LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ECS T10 Belgium 2025, Match 18

Leuven Lions (LL) will take on Ostend Tigers (OT) in Match 18 of ECS T10 Belgium 2025 at Stars Arena Hofstade, Zemst, Belgium, on Thursday 10th July. The much-anticipated ECS T10 Belgium 2025 began on July 7 and will now follow a schedule of around a week, going through league stage matches, and the playoffs will finally conclude on July 11 at the Stars Arena Hofstade.

LL vs OT Match Preview:

Ostend Tigers have had an excellent start to the tournament, winning three out of five matches and currently holding the second position on the points table with seven points. They won their last match by 5 wickets against Antwerp Giants. They successfully chased down the target of 129 runs in the ninth over. Faisal Khaliq was the standout performer for Ostend Tigers, scoring 46 runs off 23 balls. In the bowling department, Rafiullah Alokzai picked up two wickets.

On the other hand, Leuven Lions are struggling in this tournament, having lost all their matches and currently occupying the bottom position in the points table. They lost their last match by eight wickets against Hasselt Titans. Harman Ghuman was the standout performer for Leuven Lions, scoring 47 runs off 16 balls.

Leuven Lions vs Ostend Tigers Details:

LL vs OT Head-to-Head Records

In terms of rivalry, LL and OT have never faced off in this tournament. They are set to play for the first time against each other in the 18th match of the ECS T10 Belgium 2025. So, we don't have enough LL vs OT Dream11 head-to-head records for the upcoming match.

LL vs OT Weather & Pitch Report at The Stars Arena Hofstade:

The weather in Belgium for match 18 of the ECS T10 Belgium 2025 between LL vs OT is looking to be played in suitable conditions as the average temperature will range around 14 °C, though there will be slight chances of rain in the match, but mostly the weather will be clear skies. The Stars Arena Hofstade pitch has proven excellent for batting. The batters will aim for the shorter square boundaries, although variable bounce will be a factor to consider. The average first-innings score at this venue is 120 runs.

Record of Chasing Teams at The Stars Arena Hofstade

In the ECS T10 Belgium 2025, 16 matches were played at the Stars Arena Hofstade. The chasing team had won 11 matches, while the team batting first had won four matches. So the chasing record is 70% in this venue.

LL vs OT Toss Prediction

We expect the OT captain, Sheraz Sheikh, to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favor the team that bowls first on this ground.

LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

Both teams consist of match winners and powerful hitters who are capable of being included in the probable Dream11 of both teams; so here is the list of the probable playing 11 of the Leuven Lions vs Ostend Tigers.

Leuven Lions Playing 11:

Harman Ghuman, Wahidullah Jabarkhel, Paramjeet Singh-I(WK), Dileep Singh, Miakhel Yar, Shirali Zazai, Shagharai Sefat, Nemish Mehta(C), Jabar Jabarkhel, Sulaiman Siad, Ravi Thapliyal.

Ostend Tigers Playing 11:

Zulqarnain Tasawar (wk), Sheraz Sheikh (c), Abduk Muhammad, Waqas Raja-I, Faisal Khaliq, Rafiullah Alokozai, Darwish Khostai, Fahim Bhatti, Manpreet Sandhu, Sani Arain, Rashid Khan.

LL vs OT Dream11 Team Today Stats:

• Faisal Khaliq had an impressive inning in the previous match, scoring 41 runs off 23 balls, including 2 boundaries and 4 sixes.
• Harman Ghuman was the standout performer for the Leuven Lions in the previous match, scoring 47 runs off 16 balls including 3 boundaries and 5 sixes.
• Rafiullah Alokzai delivered a crucial bowling performance in the previous match, dismissing top-order batters of Antwerp Giants, Burhan Niaz and Said Hakim.
• Paramjeet Singh was just incredible in his last match for the Leuven Lions as he scored an incredible 43 runs off just 17 balls, though his efforts went in vain.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Taker

• Faisal Khaliq is the leading run-scorer of this ECS T10 Belgium 2025, having scored 196 runs at an average of 39.20.
• Rafiullah Alokzai is the leading wicket-taker of this ECS T10 Belgium 2025, picking up eight wickets at an average of 11.25.

LL vs OT Captain and Vice Captain Choices

Faisal Khaliq and Dileep Singh are the suitable captain choices for this upcoming match, as both players are the captain of their respective teams and the dependable players too, which makes them suitable options for this position.

Harman Ghuman and Rafiullah Alokzai are two of LL and OT’s top performers, respectively, who have delivered their best in their last two matches, and we expect them to do the same in the upcoming match, which is why we chose both of them as Dream11 vice-captains.

Top Picks for LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction:

Srikanth Venkata and Fahim Bhatti are both quality all-rounders from their respective teams who can always step up for their team when needed and deliver, whether with the bat or ball, regardless of the conditions, making them Dream11 top picks for the next match.

Budget Picks for LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction:

Adnan Muhammad is a top-order batter from OT, while Paramjeet Singh is a top-notch all-rounder from LL who has consistently performed and troubled the opposition with his all-round abilities.

LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction Team 1

Keeper: P Singh
Batters: A Muhammad, S Sheikh, H Ghulam, W Jabarkhel
All-rounders: F Khaliq, D Singh, S Venkata
Bowlers: F Bhatti, R Alokozai, S Sefat

LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction Team 2

Keeper: P Singh
Batters: A Muhammad, S Sheikh,
All-rounders: F Khaliq, D Singh, S Venkata, S Hosen
Bowlers: F Bhatti, R Alokozai, S Sefat, J Jabarkhel

LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 18) ECS T10 Belgium 2025 Players to Avoid:

• Diwan struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last few games and can be avoided for this match.
• Teepi has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last few games, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 18) ECS T10 Belgium 2025 Expert Advice:

Our expert advice section is meant to help fantasy cricket players make better decisions while creating their Dream11 teams for Today’s match. Here are key insights on the best captaincy choice, the Vice-captaincy choice, and potential top performers' punt picks for your LL vs OT Dream11 Prediction Team.

Captaincy Choice:

Faisal Khaliq is the leading run-getter for OT with 196 runs at a strike rate of 245 and also picked up five wickets.

Vice-Captaincy Choice:

Dileep Singh is a brilliant batting all-rounder who can also contribute with the ball in the crucial stages. He scored 48 runs and also picked up two wickets in this tournament.

Punt Picks:

Fahim Bhatti is a dependable choice for fantasy teams. With six wickets in this tournament, he can prove to be a valuable asset for fantasy teams.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, Calculated odds, and Past Experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss for the users following the analysis.