ECS Gibraltar, 2025: Gaming CC (GAM) vs Pirates (PIR) – Match 11 Preview
Event: ECS Gibraltar, 2025
Match: Gaming CC vs Pirates, Single Group Match Day 2, Match 11
Date: 3rd August 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local Time | 17:15 IST
Venue: Europa Sports Complex
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Gaming CC won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
As the ECS Gibraltar, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Match 11, where Gaming CC (GAM) take on the seasoned Pirates (PIR) at the iconic Europa Sports Complex. With both teams boasting a blend of experience and emerging talent, this encounter promises fireworks.
Predicted Standouts
- Most 6s:Myles Isted (GAM) – With a career average of 1.0 sixes per match, Isted is the most likely to clear the ropes.
- Most Runs:Myles Isted (GAM) – Averaging 35 runs per match, Isted is the leading candidate to top the scoring charts.
- Most Wickets:Matthew Whelan (GAM) – With a career-best of 4 wickets in a match and 11 average bowling fantasy points per match, Whelan is the bowler to watch.
- Match MVP:Myles Isted (GAM) – An astonishing 73 average fantasy points per match over his career makes Isted the frontrunner for MVP honors.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Gaming CC (GAM)
- Team Colors: Green & Black
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Myles Isted (73.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Myles Isted (73.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Myles Isted (3 sixes in 2 matches; 1.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Matthew Whelan (4 wickets in a match; 11 avg. bowling fantasy points)
- Team Record: Data not available
Pirates (PIR)
- Team Colors: Black & Yellow
- Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Harry Pile (15.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Ben Wood & Kieron Ferrary (29.0)
- Top Six-Hitter (Career): Kenroy Nestor (16 sixes in 80 matches)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Kenroy Nestor (3 wickets in a match; 225 career bowling fantasy points)
- Team Record: 50 matches, 23 wins, 46% win rate
Player Highlights
Gaming CC (GAM)
Myles Isted – Batsman
With just 2 matches under their belt, Myles Isted has already set the tournament alight. Averaging a staggering 73 fantasy points per match (career and current event), Isted has scored 145 fantasy points in the event, including a top score of 47 and 3 sixes. Their aggressive approach and ability to find the boundary make them a game-changer at the top of the order.
Anshu Kumar – Wicket-Keeper/Batsman
Anshu Kumar brings consistency and reliability, averaging 14 fantasy points per match (career and event). With 40 batting fantasy points and a top score of 10, Kumar is a steady presence behind the stumps and with the bat, making them a valuable asset in the T10 format.
Sajan Singh – All-Rounder
A true all-rounder, Sajan Singh has accumulated 238 career fantasy points, with a career-best 71 in a single match. Averaging 24 fantasy points per match (career) and 32 in the current event, Singh’s 43 batting and 155 bowling fantasy points highlight their dual threat.
Matthew Whelan – Batsman/Bowler
Whelan is a seasoned campaigner with 580 career fantasy points and a highest single-match haul of 129. With 441 bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match, Whelan’s experience and ability to deliver under pressure make them a key figure for GAM.
Pirates (PIR)
Harry Pile – Wicket-Keeper
A mainstay for the Pirates, Pile boasts 658 career fantasy points and a highest single-match tally of 124. With 8 career sixes and 34 fours, Pile is a dynamic batter and a sharp wicket-keeper, contributing 108 fielding fantasy points and 5 stumpings.
Kenroy Nestor – Batsman
Nestor is the Pirates’ most explosive batter, with 16 career sixes and 352 batting fantasy points. With 823 total fantasy points and 9 Player of the Match awards (11.25% award ratio), Nestor’s experience and power-hitting are invaluable.
Ben Wood – All-Rounder (Captain)
Ben Wood leads from the front, averaging 23 fantasy points per match (career) and 29 in the current event. With 70 batting and 109 bowling fantasy points, Wood’s all-round skills and leadership will be crucial for PIR.
Kieron Ferrary – All-Rounder
Ferrary is a consistent performer, averaging 18 fantasy points per match (career) and 29 in the current event. With 262 batting and 55 bowling fantasy points, Ferrary’s ability to contribute in all departments makes them a player to watch.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
- Myles Isted (GAM) vs Kenroy Nestor (PIR):
- Isted leads in average runs (35.0 per match) and sixes (1.0 per match), while Nestor brings experience with 16 career sixes and 823 fantasy points.
- Matthew Whelan (GAM) vs Ben Wood (PIR):
- Whelan has a higher career-best in wickets (4 in a match) and 441 bowling fantasy points, while Wood averages 11 bowling fantasy points per match and is a proven all-rounder.
- Sajan Singh (GAM) vs Kieron Ferrary (PIR):
- Both are all-rounders with similar fantasy impact, but Singh edges ahead in bowling (155 career bowling fantasy points) while Ferrary is more dominant with the bat (262 batting fantasy points).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Myles Isted (GAM): Unmatched fantasy consistency and explosive batting make Isted the safest captaincy choice.
- Harry Pile (PIR): Reliable with both bat and gloves, Pile’s all-round contributions are ideal for vice-captain.
Bold Picks
- Ben Wood (PIR): As captain and a proven all-rounder, Wood offers high upside, especially if PIR bat first.
- Sajan Singh (GAM): Singh’s all-round potential and high event average make them a strong differential pick.
Insights & Key Matchups
- Game-Changers:
- Myles Isted could dominate with the bat, while Matthew Whelan and Sajan Singh offer all-round value for GAM.
- For PIR, Kenroy Nestor and Ben Wood bring experience and the ability to turn the match with both bat and ball.
- Fantasy Focus:
- Expect high fantasy returns from the all-rounders and top-order batters, especially in the T10 format where every ball counts.
- Match Narrative:
- GAM’s explosive young talent faces off against PIR’s seasoned campaigners. The battle between Isted and Nestor could well decide the outcome, while the all-rounders on both sides will be pivotal in the crunch moments.
- Myles Isted – Batsman – Avg. Points: 73.0 – Gaming CC
- Sajan Singh – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 24.0 – Gaming CC
- Ben Wood – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 23.0 – Pirates
- Kieron Ferrary – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 18.0 – Pirates
- Matthew Whelan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 15.0 – Gaming CC
- Harry Pile – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 15.0 – Pirates
- Anshu Kumar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 14.0 – Gaming CC
- Niall Garratt – Bowler – Avg. Points: 12.0 – Pirates
- Kenroy Nestor – Batsman – Avg. Points: 10.0 – Pirates
- Zachary Simpson – Bowler – Avg. Points: 6.0 – Gaming CC
- Sean Delgado – Bowler – Avg. Points: 6.0 – Pirates
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Gaming CC: 5
- Pirates: 6
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 4
- All-Rounder: 3
- Bowler: 3
- Wicket-Keeper: 1
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