ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025 – Group A Match Day 2, Match 7: THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg vs KSV Kings – Pre-Match Analysis
Event: ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025
Match: THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg (THCC) vs KSV Kings (KSV)
Match Number: Group A Match Day 2, Match 7
Date: 19 August 2025
Start Time: 11:15 Local Time | 13:45 IST
Venue: Kiel Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s: Khizar Malik (THCC) & Siddharth Nagarajan (THCC) – Both average 2.0 sixes per match, the highest in this fixture.
- Most Runs: Khizar Malik (THCC) – Career average of 33.0 runs per match.
- Most Wickets: Lutfullah Faqerzai (KSV) – Career average of 2.0 wickets per match.
- Match MVP: Shoaib Khan (KSV) – Highest average fantasy points per match (45.0) over a substantial 34-match career.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg (THCC)
- Matches Played: 10
- Matches Won: 2
- Win Percentage: 20%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Khizar Malik (80.0 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Khizar Malik (80.0 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Khizar Malik & Siddharth Nagarajan (2 sixes/match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Jasveer Rathore (1.0 wicket/match)
KSV Kings (KSV)
- Matches Played: 24
- Matches Won: 20
- Win Percentage: 83.3%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Shoaib Khan (45.0 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Shoaib Khan (170.0 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Shoaib Khan (1.0 six/match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Lutfullah Faqerzai (2.0 wickets/match)
Player Highlights
THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg
Khizar Malik (All-Rounder, THCC)
Khizar Malik has emerged as THCC’s most dynamic performer, boasting an impressive average of 80.0 fantasy points per match over his short career. With 5 sixes and 7 fours in just 2 matches, he leads the six-hitting charts (2.0 per match) and is the most consistent run-scorer (33.0 runs per match). His top score of 41 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 95 points underline his explosive potential. While he is yet to make an impact with the ball, his batting alone makes him a game-changer.
Jasveer Rathore (All-Rounder, THCC, Captain)
As captain, Jasveer Rathore brings balance to the side. Averaging 51.0 fantasy points per match (career and event), he contributes with both bat and ball. Rathore averages 15.0 runs and 1.0 wicket per match, with a top score of 23 and a best bowling performance of 1 wicket in a match. His all-round skills and leadership will be crucial for THCC’s fortunes.
Siddharth Nagarajan (Bowler, THCC)
Nagarajan is a bowler with a penchant for big hits, averaging 2.0 sixes per match and 14.0 runs per match. He has accumulated 79 career fantasy points (40.0 per match), with a highest single-match fantasy score of 69. His dual threat as a lower-order hitter and bowler (3.0 bowling fantasy points per match) adds depth to THCC’s lineup.
Varun Chandrashekar (Batsman/Wicket-Keeper, THCC)
Chandrashekar, the wicket-keeper, has shown promise with 14.0 average fantasy points per match and a notable contribution in the field (6.0 fielding points per match, 1 stumping in the event). His ability to chip in with the bat and behind the stumps could prove vital in the T10 format.
KSV Kings
Shoaib Khan (All-Rounder, KSV, Captain)
Shoaib Khan is the heartbeat of KSV Kings. With 1517 career fantasy points from 34 matches (45.0 per match), he is the most experienced and impactful player in this contest. Khan has hit 47 sixes (1.0 per match), scored three fifties, and boasts a top score of 75. His all-round prowess is further highlighted by 174 bowling fantasy points and 14 catches. With 4 Player of the Match awards and a current event average of 170.0 fantasy points, he is a must-watch.
Lutfullah Faqerzai (All-Rounder, KSV)
Faqerzai is KSV’s leading wicket-taker, averaging 2.0 wickets per match and 68.0 bowling fantasy points per match. His highest single-match bowling fantasy score is a staggering 116, with a best of 4 wickets in a match. While his batting contributions are yet to materialize, his bowling alone makes him a key threat.
