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Afyonkarahisar SHS will be up against the CC Akademik - Sofia in the 40th match of the European Cricket Series Bulgaria, 2024 at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia on August 5th, 2024 at 05:00 PM IST.
AFK vs CCAS (Afyonkarahisar SHS vs CC Akademik - Sofia), Match 40 - Match Information
Match: Afyonkarahisar SHS vs CC Akademik - Sofia, Match 40
Date: August 5th, 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
AFK vs CCAS (Afyonkarahisar SHS vs CC Akademik - Sofia), Match 40 Preview
Afyonkarahisar SHS have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while CC Akademik - Sofia have played 10 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
Both teams last played against each other in Group C - Match 8 of the European Cricket League, 2024 where Zafer Durmaz scored the highest fantasy points for Afyonkarahisar SHS with 86 match fantasy points while Isa Zaroo topped the fantasy points leaderboard for CC Akademik - Sofia with 95 match fantasy points.
Afyonkarahisar SHS beat Blacksmiths CC by 66 runs in their last match. The top fantasy player for Afyonkarahisar SHS was Abdullah Lodhi who scored 115 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Pak Falcon CC Vihren, CC Akademik - Sofia won by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for CC Akademik - Sofia was Zeerak Chughtai who scored 176 fantasy points.
AFK vs CCAS, National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 74 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as most of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.
Weather Report for National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
Temperature will hover around 26.58 °C and humidity is expected to be around 32%. Winds at a speed of 4.39 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
AFK vs CCAS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Bashrat Hussain
Bashrat Hussain is a batter with an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 82 runs averaging 41 per match. - Manan Bashir
Manan Bashir is a wicket-keeper with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Manan Bashir is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 95 runs at an average of 47.5 per match. - Mertcan Filiz
Mertcan Filiz can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 9 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 5.2. Mertcan Filiz is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 11 runs at an average of 5.5 per match.
AFK vs CCAS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Gerard Varghese George
Gerard George is a bowler with an average of 17 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Gerard George has taken 2 wickets at an average of 32.5. - Huzaif Muhammad Yousuf
Huzaif Yousuf is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Huzaif Yousuf has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 35.5. - Ahmet Cagri Cosgun
Ahmet Cosgun can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 20 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 6.6. Ahmet Cosgun bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 22.5. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
AFK vs CCAS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Lachlan David McMilan
Lachie McMillan can be a punt pick in your team. Lachie McMillan has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 81 runs at an average of 27 per match. Lachie McMillan can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm spin and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket at an average of 31 per match. - Zeerak Chughtai
Zeerak Chughtai is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Zeerak Chughtai is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 80 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 4 wickets, averaging at 15.8 wickets per match. Zeerak Chughtai has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets. - Zafer Durmaz
Zafer Durmaz is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. Zafer Durmaz bowls right-arm medium fast and in the last 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 17.3.
AFK vs CCAS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Bashrat Hussain
Bashrat Hussain is a batter with an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Bashrat Hussain is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 82 runs averaging 41 per match. - Gerard Varghese George
Gerard George is a bowler with an average of 17 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Gerard George has taken 2 wickets at an average of 32.5. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets. - Lachlan David McMilan
Lachie McMillan is an all-rounder with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Lachie McMillan is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 81 runs at an average of 27 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm spin and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Zeerak Chughtai
Zeerak Chughtai can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Zeerak Chughtai is a top-order left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 80 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 4 wickets at an average of 15.8 per match. - Huzaif Muhammad Yousuf
Huzaif Yousuf is a bowler with an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 4 matches, Huzaif Yousuf has taken 2 wickets at an average of 35.5.
AFK vs CCAS Squad Information
CC Akademik - Sofia (CCAS) Squad: Huzaif Yousuf, Adil Patel, Manan Bashir, Zeerak Chughtai, Danyal Ali, Imaad Jamil, Riaz Bhuiyan, Abdullah Usman, Ahsan Jatt, Bashrat Hussain, Gerard George, Khaled Shafeen, Lachie McMillan, Moulik Sthapak, Naqui Shaikh and Nazam Malik
Afyonkarahisar SHS (AFK) Squad: Mecit Ozturk, Romeo Nath, Murad Ozbek, Abdullah Lodhi, Gokhan Alta, Shamsullah Ehsan, Zafer Durmaz, Muhammad Fahad, Tajammal Mohsin, Zohaib Iqbal, Murat Yilmaz, Ahmet Cosgun, Ali Ozdemir, Kursad Dalyan, Mehmet Cinar, Mertcan Filiz, Salih Eliz and Shakeel Faruki
AFK vs CCAS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Manan Bashir and Moulik Sthapak
Batters: Bashrat Hussain and Riaz Bhuiyan
All-Rounders: Lachie McMillan, Zeerak Chughtai, Murad Ozbek and Zafer Durmaz
Bowlers: Gerard George, Huzaif Yousuf and Khaled Shafeen
Captain: Huzaif Yousuf
Vice-Captain: Gerard George
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