ECS Romania, 2025 – Match 2 Preview
Royal Eagles vs Bliss Warriors
SI Match Name: Match 2
Date: 1 June 2025
Start Time: 11:30 Local | 13:00 IST
Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Royal Eagles won the toss and elected to field
Event Overview
The ECS Romania, 2025 continues with its second match of the opening day, as the Royal Eagles take on the Bliss Warriors at the picturesque Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground. With the T10 format promising high-octane action and quick turnarounds, both teams will be eager to stamp their authority early in the tournament. The Royal Eagles, having won the toss, have opted to field first, looking to exploit any early morning conditions and put pressure on the Warriors’ batting lineup.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Royal Eagles
- Matches Played: 42
- Matches Won: 16
- Win Percentage: 38.1%
- Strongest Player (Avg. Fantasy Points/Match): Saood Jan (66.0)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Shahab Alam (43 sixes)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Taimoor Cheema (Best: 4 wickets in a match)
The Royal Eagles bring experience and a balanced squad, with several players capable of turning the game with both bat and ball. Their win percentage suggests a team that can be dangerous on its day, especially with a core of all-rounders and power hitters.
Bliss Warriors
- Matches Played: Data not available (new or rebranded side)
- Strongest Player (Avg. Fantasy Points/Match): Ijaz Hussain (44.0)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Ijaz Hussain (43 sixes)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Isfahan Doekhie (Best: 4 wickets in a match)
The Bliss Warriors are a relatively new entity in the ECS circuit, but with experienced campaigners like Ijaz Hussain and Asad Abbas, they have the firepower to challenge established teams. Their squad features a mix of all-rounders and specialist wicket-keepers, which could be crucial in the T10 format.
Player Highlights
Royal Eagles – Players to Watch
1. Saood Jan (Batsman)
- Career Matches: 10
- Player of the Match Awards: 1 (10% award ratio)
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 66.0 (team’s highest)
- Batting: 304 fantasy points, 12 fours, 12 sixes, top score 48
- Bowling: 286 fantasy points, best 2 wickets in a match
- Fielding: 3 catches
- Unique: Consistently high fantasy returns, strong all-round contributions
2. Shahab Alam (Batsman, Captain)
- Career Matches: 23
- Player of the Match Awards: 2 (8.7% award ratio)
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 48.0
- Batting: 967 fantasy points, 30 fours, 43 sixes (team’s highest), 1 fifty, top score 53
- Fielding: 4 catches
- Unique: Explosive six-hitter, reliable run-getter, and proven match-winner
3. Taimoor Cheema (Bowler)
- Career Matches: 21
- Player of the Match Awards: 1
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 59.0
- Bowling: 700 fantasy points, best 4 wickets in a match, 1 maiden
- Batting: 20 sixes, top score 46
- Fielding: 10 catches
- Unique: Strike bowler with ability to change games in a single spell
4. Rickie Gill (All Rounder)
- Career Matches: 39
- Player of the Match Awards: 1
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 43.0
- Batting: 711 fantasy points, 41 fours, 16 sixes, top score 44
- Bowling: 685 fantasy points, best 2 wickets in a match
- Fielding: 16 catches
- Unique: Consistent all-rounder, valuable in all three departments
Bliss Warriors – Players to Watch
1. Ijaz Hussain (All Rounder)
- Career Matches: 53
- Player of the Match Awards: 1
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 44.0 (team’s highest)
- Batting: 1202 fantasy points, 55 fours, 43 sixes (team’s highest), 3 fifties, top score 80
- Bowling: 869 fantasy points, best 4 wickets in a match
- Fielding: 9 catches
- Unique: Veteran all-rounder, big-match temperament, and explosive with the bat
2. Asad Abbas (Wicket Keeper)
- Career Matches: 44
- Player of the Match Awards: 1
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 24.0
- Batting: 697 fantasy points, 41 fours, 21 sixes, 1 fifty, top score 60
- Fielding: 16 catches, 3 stumpings, 200 fielding fantasy points (team’s highest)
- Unique: Reliable behind the stumps and capable of quick runs
3. Isfahan Doekhie (All Rounder, Captain)
- Career Matches: 31
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 20.0
- Batting: 162 fantasy points, 11 fours, 2 sixes, top score 40
- Bowling: 287 fantasy points, best 4 wickets in a match
- Fielding: 7 catches
- Unique: Captain with a knack for breakthroughs and handy lower-order runs
4. Dilusha Lakshan (All Rounder)
- Career Matches: 13
- Avg. Fantasy Points/Match: 21.0
- Batting: 173 fantasy points, 9 fours, 5 sixes, top score 20
- Fielding: 6 catches
- Unique: Promising all-rounder, strong in the field
Player vs Player: Key Head-to-Head Matchups
Shahab Alam (Royal Eagles) vs Ijaz Hussain (Bliss Warriors)
- Both are their team’s leading six-hitters (43 sixes each).