Jacob Arratoon (Wicket-Keeper, KSV)
Arratoon has made a mark both with the gloves and the bat. Averaging 50.0 fantasy points per match, he has 3 sixes and a top score of 33. His fielding is exemplary, with 3 catches and 12.0 fielding points per match. His dual role as a wicket-keeper and batter adds significant value to the KSV lineup.
Hafiz Hassan (Batsman, KSV)
Hassan has accumulated 131 career fantasy points in 3 matches (44.0 per match), with a highest single-match score of 84. While his batting numbers are modest, his bowling (101 points, 1.0 wicket per match) and fielding (2 catches) make him a valuable all-round contributor.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
- Khizar Malik (THCC): 33.0 runs/match, 2.0 sixes/match, 76.0 batting fantasy points/match
- Lutfullah Faqerzai (KSV): 2.0 wickets/match, 68.0 bowling fantasy points/match, 116 highest in a match
- Narrative: Malik’s aggressive batting will be tested by Faqerzai’s wicket-taking ability. This duel could set the tone for the match.
All-Rounder Showdown:
- Jasveer Rathore (THCC): 51.0 fantasy points/match, 15.0 runs/match, 1.0 wicket/match
- Shoaib Khan (KSV): 45.0 fantasy points/match, 15.0 runs/match, 1.0 six/match, 0.0 wickets/match
- Narrative: Both captains are all-rounders and will look to outdo each other in all departments.
Wicket-Keeper Impact:
- Varun Chandrashekar (THCC): 14.0 fantasy points/match, 1 stumping
- Jacob Arratoon (KSV): 50.0 fantasy points/match, 3 catches
- Narrative: Arratoon’s superior fantasy returns and fielding stats give KSV an edge behind the stumps.
Captain & Vice-Captain Fantasy Picks
Safe Choices:
- Shoaib Khan (KSV): Proven all-rounder, high fantasy ceiling, consistent across formats.
- Khizar Malik (THCC): Explosive batter, top six-hitter, and highest run-scorer in the match.
Bold Choices:
- Lutfullah Faqerzai (KSV): High wicket-taking potential, can turn the match with a big bowling performance.
- Jasveer Rathore (THCC): All-round skills and captaincy role offer multiple avenues for fantasy points.
Insights & Key Matchups
- THCC’s hopes rest on Khizar Malik’s batting fireworks and Rathore’s all-round contributions.
- KSV’s strength lies in their depth and experience, with Shoaib Khan and Lutfullah Faqerzai leading the charge.
- The battle between THCC’s top-order and KSV’s bowling, especially Faqerzai, could be decisive.
- Fielding could play a crucial role, with KSV’s Arratoon and THCC’s Chandrashekar both capable of game-changing moments behind the stumps.
Final Word
With KSV Kings boasting a formidable win percentage and a roster full of proven performers, they enter as favorites. However, the T10 format is known for its unpredictability, and THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg, led by the in-form Khizar Malik, will be eager to cause an upset. Expect fireworks, close contests, and individual brilliance at the Kiel Cricket Ground.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling encounter in ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025!
- Khizar Malik – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 80.0 – THCC
- Lutfullah Faqerzai – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 72.0 – KSV
- Jasveer Rathore – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – THCC
- Jacob Arratoon – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 50.0 – KSV
- Shoaib Khan – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – KSV
- Hafiz Hassan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 44.0 – KSV
- Siddharth Nagarajan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 40.0 – THCC
- Abdullah Malikzada – Bowler – Avg. Points: 31.0 – KSV
- Dilraj Singh – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 28.0 – KSV
- Michael Anderson – Bowler – Avg. Points: 23.0 – THCC
- Varun Chandrashekar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 14.0 – THCC
Number of players from each team:
- KSV Kings (KSV): 6
- THCC Rot-Gelb Hamburg (THCC): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 4
- Batsman: 2
- Bowler: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 2
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