ECS Romania, 2025 – Match 1 Preview

ECS Romania, 2025 Single Group Match Day 1 Match 1
SI Match Name: Match 1
Date: 1st June 2025
Start Time: 09:30 Local Time | 11:00 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

The Bliss Warriors, donning their signature orange kits, enter ECS Romania 2025 with a blend of experience and fresh faces. While team win-loss records are not available, the squad boasts several players with notable T10 experience and fantasy pedigree.

  • Key Strengths:
    • Top Fantasy Performer: Ijaz Hussain leads with an impressive 44.0 average fantasy points per match over his career.
    • Power Hitter: Ijaz Hussain also tops the sixes chart for the Warriors with 43 career sixes.
    • Bowling Threat: Ijaz Hussain again stands out with the most career wickets (best: 4 wickets in a match).
    • Experience: Several players have 30+ matches under their belt, providing depth and stability.

Phoenix CC

Phoenix CC, in orange and dark blue, bring a well-rounded squad with a mix of all-rounders and specialist batsmen. Their roster features some of the most explosive and consistent performers in the tournament.

  • Key Strengths:
    • Top Fantasy Performer: Bilal Ahmed boasts a stellar 55.0 average fantasy points per match, the highest among both teams.
    • Power Hitter: Bilal Ahmed is also the leading six-hitter in the match with 64 career sixes.
    • Bowling Threat: Rajesh Kumar leads the wicket-taking charts for Phoenix CC, with a best of 3 wickets in a match and 1048 career bowling fantasy points.
    • Depth: Multiple players with 20+ matches and strong all-round stats.

Player Highlights

Bliss Warriors – Players to Watch

1. Ijaz Hussain (All Rounder)

  • Career Matches: 53
  • Player of the Match Awards: 1 (1.9% award ratio)
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 2317 | Highest in a Match: 215 | Average: 44.0
  • Batting:
    • 55 fours, 43 sixes, 3 fifties, Top Score: 80
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 1202 | Highest in a Match: 186 | Avg: 23.0
  • Bowling:
    • 869 fantasy points | Highest in a Match: 129 | Best: 4 wickets in a match
    • 2 three-wicket hauls, 1 four-wicket haul
  • Fielding:
    • 9 catches, 90 fantasy points
  • Unique: True all-rounder, consistent high scorer, and a proven match-winner.

2. Asad Abbas (Wicket Keeper)

  • Career Matches: 44
  • Player of the Match Awards: 1 (2.3% award ratio)
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 1061 | Highest in a Match: 142 | Average: 24.0
  • Batting:
    • 41 fours, 21 sixes, 1 fifty, Top Score: 60
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 697 | Highest in a Match: 132 | Avg: 16.0
  • Fielding:
    • 16 catches, 3 stumpings, 200 fantasy points | Avg: 5.0 per match
  • Unique: Reliable behind the stumps and a handy contributor with the bat.

3. Isfahan Doekhie (All Rounder, Captain)

  • Career Matches: 31
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 629 | Highest in a Match: 129 | Average: 20.0
  • Batting:
    • 11 fours, 2 sixes, Top Score: 40
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 162 | Highest in a Match: 76 | Avg: 5.0
  • Bowling:
    • 287 fantasy points | Highest in a Match: 117 | Best: 4 wickets in a match
  • Fielding:
    • 7 catches
  • Unique: Capable of big performances with both bat and ball.

4. Dilusha Lakshan (All Rounder)

  • Career Matches: 13
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 273 | Highest in a Match: 54 | Average: 21.0
  • Batting:
    • 9 fours, 5 sixes, Top Score: 20
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 173 | Highest in a Match: 37 | Avg: 13.0
  • Fielding:
    • 6 catches | Avg: 4.0 fielding points per match
  • Unique: Strong in the field, handy lower-order bat.

Phoenix CC – Players to Watch

1. Bilal Ahmed (Wicket Keeper)

  • Career Matches: 31
  • Player of the Match Awards: 1 (3.2% award ratio)
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 1715 | Highest in a Match: 159 | Average: 55.0
  • Batting:
    • 45 fours, 64 sixes, 2 fifties, Top Score: 71
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 1385 | Highest in a Match: 155 | Avg: 45.0
  • Fielding:
    • 15 catches, 6 stumpings, 210 fantasy points | Avg: 7.0 per match
  • Unique: Explosive with the bat, dynamic behind the stumps, and a fantasy goldmine.

2. Aleem Abdul (Bowler)

  • Career Matches: 23
  • Player of the Match Awards: 2 (8.7% award ratio)
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 1250 | Highest in a Match: 229 | Average: 54.0
  • Batting:
    • 21 fours, 28 sixes, Top Score: 44
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 657 | Highest in a Match: 94 | Avg: 29.0
  • Bowling:
    • 441 fantasy points | Highest in a Match: 139 | Best: 4 wickets in a match
  • Fielding:
    • 6 catches
  • Unique: High-impact all-rounder, capable of turning games with both bat and ball.

3. Rajesh Kumar (All Rounder, Captain)

  • Career Matches: 57
  • Player of the Match Awards: 1 (1.8% award ratio)
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 2255 | Highest in a Match: 124 | Average: 40.0
  • Batting:
    • 48 fours, 26 sixes, Top Score: 45
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 933 | Highest in a Match: 95 | Avg: 16.0
  • Bowling:
    • 1048 fantasy points | Highest in a Match: 107 | Best: 3 wickets in a match
  • Fielding:
    • 11 catches
  • Unique: Veteran all-rounder, consistent fantasy contributor.

