ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 – Group B Match Day 2, Match 18: Bonn Blue Star (BBS) vs Dusseldorf Blackcaps (DB) – Pre-Match Analysis
Match Details
- Event: ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025
- Match: Group B Match Day 2, Match 18 – Bonn Blue Star (BBS) vs Dusseldorf Blackcaps (DB)
- Date: 17 July 2025
- Start Time: 13:15 Local Time | 15:45 IST
- Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
- Format: T10
- Match Type: Group Match
- Toss: Dusseldorf Blackcaps won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s:Jamshed Khan (DB) – With a career average of 3 sixes per match and a staggering 231 career sixes, Jamshed is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most often.
- Most Runs:Jamshed Khan (DB) – Averaging 28 runs per match over 69 games, he is the most consistent run-getter in this contest.
- Most Wickets:Haron Khan (BBS) – With a career average of 1 wicket per match and 25 matches under their belt, Haron leads the wicket-taking charts.
- Match MVP:Jamshed Khan (DB) – Boasting the highest average fantasy points per match (73), Jamshed is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions
Bonn Blue Star (BBS)
- Matches Played: 27
- Matches Won: 14
- Win Percentage: 51.85%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Haron Khan (68 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Niamat Safi (23 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Haron Khan (35 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Haron Khan (25 wickets, 1 per match)
Dusseldorf Blackcaps (DB)
- Matches Played: 31
- Matches Won: 24
- Win Percentage: 77.42%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Jamshed Khan (73 points/match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Jamshed Khan (55 points/match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Jamshed Khan (231 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Abdulmajeed Ahmadzai (23 wickets, 1 per match)
Player Highlights
Bonn Blue Star (BBS)
Haron Khan – Bowler
A proven match-winner, Haron Khan has played 25 matches, amassing 1,698 career fantasy points at an average of 68 per match. With 35 sixes, 24 fours, and a top score of 114, Haron is a genuine all-round threat. Their bowling is equally impressive, with 837 fantasy points and an average of 33 per match, including two three-wicket hauls. Notably, Haron has claimed 5 Player of the Match awards, reflecting a 20% award ratio.
Asad Mohammad – All Rounder (Captain)
Asad Mohammad brings experience and leadership, with 16 matches and 792 career fantasy points (50 per match). With 21 sixes and 2 fifties, Asad is a reliable middle-order batter. Their bowling adds depth, contributing 305 fantasy points (19 per match). Asad has also earned a Player of the Match award, underlining their impact.
Haroon Javed – All Rounder
Haroon Javed is a dynamic all-rounder with 467 career fantasy points from just 9 matches (52 per match). With 22 sixes and 2 fifties, Haroon is a power-hitter, averaging 21 runs per match. Their fielding is sharp, with 3 catches and 24 fielding points.
Zaheer Abbas – All Rounder
Zaheer Abbas has played 24 matches, scoring 997 fantasy points (42 per match). With 13 sixes and 27 fours, Zaheer is a consistent contributor. Their bowling has yielded 280 points, and they are a reliable fielder with 10 catches and 1 stumping.
Dusseldorf Blackcaps (DB)
Jamshed Khan – Batsman
A true superstar, Jamshed Khan has played 69 matches, racking up 5,070 fantasy points (73 per match). With 231 sixes, 102 fours, and a top score of 128, Jamshed is the most explosive batter in the contest. Their 10 Player of the Match awards (14.5% ratio) highlight their match-winning ability.
Abdulmajeed Ahmadzai – All Rounder (Captain)
Abdulmajeed Ahmadzai is a key all-rounder with 1,140 fantasy points from 23 matches (50 per match). With 21 sixes and 20 fours, they are a reliable contributor with the bat. Their bowling is equally strong, with 508 points and a three-wicket haul to their name.
Udit Mehta – All Rounder
Udit Mehta has 914 fantasy points from 15 matches (61 per match). With 39 sixes and 23 fours, Udit is a dangerous batter, averaging 24 runs per match. Their bowling and fielding add further value, and they have 2 Player of the Match awards (13.3% ratio).
Kashif Shahab – All Rounder
Kashif Shahab has played 24 matches, scoring 879 fantasy points (37 per match). With 15 sixes and 14 fours, Kashif is a handy lower-order batter and a useful bowler with 327 bowling points.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
- Jamshed Khan (DB) vs Haron Khan (BBS):
- Jamshed’s 28 runs per match and 3 sixes per match will be tested by Haron’s 1 wicket per match and 33 bowling fantasy points per match.
- Abdulmajeed Ahmadzai (DB) vs Asad Mohammad (BBS):
- Both are all-rounders with similar fantasy averages (50 per match). Ahmadzai’s 21 sixes and 508 bowling points make this a fascinating duel.
- Udit Mehta (DB) vs Zaheer Abbas (BBS):
- Udit’s 2 sixes per match and 24 runs per match face off against Zaheer’s all-round consistency and 13 sixes.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Jamshed Khan (DB): The most consistent fantasy performer, with a high ceiling and a proven record.
- Haron Khan (BBS): Offers value with both bat and ball, and a strong history of Player of the Match awards.
Bold Picks:
- Udit Mehta (DB): High-impact all-rounder, capable of explosive performances.
- Haroon Javed (BBS): Power-hitter with a high fantasy average, could be a game-changer if they fire.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Jamshed Khan’s Power: With unmatched six-hitting ability and run-scoring consistency, Jamshed is the player to watch. If BBS can contain him, they’ll have a real chance.
- Haron Khan’s All-Round Threat: As BBS’s leading wicket-taker and a capable batter, Haron’s performance with the ball could decide the match.
- All-Round Depth: Both teams boast all-rounders who can turn the game in a few overs—Ahmadzai and Mehta for DB, Asad Mohammad and Zaheer Abbas for BBS.
- Team Momentum: DB’s 77% win rate and recent form make them favorites, but BBS’s balanced squad and match-winners like Haron and Asad Mohammad ensure this will be a closely contested encounter.
Final Word
With explosive batters, crafty all-rounders, and proven match-winners on both sides, ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 Group B Match Day 2 Match 18 promises high-octane T10 action. Whether it’s the six-hitting prowess of Jamshed Khan or the all-round brilliance of Haron Khan, expect fireworks at Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on these key players as the battle for Group B supremacy heats up!
- Jamshed Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 73.0 – DBC
- Haron Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 68.0 – BBS
- Udit Mehta – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 61.0 – DBC
- Haroon Javed – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 52.0 – BBS
- Asad Mohammad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 50.0 – BBS
- Abdulmajeed Ahmadzai – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 50.0 – DBC
- Zaheer Abbas – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 42.0 – BBS
- Kashif Shahab – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 37.0 – DBC
- Ameya Deshpande – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 28.0 – BBS
- Niamat Safi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 23.0 – BBS
- Ubaid Manzoor – Batsman – Avg. Points: 21.0 – DBC
Number of players from each team:
- Bonn Blue Star (BBS): 6
- Dusseldorf Blackcaps (DBC): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- All Rounder: 7
- Batsman: 2
- Bowler: 1
- Wicket Keeper: 0
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