ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025 – Group B Match Day 2, Match 16: VFB Fallersleben vs SC Europa – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Germany, Kiel, 2025
Match: VFB Fallersleben (VFB) vs SC Europa (SCE) – Group B Match Day 2, Match 16
Date: 21 August 2025
Start Time: 09:15 Local Time | 11:45 IST
Venue: Kiel Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: VFB Fallersleben won the toss and elected to field

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s: Vishal Saravanan (VFB) & Sahel Darwish (SCE) – Both average 1.0 six per match, the highest in this contest.
  • Most Runs: Sahel Darwish (SCE) – Career average of 15 runs per match, leading all contenders.
  • Most Wickets: Wahidullah Amini (SCE) – Career average of 1.0 wicket per match, the only player with a wicket-per-match record.
  • Match MVP: Wahidullah Amini (SCE) – Highest average fantasy points per match (57.0) over their career.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

VFB Fallersleben (VFB)

  • Matches Played: 16
  • Matches Won: 5
  • Win Percentage: 31.25%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Saran Kannan (35.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Yogesh Pai (82.0 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Vishal Saravanan (5 career sixes, 1.0 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Ankit Tomar (2 career wickets)

SC Europa (SCE)

  • Matches Played: 21
  • Matches Won: 8
  • Win Percentage: 38.10%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Wahidullah Amini (57.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Wahidullah Amini (77.0 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Sahel Darwish (22 career sixes, 1.0 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Wahidullah Amini (6 career wickets)

Player Highlights

VFB Fallersleben (VFB)

Vishal Saravanan – All-Rounder

A dynamic all-rounder, Vishal Saravanan has made an immediate impact in just 3 matches, amassing 113 career fantasy points at an average of 38.0 per match. With 5 sixes in as many matches, he is VFB’s most explosive batter, and his top score of 30 underlines his ability to accelerate. His bowling adds depth, with 24 career fantasy points and a best of 1 wicket in a match.

Yogesh Pai – All-Rounder

Yogesh Pai is VFB’s form player in the current event, averaging a remarkable 82.0 fantasy points per match. With 7 sixes and 137 batting fantasy points in his career, Pai is a genuine game-changer. His all-round skills are further highlighted by 122 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match. Notably, Pai has a Player of the Match award, reflecting his match-winning potential.

Saran Kannan – Wicket-Keeper

With 456 career fantasy points and an average of 35.0 per match, Saran Kannan is a consistent performer. His 12 sixes and 17 fours make him a dangerous batter, while his fielding (6 catches) adds further value. Kannan’s highest fantasy haul in a match is 71, and he has a Player of the Match award to his name.

Vedant Shetye – Batsman

Vedant Shetye brings stability to the VFB lineup, with 183 career fantasy points and a 15.0 average per match. He has 9 fours and 3 sixes, and his top score of 33 shows his ability to anchor the innings. Shetye’s fielding is also notable, with 1 catch and 1 stumping.

SC Europa (SCE)

Wahidullah Amini – Batsman

The standout performer for SCE, Wahidullah Amini boasts 565 career fantasy points at a stellar 57.0 average per match, and an even higher 77.0 in the current event. With 5 sixes, 9 fours, and a top score of 27, Amini is a reliable run-getter. His bowling is equally impressive, with 337 fantasy points and a best of 6 wickets in a match. Two Player of the Match awards highlight his match-winning ability.

Sahel Darwish – Wicket-Keeper

Darwish is SCE’s six-hitting machine, with 22 career sixes and a career average of 15 runs per match. He has 818 career fantasy points (41.0 per match) and is in red-hot form with 68.0 per match in the current event. His 1 career fifty and 10 fours in the event make him a key batter to watch. Darwish also has a Player of the Match award.

Israfeel Aryubi – Batsman

Israfeel Aryubi is a consistent contributor, with 953 career fantasy points (45.0 per match) and 19 sixes. His top score of 49 and 477 batting fantasy points underline his ability to play big innings. Aryubi also chips in with the ball, having 352 bowling fantasy points and 2 wickets.

Dawood Aryubi – Wicket-Keeper

With 845 career fantasy points (38.0 per match) and 19 sixes, Dawood Aryubi is a vital cog in SCE’s lineup. He has 10 catches and a Player of the Match award, reflecting his all-round value. Aryubi’s 118 fantasy points in the current event (39.0 per match) show he is in good touch.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Sixes Battle: Vishal Saravanan (VFB) vs Sahel Darwish (SCE) – Both average 1.0 six per match, but Darwish has a higher career tally (22 vs 5).
  • Run Scorers: Sahel Darwish (SCE, 15.0 avg) vs Vishal Saravanan (VFB, 12.0 avg) – Darwish edges ahead in consistency and ceiling.
  • Wicket-Takers: Wahidullah Amini (SCE, 1.0 avg) vs Ankit Tomar (VFB, 2 career wickets) – Amini is the only player with a wicket-per-match record.
  • Fantasy MVPs: Wahidullah Amini (SCE, 57.0 avg) vs Saran Kannan (VFB, 35.0 avg) – Amini’s all-round prowess gives SCE the edge.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Wahidullah Amini (SCE): Highest fantasy average, all-rounder, and in top form.
  • Sahel Darwish (SCE): Consistent six-hitter and high fantasy output.

Bold Picks:

  • Yogesh Pai (VFB): Outstanding current event form, capable of big hauls with bat and ball.
  • Saran Kannan (VFB): Reliable fantasy scorer, especially if VFB bat first.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Wahidullah Amini is the most complete player in this contest, with the ability to influence the match with both bat and ball.
    • Sahel Darwish and Israfeel Aryubi provide SCE with explosive batting options, while Dawood Aryubi adds depth and fielding prowess.
    • For VFB, Yogesh Pai and Vishal Saravanan are the players most likely to turn the game with their all-round skills and six-hitting ability.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • SCE’s top order is packed with high-ceiling fantasy options, while VFB’s best hope lies in their all-rounders and wicket-keepers.
    • The battle for sixes between Saravanan and Darwish could be decisive in the T10 format.

  • Match Narrative:

    • SCE enter as slight favorites, boasting a higher win percentage and more in-form fantasy stars. However, VFB’s all-rounders and recent form in the event suggest they are more than capable of an upset.

Don’t miss this high-octane T10 clash at Kiel Cricket Ground as VFB Fallersleben and SC Europa battle for crucial Group B points. With explosive batters, crafty all-rounders, and fantasy goldmines on both sides, Match 16 promises to be a spectacle for cricket fans and fantasy managers alike!

  1. Wahidullah Amini – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – SCE
  2. Israfeel Aryubi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 45.0 – SCE
  3. Sahel Darwish – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 41.0 – SCE
  4. Dawood Aryubi – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 38.0 – SCE
  5. Vishal Saravanan – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 38.0 – VFB
  6. Saran Kannan – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 35.0 – VFB
  7. Haseeb Abid – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – VFB
  8. Izatullah Amini – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 22.0 – SCE
  9. Yogesh Pai – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 22.0 – VFB
  10. Amjad Zazai – Bowler – Avg. Points: 21.0 – SCE
  11. Akbar Jabarkhel – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 20.0 – SCE

Number of players from each team:

  • SC Europa (SCE): 7
  • VFB Fallersleben (VFB): 4

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 2
  • All-Rounder: 3
  • Wicket-Keeper: 4
  • Bowler: 2

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