline their match-winning potential. While yet to claim a Player of the Match award, Malbari’s all-round contributions make them a key asset.

Manikandan Manikam – All Rounder (Captain)

The Lions’ captain, Manikandan Manikam, brings balance to the side with 52 career fantasy points (17.0 per match). With 3 fours and a six, and a top score of 24, Manikam’s batting is reliable, averaging 8.0 runs per match. While wickets have eluded them so far, their leadership and steady fantasy returns make them a safe pick.

Suresh Raju – Wicket Keeper

Matching the captain’s fantasy output, Suresh Raju has 52 career fantasy points (17.0 per match), with 3 fours and a six to their name. Raju’s top score of 20 and consistent batting fantasy points (15.0 per match) highlight their value in the middle order.

Sundar Dakshnamurthy – Batsman

With 43 career fantasy points (14.0 per match), Sundar Dakshnamurthy is another reliable contributor. Their top score of 15 and 2 fours and a six show a penchant for quick runs, and a highest single-match fantasy score of 39 points suggests the ability to deliver on the big stage.

FinCC Gladiators

Abhinav Anand – Bowler

The Gladiators’ standout, Abhinav Anand, leads all players with 103 career fantasy points (34.0 per match). A genuine all-round threat, Anand has 3 sixes and 3 fours, a top score of 29, and a highest single-match fantasy return of 71 points. Their fielding is also sharp, with 2 catches and 16 fielding fantasy points. Anand’s all-round prowess makes them a prime MVP candidate.

Sunilkumar Mohandas – All Rounder (Captain)

With 71 career fantasy points (24.0 per match), Sunilkumar Mohandas is a key figure for FCCG. Their bowling has yielded 49 fantasy points, with a best of 2 wickets in a match and a highest bowling fantasy score of 54. Mohandas also contributes in the field, with 1 catch and 14 fielding fantasy points.

Nishith Singh – Wicket Keeper

Nishith Singh has 72 career fantasy points (24.0 per match), with 4 fours and 2 sixes, and a top score of 18. Their batting fantasy average is 21.0 per match, making them a reliable run-scorer and a valuable fantasy pick.

Balajee Selvaraj – Bowler

A rising force, Balajee Selvaraj has 35 career fantasy points (18.0 per match), all from bowling. With a best of 1 wicket in a match and a highest bowling fantasy score of 31, Selvaraj is a bowler to watch.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Abhilash Malbari (KCC) vs Abhinav Anand (FCCG):
    Both are the leading six-hitters and run-scorers for their teams, with Malbari averaging 12.0 runs and 1.0 sixes per match, and Anand close behind at 11.0 runs and 1.0 sixes per match. Anand, however, edges ahead in overall fantasy impact (34.0 vs 30.0 per match).

  • Manikandan Manikam (KCC) vs Sunilkumar Mohandas (FCCG):
    Both captains are all-rounders with similar fantasy averages (17.0 vs 24.0 per match). Mohandas has a stronger bowling record, while Manikam’s strength lies in batting.

  • Bowling Battle:
    Hemanathan Kumar (FCCG) is the only player with a three-wicket haul, while KCC’s bowlers are yet to make a mark in the wickets column.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Abhinav Anand (FCCG): Highest fantasy average, all-round contributions, and consistent fielding.
  • Abhilash Malbari (KCC): Top batter, six-hitter, and reliable fantasy scorer.

Bold Choices:

  • Sunilkumar Mohandas (FCCG): Strong bowling and fielding potential, capable of a big haul.
  • Manikandan Manikam (KCC): Steady all-rounder, could deliver a breakout performance.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • Abhinav Anand and Abhilash Malbari are the most likely to dominate with the bat and in the field.
    • Hemanathan Kumar and Sunilkumar Mohandas could swing the match with their bowling, especially if early wickets fall.
    • Nishith Singh and Suresh Raju offer stability and could anchor their respective lineups.

  • Fantasy Focus:
    With T10’s fast pace, all-rounders and explosive batters are at a premium. Players with proven six-hitting and fielding ability, like Anand and Malbari, should be prioritized.

Conclusion

With both teams featuring dynamic all-rounders and power-hitters, ECS Finland, 2025 Group B Match Day 2 Match 16 promises to be a closely contested affair. The FinCC Gladiators, buoyed by their decision to bat first, will look to their star performers to set a challenging total, while the KCC Lions will rely on their consistent batters to chase down any target. Expect fireworks at the Kerava National Cricket Ground as these two sides vie for supremacy in Group B.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling T10 encounter!

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