Sunday, July 4, 2021

ECS Bulgaria 2021, Match 1 and 2: INB vs MUS Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

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Stadium. (Photo credit should read MUNIR UZ ZAMAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Preview:

European Cricket Series now moves to Bulgaria, where five teams will compete against each other in the 24 exciting games over the next 6 days. Medical University Sofia, Indo-Bulgarian, BSCU-MU Plovdiv, Barbarians and VTU-MU Pleven will participate in this tournament.

Indo-Bulgarian will take on Medical University Sofia in the first two matches. Indo-Bulgarian had lost to MU Dons (Medical University Plovdiv) by 30 runs in the final of last season, whereas Medical University Sofia had to settle for the Bronze Medal. Both the teams have played some good quality cricket in the last edition and they will look forward to repeating the same this year as well.

Match Details:

Indo-Bulgarian vs Medical University Sofia, Match 1 and 2

Venue: Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia

Date & Time: 5th July, Match 1 at 11:30 AM IST & Match 2 at 1:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Fancode

Pitch Report:

We have seen some exceptional batting performances last year at this venue. The conditions will favor the batters and bowlers have to be really on top of their game to control the run-flow. Winning the toss and batting first is an excellent option.


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Probable Playing XIs for INB vs MUS:

Indo-Bulgarian

Hristo Lakov, Bakhtiar Tahiri, Prakash Mishra (c), Agagyul Ahmadhel, Gagandeep Singh, Sid Kulkarni, Rohit Singh, Shafquat Khan (wk), Lavesh Sharma, Nirdosh Sharma, Suraj Negi / Dushyant Sharma

Medical University Sofia

Omar Rasool, Ishan De Silva, Nikhil Oliviera, Bipin Gattapur, Kevin D’Souza, Huzaif Yusuf, Albin Jacob, Ashbel Nicson, Firas Hussain, Muhammad Tayub, Ali Rasool / Nabeel Hussein


Top Picks for INB vs MUS Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Indo-Bulgarian

Bakhtiar Tahiri was the Most Valuable Player in the last edition. He ended as the leading run-scorer with 531 runs, averaging 88.5. Tahiri was the second-leading wicket-taker as well with 9 scalps.

Hristo Lakov had a brilliant run with the bat last year, where he has scored 314 runs in 10 matches at an average of 62.8 and a strike rate of 195.03. He also scalped 2 wickets.

Top Picks Medical University Sofia

Ishan De Silva was the leading run-scorer for Medical University Sofia with 233 runs in 8 innings, averaging 33.28. He scored 2 half-centuries as well.

Nikhil Oliviera had a good tournament last year, where he has scored 204 runs in 8 innings, averaging 40.8. His highest score was 52.

INB vs MUS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Player Statistics (Last Edition)
Bakhtiar Tahiri 531 runs and 9 wickets
Hristo Lakov 314 runs and 2 wickets
Prakash Mishra 84 runs and 9 wickets
Ishan De Silva 233 runs
Nikhil Oliviera 204 runs

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for INB vs MUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Omar Rasool, Ishan De Silva (vc), Nikhil Oliviera, Kevin D’Souza, Hristo Lakov, Gagandeep Singh, Bakhtiar Tahiri (c), Prakash Mishra, Albin Jacob, Huzaif Yusuf, Lavesh Sharma

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for INB vs MUS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Ishan De Silva, Nikhil Oliviera (vc), Bipin Gattapur, Kevin D’Souza, Hristo Lakov (c), Bakhtiar Tahiri, Prakash Mishra, Agagyul Ahmadhel, Albin Jacob, Huzaif Yusuf, Nirdosh Sharma


Today’s INB vs MUS Probable Winners:          

Indo-Bulgarian are expected to win both matches.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.