FanCode ECS Hungary provides an opportunity for five teams to showcase their skills, contesting 24 games over six days. Every game will be live streamed worldwide on the European Cricket Network and on FanCode - a multi-sport aggregator platform, from the house of Dream Sports for the Indian Sub-Continent.
European Cricket Network live broadcasts four T10 matches on Day 6 of the 2021 FanCode ECS Hungary on Saturday 3 July.
With 20 thrilling T10 games in the books, we have reached the business end of the competition with the FanCode ECS Hungary trophy on the line on Saturday.
Teams
BUB Budapest Blinders (5-3, NRR+1.958)
ROT Royal Tigers (5-3, NRR+0.943)
COB Cobra CC (5-3, NRR+0.435)
UCB United Csalad (4-4, NRR-0.626)
BLB Blinders Blizzards (1-7, NRR-2.622)
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FINAL - MATCH 24(ECS21.507)
ROYAL TIGERS (ROT) v BUDAPEST BLINDERS (BUB)
1500 GMT | 1700 CET | 2030 IST
ROT Last Five Matches: W L W L W (Avg Score For 121, Avg Score Against 122)
BUB Last Five Matches: W L W L W (Avg Score For 126, Avg Score Against 113)
ROYAL TIGERS (ROT)
Captain: Marc Ahuja
Wicketkeeper: Stan Ahuja
Projected Top Four: Marc Ahuja, Zeeshan Khan, Stan Ahuja, Harsh Mandhyan
Projected Opening Bowlers: Abhishek Kheterpal, Harsh Mandhyan
Spin Options: Harsh Mandhyan, Stan Ahuja
ROYAL TIGERS Key Players:
Zeeshan Khan, MVP last summer, arguably the best batsman in Hungary and his attacking approach really suits the T10 format. Mustered 288 runs in nine matches including a blistering 28-ball 80 in the first qualifier and was awarded man of the match for his efforts. Has been good with the ball as well picking up SIX wickets. Has mullered the most sixes in the tournament - 34.
Stan Ahuja, the right hander has remained not not in five of his nine innings, amassing a total of 209 runs at an average of 52.25.He is the second highest run getter for ROT in the tournament.
Khaibar Deldar, hard-hitting top order batsman who gives it a whack from ball one. Has racked up 160 runs in eight matches this time around.
Abhishek Kheterpal, the right arm fast bowler is the highest wicket taker in the tournament with 12 scalps to his name including a best return of 3-2. Has also mustered 79 runs.
Vigneshwaran Jayaraman, the 25-year old pacer returned match winning figures of 4-8 against BLB. Has picked up a total of EIGHT wickets for ROT.
BUDAPEST BLINDERS (BUB)
Captain: Steffan Gooch
Wicketkeeper: Maaz Bhaiji
Projected Top Four: Abbas Ghani, Mahela Daub, Ali Farasat, Maaz Bhaiji
Projected Opening Bowlers: Asanka Weligamage, Ali Yalmaz
Spin Options: Danyal Akbar
BUDAPEST BLINDERS Key Players:
Abbas Ghani, the hard-hitting opener is the highest run scorer for BUB with 228 runs, scoring more than 82% of his runs boundaries. He has also picked up EIGHT wickets.
Ali Farasat has mustered 184 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 192, scored a match winning knock of 63 off 31 balls vs UCB on Tuesday.
Salman Khan, the 22-year old left arm fast bowler has been in tremendous form with the ball picking up SEVEN wickets for BUB.
Maaz Bhaiji, the wicket-keeper batsman has shown he is capable of hitting long balls. He has been very consistent averaging over 25 runs every game, amassed a total of 183 runs in seven innings including 16 maximos.
Reigning champions Royal Tigers chased down a mammoth total of 140 in the first qualifier against BUB and will be eyeing their second ECS title. Budapest Blinders make it to the Final the hard way after going down to ROT earlier. The two sides share a fierce rivalry and will leave no stone unturned in this all-important title clash.
Last time they met: ECS21.505 | ROT 142(8.5) def BUB 140 (3 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Having beaten BUB earlier in the day, Royal Tigers will start favourites to clinch the title.
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QUALIFIER 2 - MATCH 23 (ECS21.506)
BUDAPEST BLINDERS (BUB) v UNITED CSALAD (UCB)
1200 GMT | 1400 CET | 1730 IST
BUB Last Five Matches: L W L W L (Avg Score For 121, Avg Score Against 111)
UCB Last Five Matches: L L W W W (Avg Score For 121, Avg Score Against 123)
BUDAPEST BLINDERS (BUB)
Captain: Steffan Gooch
Wicketkeeper: Maaz Bhaiji
Projected Top Four: Abbas Ghani, Mahela Daub, Ali Farasat, Maaz Bhaiji
Projected Opening Bowlers: Asanka Weligamage, Ali Yalmaz
Spin Options: Danyal Akbar
BUDAPEST BLINDERS Key Players:
Abbas Ghani, the hard-hitting opener is the highest run scorer for BUB with 208 runs, scoring more than 83% of his runs boundaries. He has also picked up EIGHT wickets.
