Match Details:
The 1st match of the ECS T10 Bulgaria is all set to be played between Medical University Sofia and MU Dons at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia.
This match is scheduled to start at 09:00 AM Local Time (11:30 AM IST). It will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
Playing the opening game of the tournament, at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski in Sofia, will be the Medical University of Sofia and MU Dons on Monday. Given that this is their first game of the tournament, both the teams coming into this match would be short on on-field experience and game time.
The teams playing this match would also have a little idea about how the pitch would behave at this ground. They will be looking to get off to a start with a win in this match as there is little time to turn things around in T10 tournaments.
Weather Report:
The weather for this match will be mostly sunny with the temperatures hovering around 21-24 Degrees range.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at this ground is relatively unknown. So, both the teams would be looking to go in with a balanced squad, the kind that would work their way around both batsmen and a bowler-friendly pitch.
Average first innings score: N/A
Record of chasing teams: N/A
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Medical University Sofia
Ishaan De Silva, Albin Jacob, Bipin Gattarpur, Nikhil Oliviera, Nisarg Shah, Delrick Vinu, Tirth Patel, Ashbel Nicson, Kevin D’Souza, Omar Rasool, Huzaif Yusuf
Bench: Shivang Keshvala, Gathsara Seekkuge, Aarush Sajjad, Nithin Koppula, Fawaz Khalid
MU Dons
Kiran Dasan, Sunny Talpur, Umar Naveed, Zain Asif, Saim Hussain, Karthik Sreekumar, Sulaiman Ali, Zain Abidi, Asad Ali Rehemtulla, Rohan Patel, Arif Khan
Bench: Thiekshan Suresh, Huzaifah Babur, Borislav Metodi
Top Picks:
Kiran Dasan scored 114 runs and took 4 wickets in 3 matches he played in his career. He has batting average of 38. He took 3 wickets for just 24 runs in his last outing.
Ishaan De Silva He scored 211 runs and took 15 wickets in 16 matches he played in his career. He can do the damage with both bat and ball as well.
Albin Jacob has scored 133 runs in 16 matches so far and has bowled well too in his career. He has picked 14 wickets with the ball and will be crucial for his team yet again.
Kevin D’Souza has also been brilliant in this trade. He scored 275 runs in 16 matches while plucked 20 wickets with the ball.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Ishaan De Silva, Kiran Dasan
Vice-Captain Options – Albin Jacob, Saim Hussain
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Saim Hussain, Sulaiman Ali
Batters – Kiran Dasan, Ishaan De Silva (C), Kevin D’Souza (VC)
All-Rounders – Asad Ali Rehemtulla, Bipin Gattarpur
Bowlers – Karthik Sreekumar, Rohan Patel, Delrick Vinu, Albin Jacob
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Saim Hussain, Sulaiman Ali
Batters – Kiran Dasan, Ishaan De Silva (C), Zain Asif
All-Rounders – Asad Ali Rehemtulla (VC), Bipin Gattarpur, Nisarg Shah
Bowlers – Rohan Patel, Arif Khan, Albin Jacob
Expert Advice:
Given the fact that this is their first match of the tournament and the players are relatively unknown, it would be wise to include multiple all-rounders as they have the potential to provide great returns in any condition. Also, check for the playing XIs before the match.
Probable Winners:
MU Dons are expected to win this match.
