ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 – Group A Match Day 1, Match 2: VfB Gelsenkirchen (VG) vs SC Krefeld Spartans (SCKS) – Preview

Match Details

  • Event: ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025
  • Match: Group A Match Day 1, Match 2 (VG vs SCKS)
  • Date: 14 July 2025
  • Start Time: 11:00 Local Time | 13:30 IST
  • Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
  • Format: T10
  • Toss: SC Krefeld Spartans won the toss and elected to field
  • Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight on Standout Players

Based on career statistics, here are the players to watch for key match-impacting performances:

  • Most Sixes Prediction:

    • Muhammad Asif (VG), Ace Pruss (VG), Shazaib Khan (VG), Arsalan Siddiqui (SCKS), Taha Hassan (SCKS)
      All have a career average of 1.0 sixes per match, but Muhammad Asif and Ace Pruss have the highest aggregate sixes (31 and 30 respectively).

  • Most Runs Prediction:

    • Shazaib Khan (VG)
      With a career average of 19 runs per match, Shazaib Khan leads the field.

  • Most Wickets Prediction:

    • Muhammad Raheel (VG)
      The only player with a career average of 1.0 wickets per match, making him the leading wicket-taking candidate.

  • Match MVP Prediction:

    • Muhammad Raheel (VG)
      With a remarkable average of 65 fantasy points per match over his career, Raheel stands out as the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Introductions

VfB Gelsenkirchen (VG)

  • Matches Played: 24
  • Matches Won: 7
  • Win Percentage: 29.2%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Muhammad Raheel (65.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event): No event data yet
  • Top Six-Hitter: Muhammad Asif (31 sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Muhammad Raheel (23 wickets, 1.0 per match)

SC Krefeld Spartans (SCKS)

  • Matches Played: 27
  • Matches Won: 14
  • Win Percentage: 51.9%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Arsalan Siddiqui (19.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event): No event data yet
  • Top Six-Hitter: Arsalan Siddiqui (4 sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Mustafa Ul Haq (11 matches, 61 bowling fantasy points)

Player Highlights

VfB Gelsenkirchen (VG)

1. Muhammad Raheel – All Rounder

A true all-rounder, Raheel is the fantasy juggernaut of this fixture. With 1,487 career fantasy points from 23 matches (65 per match), he’s a proven match-winner. His batting (22 sixes, 16 fours, 501 batting fantasy points) and bowling (886 bowling fantasy points, 1.0 wickets per match) make him a dual threat. Notably, he has 3 Player of the Match awards, underlining his ability to turn games single-handedly.

2. Shazaib Khan – Batsman

Shazaib Khan is the most prolific run-scorer in this match, averaging 19 runs and 41 batting fantasy points per match. With 34 sixes and 28 fours in 19 matches, he’s a boundary-hitting machine. His 3 fifties and a top score of 72 highlight his consistency, and he’s also contributed in the field with 4 catches and a stumping.

3. Ace Pruss – Batsman

Ace Pruss brings explosive potential, with 1,264 career fantasy points (51 per match) and a highest single-match haul of 312. He’s hit 30 sixes and 22 fours, with two fifties and a top score of 79. Pruss is also a handy bowler (379 bowling fantasy points, 5-wicket haul) and a sharp fielder (14 catches).

4. Muhammad Asif – Batsman

Asif is a power-hitter with 31 sixes and 36 fours in 26 matches, averaging 15 runs and 33 batting fantasy points per match. He’s notched up two fifties and a top score of 67, and has twice been named Player of the Match.

SC Krefeld Spartans (SCKS)

1. Arsalan Siddiqui – Batsman

Siddiqui is SCKS’s most reliable fantasy performer, averaging 19 points per match. In just 4 matches, he’s hit 4 sixes and scored 65 batting fantasy points, with a top score of 29. His highest single-match fantasy haul is an impressive 71.