Ali Farasat has mustered 184 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 196, scored a match winning knock of 63 off 31 balls vs UCB on Tuesday.
Salman Khan, the 22-year old left arm fast bowler has been in tremendous form with the ball picking up SEVEN wickets for BUB.
Maaz Bhaiji, the wicket-keeper batsman has shown he is capable of hitting long balls. He has amassed 155 runs in six innings including 13 maximos.
UNITED CSALAD (UCB)
Captain: Vinoth Ravindran
Wicketkeeper: Vinoth Ravindran
Projected Top Four: Vinoth Ravindran, Hassan Ashfaq, Ashrith Darapureddy, Hrishi Chekuri
Projected Opening Bowlers: Hrishi Chekuri, Amit Parihar
Spin Options: Ashrith Darapureddy
UNITED CSALAD Key Players:
Vinoth Ravindran, right-hand batter and medium-fast bowler. One of the best cricketers in Hungary. A true asset for the team. Mullered a brilliant 65 off 27 balls to take his side home in the eliminator. He is the highest scorer with 338 runs to his name at a staggering SR of 230.
Amit Parihar, boasts previous ECS experience playing for Dunabogdany CC. Sure to be a factor with bat and ball. Second highest wicket taker for UCB picking up FIVE wickets and has also mustered 49 runs.
Ashrith Darapureddy, classic top order batsman who is a huge addition to the UCB ranks. A genuine off break mystery spinner who can also take responsibility with the new ball. Has been solid with the bat scoring 160 runs in nine games, and has picked up FIVE wickets as well.
Hrishikesh Chekuri, talented top-order batsman with a calm head on his shoulders. Can deceive batsmen with his pace with the ball. Has racked up 139 runs in five games including a fifty and has scalped four victims as well.
Hassan Ashfaq, a decent top order batsman, already has a ton to his name in club cricket. Scored 114 runs in eight innings and has picked up FIVE wickets including an impressive return of 2-14 vs COB in the eliminator.
United Csalad beat Cobra CC in the eliminator while Budapest Blinders’ 140 in the first qualifier wasn't enough to stop the reigning champs Royal Tigers. With a place in the final at stake, expect some exhilarating cricket between the two sides.
Last time they met: ECS21.489 | BUB 128 def UCB 96 (29 Jun 2021)
Match Prediction: Budapest Blinders (BUB) to qualify for the Final with a thrilling victory.
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ELIMINATOR - MATCH 21 (ECS21.504)
COBRA CRICKET CLUB (COB) v UNITED CSALAD (UCB)
0700 GMT | 0900 CET | 1230 IST
COB Last Five Matches: L W W L W (Avg Score For 115, Avg Score Against 115)
UCB Last Five Matches: L L L W W (Avg Score For 113, Avg Score Against 123)
COBRA CRICKET CLUB (COB)
Captain: Jogi Sehgal
Wicketkeeper: Satyadeep Ashwathnarayan
Projected Top Four: Anuj Kumar, Jogi Sehgal, Shiekh Rasik, Satyadeep Ashwathnarayana
Projected Opening Bowlers: Satish Inakoti, Sanjay Kumar
Spin Options: Bhavani Prasad Adapaka
COBRA CRICKET CLUB Key Players:
Shiekh Rasik, young, talented all-rounder, picked up NINE wickets including a best of 3-9. Blasted an unbeaten 61 off just 19 balls vs UCB on Thursday, top run scorer in the tournament with 274 runs in eight matches at a SR of 227 including two fifties and three man of the match awards.
Jogi Sehgal, captain, led his side from the front scoring a match winning 40 of just 16 balls against BLB, mustered a total of 186 runs from seven games, also picked up three wickets.
Anuj Kumar, the right handed opening batsman was on fire scoring back-to-back fifties on Thursday. He has piled up 137 runs in six games.
Bhavani Prasad Adapaka, right arm off-spinner, has been a consistent performer for COB. Has scalped SEVEN wickets in six games and is the second highest wicket taker for COB.
UNITED CSALAD (UCB)
Captain: Vinoth Ravindran
Wicketkeeper: Vinoth Ravindran
Projected Top Four: Vinoth Ravindran, Hassan Ashfaq, Ashrith Darapureddy, Hrishi Chekuri
Projected Opening Bowlers: Hrishi Chekuri, Amit Parihar
Spin Options: Ashrith Darapureddy
UNITED CSALAD Key Players:
Vinoth Ravindran, right-hand batter and medium-fast bowler. One of the best cricketers in Hungary. A true asset for the team. Mullered a brilliant 78 off 31 balls to take his side to a debut victory. He is currently the second highest scorer with 273 runs to his name at a staggering SR of 227.5.
