ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025 – Eliminator Preview
1.Kieler HTC (KHTC) vs VFB Fallersleben (VFB)
Finals Match Day 1, Match 21 | 22 August 2025 | Kiel Cricket Ground
The stage is set for a high-stakes Eliminator as the ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025 enters its knockout phase. On 22 August 2025, at the picturesque Kiel Cricket Ground, 1.Kieler HTC (KHTC) will lock horns with VFB Fallersleben (VFB) in Match 21 of the tournament. The action begins at 09:15 local time (11:45 IST), with both teams vying for a place in the next round of this T10 extravaganza.
VFB Fallersleben have won the toss and elected to field, a decision that could shape the early momentum in this fast-paced format.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Most 6s:
Ravi Borade (KHTC) – With a career average of 2.0 sixes per match, Borade is the most prolific six-hitter in this contest.Most Runs:
Ravi Borade (KHTC) – Averaging 27 runs per match, Borade is also the leading candidate to top the run charts.Most Wickets:
Imran Ullah (KHTC) and Vishal Saravanan (VFB) – Both average 1.0 wicket per match, making them the bowlers to watch.Match MVP:
Vishal Saravanan (VFB) – With a stellar 75.0 average fantasy points per match, Saravanan is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
1.Kieler HTC (KHTC)
- Matches Played: 14
- Matches Won: 8
- Win Percentage: 57%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Ravi Borade (67.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Sulaiman Kakar (80.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Ravi Borade (14 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Imran Ullah (1.0 wickets per match)
VFB Fallersleben (VFB)
- Matches Played: 19
- Matches Won: 8
- Win Percentage: 42%
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Vishal Saravanan (75.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Yogesh Pai (137.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Yogesh Pai (21 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Vishal Saravanan (1.0 wickets per match)
Player Highlights
1.Kieler HTC (KHTC)
Ravi Borade – Batsman
Borade has been a revelation for KHTC, amassing 336 career fantasy points in just 5 matches, with a remarkable average of 67.0. His ability to clear the ropes (2.0 sixes per match) and a top score of 73 underline his explosive potential. With 14 sixes and a fifty already in this event, Borade is the batter VFB will fear most.
Atif Latif – All-Rounder
Latif brings balance to the side, with 621 career fantasy points and an average of 56.0 per match. He has one Player of the Match award and a healthy event average of 62.0 fantasy points. His contributions with both bat (12 sixes, 283 batting points) and ball (236 bowling points) make him a genuine game-changer.
Madura Ambagahage – Batsman
Ambagahage’s 593 career fantasy points and 49.0 average per match reflect consistency. While his batting numbers are modest (5 sixes, 8 fours), his bowling has been impactful, with a career-best 3-wicket haul and 332 bowling points. His all-round skills could be crucial in the Eliminator.
Sulaiman Kakar – Wicket-Keeper
Kakar is peaking at the right time, with 399 fantasy points in the current event (80.0 per match). His 17 career sixes and a top score of 88 highlight his batting prowess, while his wicket-keeping adds further value.
VFB Fallersleben (VFB)
Vishal Saravanan – All-Rounder
Saravanan is VFB’s fantasy juggernaut, with 375 points in just 5 matches (75.0 average). He’s a reliable all-rounder, contributing 7 sixes and 163 batting points, alongside 184 bowling points (1.0 wickets per match). His highest single-match fantasy haul is 110, making him a prime MVP candidate.
Yogesh Pai – All-Rounder
Pai is in red-hot form, with 685 fantasy points in the current event (137.0 per match). He’s the tournament’s six-hitting machine (21 career sixes, 21 in this event) and has a fifty to his name. Pai’s all-round impact (413 batting, 259 bowling, 66 fielding points) makes him a must-watch.
Haseeb Abid – Bowler
Abid’s 323 career fantasy points (65.0 per match) and 7 sixes show he’s no mug with the bat. With 141 bowling points and a best of 2 wickets in a match, he’s a key figure in VFB’s bowling attack.
Vedant Shetye – Batsman/Wicket-Keeper
Shetye’s 337 career fantasy points and 24.0 average per match are bolstered by a fifty and 9 sixes. His event form is strong (53.0 average), and his dual role as a batter and keeper adds flexibility to the VFB lineup.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Ravi Borade (KHTC) vs Yogesh Pai (VFB):
Both are six-hitters, but Pai has more career sixes (21) and a higher event average. Borade, however, has a higher career average for sixes per match (2.0 vs 1.0).Imran Ullah (KHTC) vs Vishal Saravanan (VFB):
Both average 1.0 wicket per match, but Saravanan’s all-round fantasy impact (75.0 avg) gives him the edge.Sulaiman Kakar (KHTC) vs Vedant Shetye (VFB):
Both are wicket-keepers with strong batting credentials. Kakar’s event average (80.0) is higher, but Shetye’s consistency and dual skills make this a fascinating contest.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Yogesh Pai (VFB): Unmatched event form and all-round contributions.
- Ravi Borade (KHTC): Consistent six-hitter and run-scorer.
Bold Picks:
- Vishal Saravanan (VFB): High ceiling as an all-rounder.
- Sulaiman Kakar (KHTC): In-form wicket-keeper batter with explosive potential.
Insights & Key Matchups
This Eliminator promises fireworks, with both teams boasting explosive batters and versatile all-rounders. KHTC’s Borade and Kakar will look to set the tone, while VFB’s Pai and Saravanan are primed to counter with their own brand of aggression. The battle between the six-hitters and the leading wicket-takers could well decide the outcome.
With fantasy points and recent form pointing to a close contest, expect the match to hinge on a few key moments—be it a flurry of sixes, a crucial wicket, or a game-changing fielding effort. The team that holds its nerve in the crunch moments will advance, while the other will see its ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025 campaign come to an end.
Don’t miss the action as KHTC and VFB battle for survival in this high-octane Eliminator!
- Vishal Saravanan – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 75.0 – VFB
- Ravi Borade – Batsman – Avg. Points: 67.0 – 1.KHTC
- Haseeb Abid – Bowler – Avg. Points: 65.0 – VFB
- Atif Latif – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 56.0 – 1.KHTC
- Madura Ambagahage – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – 1.KHTC
- Yogesh Pai – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – VFB
- Sulaiman Kakar – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 42.0 – 1.KHTC
- Imran Ullah – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – 1.KHTC
- Aziz Khalil – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 34.0 – 1.KHTC
- Sadeequllah Shinwari – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 30.0 – 1.KHTC
- Azeem Azam – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 26.0 – 1.KHTC
Number of players from each team:
- 1.KHTC: 7
- VFB: 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 5
- Batsman: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 2
- Bowler: 1
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