ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 – Group B Match Day 2, Match 16: Strass Rising Stars (SRS) vs Monchengladbach (MCG) – Pre-Match Analysis
Event: ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025
Match: SRS vs MCG, Group B Match Day 2, Match 16
Date: 17 July 2025
Start Time: 09:00 Local Time | 11:30 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Strass Rising Stars won the toss and elected to field
Spotlight: Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s:Muaaz Hassan (SRS) – Career average of 3 sixes per match, the clear six-hitting leader.
- Most Runs:Muaaz Hassan (SRS) – Career average of 30 runs per match, the most prolific batter in this contest.
- Most Wickets:Tauqeer Khan (SRS) – Career average of 1 wicket per match, the top wicket-taker among available data.
- Match MVP:Muaaz Hassan (SRS) – Highest average fantasy points per match over career (74).
Team Introductions
Strass Rising Stars (SRS)
- Matches Played: 27
- Matches Won: 13
- Win Percentage: 48.1%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Muaaz Hassan (74 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Tauqeer Khan (67 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Muaaz Hassan (44 sixes, 3 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Tauqeer Khan (1 per match, 13 wickets in 13 matches)
Monchengladbach (MCG)
- Matches Played: Data not available
- Matches Won: Data not available
- Win Percentage: Data not available
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Abdul Rahim & Elyas Arian (29 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Abdul Rahim & Elyas Arian (29 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Abdul Rahim (3 sixes, 1 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): No player has taken a wicket yet
Player Highlights
Strass Rising Stars (SRS)
1. Muaaz Hassan – Wicket Keeper
With a staggering 961 career fantasy points from just 13 matches (74 per match), Muaaz Hassan is the most dynamic player in this fixture. Their batting is explosive, averaging 30 runs and 3 sixes per match, including a T10 century (top score: 100). Muaaz’s ability to clear the ropes and anchor the innings makes them a must-watch.
2. Tauqeer Khan – Bowler
Tauqeer Khan’s all-round value is immense, with 623 career fantasy points (48 per match) and a current event average of 67. Their bowling is the main weapon: 469 career bowling fantasy points, 1 wicket per match, and a best of 4 wickets in a game. Tauqeer’s recent form (148 bowling points in the event) signals a potential match-winner.
3. Faheem Jani – All Rounder, Captain
The SRS captain brings leadership and all-round skills, with 911 career fantasy points (61 per match) and 2 Player of the Match awards. Faheem’s batting (19 runs per match, 21 sixes) and bowling (18 points per match, 1 three-wicket haul) make them a reliable fantasy and on-field pick.
4. Sagar Kataria – Batsman
A seasoned campaigner with 39 matches, Sagar has 1,672 career fantasy points (43 per match) and 4 Player of the Match awards. Their batting is consistent (15 runs per match, 34 sixes, 4 fifties), and they contribute in the field with 15 catches.
Monchengladbach (MCG)
1. Abdul Rahim – All Rounder
Abdul Rahim is MCG’s most impactful player, with 86 career fantasy points (29 per match) and a top score of 34. Their batting is aggressive (11 runs per match, 3 sixes), and they add value in the field (1 catch, 3 fielding points per match).
2. Elyas Arian – Batsman, Captain
Elyas Arian matches Rahim’s fantasy output (29 per match) and leads from the front. While their batting numbers are modest (2 runs per match, 1 six), Elyas’s bowling (22 points per match) and a best of 2 wickets in a match make them a key all-round contributor.
3. Suleman Yar – All Rounder
Suleman Yar brings power-hitting to the MCG lineup, with 4 sixes in 3 matches (1 per match) and a top score of 31. Their fantasy average (27 per match) is impressive, and they could be the X-factor with the bat.
4. Abubakar Safi – All Rounder
Abubakar Safi’s 32 career fantasy points (11 per match) come mainly from bowling (8 per match). While yet to make a mark with the bat, their all-round skills could be crucial in the T10 format.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler
- Muaaz Hassan (SRS) vs Abubakar Safi (MCG): Muaaz’s 30 runs and 3 sixes per match will test Safi’s bowling, who averages 8 bowling fantasy points per match.
- Abdul Rahim (MCG) vs Tauqeer Khan (SRS): Rahim’s 11 runs per match and 3 sixes face off against Tauqeer’s 1 wicket per match and 36 bowling points per match.
Fantasy Points Showdown
- Muaaz Hassan (SRS): 74 per match (career) vs Abdul Rahim (MCG): 29 per match (career)
- Tauqeer Khan (SRS): 67 per match (current event) vs Elyas Arian (MCG): 29 per match (current event)
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Captain: Muaaz Hassan (SRS) – Highest fantasy average, sixes, and runs.
- Vice-Captain: Tauqeer Khan (SRS) – Consistent wicket-taker and high event fantasy average.
Bold Picks:
- Captain: Abdul Rahim (MCG) – Top MCG batter, can deliver with bat and in the field.
- Vice-Captain: Faheem Jani (SRS) – All-rounder with a history of big fantasy hauls.
Insights & Key Matchups
- SRS’s Power: With Muaaz Hassan and Tauqeer Khan in top form, SRS have the edge in both batting firepower and bowling penetration.
- MCG’s Hope: Abdul Rahim and Elyas Arian must deliver with the bat and ball to challenge SRS’s dominance.
- Fantasy Focus: Muaaz Hassan is the clear MVP candidate, but keep an eye on Tauqeer Khan’s wicket-taking and Abdul Rahim’s all-round potential.
Conclusion:
Strass Rising Stars enter as favorites, boasting superior individual stats and a balanced squad. However, Monchengladbach’s emerging talents, especially Abdul Rahim and Elyas Arian, could spring a surprise if they fire collectively. Expect fireworks in this T10 clash at Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground!
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis on the official ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 website.
- Muaaz Hassan – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 74.0 – SRS
- Faheem Jani – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 61.0 – SRS
- Tauqeer Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 48.0 – SRS
- Varun Reddy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 44.0 – SRS
- Sagar Kataria – Batsman – Avg. Points: 43.0 – SRS
- Raja Mubashir – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – SRS
- Abdul Rahim – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 29.0 – MGB
- Elyas Arian – Batsman – Avg. Points: 29.0 – MGB
- Suleman Yar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 27.0 – MGB
- Ejaz Hashmi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 25.0 – SRS
- Osman Shirzad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 24.0 – SRS
Number of players from each team:
- Strass Rising Stars (SRS): 8
- Monchengladbach (MGB): 3
Number of players from each skill type:
- All Rounder: 5
- Batsman: 3
- Bowler: 2
- Wicket Keeper: 1
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