- Alam averages 19 runs/match, Hussain 11 runs/match, but Hussain has more fifties (3).
- Alam’s strike rate in T10 could be a deciding factor if he gets going early.
Taimoor Cheema (Royal Eagles) vs Isfahan Doekhie (Bliss Warriors)
- Cheema’s best bowling: 4 wickets in a match; Doekhie’s best: 4 wickets in a match.
- Both are capable of game-changing spells, but Cheema’s higher average fantasy points (59.0) gives him the edge.
Saood Jan (Royal Eagles) vs Asad Abbas (Bliss Warriors)
- Jan’s all-round ability (66.0 avg. fantasy points) vs Abbas’s wicket-keeping and batting (16 catches, 3 stumpings).
- Jan’s impact with both bat and ball could neutralize Abbas’s contributions.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Picks
- Saood Jan (Royal Eagles): Highest average fantasy points, consistent all-rounder.
- Ijaz Hussain (Bliss Warriors): Proven performer, contributes in all departments.
Bold Picks
- Shahab Alam (Royal Eagles): Explosive batter, capable of a match-winning knock.
- Taimoor Cheema (Royal Eagles): Strike bowler, potential for a big haul in T10.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Saood Jan: His all-round skills and high fantasy average make him a must-watch.
- Ijaz Hussain: The most experienced Warrior, his ability to clear the ropes and pick up wickets could swing the match.
- Shahab Alam: If he gets going, his six-hitting can take the game away in a matter of overs.
- Taimoor Cheema: With a best of 4 wickets in a match, he can dismantle the Warriors’ batting lineup.
Key Matchups:
- The battle between the Eagles’ power hitters and the Warriors’ all-rounders will be crucial.
- Fielding could play a decisive role, with both teams boasting sharp catchers and athletic wicket-keepers.
Final Word
With the Royal Eagles opting to field first, early wickets will be key to their strategy. The Bliss Warriors, meanwhile, will look to their experienced all-rounders to set a challenging total. Expect fireworks, big hits, and plenty of drama as both teams vie for early momentum in ECS Romania, 2025.
Stay tuned for live action and updates from Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground!
Top 11 Players by Highest Average Fantasy Points per Match (Career)
- Saood Jan – [Batsman] – Avg. Points: 66.0 – Royal Eagles
- Taimoor Cheema – [Bowler] – Avg. Points: 59.0 – Royal Eagles
- Waqas Ahmed – [Bowler] – Avg. Points: 50.0 – Royal Eagles
- Shahab Alam – [Batsman] – Avg. Points: 48.0 – Royal Eagles
- Ijaz Hussain – [All Rounder] – Avg. Points: 44.0 – Bliss Warriors
- Rickie Gill – [All Rounder] – Avg. Points: 43.0 – Royal Eagles
- Rajinder Jassi – [Bowler] – Avg. Points: 40.0 – Royal Eagles
- Usman Ali – [Bowler] – Avg. Points: 36.0 – Royal Eagles
- Usama – [All Rounder] – Avg. Points: 32.0 – Royal Eagles
- Sheriyar Sohail – [Wicket Keeper] – Avg. Points: 31.0 – Royal Eagles
- Umair Safi – [Bowler] – Avg. Points: 27.0 – Royal Eagles
Number of Players from Each Team:
- Royal Eagles: 9
- Bliss Warriors: 2
Number of Players from Each Skill Type:
- Bowler: 5 (Taimoor Cheema, Waqas Ahmed, Rajinder Jassi, Usman Ali, Umair Safi)
- Batsman: 2 (Saood Jan, Shahab Alam)
- All Rounder: 3 (Ijaz Hussain, Rickie Gill, Usama)
- Wicket Keeper: 1 (Sheriyar Sohail)
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