Amit Parihar, boasts previous ECS experience playing for Dunabogdany CC. Sure to be a factor with bat and ball. Second highest wicket taker for UCB picking up FIVE wickets and has also mustered 49 runs.
Ashrith Darapureddy, classic top order batsman who is a huge addition to the UCB ranks. A genuine off break mystery spinner who can also take responsibility with the new ball. Has been solid with the bat scoring 147 runs in eight games, and has picked up four wickets as well.
Hrishikesh Chekuri, talented top-order batsman with a calm head on his shoulders. Can deceive batsmen with his pace with the ball. Has racked up 100 runs in four games including a fifty and has picked up three victims as well.
Hassan Ashfaq, a decent top order batsman, already has a ton to his name in club cricket. Scored 113 runs in seven innings and has picked up three wickets.
United Csalad have impressed on debut with wins against the top two in the standings and possess impressive firepower with both bat and ball. Runners-up last season, COB have improved and beat UCB twice in the group stages. This eliminator could go either way and a preference would go to the side batting first and setting a 105+ target.
Last time they met: ECS21.497 | COB 130(9.5) def UCB 126 (1 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: Cobra CC seem to have the wood over UCB and will start favourites for this game.
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QUALIFIER 1 - MATCH 22 (ECS21.505)
BUDAPEST BLINDERS (BUB) v ROYAL TIGERS (ROT)
0900 GMT | 1100 CET | 1430 IST
BUB Last Five Matches: W L W L W (Avg Score For 119, Avg Score Against 98)
ROT Last Five Matches: W W L W L (Avg Score For 110, Avg Score Against 107)
BUDAPEST BLINDERS (BUB)
Captain: Steffan Gooch
Wicketkeeper: Maaz Bhaiji
Projected Top Four: Abbas Ghani, Mahela Daub, Ali Farasat, Maaz Bhaiji
Projected Opening Bowlers: Sandeep Mohandas, Salman Khan
Spin Options: Danyal Akbar
BUDAPEST BLINDERS Key Players:
Abbas Ghani, the hard-hitting opener is the highest run scorer for BUB with 156 runs, scoring more than 83% of his runs boundaries. He has also picked up EIGHT wickets.
Ali Farasat has mustered 151 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 191, scored a match winning knock of 63 off 31 balls vs UCB on Tuesday.
Salman Khan, the 22-year old left arm fast bowler has been in tremendous form with the ball picking up SEVEN wickets for BUB.
Maaz Bhaiji, the wicket-keeper batsman has shown he is capable of hitting long balls. He has amassed 125 runs in six innings including 10 maximos.
ROYAL TIGERS (ROT)
Captain: Marc Ahuja
Wicketkeeper: Stan Ahuja
Projected Top Four: Marc Ahuja, Zeeshan Khan, Stan Ahuja, Harsh Mandhyan
Projected Opening Bowlers: Abhishek Kheterpal, Harsh Mandhyan
Spin Options: Harsh Mandhyan, Stan Ahuja
ROYAL TIGERS Key Players:
Zeeshan Khan, MVP last summer, arguably the best batsman in Hungary and his attacking approach really suits the T10 format. Mustered 208 runs in eight matches including a blistering 35-ball 81* and was awarded man of the match for his efforts. Has been good with the ball as well picking up five wickets. Has mullered the joint most sixes in the tournament - 24.
Stan Ahuja, the right hander has remained not not in four of his eight innings, amassing a total of 173 runs at an average of 43.25.He is the second highest run getter for ROT in the tournament.
Khaibar Deldar, hard-hitting top order batsman who gives it a whack from ball one. Has racked up 159 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 177 this time around.
Abhishek Kheterpal, the right arm fast bowler is the highest wicket taker in the tournament with 12 scalps to his name at an economy rate of 7.76 including a best return of 3-2. Has also mustered 75 runs.
Vigneshwaran Jayaraman, the 25-year old pacer returned match winning figures of 4-8 against BLB. Joint second highest wicket taker for ROT with EIGHT wickets to his name.
The leading two in the standings meet in the first qualifier. Reigning champions Royal Tigers have not always looked totally convincing, finishing behind Budapest Blinders on NRR. BUB skipper Steffan Gooch hasn’t fired this season so far, but will be especially motivated against his former club at crunch time.
Last time they met: ECS21.499 | BUB 131 def ROT 80 (1 Jul 2021)
Match Prediction: These two sides shared a win a piece on Thursday and this qualifier could go either way. Again the preference is given to the side batting first, under the proviso a target of around 110+ can be set.
