ECS Romania, 2025: Bliss Warriors (BLW) vs Bucharest Gladiators (BUG) – Match 7 Preview
Event: ECS Romania, 2025
Match: BLW vs BUG – Single Group Match Day 2, Match 7
Date: 2nd June 2025
Start Time: 11:15 Local Time | 12:45 IST
Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Bliss Warriors won the toss and elected to bat
Team Introductions
Bliss Warriors (BLW)
The Bliss Warriors have made a strong start to their ECS Romania 2025 campaign, winning 3 out of their 4 matches so far, boasting an impressive 75% win rate. Their squad is a blend of experience and explosive talent, making them a formidable force in the T10 format.
- Strongest Player (Fantasy Points):
- Career Average: Ijaz Hussain (49.0 per match)
- Current Event Average: Madhusha Lakshan (49.0 per match)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Ijaz Hussain (45 sixes in 52 matches)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Madhusha Lakshan (1 wicket per match, 5 matches)
Bucharest Gladiators (BUG)
The Bucharest Gladiators are one of the most consistent teams in the competition, with 29 wins from 47 matches (61.7% win rate). Their lineup features a mix of power hitters and crafty bowlers, making them a well-rounded unit.
- Strongest Player (Fantasy Points):
- Career Average: Likshan Sasanga (160.0 per match)
- Current Event Average: Likshan Sasanga (160.0 per match)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Atif Naqvi (19 sixes in 18 matches)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Likshan Sasanga (2 wickets per match, 2 matches)
Player Highlights
Bliss Warriors (BLW)
1. Ijaz Hussain – All Rounder
Ijaz Hussain is the heartbeat of the Bliss Warriors, with a staggering 2,562 career fantasy points from 52 matches. His all-round prowess is evident: 45 sixes, 59 fours, and 1,012 bowling fantasy points. He averages 49 fantasy points per match both in his career and in the current event, underlining his consistency. With a highest single-match fantasy haul of 215 and a Player of the Match award to his name, Hussain is a safe bet for both runs and wickets.
2. Madhusha Lakshan – Bowler
A rising star, Madhusha Lakshan has quickly established himself as a key bowler for BLW. In just 5 matches, he has accumulated 246 career fantasy points, averaging 49 per match. His bowling is his main weapon, with 199 fantasy points and a best of 97 in a match. He’s already claimed a three-wicket haul in this event, making him a potential game-changer.
3. Eranga De Silva – Batsman (Wicket Keeper)
Eranga De Silva is a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman with 333 career fantasy points from just 5 matches, averaging a remarkable 67 per match. He has already notched up two fifties in this event, hitting 7 sixes and 15 fours. With a Player of the Match award in 40% of his matches, De Silva is a proven match-winner.
4. Isfahan Doekhie – All Rounder (Captain)
Captain Isfahan Doekhie brings experience and balance to the side. With 783 career fantasy points in 36 matches (22 per match), he contributes with both bat and ball. His bowling has fetched 418 points, including a four-wicket haul, and he’s a reliable fielder with 7 career catches.
Bucharest Gladiators (BUG)
1. Likshan Sasanga – All Rounder
Likshan Sasanga has made an explosive entry into the tournament, amassing 319 fantasy points in just 2 matches (160 per match). He’s already scored a fifty and taken a three-wicket haul in this event, with 7 sixes and 5 fours. His all-round ability makes him the Gladiators’ most valuable asset.
2. Atif Naqvi – Batsman
A seasoned campaigner, Atif Naqvi has played 18 matches, scoring 621 career fantasy points (35 per match). He’s the team’s leading six-hitter (19) and has a top score of 57. In the current event, he’s averaging a phenomenal 94 fantasy points per match, including a fifty.
3. Qaim Khan – Wicket Keeper
Qaim Khan is a reliable wicketkeeper-batsman with 284 career fantasy points from 14 matches (20 per match). He’s contributed with both bat and gloves, scoring 112 batting fantasy points and taking 5 catches. In the current event, he’s stepped up, averaging 53 fantasy points per match.
4. Muhammad Rashid – All Rounder
Muhammad Rashid, though early in his career (2 matches), has shown promise with 82 fantasy points (41 per match). His primary impact has been with the ball, taking a wicket per match and contributing in the field with 2 catches.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Ijaz Hussain (BLW) vs Likshan Sasanga (BUG):
- Ijaz Hussain brings a wealth of experience, with 49 fantasy points per match and 45 career sixes.
- Likshan Sasanga is the form player, averaging 160 fantasy points per match, with 7 sixes in just 2 matches.
- This battle of all-rounders could decide the match, with both capable of turning the game with bat or ball.
Madhusha Lakshan (BLW) vs Atif Naqvi (BUG):
- Lakshan is a strike bowler with a three-wicket haul in this event, while Naqvi is the Gladiators’ most prolific six-hitter and current event’s top scorer.
- Their duel in the powerplay could set the tone for the match.
Eranga De Silva (BLW) vs Qaim Khan (BUG):
- Both wicketkeeper-batsmen, De Silva has a higher fantasy average (67 vs 20), but Khan has shown a recent uptick in form (53 per match in this event).
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Likshan Sasanga (BUG): Unmatched current form, all-round contributions, and sky-high fantasy average.
- Ijaz Hussain (BLW): Proven consistency, experience, and ability to deliver with both bat and ball.
Bold Picks
- Eranga De Silva (BLW): High-impact player with a remarkable Player of the Match ratio.
- Atif Naqvi (BUG): Explosive batter, leading six-hitter, and in red-hot form this event.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Likshan Sasanga (BUG) – If he continues his all-round dominance, BLW will have their work cut out.
- Ijaz Hussain (BLW) – His experience and all-round skills make him a threat in all departments.
- Eranga De Silva (BLW) – With two fifties in five matches, he can change the game in a few overs.
- Atif Naqvi (BUG) – His ability to clear the ropes and score quickly is vital in the T10 format.
Fantasy X-Factors:
- Madhusha Lakshan (BLW) – A wicket-taking bowler who can also contribute with the bat.
- Qaim Khan (BUG) – If he continues his current event form, he could be a surprise package.
Conclusion
With both teams boasting explosive all-rounders and power hitters, Match 7 of ECS Romania, 2025 promises to be a high-octane contest. The Bliss Warriors’ strong start and the Gladiators’ consistency set the stage for a thrilling encounter. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and in-form batters, as they are likely to be the difference-makers in this T10 showdown at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground.
Don’t miss the action – tune in at 11:15 local time (12:45 IST) for what promises to be a blockbuster clash!
Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match
- Likshan Sasanga – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 160.0 – BGR
- Eranga De Silva – Batsman – Avg. Points: 67.0 – BLW
- Madhusha Lakshan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 49.0 – BLW
- Ijaz Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – BLW
- Ngoni Chibuwe – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 42.0 – BLW
- Muhammad Rashid – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – BGR
- Mahesh Abeysinghe – Bowler – Avg. Points: 35.0 – BLW
- Atif Naqvi – Batsman – Avg. Points: 35.0 – BGR
- Dilusha Lakshan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 26.0 – BLW
- Samiullah Safi – Bowler – Avg. Points: 25.0 – BGR
- Sanjula Krishan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 25.0 – BLW
Number of Players from Each Team:
- Bliss Warriors (BLW): 7
- Bucharest Gladiators (BGR): 4
Number of Players from Each Skill Type:
- All Rounder: 5
- Batsman: 3
- Bowler: 3
- Wicket Keeper: 0
Short Team Names:
- Bucharest Gladiators = BGR
- Bliss Warriors = BLW
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