ECS Romania, 2025 – Match 3: Phoenix CC Set to Take the Field at Moara Vlasiei
Event: ECS Romania, 2025
Match: ECS Romania, 2025 Single Group Match Day 1 Match 3
SI Match Name: Match 3
Date: 1st June 2025
Start Time: 13:30 Local Time | 15:00 IST
Match Type: Group Match
Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: Phoenix CC won the toss and elected to field
Team Introduction: Phoenix CC
Phoenix CC, resplendent in their orange and dark blue kits, enter Match 3 of ECS Romania, 2025 with a squad brimming with both experience and explosive talent. While team win-loss records for this event are yet to be established, the individual player statistics suggest a side with a strong blend of batting firepower, all-round versatility, and bowling prowess.
Key Team Stats:
- Strongest Player (Avg. Fantasy Points/Match, Career): Thilina Jayasuriya (72.0)
- Most Sixes (Career): Bilal Ahmed (64)
- Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Aleem Abdul (Career-high 4 wickets in a match; 441 bowling fantasy points)
- Most Matches Played: Rajesh Kumar (57)
Player Highlights: Phoenix CC
1. Thilina Jayasuriya – Batsman
With an average of 72 fantasy points per match over his career, Thilina Jayasuriya stands out as Phoenix CC’s most consistent fantasy performer. In just 16 matches, he has amassed 1,157 career fantasy points, including a highest single-match haul of 140. His batting is both aggressive and reliable, with 38 fours and 16 sixes, and a top score of 44. Notably, he also contributes with the ball, having taken a three-wicket haul and earning 432 bowling fantasy points at an average of 27 per match. Jayasuriya’s all-round ability makes him a genuine game-changer in the T10 format.
2. Bilal Ahmed – Wicket Keeper
Bilal Ahmed is a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman with 1,715 career fantasy points from 31 matches, averaging 55 per match. His batting exploits are impressive: 45 fours, 64 sixes, and a top score of 71, with a highest single-match fantasy score of 159. Ahmed’s fielding is equally valuable, with 15 catches and 6 stumpings, contributing 210 fielding fantasy points. He has one Player of the Match award, underlining his match-winning potential.
3. Aleem Abdul – Bowler
Aleem Abdul is Phoenix CC’s leading bowler, with 1,250 career fantasy points at an average of 54 per match. He has a career-best 229 fantasy points in a single match, and his bowling has yielded 441 points, including a four-wicket haul. Abdul is also a handy lower-order hitter, with 28 sixes and 21 fours, and a top score of 44. His two Player of the Match awards (0.087 per match) highlight his ability to turn games with both ball and bat.
4. Rajesh Kumar – All Rounder, Captain
The experienced Rajesh Kumar, Phoenix CC’s captain, has played 57 matches, scoring 2,255 career fantasy points (40 per match). He is a true all-rounder, with 933 batting and 1,048 bowling fantasy points. His best bowling performance is a three-wicket haul, and he has 48 fours and 26 sixes to his name. Kumar’s leadership and all-round skills make him a pillar of the team.
Additional Notable Players
- Joshak Khadka (All Rounder): 709 career fantasy points in 16 matches (44 per match), with a best of 132 in a single game. Strong with both bat and ball.
- Muhtaram Shah (Bowler): 234 fantasy points in 6 matches (39 per match), with a best of 83 in a match and a consistent wicket-taking record.
- Devender Singh (Batsman): 223 points in 11 matches (20 per match), with a top score of 38.
- Arunkumar Unnikrishnan (Batsman): 448 points in 24 matches (19 per match), with a top score of 40 and a Player of the Match award.
Player vs Player Head-to-Head: Key Matchups
Bilal Ahmed (Phoenix CC) vs Aleem Abdul (Phoenix CC):
While both are on the same side, their internal rivalry for top fantasy points is notable. Ahmed’s 64 sixes and 45 average batting fantasy points per match make him the team’s most explosive batter, while Abdul’s 19 average bowling fantasy points and four-wicket best make him the go-to bowler.Thilina Jayasuriya vs Rajesh Kumar:
Both are all-rounders with high fantasy averages (72 vs 40 per match). Jayasuriya’s higher batting and bowling averages give him the edge, but Kumar’s experience and leadership are invaluable.Aleem Abdul vs Joshak Khadka:
Both are capable of big hauls with the ball. Abdul’s 229-point match and Khadka’s 132-point best show their match-winning potential.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Thilina Jayasuriya: Highest average fantasy points per match (72), consistent all-round contributions.
- Bilal Ahmed: Explosive with the bat and reliable behind the stumps, high ceiling for fantasy points.
Bold Picks:
- Aleem Abdul: Capable of huge single-match hauls, both with bat and ball.
- Rajesh Kumar: All-rounder with experience and leadership, can deliver in crunch moments.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Thilina Jayasuriya is the most complete package, offering runs, wickets, and fielding points.
- Bilal Ahmed can take the game away in a few overs with his six-hitting ability.
- Aleem Abdul is a strike bowler who can break partnerships and contribute quick runs.
- Rajesh Kumar provides balance and stability, with the ability to impact all facets of the game.
Fantasy Watch:
With several players averaging over 40 fantasy points per match, Phoenix CC offers a wealth of options for fantasy managers. The T10 format rewards explosive performances, so expect high-impact contributions from the likes of Jayasuriya, Ahmed, and Abdul.
Conclusion
Phoenix CC, having won the toss and elected to field, will look to leverage their all-round strength and depth in both batting and bowling. With a blend of experience, power-hitting, and wicket-taking ability, they are well poised to make a strong start in ECS Romania, 2025. Keep an eye on the key players highlighted above, as their performances could well decide the outcome of Match 3 at Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground.
Stay tuned for what promises to be an action-packed T10 encounter!
Top 11 Players by Average Fantasy Points per Match
- Thilina Jayasuriya – Batsman – Avg. Points: 72.0 – Phoenix CC
- Bilal Ahmed – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 55.0 – Phoenix CC
- Aleem Abdul – Bowler – Avg. Points: 54.0 – Phoenix CC
- Joshak Khadka – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 44.0 – Phoenix CC
- Rajesh Kumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – Phoenix CC
- Muhtaram Shah – Bowler – Avg. Points: 39.0 – Phoenix CC
- Devender Singh – Batsman – Avg. Points: 20.0 – Phoenix CC
- Arunkumar Unnikrishnan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 19.0 – Phoenix CC
- Aakash Kaka – Batsman – Avg. Points: 10.0 – Phoenix CC
- Vishal Sharma – Batsman – Avg. Points: 7.0 – Phoenix CC
- Surjit Singh – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 7.0 – Phoenix CC
Number of players in the list from each team:
- Phoenix CC: 11
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 5
- All Rounder: 3
- Bowler: 2
- Wicket Keeper: 1
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