Match 3 of the European Cricket Series, Bulgaria, 2024, will be played between Blacksmiths CC and VTU-MU Pleven (BS vs PLE) at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, on July 29 at 03:00 PM IST.

BS vs PLE (Blacksmiths CC vs VTU-MU Pleven), Match 3 - Match Information

Match: Blacksmiths CC vs VTU-MU Pleven, Match 3
Date: July 29, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia

BS vs PLE (Blacksmiths CC vs VTU-MU Pleven), Match 3 Preview

Both teams last played against each other in Match 10 of the FanCode ECS Bulgaria, 2022, where Omer Malik scored the highest fantasy points for Blacksmiths CC with 43 match fantasy points while Tarun Yadav topped the fantasy points leaderboard for VTU-MU Pleven with 28 match fantasy points.

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

The pitch at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 97 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 70% of its matches.

Weather Report for National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia

The temperature is expected to be around 30°C with 32% humidity. 4.02 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.

BS vs PLE, Head-to-Head

In the only match played between these two teams, VTU-MU Pleven won the match. VTU-MU Pleven's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the batters have earned the most fantasy points for Blacksmiths CC.

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

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Jassim Raheem 5 8 2.7 0 - 6, 2, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Alan Jose 5 18 3.6 0 - 1, 0, 3, 0, 14 -
  1. Jassim Abdul Raheem

    Jassim Raheem can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 9 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 5.5. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Jassim Raheem has scored 8 runs.

  2. Alan Jose

    Alan Jose is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 5 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 5.1. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Alan Jose has scored 18 runs.

BS vs PLE Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Ivaylo Katzarski 3 12 12 1 31 0, 0, 1, 0, 11 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Zain Mustafa 3 12 6 3 9.7 7, 0, 0, 1, 4 0, 0, 3, 0, 0
  1. Ivaylo Katzarski

    Ivaylo Katzarski can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 9 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Ivaylo Katzarski has taken 1 wicket at an average of 31. 

  2. Zain Mustafa

    Zain Mustafa can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Zain Mustafa has an average of 18 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 9.7. 

BS vs PLE Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Tarun Yadav 3 9 3 2 12 0, 1, 0, 8, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Amal Thomas 3 8 4 0 - 0, 0, 0, 5, 3 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Amal Thomas

    Amal Thomas is an all-rounder with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is an off-spin bowler.

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

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Tarun Yadav 3 9 3 2 12 0, 1, 0, 8, 0 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Amal Thomas 3 8 4 0 - 0, 0, 0, 5, 3 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ivaylo Katzarski 3 12 12 1 31 0, 0, 1, 0, 11 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Zain Mustafa 3 12 6 3 9.7 7, 0, 0, 1, 4 0, 0, 3, 0, 0
Jassim Raheem 5 8 2.7 0 - 6, 2, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Amal Thomas

    Amal Thomas is an all-rounder with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Amal Thomas is an off-spin bowler.

  2. Ivaylo Katzarski

    Ivaylo Katzarski can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 9 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Ivaylo Katzarski has taken 1 wicket at an average of 31. 

  3. Zain Mustafa

    Zain Mustafa can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Zain Mustafa has an average of 18 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 9.7. 

  4. Jassim Abdul Raheem

    Jassim Raheem can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 9 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 5.5. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Jassim Raheem has scored 8 runs.

BS vs PLE Squad Information

VTU-MU Pleven (PLE) Squad: Amal Thomas, Tarun Yadav, Zain Mustafa, Alan Jose, Jassim Raheem, Abdul Kaium, Alwin Thomas, Anandhu Krishna, Deepak Bright, Iqbal Kabir, Jahirul Islam, Jain Joseph, Joe Paul, Karim Rejaul, Kawsar Miazi, Mia Nuruzzman, Mohammed Rihan, Muhammad Solaiman, Rijin Pradeep, Samsul Islam and Thafzil Thaj

Blacksmiths CC (BS) Squad: Ivaylo Katzarski, 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

BS vs PLE Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Milchev Steliyan

Batters: Joe Paul, Valentin Geshev and Ivan Ivanov

All-Rounders: Tarun Yadav, Amal Thomas and Muhammad Solaiman

Bowlers: Ivaylo Katzarski, Mia Nuruzzman, Rijin Pradeep and Anandhu Krishna

Captain: Valentin Geshev

Vice-Captain: Tarun Yadav

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