ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 – Match 11 Preview

Alby Zalmi (ALZ) vs Rising Phoenix (RPHX)

ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 Single Group Match Day 3 – Match 11

Date: 25 July 2025
Start Time: 08:45 Local | 11:15 IST
Venue: Botkyrka Cricket Center
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Alby Zalmi won the toss and elected to field

Setting the Stage

The ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as Alby Zalmi (ALZ) take on Rising Phoenix (RPHX) in Match 11 of the group stage. With both teams boasting a blend of experience and emerging talent, this encounter at the Botkyrka Cricket Center promises fireworks and pivotal moments that could shape the group standings.

Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?

  • Most 6s:
    Chinthaka Rajapaksha (ALZ) – With a staggering career average of 4 sixes per match, Rajapaksha is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most often.

  • Most Runs:
    Chinthaka Rajapaksha (ALZ) – Averaging 39 runs per match, Rajapaksha is also the leading candidate to top the run charts in this fixture.

  • Most Wickets:
    Sunil Yadav (RPHX), Prats Chougule (RPHX), Archit Dhupar (RPHX), Qazi Taqweem (ALZ) – All average 1 wicket per match, making this a tightly contested category.

  • Match MVP:
    Chinthaka Rajapaksha (ALZ) – With an extraordinary average of 101 fantasy points per match, Rajapaksha is the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

Alby Zalmi (ALZ)

  • Matches Played: 60
  • Matches Won: 39
  • Win Percentage: 65%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Chinthaka Rajapaksha (101 pts/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Chinthaka Rajapaksha (101 pts/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Mukhtar Ali Ghulami (120 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Qudratullah Mir Afzal (career best 4 wickets in a match)

Rising Phoenix (RPHX)

  • Matches Played: 3
  • Matches Won: 2
  • Win Percentage: 66.7%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Sunil Yadav (88 pts/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Sunil Yadav (88 pts/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Darshan Lakhani (10 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Sunil Yadav, Prats Chougule, Archit Dhupar (all average 1 wicket per match)

Player Highlights

Alby Zalmi (ALZ)

Chinthaka Rajapaksha – All-Rounder

Rajapaksha has been a revelation in the current event, amassing 304 fantasy points in just 3 matches, averaging a phenomenal 101 per game. With 12 sixes and 9 fours already in this event, and a top score of 79, their aggressive batting is matched by a handy bowling contribution (8 fantasy points per match). A Player of the Match award in just 3 games (33% ratio) underlines their match-winning potential.

Mukhtar Ali Ghulami – Batsman

A veteran of 68 matches, Ghulami is ALZ’s six-hitting machine with 120 career maximums and 101 fours. With 6 career fifties and a top score of 76, they average 19 runs per match and 43 batting fantasy points per game. Ghulami’s consistency and ability to accelerate make them a key threat.

Azam Khalil – All-Rounder (Captain)

Khalil brings a wealth of experience with 76 matches and 11 Player of the Match awards (14.5% ratio). With 38 sixes, 57 fours, and 3 fifties, Khalil averages 31 fantasy points per match (career) and 45 in the current event. Their all-round skills (929 bowling fantasy points, 1220 batting fantasy points) make them a reliable fantasy pick.

Qudratullah Mir Afzal – All-Rounder

Afzal is a utility player with 65 matches under their belt. They have 1 Player of the Match award and a career-high 139 fantasy points in a single match. With 824 bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match, Afzal is a proven wicket-taker and can contribute with the bat as well.

Rising Phoenix (RPHX)

Sunil Yadav – All-Rounder

Yadav is the fantasy engine for RPHX, averaging 88 points per match (career and event). With 9 sixes and 8 fours in just 4 matches, and a top score of 53, Yadav is a dynamic batter. Their bowling (27 fantasy points per match, 1 wicket per match) and fielding (4 points per match) round out a true all-round package.

Darshan Lakhani – All-Rounder

Lakhani has made a big impact in just 10 matches, with 1 Player of the Match award and a career-high 219 fantasy points in a single game. With 10 sixes, 15 fours, and a top score of 97, Lakhani averages 70 fantasy points per match (career) and 88 in the current event, making them a high-upside pick.

Archit Dhupar – Bowler

Dhupar is a consistent performer with 8 matches, 357 career fantasy points, and a best of 79 in a match. Averaging 36 bowling fantasy points per match (career) and 23 in the current event, Dhupar is RPHX’s go-to bowler, also contributing in the field with 5 career catches.

Prats Chougule – Bowler

Chougule, though only 2 matches into their career, has already shown promise with 67 fantasy points and a best of 67 in a match. With 32 bowling fantasy points per match and 1 wicket per match, Chougule is a bowler to watch.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Chinthaka Rajapaksha (ALZ) vs Sunil Yadav (RPHX):

    • Rajapaksha: 101 fantasy pts/match, 39 runs/match, 4 sixes/match
    • Yadav: 88 fantasy pts/match, 24 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 1 wicket/match

  • Mukhtar Ali Ghulami (ALZ) vs Darshan Lakhani (RPHX):

    • Ghulami: 43 batting fantasy pts/match, 19 runs/match, 1 six/match
    • Lakhani: 33 batting fantasy pts/match, 17 runs/match, 1 six/match

  • Qazi Taqweem (ALZ) vs Archit Dhupar (RPHX):

    • Taqweem: 32 bowling fantasy pts/match, 1 wicket/match
    • Dhupar: 36 bowling fantasy pts/match, 1 wicket/match

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Chinthaka Rajapaksha (ALZ): Unmatched fantasy consistency and all-round impact.
  • Sunil Yadav (RPHX): High fantasy average, contributes in all departments.

Bold Picks:

  • Darshan Lakhani (RPHX): Explosive upside, especially with the bat.
  • Azam Khalil (ALZ): Proven match-winner with a history of Player of the Match awards.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Chinthaka Rajapaksha is the player to watch, with the potential to dominate both with bat and ball.
  • Sunil Yadav and Darshan Lakhani form a formidable all-round duo for RPHX, capable of swinging the match with both bat and ball.
  • Mukhtar Ali Ghulami and Azam Khalil provide ALZ with depth and experience, especially in high-pressure situations.
  • The battle between the top all-rounders and the leading bowlers (Taqweem vs Dhupar) could decide the outcome in this fast-paced T10 format.

Conclusion

With both teams boasting match-winners and a blend of experience and youth, Match 11 of ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and power-hitters, as their performances are likely to be decisive in this high-stakes group encounter.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a pulsating T10 clash at Botkyrka Cricket Center!

  1. Chinthaka Rajapaksha – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 101.0 – AZ
  2. Sunil Yadav – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 88.0 – RP
  3. Darshan Lakhani – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 70.0 – RP
  4. Mukhtar Ali Ghulami – Batter – Avg. Points: 51.0 – AZ
  5. Archit Dhupar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 45.0 – RP
  6. Swapnil Kale – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – RP
  7. Arslan Ali – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 35.0 – AZ
  8. Qazi Taqweem – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 35.0 – AZ
  9. Prats Chougule – Bowler – Avg. Points: 34.0 – RP
  10. Azam Khalil – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 31.0 – AZ
  11. Saad Nawaz – Bowler – Avg. Points: 30.0 – AZ

Number of players from each team:

  • Alby Zalmi (AZ): 6
  • Rising Phoenix (RP): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All-Rounder: 5
  • Bowler: 4
  • Batter: 1
  • Wicket-Keeper: 0

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