ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025: BWU-W vs DM-W – Match 2 Preview
Event: ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025
Match: Baden-Wurttemberg United-W (BWU-W) vs DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
Match Name: ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025 Single Group Match Day 1 Match 2
Date: 19 July 2025
Start Time: 11:00 Local Time | 13:30 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Won by Baden-Wurttemberg United-W, elected to bat
Spotlight on Standout Players
Based on available career statistics, here are the players to watch for key match-impacting performances:
- Most 6s Prediction: Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W) – Only player with a six in career stats, albeit with a modest average.
- Most Runs Prediction: Nikki Kingsley (DM-W) – Highest career average runs per match (11.0).
- Most Wickets Prediction: Milena Beresford (BWU-W) – Highest bowling fantasy points per match (32.0), indicating wicket-taking ability.
- Match MVP Prediction: Milena Beresford (BWU-W) – Highest average fantasy points per match (38.0).
Team Introductions
Baden-Wurttemberg United-W (BWU-W)
- Matches Played: 1 | Matches Won: 1 | Win Percentage: 100%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Milena Beresford (38.0 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): No event points yet, but Milena Beresford leads on career form.
- Top Six-Hitter: Shraddha Palaneer (1 six in 6 matches)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Milena Beresford (383 bowling fantasy points, 2 wickets in a match best)
BWU-W enters this match with a perfect record, having won their only previous outing. Their squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent, with a strong bowling core and a few promising all-rounders.
DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
- Matches Played: Data not available
- Matches Won: Data not available
- Win Percentage: Data not available
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Ameya Kanukuntla (31.0 per match)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): No event points yet, but Ameya Kanukuntla leads on career form.
- Top Six-Hitter: No sixes recorded in career stats
- Top Wicket-Taker: Ameya Kanukuntla (247 bowling fantasy points, 2 wickets in a match best)
DM-W is an emerging side with several players at the start of their careers. Their captain, Ameya Kanukuntla, is a proven all-rounder and will be central to their fortunes.
Player Highlights
Baden-Wurttemberg United-W (BWU-W)
Milena Beresford (Bowler, Captain, #14)
- Career Matches: 12 | Career Fantasy Points: 453 | Avg Fantasy Points/Match: 38.0
- Bowling: 383 points, 32.0 avg per match, best 93 in a match, 2 wickets in a match best, 2 maidens
- Fielding: 3 catches, 30 points
- Player of the Match Awards: 1 (8.3% of matches)
Milena is the heartbeat of BWU-W, excelling with the ball and leading from the front. Her ability to deliver breakthroughs and maintain pressure with maidens makes her a formidable force in the T10 format. With a Player of the Match award to her name, she is a proven match-winner.
Shraddha Palaneer (Bowler, #1)
- Career Matches: 6 | Career Fantasy Points: 246 | Avg Fantasy Points/Match: 41.0
- Batting: 6 fours, 1 six, top score 47, 16.0 avg batting fantasy points
- Bowling: 110 points, 18.0 avg per match, best 50 in a match, 1 maiden
- Fielding: 1 catch, 26 points
- Player of the Match Awards: 2 (33.3% of matches)
Shraddha is a dynamic all-rounder, capable of changing the game with both bat and ball. Her high fantasy average and two Player of the Match awards in just six games highlight her impact potential.
Karthika Vijayaraghavan (Wicket Keeper, #18)
- Career Matches: 13 | Career Fantasy Points: 210 | Avg Fantasy Points/Match: 16.0
- Batting: 6 fours, top score 29, 8.0 avg batting fantasy points
- Fielding: 3 catches, 3 stumpings, 66 fielding points, 5.0 avg per match
- Player of the Match Awards: 2 (15.4% of matches)
Karthika brings stability behind the stumps and can contribute valuable runs. Her fielding stats, especially stumpings, make her a key asset in the T10 format.
Rameesha Shahid (Bowler, #12)
- Career Matches: 13 | Career Fantasy Points: 234 | Avg Fantasy Points/Match: 18.0
- Bowling: 159 points, 12.0 avg per match, best 41 in a match
- Fielding: 12 points
- Player of the Match Awards: None
Rameesha is a consistent performer with the ball, regularly chipping in with wickets and keeping the runs in check.
DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
Ameya Kanukuntla (All Rounder, Captain, #16)
- Career Matches: 10 | Career Fantasy Points: 313 | Avg Fantasy Points/Match: 31.0
- Batting: 2 fours, top score 14, 3.0 avg batting fantasy points
- Bowling: 247 points, 25.0 avg per match, best 83 in a match, 2 wickets in a match best
- Fielding: No catches or stumpings
- Player of the Match Awards: None
Ameya is the engine of DM-W, contributing with both bat and ball. Their bowling, in particular, stands out, and as captain, they will be expected to lead by example.
Nikki Kingsley (Batsman, #32)
- Career Matches: 3 | Career Fantasy Points: 76 | Avg Fantasy Points/Match: 25.0
- Batting: 6 fours, top score 34, 23.0 avg batting fantasy points
- Player of the Match Awards: 1 (33.3% of matches)
Nikki is the most prolific batter in the DM-W lineup, with a strong average and a high score of 34. Their ability to anchor the innings or accelerate as needed will be crucial.
Viola Muller (Wicket Keeper, #77)
- Career Matches: 1 | Career Fantasy Points: 0
- Batting/Bowling/Fielding: No significant stats yet
Viola is at the start of their career and will be looking to make an impression both with the gloves and the bat.
Chandana Vasanth (Bowler, #19)
- Career Matches: 1 | Career Fantasy Points: 0
- Bowling: No wickets yet
Chandana is another new face for DM-W, and this match presents an opportunity to showcase their skills.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
- Nikki Kingsley (DM-W) vs Milena Beresford (BWU-W)
- Nikki averages 11 runs per match, while Milena averages 32 bowling fantasy points per match and has a best of 2 wickets in a match. This contest could define the DM-W innings.
- Nikki Kingsley (DM-W) vs Milena Beresford (BWU-W)
All-Rounder Battle:
- Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W) vs Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W)
- Both are high-impact all-rounders with strong fantasy averages (41.0 vs 31.0). Their head-to-head could swing the match.
- Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W) vs Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W)
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Milena Beresford (BWU-W): Consistent fantasy performer, strong bowling stats, and leadership role.
- Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W): High fantasy average, all-round contributions, and proven match-winner.
Bold Choices:
- Nikki Kingsley (DM-W): If DM-W bat first, Nikki’s batting could yield a big score.
- Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W): All-rounder with the ability to contribute in both departments.
Insights & Key Matchups
- BWU-W’s bowling attack, led by Milena Beresford and supported by Shraddha Palaneer and Rameesha Shahid, is the most statistically proven unit in this contest.
- DM-W will rely heavily on Nikki Kingsley for runs and Ameya Kanukuntla for all-round impact.
- The contest between Nikki Kingsley and Milena Beresford could be the pivotal battle of the match.
- Fielding could play a decisive role, with Karthika Vijayaraghavan’s proven wicket-keeping skills giving BWU-W an edge.
Final Word
With BWU-W coming off a win and boasting a more experienced and statistically accomplished squad, they enter Match 2 as favorites. However, the T10 format is known for its unpredictability, and DM-W’s emerging talents, especially in the batting department, could spring a surprise. Expect a fast-paced, high-energy contest at the Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground as both teams look to make their mark in the ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025.
Stay tuned for live action and updates!
- Shraddha Palaneer – Bowler – Avg. Points: 41.0 – BWU
- Milena Beresford – Bowler – Avg. Points: 38.0 – BWU
- Ameya Kanukuntla – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 31.0 – DJK
- Nikki Kingsley – Batsman – Avg. Points: 25.0 – DJK
- Rameesha Shahid – Bowler – Avg. Points: 18.0 – BWU
- Karthika Vijayaraghavan – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 16.0 – BWU
- Aditi Anaparthi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 0.0 – DJK
- Leshicka Rodda – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 0.0 – DJK
- Karina Kirmeir – Bowler – Avg. Points: 0.0 – BWU
- Rabia Khalid – Batsman – Avg. Points: 0.0 – BWU
- Viola Muller – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 0.0 – DJK
Number of players from each team:
- Baden-Wurttemberg United-W (BWU): 6
- DJK Munich-W (DJK): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Bowler: 4
- All Rounder: 3
- Batsman: 2
- Wicket Keeper: 2
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