Blacksmiths CC (BS) will be playing against Afyonkarahisar SHS (AFK) in the 35th game of the European Cricket Series Bulgaria, 2024. The match will be played at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, on August 4, 2024, at 05:00 PM IST.
BS vs AFK (Blacksmiths CC vs Afyonkarahisar SHS), Match 35 - Match Information
Match: Blacksmiths CC vs Afyonkarahisar SHS, Match 35
Date: August 4, 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
Match Officials: Umpires: Narayan (GBR), Ivan Dimitrov (BUL) and Sathish Ayyappath (IRE), Referee: Tyrone Peters (SA)
BS vs AFK (Blacksmiths CC vs Afyonkarahisar SHS), Match 35 Preview
Blacksmiths CC have played 9 matches in this series, and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table, while Afyonkarahisar SHS have played 3 matches in this series, and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
In the last match played by Blacksmiths CC against BCC Spartan, BCC Spartan beat Blacksmiths CC by 10 wickets. The top fantasy player for Blacksmiths CC was Mehedi Akash, who scored 24 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against VTU-MU Pleven, Afyonkarahisar SHS beat VTU-MU Pleven by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Afyonkarahisar SHS was Abdullah Lodhi, who scored 102 fantasy points.
BS vs AFK, National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
At the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, the pitch is balanced. With an average first innings score of 78 runs in the last 20 matches, chasing is the smarter choice, as only 30% of teams batting first have won.
Weather Report for National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
The temperature is expected to be around 25 °C, and the humidity is expected to be around 34%. 6.27 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The 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.
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BS vs AFK Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Abdullah Khan Lodhi
Abdullah Lodhi is a wicket-keeper with an average of 20 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 46 runs. - Ivaylo Katzarski
Ivaylo Katzarski is a wicket-keeper with an average of 13 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.3 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Ivaylo Katzarski is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 8 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Romeo Nath
Romeo Nath is a batter with an average of 12 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 5.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Romeo Nath has scored 28 runs.
BS vs AFK Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Karanpal Singh
Karanpal Singh is a bowler with an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 10. He is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is an off-spin bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 39.5. Karanpal Singh has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets. - Anthony Brian Sam Dowling
Anthony Dowling is a bowler with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5, and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium bowler, and in the recently played 4 matches, Anthony Dowling has taken 1 wicket.
BS vs AFK Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Mecit Turkmenoglu Ozturk
Mecit Ozturk can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Mecit Ozturk has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 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 21 runs. Mecit Ozturk can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Oscar Maximilian Duff
Oscar Duff is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Oscar Duff has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs. Oscar Duff also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Mehedi Akash
Mehedi Akash is an all-rounder with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Mehedi Akash is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 43 runs.
BS vs AFK Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Mecit Turkmenoglu Ozturk
Mecit Ozturk is an all-rounder with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Mecit Ozturk has scored 21 runs, averaging 10.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Karanpal Singh
Karanpal Singh is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is an off-spin bowler, and in the recent 3 matches, Karanpal Singh has taken 2 wickets. - Oscar Maximilian Duff
Oscar Duff is an all-rounder with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Oscar Duff is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 23 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast, and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Mehedi Akash
Mehedi Akash is an all-rounder with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 10, and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Mehedi Akash has scored 43 runs. - Abdullah Khan Lodhi
Abdullah Lodhi is a wicket-keeper with an average of 20 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6, and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 46 runs.
BS vs AFK Squad Information
Blacksmiths CC (BS) Squad: Ivaylo Katzarski, Shahid Haidari, Anthony Dowling, Ivan Ivanov, Josh Dowling, Karanpal Singh, Milchev Steliyan, Oscar Duff, Valentin Geshev, Vasil Ivanov, Mehedi Akash, Genchev Ivanov, Yordan Gyoshev and Ivan Plamenov
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
BS vs AFK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Mertcan Filiz, Josh Dowling and Milchev Steliyan
Batter: Anthony Dowling
All-Rounders: Mecit Ozturk, Salih Eliz and Zafer Durmaz
Bowlers: Ivan Plamenov, Mehmet Cinar, Murat Yilmaz and Ahmet Cosgun
Captain: Zafer Durmaz
Vice-Captain: Ahmet Cosgun
Photo credit: Imago
