ECS Romania, 2025 – BLW vs PHX: Match 19 Preview

ECS Romania, 2025 Single Group Match Day 4 – Match 19 (BLW vs PHX)
Date: 4th June 2025
Start Time: 18:15 Local | 19:45 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)

Bliss Warriors have been a formidable force in ECS Romania 2025, boasting a strong record with 6 wins out of 9 matches, translating to an impressive 66.7% win rate. Their squad is packed with multi-dimensional players, but the standout in terms of fantasy impact is Eranga De Silva, who leads both career and current event average fantasy points (56 per match). The team’s most prolific six-hitter is Ijaz Hussain (49 career sixes), while Ijaz Hussain also leads the bowling charts with 1022 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match.

Phoenix CC (PHX)

Phoenix CC mirror BLW’s record, also winning 6 of their 9 matches (66.7% win rate). Their fantasy powerhouse is Bilal Ahmed, who averages 58 fantasy points per match over his career and an even more impressive 68 per match in the current event. Bilal Ahmed is also the team’s six-hitting machine with a staggering 88 career sixes, while Rajesh Kumar is the leading wicket-taker with 1243 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 3 wickets in a match.

Player Highlights

Bliss Warriors (BLW)

Eranga De Silva – Batsman

  • Fantasy Impact: 501 total career points, 56 avg. per match (career & event)
  • Batting: 21 fours, 9 sixes, 2 fifties (all in current event), top score 57
  • Fielding: 6 catches, 2 stumpings (career)
  • Awards: 2 Player of the Match (22% award ratio)

Eranga De Silva is the heartbeat of the BLW batting lineup. With two fifties in the current event and a top score of 57, he’s a consistent run-getter and a reliable fantasy pick. His fielding contributions further boost his all-round value, and his high Player of the Match ratio underlines his match-winning potential.

Ijaz Hussain – All Rounder

  • Fantasy Impact: 2669 career points, 48 avg. per match (career), 39 in event
  • Batting: 62 fours, 49 sixes, 3 fifties, top score 80
  • Bowling: 1022 points, 4 wickets best, 3x 3+ wicket hauls
  • Fielding: 10 catches

Ijaz Hussain is a true all-rounder, contributing heavily with both bat and ball. His 49 career sixes make him a threat in the death overs, and his bowling has turned matches around for BLW. He’s a safe fantasy captaincy option.

Lithija Kalhara – Batsman

  • Fantasy Impact: 373 career points, 41 avg. per match (career & event)
  • Batting: 10 fours, 4 sixes, top score 49
  • Bowling: 87 points, best 3 wickets in a match
  • Fielding: 7 catches, 1 stumping

Lithija Kalhara’s dual skills make him a valuable asset. He’s chipped in with both bat and ball, and his fielding prowess (7 catches, 1 stumping) adds to his fantasy appeal.

Mahesh Abeysinghe – Bowler

  • Fantasy Impact: 349 career points, 39 avg. per match (career & event)
  • Bowling: 267 points, best 2 wickets in a match
  • Batting: 1 six, 14 points
  • Fielding: 3 catches

Abeysinghe is BLW’s bowling spearhead, consistently delivering with the ball and capable of chipping in with the bat and in the field.

Phoenix CC (PHX)

Bilal Ahmed – Wicket Keeper

  • Fantasy Impact: 2327 career points, 58 avg. per match (career), 68 in event
  • Batting: 63 fours, 88 sixes, 5 fifties, top score 71
  • Fielding: 18 catches, 6 stumpings
  • Awards: 5 Player of the Match (12.5% award ratio)

Bilal Ahmed is the most explosive batter in the match, with 88 career sixes and 5 fifties. His wicketkeeping skills and high Player of the Match ratio make him a fantasy favorite and a likely game-changer.

Joshak Khadka – All Rounder

  • Fantasy Impact: 1285 career points, 51 avg. per match (career), 64 in event
  • Batting: 6 fours, 3 sixes
  • Bowling: 961 points, best 3 wickets in a match, 1 maiden
  • Fielding: 13 catches

Khadka’s all-round abilities are crucial for PHX. He’s a consistent wicket-taker and a reliable fielder, making him a strong vice-captaincy option.

Arunkumar Unnikrishnan – Wicket Keeper

  • Fantasy Impact: 909 career points, 28 avg. per match (career), 51 in event
  • Batting: 33 fours, 25 sixes, 1 fifty, top score 78
  • Fielding: 7 catches

Unnikrishnan’s recent form (51 avg. in event) and ability to clear the ropes make him a key player for PHX.

