ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025: BWU-W vs DM-W – Match 5 Preview
Event: ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025
Match: Baden-Wurttemberg United-W (BWU-W) vs DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
Match Name: Single Group Match Day 1, Match 5
Date: 19 July 2025
Start Time: 17:15 Local | 19:45 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: Baden-Wurttemberg United-W won the toss and elected to field
Match Type: Group Match
Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?
- Most 6s Prediction:Kirst Simone (DM-W) – With a career average of 1.0 sixes per match, Simone stands out as the most likely to clear the ropes.
- Most Runs Prediction:Nikki Kingsley (DM-W) – Averaging 22 runs per match, Kingsley is the leading candidate to top-score.
- Most Wickets Prediction:Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W) and Milena Beresford (BWU-W) – Both have the highest bowling fantasy points per match, but neither has taken a wicket yet; Kanukuntla’s all-rounder status and Beresford’s experience make them ones to watch.
- Match MVP Prediction:Nikki Kingsley (DM-W) – With a career average of 55 fantasy points per match, Kingsley is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Baden-Wurttemberg United-W (BWU-W)
- Matches Played: 2
- Matches Won: 2
- Win Percentage: 100%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Shraddha Palaneer (54.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Shraddha Palaneer (44.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Shraddha Palaneer (2 career sixes)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Milena Beresford (highest bowling fantasy points, but no wickets yet)
BWU-W have started the tournament in dominant fashion, winning both their matches. Their squad is built around all-round contributions, with Shraddha Palaneer leading the way in both batting and fantasy impact.
DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
- Matches Played: 2
- Matches Won: 1
- Win Percentage: 50%
- Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Nikki Kingsley (55.0)
- Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Nikki Kingsley (71.0)
- Top Six-Hitter: Kirst Simone (2 career sixes, 1.0 per match)
- Top Wicket-Taker: Ameya Kanukuntla (highest bowling fantasy points, but no wickets yet)
DM-W have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly through their top-order batters. With a balanced squad and a few standout performers, they are well-positioned to challenge the unbeaten BWU-W.
Player Highlights
Baden-Wurttemberg United-W (BWU-W)
1. Shraddha Palaneer – Bowler
Palaneer is the heartbeat of BWU-W, boasting a remarkable 54.0 average fantasy points per match over her career and 44.0 in the current event. Her all-round prowess is evident: 207 career batting fantasy points, a top score of 61, and a fifty already in this event. While her bowling has yet to yield wickets, her ability to contribute with the bat and in the field (1 catch) makes her a genuine match-winner. Notably, she has claimed 3 Player of the Match awards in just 7 matches, an impressive 43% ratio.
2. Milena Beresford – Bowler (Captain)
Beresford brings experience and leadership, with 13 matches under her belt and a career fantasy average of 35.0. She has accumulated 387 bowling fantasy points, with a best of 93 in a match, and has bowled two maidens. While wickets have eluded her, her consistency and ability to keep runs in check are vital. She also has a Player of the Match award to her name.
3. Karthika Vijayaraghavan – Wicket Keeper
With 14 matches played, Vijayaraghavan is a seasoned campaigner. She averages 16.0 fantasy points per match (career), with 100 batting fantasy points and a top score of 29. Her fielding is a strength, with 3 catches and 3 stumpings, and she has twice been named Player of the Match.
4. Rameesha Shahid – Bowler
Shahid’s 14-match career has yielded 249 fantasy points, with a career average of 18.0 per match. She has 166 bowling fantasy points and a best of 41 in a match. While wickets have been hard to come by, her economy and fielding (12 fielding points) add value.
DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
1. Nikki Kingsley – Batsman
Kingsley is the standout performer for DM-W, with a career average of 55.0 fantasy points per match and a staggering 71.0 in the current event. She has 181 batting fantasy points, a top score of 56, and a fifty in this event. Her ability to clear the boundary (2 sixes, 14 fours) and a Player of the Match award highlight her match-winning potential.
