Match Details:
The 3rd match of the ECS Bulgarian T10 league will be played between MU Dons and Barbarian CC at National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia.
The match is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST (1:00 PM local time) and will be streamed live on the European Cricket Network and on Fancode.
Preview:
The ECS T10 caravan continues with Bulgaria entering the competition. The tournament will commence on Monday and five matches are scheduled to be played every day. The third match of the day will be played between MU Dons and Barbarian CC. This is the second encounter for both the sides while Barbarian CC will be taking the field in the second consecutive match. Expect both the teams to make full use of their experience of having prior idea of these conditions.
Weather Report:
Sun will be out for this match in Sofia and there is no chance of rain at all. The temperature will be hovering around 29 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The matting wicket will be on offer for this tournament as well much like the other ECS tournaments. Expect the teams winning the toss to bowl first.
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:
MU Dons
Kiran Dasan, Sunny Talpur, Umar Naveed, Zain Asif, Saim Hussain, Karthik Sreekumar, Sulaiman Ali, Asan Ali Rehemtulla, Rohan Patel, Thiekshan Suresh, Huzaifah Babur
Bench: Zain Abidi, Borislav Metodi, Arif Khan
Barbarian CC
Ivaylo Katzarski, Nikolay Nankov, Dimo Krasimirov Nikolov, Andrei Lilov, Deyan Georglev, Nick Robinson, Hristo Boykov Ivanov, Ivan Kamburov, Krasmir Kamenov, Boyko Heralanov, Stuart Clarkson
Bench: Tom Omolo, Andy Robinson, Alexander Stoychev, Jevon Payne
Top Picks:
Kiran Dasan’s 114 runs and four wickets make him a brilliant all-rounder in his short career so far. Hristo Boykov Ivanov is a swashbuckling batsman having scored his runs at an SR of 231.46. He has also scored more than 25 runs four times in nine outings. Dimo Krasimirov Nikolov is the best bowler for his team having picked five wickets in seven games.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sulaiman Ali, Dimo Nikolov, Boiko Ivanov
Vice-Captain Options – Kiran Dasan, Hristo Boykov, Stuart Clarkson
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Saim Hussain, Hristo Boykov Ivanov
Batters – Kiran Dasan (C), Nick Robinson, Nikolay Nankov
All-Rounders – Asan Ali Rehemtulla (VC), Dimo Krasimirov Nikolov
Bowlers – Karthik Sreekumar, Krasmir kamenov, Arif Khan, Ivan Kamburov, Andrei Lilov
12th Man – Saim Hussain
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Hristo Boykov (VC)
Batters – Sunny Talpur, Nick Robinson, Boyko Heralanov, Zain Asif
All-Rounders – Dimo Krasimirov (C), Stuart Clarkson, Asan Ali Rehemtulla
Bowlers – Karthik Sreekumar, Umar Naveed, Krasmir Kamenov
12th Man – Saim Hussain
Expert Advice:
It would be wise to wait for the line-ups to be announced before finalising the teams.
Probable Winners:
MU Dons are expected to win this match.