Rajesh Kumar – All Rounder, Captain

  • Fantasy Impact: 2696 career points, 44 avg. per match (career), 49 in event
  • Batting: 58 fours, 29 sixes
  • Bowling: 1243 points, best 3 wickets in a match
  • Fielding: 15 catches

Rajesh Kumar’s leadership and all-round skills are vital for PHX. His consistent fantasy returns make him a safe pick.

Player vs Player Head-to-Head

  • Sixes Battle:

    • BLW: Ijaz Hussain (49) vs PHX: Bilal Ahmed (88)
      Bilal Ahmed is the clear six-hitting leader, but Hussain is not far behind and can match the aggression.

  • Bowling Impact:

    • BLW: Ijaz Hussain (1022 bowling points, 4 wickets best) vs PHX: Rajesh Kumar (1243 bowling points, 3 wickets best)
      Both are their team’s go-to bowlers, with Kumar slightly ahead in career bowling points.

  • Fantasy Consistency:

    • BLW: Eranga De Silva (56 avg. per match) vs PHX: Bilal Ahmed (58 avg. per match)
      Both are the most reliable fantasy performers for their teams.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Bilal Ahmed (PHX): Highest sixes, top fantasy average, and multiple Player of the Match awards.
  • Eranga De Silva (BLW): Consistent high scores, all-round contributions, and strong award ratio.

Bold Choices:

  • Joshak Khadka (PHX): All-rounder with high event average and wicket-taking ability.
  • Ijaz Hussain (BLW): Capable of explosive performances with both bat and ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Power Hitters: Bilal Ahmed and Ijaz Hussain will be central to their teams’ fortunes, especially in the death overs.
  • All-Rounders’ Duel: The likes of Joshak Khadka and Rajesh Kumar for PHX, and Ijaz Hussain and Lithija Kalhara for BLW, could swing the match with their dual skills.
  • Bowling Deciders: Mahesh Abeysinghe (BLW) and Aleem Abdul (PHX) are the bowlers to watch for breakthroughs.
  • Fielding X-Factors: Both teams have wicketkeepers and fielders who can change the game with a sharp catch or stumping.

Conclusion

With both teams evenly matched in terms of win percentage and fantasy firepower, ECS Romania, 2025 Match 19 promises to be a high-octane T10 contest. The battle between Bilal Ahmed’s power-hitting and the all-round depth of Bliss Warriors will be fascinating. Fantasy managers should focus on the proven performers but keep an eye on the all-rounders for differential points. Expect fireworks at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground as BLW and PHX vie for supremacy!

Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match

  1. Thilina Jayasuriya – Batsman – Avg. Points: 61.0 – PHX
  2. Bilal Ahmed – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 58.0 – PHX
  3. Eranga De Silva – Batsman – Avg. Points: 56.0 – BLW
  4. Joshak Khadka – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – PHX
  5. Ijaz Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 48.0 – BLW
  6. Aleem Abdul – Bowler – Avg. Points: 48.0 – PHX
  7. Ngoni Chibuwe – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – BLW
  8. Rajesh Kumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – PHX
  9. Lithija Kalhara – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – BLW
  10. Mahesh Abeysinghe – Bowler – Avg. Points: 39.0 – BLW
  11. Madhusha Lakshan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 38.0 – BLW

Short Team Names:

  • BLW = Bliss Warriors
  • PHX = Phoenix CC

Number of Players in the List from Each Team:

  • Bliss Warriors (BLW): 6 players
  • Phoenix CC (PHX): 5 players

Number of Players from Each Skill Type:

  • All Rounder: 4
  • Batsman: 3
  • Bowler: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 1

Summary Table:

# Player Name Skill Avg. Points Team (Short)
1 Thilina Jayasuriya Batsman 61.0 PHX
2 Bilal Ahmed Wicket Keeper 58.0 PHX
3 Eranga De Silva Batsman 56.0 BLW
4 Joshak Khadka All Rounder 51.0 PHX
5 Ijaz Hussain All Rounder 48.0 BLW
6 Aleem Abdul Bowler 48.0 PHX
7 Ngoni Chibuwe All Rounder 44.0 BLW
8 Rajesh Kumar All Rounder 44.0 PHX
9 Lithija Kalhara Batsman 41.0 BLW
10 Mahesh Abeysinghe Bowler 39.0 BLW
11 Madhusha Lakshan Bowler 38.0

BLW

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