ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 – Group A Match Day 2, Match 8: Grey Caps Aachen (GCA) vs Koln CC (KCC) – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025
Match: Grey Caps Aachen (GCA) vs Koln CC (KCC), Group A Match Day 2, Match 8
Date: 15 July 2025
Start Time: 13:15 Local Time | 15:45 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Grey Caps Aachen won the toss and elected to field.

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Tehreem Raza (GCA) – Career average of 2 sixes per match, 7 sixes in just 3 matches.
  • Most Runs:Tehreem Raza (GCA) – Career average of 26 runs per match, top score of 78.
  • Most Wickets:Ashik Rahuman (KCC) – Only player with a three-wicket haul in a match, 3 wickets in a single game, and 24 average bowling fantasy points per match.
  • Match MVP:Tehreem Raza (GCA) – Outstanding 80 average fantasy points per match over career.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Grey Caps Aachen (GCA)

  • Team Colours: Green & Black
  • Strongest Player:Tehreem Raza (80 avg. fantasy points per match, 62 avg. batting fantasy points)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes):Tehreem Raza (7 sixes in 3 matches)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): No GCA player has taken a wicket yet.
  • Team Record: Data not available for matches played/won.

Koln CC (KCC)

  • Team Colours: Pink & Blue
  • Strongest Player:Akshay Dhani (57 avg. fantasy points per match over career)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes):Akhil Sugathan (23 sixes in 12 matches)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets):Ashik Rahuman (3 wickets in a match, 24 avg. bowling fantasy points)
  • Team Record: 32 matches played, 13 won (Win %: 40.6%)

Player Highlights

Grey Caps Aachen (GCA)

Tehreem Raza – Batsman

A true force at the top, Raza has amassed 241 career fantasy points in just 3 matches, with a staggering 80 points per match. Their batting is explosive: 7 sixes, 8 fours, and a top score of 78. Raza’s 62 average batting fantasy points per match and a fifty already in this event make them the most dangerous batter in this contest.

Umer Farooq – All Rounder

With 263 career fantasy points from 13 matches (20 avg. per match), Farooq is a consistent contributor. Their all-round skills are evident: 91 batting fantasy points and 128 bowling fantasy points, with a best bowling performance of 2 wickets in a match. Farooq’s 40 average fantasy points per match in this event highlight their current form.

Sahil Mulani – Wicket Keeper

Mulani brings balance with 49 career fantasy points in 3 matches (16 avg. per match). Their fielding is sharp (1 catch, 14 fielding points), and they have contributed with both bat and gloves, making them a valuable asset in the T10 format.

Sajawal Naveed – All Rounder

Naveed has 48 career fantasy points in 3 matches (16 avg. per match), with a solid all-round showing: 8 batting points and 32 bowling points. Their ability to chip in with both bat and ball could be crucial in a tight contest.

Koln CC (KCC)

Akshay Dhani – All Rounder

Dhani is KCC’s fantasy powerhouse: 739 career fantasy points in 13 matches (57 avg. per match), with a Player of the Match award to their name. Their all-round credentials are impressive: 434 batting points, 205 bowling points, and 7 catches. Dhani’s 16 average bowling fantasy points and 33 average batting points per match make them a top pick.

Akhil Sugathan – Batsman

Sugathan is the six-hitting machine for KCC, with 23 sixes and 11 fours in 12 matches. Their 698 career fantasy points (58 avg. per match) and 466 batting points underline their ability to change games quickly. Sugathan’s top score of 62 and a fifty in their record make them a key batter to watch.

Ashik Rahuman – All Rounder

Rahuman is KCC’s leading wicket-taker, with a three-wicket haul and 95 bowling fantasy points in just 4 matches (24 avg. per match). Their 158 career fantasy points (40 avg. per match) and 47 batting points show their all-round value.

Sasanka Sanka – Batsman, Captain

Sanka leads from the front with 718 career fantasy points in 21 matches (34 avg. per match). Their 528 batting points, 17 sixes, and 25 fours make them a reliable run-getter. Sanka’s leadership and consistency will be vital for KCC.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Tehreem Raza (GCA) vs Akhil Sugathan (KCC):

    • Raza: 26 avg. runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 62 avg. batting fantasy points
    • Sugathan: 18 avg. runs/match, 1 six/match, 39 avg. batting fantasy points
    • Edge: Raza for current form and explosiveness.

  • Umer Farooq (GCA) vs Akshay Dhani (KCC):

    • Farooq: 20 avg. fantasy points, 7 avg. batting, 10 avg. bowling
    • Dhani: 57 avg. fantasy points, 33 avg. batting, 16 avg. bowling
    • Edge: Dhani for all-round impact and higher ceiling.

  • Ashik Rahuman (KCC) vs GCA Batters:

    • Rahuman: 24 avg. bowling fantasy points, 3 wickets in a match
    • GCA’s top batters (Raza, Zahid) have not faced a bowler of Rahuman’s caliber yet.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Tehreem Raza (GCA): Consistent high fantasy returns, explosive batting, and six-hitting ability.
  • Akshay Dhani (KCC): Proven all-rounder, high fantasy ceiling, and Player of the Match pedigree.

Bold Picks:

  • Akhil Sugathan (KCC): Six-hitting prowess, can turn the game in a few overs.
  • Umer Farooq (GCA): All-round potential, especially if GCA bowls first.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game Changers:

    • Tehreem Raza is the most likely to dominate with the bat, given their current form and six-hitting ability.
    • Akshay Dhani and Ashik Rahuman provide KCC with all-round and bowling firepower, respectively.
    • Akhil Sugathan’s ability to clear the ropes could be decisive in the T10 format.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Prioritize all-rounders and explosive batters for captaincy.
    • Watch for fielding points—players like Mulani and Sanka have shown sharpness in the field.

  • Match Narrative:

    • GCA’s decision to field first could be strategic, banking on their batting depth to chase.
    • KCC’s experience (32 matches played) and a 40% win rate give them a slight edge in terms of team cohesion, but GCA’s in-form stars could tip the balance.

Final Word

With explosive batters, dynamic all-rounders, and a format that rewards aggression, this Group A clash at Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground promises high-octane action. Will GCA’s in-form Raza and Farooq continue their dominance, or will KCC’s experienced campaigners Dhani, Sugathan, and Rahuman seize the day? Tune in at 13:15 local time (15:45 IST) for what promises to be a thrilling T10 encounter!

Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis on the official ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 website.

  1. Tehreem Raza – Batsman – Avg. Points: 80.0 – GCA
  2. Akhil Sugathan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 58.0 – KCC
  3. Akshay Dhani – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 57.0 – KCC
  4. Ashik Rahuman – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – KCC
  5. Sasanka Sanka – Batsman – Avg. Points: 34.0 – KCC
  6. Umer Farooq – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 20.0 – GCA
  7. Binson Thomas – Bowler – Avg. Points: 17.0 – KCC
  8. Sahil Mulani – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 16.0 – GCA
  9. Sajawal Naveed – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 16.0 – GCA
  10. Hisham Zahid – Batsman – Avg. Points: 13.0 – GCA
  11. Hassan Manzar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 12.0 – GCA

Number of players from each team:

  • Grey Caps Aachen (GCA): 6
  • Koln CC (KCC): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 5
  • All Rounder: 4
  • Bowler: 1
  • Wicket Keeper: 1

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