ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 – RPHX vs MAR: Match 17 Preview
Event: ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025
Match: Rising Phoenix (RPHX) vs Marsta (MAR), Single Group Match Day 4, Match 17
Date: 26 July 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 13:15 IST
Venue: Botkyrka Cricket Center
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Marsta won the toss and elected to bat
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
As the ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Match 17, where Rising Phoenix (RPHX) take on Marsta (MAR) in a pivotal group stage encounter. With Marsta winning the toss and opting to set a target, the stage is set for a contest brimming with power-hitting, crafty bowling, and athletic fielding.
Predicted Standouts
Most Sixes:
Sunil Yadav (RPHX) – With a career average of 2.0 sixes per match and 13 sixes in just 5 matches, Yadav is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most often.Most Runs:
Sunil Yadav (RPHX) – Averaging 27 runs per match, Yadav’s consistency at the top makes them the batter to watch for a big score.Most Wickets:
Darshan Lakhani (RPHX) & Nazmul Hashan (MAR) – Both average 1.0 wicket per match, but Lakhani’s all-round prowess and Hashan’s experience make this a key battle.Match MVP:
Darshan Lakhani (RPHX) – With a career average of 76 fantasy points per match and a Player of the Match award to their name, Lakhani is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Rising Phoenix (RPHX)
- Matches Played: 5
- Wins: 2
- Win Percentage: 40%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Darshan Lakhani (76 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Darshan Lakhani (98 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Sunil Yadav (13 career sixes, 2.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Darshan Lakhani, Archit Dhupar, Prats Chougule (all average 1.0 wicket per match)
Marsta (MAR)
- Matches Played: 44
- Wins: 25
- Win Percentage: 56.8%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Abdulrehman (45 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Waqas Haider (61 per match)
- Top Six-Hitter: Waqas Haider (56 career sixes, 1.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Nazmul Hashan (16 wickets in 16 matches, 1.0 per match)
Player Highlights
Rising Phoenix (RPHX)
Darshan Lakhani – All-Rounder
Lakhani is the heartbeat of Rising Phoenix, boasting 834 career fantasy points from just 11 matches (76 per match). Their all-round impact is evident: 12 sixes, 17 fours, a top score of 97, and a fifty in this event. With 374 bowling fantasy points and a three-wicket haul in their career, Lakhani is a proven match-winner. Notably, they have a Player of the Match award, underlining their ability to turn games single-handedly.
Sunil Yadav – All-Rounder
Yadav is the side’s power-hitter, with 13 sixes and 10 fours in just 5 matches, averaging a remarkable 60 batting fantasy points per match. Their top score of 53 and a fifty in this event highlight their form. Yadav also contributes with the ball and in the field, making them a multi-dimensional threat.
Swapnil Kale – Bowler (Captain)
Kale brings balance and leadership, with 489 career fantasy points (49 per match) and 9 sixes to their name. With 184 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match, Kale’s all-round contributions are vital, especially in the T10 format.
Pratik Sankhe – Wicket-Keeper
Sankhe’s 398 career fantasy points (36 per match) and a top score of 48 make them a reliable middle-order batter. With 8 sixes and 18 fours, Sankhe can accelerate when needed. Their wicket-keeping skills add further value, with 2 catches and a stumping in their career.
Marsta (MAR)
Waqas Haider – Batsman
Haider is Marsta’s most explosive batter, with 56 sixes and 44 fours in 37 matches. Averaging 43 fantasy points per match (61 in this event), Haider’s top score of 67 and five career fifties make them a constant threat. With four Player of the Match awards, Haider is a proven match-winner.
Abdulrehman – All-Rounder (Captain)
With 1,224 career fantasy points (45 per match) and two Player of the Match awards, Abdulrehman is Marsta’s engine room. Their 32 fours, 11 sixes, and two fifties show their batting prowess, while 507 bowling fantasy points and a four-wicket haul highlight their all-round value.
Hamid Mahmood – All-Rounder
Mahmood’s 1,594 career fantasy points (42 per match) and 26 sixes make them a key contributor. With 672 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match, Mahmood’s dual skills are crucial for Marsta’s balance.
Nazmul Hashan – Bowler
Hashan is Marsta’s leading wicket-taker, with 519 bowling fantasy points and a four-wicket haul in their career. Averaging 47 fantasy points per match (56 in this event), Hashan’s 8 sixes and 3 fours also add lower-order firepower.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Sunil Yadav (RPHX) vs Waqas Haider (MAR):
Both are their team’s leading six-hitters. Yadav averages 2.0 sixes per match, while Haider averages 1.0. Haider, however, has more experience and a higher top score (67 vs 53).Darshan Lakhani (RPHX) vs Nazmul Hashan (MAR):
Both average 1.0 wicket per match. Lakhani’s all-round fantasy average (76) edges out Hashan’s (47), but Hashan has a higher best bowling performance (4 wickets in a match).Swapnil Kale (RPHX) vs Abdulrehman (MAR):
Both are all-rounders and team captains. Abdulrehman has more career fantasy points and a higher number of Player of the Match awards, but Kale’s current event form is strong.
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Darshan Lakhani (RPHX): Consistent all-rounder, highest fantasy average, and recent form.
- Waqas Haider (MAR): Explosive batter, high sixes count, and proven match-winner.
Bold Picks:
- Sunil Yadav (RPHX): High risk, high reward with six-hitting ability and current form.
- Nazmul Hashan (MAR): Leading wicket-taker, can swing the match with a big bowling performance.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Darshan Lakhani (RPHX): All-round impact, can dominate with both bat and ball.
- Waqas Haider (MAR): Capable of a match-defining innings with the bat.
- Nazmul Hashan (MAR): Can break partnerships and restrict scoring in the middle overs.
- Sunil Yadav (RPHX): If they get going, expect fireworks and a high strike rate.
Fantasy Focus:
With several all-rounders and power-hitters in both lineups, expect high fantasy scores. Prioritize players with multi-dimensional skills and recent form for your fantasy teams.
Final Word
With Marsta’s experience and Rising Phoenix’s explosive talent, Match 17 at Botkyrka Cricket Center promises to be a T10 thriller. Whether it’s the six-hitting prowess of Sunil Yadav, the all-round excellence of Darshan Lakhani, or the leadership of Abdulrehman and Waqas Haider, this contest is set to deliver edge-of-the-seat action. Don’t miss a ball!
Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis on the official ECS Sweden, Stockholm, 2025 website.
- Sunil Yadav – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 87.0 – RPH
- Darshan Lakhani – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 76.0 – RPH
- Swapnil Kale – Bowler – Avg. Points: 49.0 – RPH
- Nazmul Hashan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 47.0 – MAR
- Abdulrehman – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – MAR
- Waqas Haider – Batsman – Avg. Points: 43.0 – MAR
- Hamid Mahmood – All-Rounder – Avg. Points: 42.0 – MAR
- Archit Dhupar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 46.0 – RPH
- Pratik Sankhe – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 36.0 – RPH
- Prats Chougule – Bowler – Avg. Points: 35.0 – RPH
- Raghu Gundra – Wicket-Keeper – Avg. Points: 30.0 – RPH
Number of players from each team:
- Rising Phoenix (RPH): 7
- Marsta (MAR): 4
Number of players from each skill type:
- All-Rounder: 4
- Bowler: 4
- Batsman: 1
- Wicket-Keeper: 2
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