Blacksmiths CC (BS) will take on BSCU All Stars (BAS) in the 44th game of the European Cricket Series Bulgaria, 2024, at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, on August 6, 2024, at 03:00 PM IST.

BS vs BAS (Blacksmiths CC vs BSCU All Stars), Match 44 - Match Information

Match: Blacksmiths CC vs BSCU All Stars, Match 44
Date: August 6, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia

BS vs BAS (Blacksmiths CC vs BSCU All Stars), Match 44 Preview

Blacksmiths CC have played 11 matches in the series and they are currently ranked seventh on the points table, while BSCU All Stars have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.

In the last match played by Blacksmiths CC against Afyonkarahisar SHS, Afyonkarahisar SHS beat Blacksmiths CC by 66 runs. The top fantasy player for Blacksmiths CC was Oscar Duff, who scored 46 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Afyonkarahisar SHS, BSCU All Stars beat Afyonkarahisar SHS by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for BSCU All Stars was Brett Hassett, who scored 96 fantasy points.

BS vs BAS, National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 83 runs. The pitch at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski is a sporting one, with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. Depending on the ground conditions today, the team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl.

Weather Report for National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia

The temperature will hover around 28 °C with 30% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.72 m/s 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 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.

BS vs BAS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

  1. Akshay Harikumar
    Akshay Harikumar is a batter with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 32 runs. 
  2. Nithin Jose Sunil
    Nithin Sunil is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Nithin Sunil has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 104 runs. 
  3. Anthony Brian Sam Dowling
    Anthony Dowling can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Anthony Dowling has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 13 runs. Anthony Dowling can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets. 

BS vs BAS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

  1. Hitesh Uchil
    Hitesh Uchil is a bowler with an average of 6 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Hitesh Uchil bowls right-arm medium. 
  2. Ivanov Ivan Plamenov
    Ivan Plamenov is a bowler with an average of 8 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 5.5, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls, and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket.

BS vs BAS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

  1. Mukul Kadyan
    Mukul Kadyan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mukul Kadyan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 63 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
  2. Karanpal Singh
    Karanpal Singh is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Karanpal Singh is a top-order,  right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 11 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
  3. Oscar Maximilian Duff
    Oscar Duff is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Oscar Duff is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 15 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.

BS vs BAS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

  1. Mukul Kadyan
    Mukul Kadyan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mukul Kadyan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 63 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
  2. Akshay Harikumar
    Akshay Harikumar is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Akshay Harikumar is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 32 runs. 
  3. Karanpal Singh
    Karanpal Singh is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Karanpal Singh is a top-order opening batter, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 11 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling off-spin and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
  4. Oscar Maximilian Duff
    Oscar Duff is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Oscar Duff is a top-order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 15 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast, and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
  5. Nithin Jose Sunil
    Nithin Sunil 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 9.4. Nithin Sunil is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 104 runs. 

BS vs BAS 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

BSCU All Stars (BAS) Squad: Akshay Harikumar, Nithin Sunil, Albin Jacob, Jishnu Sivakumar, Mukul Kadyan, Akshay Babu, Atul Joseph, Bastin Tom, Brett Hassett, Deepak Bhandari, Hitesh Uchil, Irshad Basheer, Jerin Padavath, Joyal James, Dany Michael, Akshay Roy and Godwin Yesudas

BS vs BAS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Nithin Sunil, Albin Jacob and Valentin Geshev

Batters: Akshay Harikumar, Anthony Dowling and Atul Joseph

All-Rounders: Karanpal Singh, Mukul Kadyan, Oscar Duff and Mehedi Akash

Bowler: Hitesh Uchil

Captain: Akshay Harikumar

Vice-Captain: Mehedi Akash

Photo credit: Imago