2. Taha Hassan – All Rounder (Captain)

Hassan is a key all-rounder, with 187 career fantasy points from 15 matches (12 per match). He’s hit 4 sixes and 3 fours, and his top score is 28. With 60 bowling fantasy points and 2 catches, he’s a steady contributor in all departments.

3. Mustafa Ul Haq – Bowler

Mustafa is the Spartans’ most experienced bowler, with 11 matches and 61 bowling fantasy points. He’s also contributed in the field with 2 catches. While his wicket tally is modest, his best bowling fantasy performance is 29 points in a match.

4. Manoj Panthangi – Batsman

Panthangi has played 7 matches, scoring 42 fantasy points (6 per match). He’s hit a four and has a top score of 5, with 1 catch to his name. While his numbers are modest, he adds depth to the Spartans’ batting.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:

    • Shazaib Khan (VG) vs Mustafa Ul Haq (SCKS)
      • Khan: 19 runs per match, 41 batting fantasy points per match
      • Ul Haq: 6 bowling fantasy points per match, best of 29 in a match

  • All-Rounder Showdown:

    • Muhammad Raheel (VG) vs Taha Hassan (SCKS)
      • Raheel: 65 fantasy points per match, 1.0 wickets per match, 10 runs per match
      • Hassan: 12 fantasy points per match, 2 runs per match, 4 bowling points per match

  • Boundary Hitters:

    • Ace Pruss (VG) vs Arsalan Siddiqui (SCKS)
      • Pruss: 1.0 sixes per match, 27 batting fantasy points per match
      • Siddiqui: 1.0 sixes per match, 16 batting fantasy points per match

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

  • Safe Captain Pick:

    • Muhammad Raheel (VG): Consistent all-rounder, highest fantasy average, and proven match-winner.

  • Safe Vice-Captain Pick:

    • Shazaib Khan (VG): Highest run average, big-hitting ability, and strong fantasy returns.

  • Bold Captain Pick:

    • Ace Pruss (VG): Capable of explosive performances with both bat and ball, as shown by his 312-point match.

  • Bold Vice-Captain Pick:

    • Arsalan Siddiqui (SCKS): SCKS’s top fantasy performer, with the potential to deliver a big innings.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • VG’s Powerhouse Batting: With Shazaib Khan, Ace Pruss, and Muhammad Asif all averaging a six per match and boasting high fantasy returns, VG’s top order is primed for fireworks.
  • All-Round Impact: Muhammad Raheel’s dual threat with bat and ball makes him the most influential player on the field.
  • SCKS’s Challenge: The Spartans will look to Arsalan Siddiqui and Taha Hassan to anchor their innings and provide breakthroughs with the ball.
  • Fantasy X-Factor: Watch for Ace Pruss and Muhammad Asif to provide explosive cameos, while Mustafa Ul Haq could be a surprise package with the ball for SCKS.

Final Word

With VG’s star-studded batting lineup and SCKS’s balanced squad, this Group A clash promises to be a high-octane contest. Fantasy managers should prioritize all-rounders and big-hitting batters, while keeping an eye on SCKS’s bowlers for potential upsets. As the ECS Germany, Krefeld, 2025 gets underway, expect nothing less than thrilling T10 action at Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground!

  1. Muhammad Raheel – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 65.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  2. Ace Pruss – Batter – Avg. Points: 51.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  3. Shazaib Khan – Batter – Avg. Points: 51.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  4. Muhammad Asif – Batter – Avg. Points: 38.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  5. Gopinath Manoharan – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 34.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  6. Mirwali Jabarkheel – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 25.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  7. Shrutarv Awasthi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 20.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  8. Arsalan Siddiqui – Batter – Avg. Points: 19.0 – SC Krefeld Spartans
  9. Waqas Fatmi – Batter – Avg. Points: 18.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  10. Raj Bhushan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 12.0 – VfB Gelsenkirchen
  11. Taha Hassan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 12.0 – SC Krefeld Spartans

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • VfB Gelsenkirchen: 9
  • SC Krefeld Spartans: 2

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batter: 4
  • All Rounder: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 2
  • Bowler: 1

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