2. Ameya Kanukuntla – All Rounder (Captain)
Kanukuntla is a true all-rounder, with 452 career fantasy points and an average of 41.0 per match. She has 110 batting fantasy points and 298 bowling fantasy points, with a best bowling performance of 83 points in a match. Her current event form is strong, averaging 70.0 fantasy points per match.
3. Kirst Simone – Batsman
Simone is the most prolific six-hitter in this match, with 2 sixes in just 2 matches (1.0 per match). She averages 34.0 fantasy points per match, with 61 batting fantasy points and a top score of 32. Her aggressive style can change the game in a few overs.
4. Chandana Vasanth – Bowler
Vasanth has made an immediate impact, averaging 31.0 fantasy points per match with 53 bowling fantasy points in just 2 matches. Her best bowling performance is 48 points in a match, and she is a key part of DM-W’s bowling attack.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
- Nikki Kingsley (DM-W) vs Milena Beresford (BWU-W)
- Kingsley: 22 runs per match, 2 sixes, 181 batting fantasy points
- Beresford: 30 bowling fantasy points per match, 387 total, 2 maidens
- Nikki Kingsley (DM-W) vs Milena Beresford (BWU-W)
All-Rounder Battle:
- Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W) vs Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W)
- Palaneer: 54.0 fantasy points per match, 207 batting, 125 bowling points
- Kanukuntla: 41.0 fantasy points per match, 110 batting, 298 bowling points
- Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W) vs Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W)
Sixes Showdown:
- Kirst Simone (DM-W) (1.0 sixes per match) vs Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W) (2 career sixes, 0.0 per match)
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Nikki Kingsley (DM-W): Consistent high fantasy returns, top batter, and proven match-winner.
- Shraddha Palaneer (BWU-W): All-rounder with high fantasy ceiling and multiple Player of the Match awards.
Bold Picks:
- Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W): All-rounder with strong current event form and high bowling impact.
- Milena Beresford (BWU-W): Experienced bowler and captain, capable of big hauls on her day.
Insights & Key Matchups
Potential Game-Changers:
- Nikki Kingsley’s explosive batting can set or chase down any total in the T10 format.
- Shraddha Palaneer’s all-round skills and knack for big performances make them a must-watch.
- Ameya Kanukuntla’s dual threat with bat and ball could tilt the balance for DM-W.
- Milena Beresford’s experience and control with the ball could be crucial in the death overs.
Fantasy Focus:
- Expect high fantasy returns from the all-rounders and top-order batters.
- Bowlers with the ability to bowl maidens or take wickets in clusters will be valuable in the T10 format.
Final Word
With BWU-W riding high on confidence and DM-W boasting some of the tournament’s most dynamic players, Match 5 at the Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground promises to be a thrilling contest. Whether it’s the power-hitting of Kingsley and Simone or the all-round brilliance of Palaneer and Kanukuntla, expect fireworks as both teams vie for supremacy in ECS-W Germany, Krefeld 2025.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a high-octane T10 encounter!
- Nikki Kingsley – Batsman – Avg. Points: 55.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Shraddha Palaneer – Bowler – Avg. Points: 54.0 – BWU
- Ameya Kanukuntla – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Milena Beresford – Bowler – Avg. Points: 35.0 – BWU
- Kirst Simone – Batsman – Avg. Points: 34.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Chandana Vasanth – Bowler – Avg. Points: 31.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Jelca Saini – Bowler – Avg. Points: 22.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Rameesha Shahid – Bowler – Avg. Points: 18.0 – BWU
- Meghana Lakayil – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 18.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Karina Kirmeir – Bowler – Avg. Points: 16.0 – BWU
- Karthika Vijayaraghavan – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 16.0 – BWU
Number of players from each team:
- DJK Munich-W: 6
- BWU (Baden-Wurttemberg United-W): 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 2
- Bowler: 5
- All Rounder: 2
- Wicket Keeper: 1
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