ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025 – Group B Match Day 2, Match 17: HTB vs SGF – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025
Match: HTB Cricket (HTB) vs SG Findorff (SGF)
Match Number: 17 (Group B, Match Day 2)
Date: 21 August 2025
Start Time: 11:15 Local Time | 13:45 IST
Venue: Kiel Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: SG Findorff won the toss and elected to bat
Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Asim Ebrahim (HTB) – Career average of 6 sixes per match
  • Most Runs:Asim Ebrahim (HTB) – Career average of 43 runs per match
  • Most Wickets:Rajeev Kumar (HTB) – Career average of 2 wickets per match
  • Match MVP:Asim Ebrahim (HTB) – Career average of 104 fantasy points per match

Team Introductions & Key Stats

SG Findorff (SGF)

  • Matches Played: 13
  • Matches Won: 9
  • Win Percentage: 69%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Ammar Khalid (64 points/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Ammar Khalid (143 points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter (Career): Ammar Khalid (22 sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Hamid Wardak (career bowling points: 403, 46 matches)

SG Findorff have been a dominant force in Group B, boasting a high win percentage and a balanced squad. Their all-rounders, especially Ammar Khalid, have been pivotal in both batting and bowling departments.

HTB Cricket (HTB)

  • Matches Played: 2
  • Matches Won: 1
  • Win Percentage: 50%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Asim Ebrahim (104 points/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Asim Ebrahim (104 points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter (Career): Asim Ebrahim (12 sixes in 2 matches)
  • Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Rajeev Kumar (2 wickets/match, 1 five-wicket haul)

HTB Cricket, though new to the tournament, have made an immediate impact with explosive performances from their top order and all-rounders. Their players have already posted some of the highest individual scores in the event.

Player Highlights

SG Findorff (SGF)

Ammar Khalid – All-Rounder

Ammar Khalid is the heartbeat of SG Findorff’s lineup. With 13 matches under their belt, Khalid has amassed 836 career fantasy points, averaging a remarkable 64 per match. In the current event, their form has soared, averaging 143 points per match. Khalid’s all-round prowess is evident: 22 career sixes, a top score of 52, and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 187. With 2 three-wicket hauls and a Player of the Match award, Khalid is a proven match-winner.

Hamid Wardak – All-Rounder, Captain

Wardak brings experience and leadership, having played 46 matches. With 1,477 career fantasy points and a consistent 32-point average, Wardak’s contributions span both bat and ball. Their bowling (403 points, 9 average) and fielding (7 catches) add depth, while their best with the bat is a 46-run knock. Wardak’s all-round consistency makes them a key figure.

Shafqat Ashraf – Batsman

Ashraf has played 13 matches, scoring 218 fantasy points (17 per match). While yet to notch a fifty, Ashraf’s top score of 28 and a highest match fantasy of 82 show their ability to anchor the innings. With 7 fours and 5 sixes, Ashraf can accelerate when needed.

Jawad Tarakhail – Batsman

A new entrant with just 2 matches, Tarakhail has made an immediate impact, averaging 57 fantasy points per match. Their fielding is a standout, with 4 catches and 32 fielding points, while their top score is 9. Tarakhail’s all-round contributions, especially in the field, could be crucial.

HTB Cricket (HTB)

Asim Ebrahim – All-Rounder

Ebrahim has set the tournament alight with 207 fantasy points in just 2 matches (104 per match). Their batting is explosive: 12 sixes, 2 fours, and a top score of 58, including a fifty. Ebrahim’s highest single-match fantasy score is 132, and they average 100 batting fantasy points per match. With such numbers, Ebrahim is the player to watch.

Rajeev Kumar – All-Rounder, Captain

Kumar has been a revelation with the ball, taking 2 wickets per match and a five-wicket haul already. With 193 fantasy points (97 per match), Kumar’s bowling (185 points, 93 average) is their main weapon. Their Player of the Match award underlines their match-winning potential.

Kalyan Velayudham – Batsman

Velayudham has been a six-hitting machine, clearing the ropes 10 times in 2 matches. With 190 fantasy points (95 per match) and a top score of 67, Velayudham’s aggressive approach can change the game in a few overs.

Ranjit Singh – Batsman

Singh has contributed 167 fantasy points (84 per match), with 5 fours and 2 sixes. Their top score of 38 and a highest match fantasy of 120 highlight their ability to play impactful innings.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • Asim Ebrahim (HTB) vs Hamid Wardak (SGF): Ebrahim’s 43 runs/match and 6 sixes/match face off against Wardak’s 9 bowling points/match and experience.
    • Ammar Khalid (SGF) vs Rajeev Kumar (HTB): Khalid’s 16 runs/match and 1 six/match against Kumar’s 2 wickets/match and 93 bowling points/match.

  • Fantasy Points Showdown

    • Ammar Khalid (SGF): 143 avg (event) vs Asim Ebrahim (HTB): 104 avg (event)
    • Rajeev Kumar (HTB): 97 avg (event) vs Hamid Wardak (SGF): 73 avg (event)

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Picks:

  • Asim Ebrahim (HTB): Consistent high fantasy returns, explosive batting.
  • Ammar Khalid (SGF): All-rounder with high ceiling in both departments.

Bold Picks:

  • Rajeev Kumar (HTB): Potential for a big haul with the ball, already has a five-wicket match.
  • Kalyan Velayudham (HTB): If HTB bat first, Velayudham’s six-hitting can yield massive points.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • Asim Ebrahim’s power-hitting and all-round ability could tilt the match in HTB’s favor.
    • Ammar Khalid’s dual threat with bat and ball makes them SGF’s trump card.
    • Rajeev Kumar’s wicket-taking prowess could break the back of SGF’s batting.
    • Kalyan Velayudham and Ranjit Singh provide HTB with explosive starts.

  • Fielding Impact: Jawad Tarakhail (SGF) and Ranjit Singh (HTB) have shown sharpness in the field, which could prove decisive in a T10 format.

Conclusion

With both teams boasting explosive batters and impactful all-rounders, Match 17 promises to be a high-octane contest. SG Findorff’s experience and depth will be tested by HTB Cricket’s in-form stars. Expect fireworks from the likes of Asim Ebrahim and Ammar Khalid, and keep an eye on the bowling duels that could decide the outcome. Fantasy managers and fans alike are in for a treat at the Kiel Cricket Ground!

Stay tuned for live action and updates from ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025!

  1. Asim Ebrahim – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 104.0 – HTB
  2. Rajeev Kumar – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 97.0 – HTB
  3. Kalyan Velayudham – Batsman – Avg. Points: 95.0 – HTB
  4. Ranjit Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 84.0 – HTB
  5. Ammar Khalid – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 64.0 – SGF
  6. Jawad Tarakhail – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – SGF
  7. Zabi Rashidzai – Bowler – Avg. Points: 51.0 – HTB
  8. Ahmad Shabir Safi – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – HTB
  9. Hamid Wardak – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 32.0 – SGF
  10. Shokat Adil – Bowler – Avg. Points: 32.0 – SGF
  11. Rashad Mehmood – Batsman – Avg. Points: 32.0 – SGF

Number of players from each team:

  • HTB Cricket (HTB): 6
  • SG Findorff (SGF): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All-Rounder: 4
  • Batsman: 4
  • Bowler: 2
  • Wicket-Keeper: 0

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