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:
The ECS T10 Bulgaria is set to commence on Monday with five matches to be played in a day. The first match is set to be played between Medical University Sofia and MU Dons on Monday. Both the sides will be eager to get off the mark with a win with not much time to turn things around in the tournament. Expect this to be a close game.
Weather Report:
The weather for this match is clear with the temperature set to hover in the mid-20s and there are no chances of rain.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The behaviour of the pitch is unknown. But this being a matting pitch, expect the batsmen to have a good outing.
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 mustered 114 runs and picked four wickets in three matches in his career. Ishaan de Silva scored 211 runs and picked 15 wickets in 16 matches so far. Albin Jacob is one of the better bowlers having picked 14 wickets and has also scored 133 runs in 16 matches. Kevin D’Souza has also scored 275 runs in 16 matches and 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
Batters – Kiran Dasan, Ishaan De Silva (C), Kevin D’Souza (VC)
All-Rounders – Asad Ali Rehemtulla, Bipin Gattarpur, Ashbel Nicson
Bowlers – Karthik Sreekumar, Rohan Patel, Delrick Vinu, Albin Jacob
12th Man – Sulaiman Ali
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, Arif Khan
12th Man – Sulaiman Ali
Expert Advice:
It would be wise to finalise the Fantasy teams once the playing XIs are announced as this is the first match of the teams.
Probable Winners:
MU Dons are expected to win this match.
