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The Scout’s Preview – Fantasy Cricket League – Week 15

15 Aug 2025

Premier League kicks off. Holidays are peaking. And yet, you still want four teams?
Well, buckle up, fantasy managers — your wish is our command. Week 15 is here, and it’s serving drama, comebacks, and just a hint of chaos.

🟥 1XI vs Belhus (Home)
Back in the coloured kit and ready to rewrite the script. Rob Page (7.2m) leads the charge, welcoming back Martin Leslie (4.9m) and Rukshan De Silva (4.5m). Chay Hedges (3.9m) and Alex Ellis (4.4m) also step in, ready to rise to the challenge.

Scout Verdict: I feel it in my fingers, I feel it in my toes

🟦 2XI @ West Essex
It’s a must-win and skip Daryl Woodford (7.8m) has called in the cavalry — the Robinson trio: Drew (4m), Harry (5.9m), and Freddie (5.5m) are back from international duty. Dave De Jong (4.8m) opens, and Mike Rake (3.6m) dons the gloves like a man ready to steal diamonds.

Scout Verdict: When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

🟨 3XI @ Orsett & Thurrock
A local derby with six-pointer vibes. The opposition are one spot below and 16 points adrift — basically clinging to the edge of the Fantasy cliff. Dan Copp (5.7m) returns to captain, with Sam Stannard (4.6m) and Ash Downs (5.5m) ready to bowl like they’ve never bowled before. Deepak Kumar (4.6m) could light up the scoreboard.

Scout Verdict: Tonight’s gonna be a good, good night…

🟩 4XI vs Wickford (Again!)
Déjà vu? Wickford again — just like Groundhog Day? Geoff Lake (5.6m) takes the armband with Neev Patel (3m) back and also the return of Shan Selvaraj (3.9m), Tharun (2.8m), Adam Pickett (5.7m), and Jordan Pickett (4.3m). Only 10 points separate 8th from 5th — it’s tighter than a pair of disco trousers.

Scout Verdict: Young hearts run free…

☀️ Weather: Set Fair
The sun’s out, the kits are pressed, and the Fantasy League is teetering on the edge of glory. Transfers close at 11am Saturday — and if you’ve still got your triple captain chip, now’s the time to play it like it’s the final scene of a Marvel movie.
🎶 Don’t stop believing, hold on to that feeling
Back next week with more stats, sass, and Scout wisdom. 🫡