ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025: SC Krefeld Spartans vs Koln CC – Group A Match Day 2, Match 7 Preview

Event: ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025
Match: SC Krefeld Spartans (SCKS) vs Koln CC (KCC) – Group A Match Day 2, Match 7
Date: 15 July 2025
Start Time: 11:00 Local Time | 13:30 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: SC Krefeld Spartans won the toss and elected to bat

Anticipated Power Performers

  • Most 6s:Arsalan Siddiqui (SCKS) & Akhil Sugathan (KCC) – Both average 2 sixes per match in their careers.
  • Most Runs:Akhil Sugathan (KCC) – Career average of 20 runs per match.
  • Most Wickets:Ashik Rahuman (KCC) – Career average of 1 wicket per match.
  • Predicted MVP:Akhil Sugathan (KCC) – Highest average fantasy points per match (63) over career.

Team Overviews

SC Krefeld Spartans (SCKS)

  • Matches Played: 30
  • Matches Won: 16
  • Win Percentage: 53.3%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg):Arsalan Siddiqui (59 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg):Taha Hassan (95 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter:Arsalan Siddiqui (14 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker:Taha Hassan (3 wickets in a match, 1 three-wicket haul)

Koln CC (KCC)

  • Matches Played: 31
  • Matches Won: 13
  • Win Percentage: 41.9%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg):Akhil Sugathan (63 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg):Akhil Sugathan (61 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter:Akhil Sugathan (23 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker:Ashik Rahuman (3 wickets in a match, 1 three-wicket haul)

Player Highlights

SC Krefeld Spartans (SCKS)

Arsalan Siddiqui – Batsman

A consistent performer, Arsalan Siddiqui boasts 410 career fantasy points from 7 matches, averaging 59 per match. His current event form is even more impressive, with 333 points at 83 per match. With 14 career sixes and a top score of 87, Siddiqui is the Spartans’ most explosive batter. His fielding is reliable, with 3 career catches and a best of 2 in a match.

Taha Hassan – All Rounder (Captain)

Taha Hassan is a true all-rounder, amassing 565 career fantasy points in 18 matches (31 per match), and a stellar 378 points in the current event (95 per match). He has 13 sixes and 11 fours in his career, with a top score of 69. With the ball, he’s taken a three-wicket haul and has 204 bowling fantasy points. His all-round contributions make him a key asset.

Manjot Singh – All Rounder

Manjot Singh has made a strong impact in just 4 matches, with 297 career fantasy points (74 per match) and a Player of the Match award (25% award ratio). He’s hit 6 sixes and 5 fours, and his top score is 40. With 129 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match, Singh is a genuine dual threat.

Aryan Amirzai – All Rounder

Aryan Amirzai has 224 career fantasy points from 4 matches (56 per match), all coming in the current event. He’s contributed 5 fours and 3 sixes, with a top score of 32. With 108 bowling fantasy points, Amirzai’s all-round skills add depth to the Spartans’ lineup.

Koln CC (KCC)

Akhil Sugathan – Batsman

Akhil Sugathan is KCC’s most consistent fantasy performer, with 698 career points in 11 matches (63 per match) and 182 points in the current event (61 per match). He’s the team’s leading six-hitter (23) and has a top score of 62. With 132 bowling fantasy points and 6 career catches, Sugathan is a complete package.

Sasanka Sanka – Batsman (Captain)

Sasanka Sanka has 718 career fantasy points in 20 matches (36 per match) and 106 in the current event (35 per match). He’s hit 17 sixes and 25 fours, with a top score of 59. Sanka’s fielding is also notable, with 6 catches and a stumping to his name.

Ashik Rahuman – All Rounder

Ashik Rahuman has 158 career fantasy points in 3 matches (53 per match), all in the current event. He’s hit 1 six and 3 fours, with a top score of 22. With 95 bowling fantasy points and a three-wicket haul, Rahuman is KCC’s most reliable wicket-taker.

Akshay Dhani – All Rounder

Akshay Dhani has 739 career fantasy points in 12 matches (62 per match), with 53 in the current event (27 per match). He’s hit 16 sixes and 21 fours, with a top score of 63. Dhani has 205 bowling fantasy points and 7 career catches, making him a valuable all-rounder.

Key Player Matchups

  • Arsalan Siddiqui (SCKS) vs Akhil Sugathan (KCC):

    • Siddiqui: 59 fantasy points/match, 2 sixes/match, 22 runs/match
    • Sugathan: 63 fantasy points/match, 2 sixes/match, 20 runs/match
    • Both are explosive batters and six-hitters, making this a marquee matchup.

  • Taha Hassan (SCKS) vs Ashik Rahuman (KCC):

    • Hassan: 31 fantasy points/match, 17 runs/match, 11 bowling points/match
    • Rahuman: 53 fantasy points/match, 7 runs/match, 32 bowling points/match
    • Hassan’s all-round ability will be tested against Rahuman’s wicket-taking prowess.

  • Manjot Singh (SCKS) vs Akshay Dhani (KCC):

    • Singh: 74 fantasy points/match, 1 six/match, 16 runs/match
    • Dhani: 62 fantasy points/match, 1 six/match, 18 runs/match
    • Both are all-rounders capable of swinging the match with bat or ball.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Akhil Sugathan (KCC): Highest career and event fantasy averages, consistent with bat and ball.
  • Arsalan Siddiqui (SCKS): Top six-hitter and run-scorer for SCKS, in excellent form.

Bold Picks:

  • Manjot Singh (SCKS): High fantasy ceiling (162 in a match), Player of the Match potential.
  • Ashik Rahuman (KCC): Leading wicket-taker, capable of big hauls in T10.

Insights & Key Matchups

This Group A clash promises fireworks, with both teams boasting dynamic all-rounders and power-hitters. SC Krefeld Spartans have a slight edge in win percentage and depth, but Koln CC’s top order, led by Akhil Sugathan and Sasanka Sanka, can change the game in a matter of overs.

Potential Game-Changers:

  • Arsalan Siddiqui (SCKS): If he gets going, his six-hitting can take the game away.
  • Akhil Sugathan (KCC): The most complete player on show, with the ability to dominate in all departments.
  • Taha Hassan (SCKS): His all-round skills and current form make him a threat with both bat and ball.
  • Ashik Rahuman (KCC): If the pitch offers any assistance, he could be the difference-maker with the ball.

Fantasy managers should look to build around these core players, with a mix of safe and bold picks to maximize returns in what promises to be a high-scoring, action-packed T10 encounter.

Stay tuned for live action from Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground as SCKS and KCC battle for crucial points in ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025!

  1. Manjot Singh – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 74.0 – SCKS
  2. Akhil Sugathan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 63.0 – KCC
  3. Akshay Dhani – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 62.0 – KCC
  4. Arsalan Siddiqui – Batsman – Avg. Points: 59.0 – SCKS
  5. Aryan Amirzai – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 56.0 – SCKS
  6. Ashik Rahuman – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 53.0 – KCC
  7. Sasanka Sanka – Batsman – Avg. Points: 36.0 – KCC
  8. Taha Hassan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 31.0 – SCKS
  9. Manoj Panthangi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 27.0 – SCKS
  10. Binson Thomas – Bowler – Avg. Points: 23.0 – KCC
  11. Noman Qurashi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 13.0 – SCKS

Number of players from each team:

  • Koln CC (KCC): 5
  • SC Krefeld Spartans (SCKS): 6

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 5
  • Batsman: 5
  • Bowler: 1
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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