ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025: Western Warriors-W vs DJK Munich-W – Match 9 Preview
Event: ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025
Match: Western Warriors-W (WW-W) vs DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
Match Number: Single Group Match Day 2, Match 9
Date: 20 July 2025
Start Time: 15:15 Local | 17:45 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Toss: DJK Munich-W won the toss and elected to field
Match Type: Group Match
Setting the Stage
The ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action as Western Warriors-W (WW-W) take on DJK Munich-W (DM-W) in Match 9 at the Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground. With DJK Munich-W winning the toss and opting to field first, both teams will be eager to assert their dominance in this crucial group stage encounter.
Predicted Standouts: Who Will Shine?
Based on career and event statistics, here are the players to watch for key match-impacting performances:
Most 6s in the Match:
Kirst Simone (DM-W) – With a career average of 1.0 sixes per match and 5 sixes in just 5 matches, Simone is the clear power-hitter in this contest.Most Runs in the Match:
Kirst Simone (DM-W) – Averaging 23 runs per match, Simone leads all players in run-scoring consistency.Most Wickets in the Match:
Chandana Vasanth (DM-W) – With 128 bowling fantasy points in the current event and a career average of 26 bowling fantasy points per match, Vasanth is the most effective wicket-taker.Match MVP Prediction:
Kirst Simone (DM-W) – With a remarkable 57 average fantasy points per match over her career, Simone is the top all-round fantasy performer.
Team Introductions & Key Stats
Western Warriors-W (WW-W)
- Team Colours: Red (Primary), Black (Secondary)
- Key Player (Fantasy): Suzanne McAnanama Brereton – 30 average fantasy points per match (career & event)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): No player has hit a six in their career so far.
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): No player has taken more than 1 wicket in a match; bowling impact is spread across the squad.
- Team Record: Matches played and wins not specified.
DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
- Team Colours: Dark Blue (Primary), Blue (Secondary)
- Key Player (Fantasy): Kirst Simone – 57 average fantasy points per match (career & event)
- Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Kirst Simone – 5 sixes in 5 matches (1.0 per match)
- Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Chandana Vasanth – 128 bowling fantasy points in the event, highest among all bowlers.
- Team Record: 4 matches played, 3 wins, 75% win rate
Player Highlights
Western Warriors-W (WW-W)
1. Suzanne McAnanama Brereton (Bowler)
Brereton stands out as the Warriors’ most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 30 points per match both in her career and in the current event. With 77 bowling fantasy points in the event and a top score of 21 with the bat, she brings valuable all-round contributions. Her ability to deliver with both ball and bat makes her a key player for WW-W.
2. Antonia Meyenborg (Bowler)
Meyenborg has been a reliable performer, averaging 18 fantasy points per match. She has contributed 43 bowling fantasy points in the event and has shown the ability to chip in with the bat, hitting 2 fours in her career. Her all-round skills add depth to the Warriors’ lineup.
3. Mohini Sajwan (All Rounder)
Sajwan has made an immediate impact, averaging 13 fantasy points per match in her short career. With 36 bowling fantasy points in the event, she is a bowler to watch, though her batting numbers are yet to take off.
4. Sitara Panikar (All Rounder)
Panikar, with 10 fantasy points per match, has contributed 31 bowling fantasy points in the event. While her batting stats are yet to shine, her bowling remains a steady asset for the Warriors.
DJK Munich-W (DM-W)
1. Kirst Simone (Batsman)
Simone is the tournament’s standout performer, averaging a staggering 57 fantasy points per match. With 230 batting fantasy points in the event, 5 sixes, and 15 fours, she is the most dangerous batter in the contest. Simone’s ability to clear the ropes and anchor the innings makes her the player to watch.
2. Nikki Kingsley (Batsman)
Kingsley brings experience and consistency, averaging 40 fantasy points per match over her career and 41 in the current event. With 18 career fours, 2 sixes, and a top score of 56, she is a reliable run-scorer and has one Player of the Match award to her name.
3. Chandana Vasanth (Bowler)
Vasanth is DM-W’s bowling spearhead, with 128 bowling fantasy points in the event and a career average of 26 per match. Her ability to control the game with the ball makes her a potential match-winner.
4. Ameya Kanukuntla (All Rounder, Captain)
Kanukuntla is a true all-rounder, averaging 42 fantasy points per match in her career and 55 in the current event. With 236 batting fantasy points and 302 bowling fantasy points in her career, she is a dual threat and a key leader for DM-W.
Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head
Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
Kirst Simone (DM-W) vs Suzanne McAnanama Brereton (WW-W)- Simone: 46 average batting fantasy points per match, 1.0 sixes per match
- Brereton: 19 average bowling fantasy points per match, 2 wickets in a match (career best)
All-Rounder Impact:
Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W) vs Mohini Sajwan (WW-W)- Kanukuntla: 42 average fantasy points per match, 236 batting and 302 bowling fantasy points (career)
- Sajwan: 13 average fantasy points per match, 36 bowling fantasy points in the event
Power Hitters:
Kirst Simone (DM-W) (5 sixes in 5 matches) vs WW-W batters (no sixes yet in careers)
Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations
Safe Choices:
- Kirst Simone (DM-W): The most consistent and explosive fantasy performer, ideal for captaincy.
- Nikki Kingsley (DM-W): Reliable with both bat and in the field, a strong vice-captain pick.
Bold Choices:
- Suzanne McAnanama Brereton (WW-W): If WW-W bowl first, her bowling could yield high returns.
- Ameya Kanukuntla (DM-W): Offers all-round value and can swing the match with either discipline.
Insights & Key Matchups
- DJK Munich-W’s Batting Firepower: With Simone and Kingsley at the top, DM-W have the edge in run-scoring and boundary-hitting.
- WW-W’s Bowling Depth: Brereton and Meyenborg will need to strike early to contain DM-W’s top order.
- All-Rounder Influence: Kanukuntla’s dual skills could be the X-factor, while Sajwan and Panikar must step up for WW-W.
- Fielding Margins: Both teams have room to improve in the field, but DM-W’s catchers (Kingsley, Muller, Anaparthi) have shown flashes of brilliance.
Conclusion
With DJK Munich-W boasting a 75% win rate and a star-studded lineup led by the in-form Kirst Simone, they enter Match 9 as favourites. However, Western Warriors-W, anchored by Brereton’s all-round abilities, have the potential to spring a surprise if their bowlers can contain DM-W’s power hitters. Expect a fast-paced, high-energy contest as both teams vie for crucial group stage points in the ECS-W Germany, Krefeld, 2025.
Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling T10 encounter at the Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground!
- Kirst Simone – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Ameya Kanukuntla – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 42.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Nikki Kingsley – Batsman – Avg. Points: 40.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Suzanne McAnanama Brereton – Bowler – Avg. Points: 30.0 – Western Warriors-W
- Chandana Vasanth – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Jelca Saini – Bowler – Avg. Points: 19.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Antonia Meyenborg – Bowler – Avg. Points: 18.0 – Western Warriors-W
- Mohini Sajwan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 13.0 – Western Warriors-W
- Meghana Lakayil – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 11.0 – DJK Munich-W
- Sitara Panikar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 10.0 – Western Warriors-W
- Sangeetha Nandakumar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 10.0 – Western Warriors-W
Number of players in the list from each team:
- DJK Munich-W: 6
- Western Warriors-W: 5
Number of players from each skill type:
- Batsman: 3
- All Rounder: 4
- Bowler: 4
- Wicket Keeper: 0
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