4. Thilina Jayasuriya (Batsman)

  • Career Matches: 16
  • Player of the Match Awards: 1 (6.3% award ratio)
  • Fantasy Stats:
    • Total Points: 1157 | Highest in a Match: 140 | Average: 72.0
  • Batting:
    • 38 fours, 16 sixes, Top Score: 44
    • Batting Fantasy Points: 637 | Highest in a Match: 96 | Avg: 40.0
  • Bowling:
    • 432 fantasy points | Highest in a Match: 91 | Best: 3 wickets in a match
  • Fielding:
    • 3 catches
  • Unique: Consistently high fantasy scorer, dangerous with both bat and ball.

Player vs Player Head-to-Head

  • Ijaz Hussain (Bliss Warriors) vs Bilal Ahmed (Phoenix CC):

    • Ijaz: 44.0 avg fantasy points, 43 sixes, 4 wickets best in a match
    • Bilal: 55.0 avg fantasy points, 64 sixes, 2 fifties, 6 stumpings
    • Edge: Bilal Ahmed for fantasy, but Ijaz’s all-round skills make this a marquee battle.

  • Aleem Abdul (Phoenix CC) vs Asad Abbas (Bliss Warriors):

    • Aleem: 54.0 avg fantasy points, 28 sixes, 4 wickets best in a match
    • Asad: 24.0 avg fantasy points, 21 sixes, 1 fifty, 3 stumpings
    • Edge: Aleem Abdul for all-round impact.

  • Rajesh Kumar (Phoenix CC) vs Isfahan Doekhie (Bliss Warriors):

    • Rajesh: 40.0 avg fantasy points, 26 sixes, 3 wickets best in a match
    • Isfahan: 20.0 avg fantasy points, 2 sixes, 4 wickets best in a match
    • Edge: Rajesh Kumar for consistency and experience.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Picks:

  • Bilal Ahmed (Phoenix CC): Highest average fantasy points, explosive batting, and consistent wicket-keeping returns.
  • Ijaz Hussain (Bliss Warriors): Proven all-rounder, high ceiling in both batting and bowling.

Bold Picks:

  • Aleem Abdul (Phoenix CC): High-impact player, capable of huge returns with both bat and ball.
  • Thilina Jayasuriya (Phoenix CC): Consistently high fantasy scorer, can contribute in all departments.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • Bilal Ahmed’s power-hitting and wicket-keeping could set the tone for Phoenix CC.
    • Ijaz Hussain’s all-round ability makes him the heartbeat of the Bliss Warriors.
    • Aleem Abdul and Rajesh Kumar provide Phoenix CC with depth and match-winning experience.
    • Asad Abbas and Isfahan Doekhie offer stability and the potential for big moments for the Warriors.

  • Key Matchups:

    • The battle between the all-rounders (Ijaz vs Rajesh) and the big-hitting keepers (Bilal vs Asad) will be pivotal.
    • Phoenix CC’s superior six-hitting ability (Bilal, Aleem, Thilina) could be decisive in the T10 format.

Conclusion

The opening match of ECS Romania, 2025 promises fireworks as Bliss Warriors and Phoenix CC lock horns at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground. With both teams boasting explosive all-rounders and dynamic wicket-keepers, expect a high-octane contest where every ball counts. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the proven performers and be ready for new heroes to emerge as the tournament gets underway.

Stay tuned for live action and updates from ECS Romania, 2025!

Top 11 Players by Average Fantasy Points per Match (Descending Order):

  1. Thilina Jayasuriya – Batsman – Avg. Fantasy Points: 72.0 – Phoenix CC
  2. Bilal Ahmed – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Fantasy Points: 55.0 – Phoenix CC
  3. Aleem Abdul – Bowler – Avg. Fantasy Points: 54.0 – Phoenix CC
  4. Ijaz Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Fantasy Points: 44.0 – Bliss Warriors
  5. Joshak Khadka – All Rounder – Avg. Fantasy Points: 44.0 – Phoenix CC
  6. Rajesh Kumar – All Rounder – Avg. Fantasy Points: 40.0 – Phoenix CC
  7. Muhtaram Shah – Bowler – Avg. Fantasy Points: 39.0 – Phoenix CC
  8. Asad Abbas – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Fantasy Points: 24.0 – Bliss Warriors
  9. Dilusha Lakshan – All Rounder – Avg. Fantasy Points: 21.0 – Bliss Warriors
  10. Devender Singh – Batsman – Avg. Fantasy Points: 20.0 – Phoenix CC
  11. Isfahan Doekhie – All Rounder – Avg. Fantasy Points: 20.0 – Bliss Warriors

Number of Players in the List from Each Team:

  • Phoenix CC: 7 players
  • Bliss Warriors: 4 players

Number of Players from Each Skill Type:

  • All Rounder: 5 players
  • Batsman: 2 players
  • Wicket Keeper: 2 players
  • Bowler: 2 players

Summary Table:

Rank Player Name Skill Avg. Points Team
1 Thilina Jayasuriya Batsman 72.0 Phoenix CC
2 Bilal Ahmed Wicket Keeper 55.0 Phoenix CC
3 Aleem Abdul Bowler 54.0 Phoenix CC
4 Ijaz Hussain All Rounder 44.0 Bliss Warriors
5 Joshak Khadka All Rounder 44.0 Phoenix CC
6 Rajesh Kumar All Rounder 40.0 Phoenix CC
7 Muhtaram Shah Bowler 39.0 Phoenix CC
8 Asad Abbas Wicket Keeper 24.0 Bliss Warriors
9 Dilusha Lakshan All Rounder 21.0 Bliss Warriors
10 Devender Singh Batsman 20.0 Phoenix CC
11 Isfahan Doekhie All Rounder 20.0 Bliss Warriors

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