ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 – Group B Match Day 2, Match 19: Monchengladbach (MCG) vs SC Krefeld Boosters (SCKB) – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025
Match: Group B Match Day 2, Match 19 – Monchengladbach (MCG) vs SC Krefeld Boosters (SCKB)
Date: 17 July 2025
Start Time: 15:15 Local Time | 17:45 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: SC Krefeld Boosters won the toss and elected to bat

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Aritharan Vaseekaran (SCKB) – Career average of 2 sixes per match, 120 career sixes.
  • Most Runs:Aritharan Vaseekaran (SCKB) – Career average of 25 runs per match, top score of 107.
  • Most Wickets:Elyas Arian (MCG) – Career average of 1 wicket per match, best of 3 wickets in a match.
  • Match MVP:Elyas Arian (MCG) – Highest average fantasy points per match (78.0) across both teams.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Monchengladbach (MCG)

  • Team Colours: Dark Blue & Blue
  • Matches Played: 2
  • Matches Won: 1
  • Win Percentage: 50%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Elyas Arian (78.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Elyas Arian (78.0)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Mansoor Ahmad, Abdul Rahim, Elyas Arian, Suleman Yar (all average 1 six per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Elyas Arian & Abdul Rahim (1 wicket per match)

SC Krefeld Boosters (SCKB)

  • Team Colours: Blue
  • Matches Played: 31
  • Matches Won: 18
  • Win Percentage: 58.1%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Aritharan Vaseekaran (66.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Aritharan Vaseekaran (98.0)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Aritharan Vaseekaran (2 sixes per match, 120 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Lovejeet Singh (13 bowling fantasy points per match, 2 wickets in a match best)

Player Highlights

Monchengladbach (MCG)

Elyas Arian – Batsman (Captain)

A true all-round force, Elyas Arian leads MCG both as captain and as their most impactful player. With a career average of 78 fantasy points per match and a Player of the Match award in just three games (award ratio 0.33), Arian is a proven match-winner. His bowling has been particularly effective, with 162 fantasy points in the current event and a best of 3 wickets in a match. With 3 sixes and 2 fours in his short career, he is a threat with both bat and ball.

Mansoor Ahmad – All Rounder

Mansoor Ahmad brings balance to the MCG lineup. Averaging 51 fantasy points per match, he has contributed 91 batting fantasy points and 34 bowling fantasy points in the event. With 5 sixes and 3 fours, Ahmad is a reliable middle-order batter and a handy bowler, making him a valuable asset in the T10 format.

Abdul Rahim – All Rounder

Rahim’s consistency is evident with a 65 fantasy points per match average. He has matched Arian’s wicket-taking ability (1 per match) and has 3 sixes and 2 fours to his name. His all-round skills are further highlighted by 194 total fantasy points in the event, making him a key player to watch.

Suleman Yar – All Rounder

Yar has shown promise with 39 fantasy points per match and a top score of 31. He has hit 4 sixes and 1 four, and while his bowling has yet to yield wickets, his batting contributions make him a potential game-changer.

SC Krefeld Boosters (SCKB)

Aritharan Vaseekaran – Batsman

A T10 superstar, Vaseekaran boasts 3235 career fantasy points, 120 sixes, and a top score of 107. With an average of 66 fantasy points per match (98 in the current event), he is the most explosive batter in this contest. His 11 Player of the Match awards (ratio 0.22) underline his match-winning pedigree.

Mahintha Mahendran – All Rounder (Captain)

Mahendran is a steady all-rounder with 553 career fantasy points and a Player of the Match award. He averages 40 fantasy points per match (59 in the current event) and has a fifty to his name. His bowling has produced a best of 3 wickets in a match, and he is a reliable contributor in all departments.

Sakeshkanth Indran – Wicket Keeper

Indran is a dynamic wicket keeper with 585 career fantasy points and a fifty to his name. He averages 31 fantasy points per match and is a consistent performer behind the stumps, with 11 catches and 1 stumping in his career.

Aritharan Thivakaran – All Rounder

Thivakaran has 591 career fantasy points and is a versatile all-rounder. While his current event form is modest, his career numbers (42 fantasy points per match, 6 sixes, 10 fours) suggest he can turn the game on its head.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:

    • Aritharan Vaseekaran (SCKB) vs Elyas Arian (MCG)
      • Vaseekaran: 25 runs per match, 2 sixes per match, 66 fantasy points per match
      • Arian: 1 wicket per match, 54 bowling fantasy points per match, 78 overall fantasy points per match

  • All-Rounder Battle:

    • Mahintha Mahendran (SCKB) vs Mansoor Ahmad (MCG)
      • Mahendran: 40 fantasy points per match, 15 batting, 20 bowling
      • Ahmad: 51 fantasy points per match, 30 batting, 11 bowling

  • Wicket Keeper Impact:

    • Sakeshkanth Indran (SCKB) vs Abdul Maten (MCG)
      • Indran: 31 fantasy points per match, 11 catches, 1 stumping
      • Maten: 15 fantasy points per match, 2 catches

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain: Aritharan Vaseekaran (SCKB) – Consistent high fantasy returns, explosive batting, and proven match-winner.
  • Vice-Captain: Elyas Arian (MCG) – All-round contributions, high fantasy average, and leadership role.

Bold Picks:

  • Captain: Abdul Rahim (MCG) – Consistent all-rounder, potential for both wickets and runs.
  • Vice-Captain: Mahintha Mahendran (SCKB) – Reliable all-rounder, can deliver with both bat and ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

This Group B clash promises fireworks, with SCKB’s experience and power-hitting up against MCG’s emerging all-rounders. The battle between Vaseekaran’s aggressive batting and Arian’s wicket-taking ability could define the match. Both teams have strong all-rounders capable of swinging momentum, and the T10 format ensures every over counts.

Potential Game-Changers:

  • Aritharan Vaseekaran (SCKB): If he gets going, SCKB could post a massive total.
  • Elyas Arian (MCG): His all-round skills and captaincy could inspire MCG to an upset.
  • Mahintha Mahendran (SCKB) & Abdul Rahim (MCG): Both are capable of turning the game with a single spell or a quickfire cameo.

With the toss going SCKB’s way and them electing to bat, expect an aggressive start. MCG’s bowlers will need to strike early to contain the SCKB top order. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and power-hitters for maximum returns.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling T10 encounter at Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground!

  1. Elyas Arian – Batsman – Avg. Points: 78.0 – Monchengladbach
  2. Aritharan Vaseekaran – Batsman – Avg. Points: 66.0 – SC Krefeld Boosters
  3. Abdul Rahim – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 65.0 – Monchengladbach
  4. Mansoor Ahmad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – Monchengladbach
  5. Aritharan Thivakaran – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 42.0 – SC Krefeld Boosters
  6. Mahintha Mahendran – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – SC Krefeld Boosters
  7. Suleman Yar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 39.0 – Monchengladbach
  8. Thinesh Rajakulasingam – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 39.0 – SC Krefeld Boosters
  9. Abubakar Safi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 35.0 – Monchengladbach
  10. Sakeshkanth Indran – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 31.0 – SC Krefeld Boosters
  11. Ahilan Ravinthran – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 20.0 – SC Krefeld Boosters

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • SC Krefeld Boosters: 6
  • Monchengladbach: 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 6
  • Batsman: 2
  • Wicket Keeper: 2
  • (No bowlers in top 11)

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