Match 5 of the European Cricket International Bulgaria, 2024 will be played between Bulgaria and Gibraltar (BUL vs GIB) at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia on August 10th, 2024 at 08:00 PM IST.
BUL vs GIB (Bulgaria vs Gibraltar), Match 5 - Match Information
Match: Bulgaria vs Gibraltar, Match 5
Date: August 10th, 2024
Time: 08:00 PM IST
Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
BUL vs GIB (Bulgaria vs Gibraltar), Match 5 Preview
Gibraltar are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Gibraltar won 1 game and lost 4. Bulgaria are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Bulgaria won 1 game and lost 4.
BUL vs GIB, 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 101 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. 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
Temperature will hover around 31.09 °C and humidity is expected to be around 25%. Winds at a speed of 4.28 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 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.
BUL vs GIB Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Hristo Lakov
Chris Lakov is a batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 70 runs averaging 17.5 per match. Chris Lakov also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
- Kushaal Krishnakumar
Kushaal Krishnakumar is a wicket-keeper with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Kushaal Krishnakumar is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 177 runs averaging 59 per match.
- Kenroy Nestor
Kenroy Nestor is a batter with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.5 and can be a differential pick in your team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Kenroy Nestor has scored 6 runs averaging 3 per match.
BUL vs GIB Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Huzaif Muhammad Yousuf
Huzaif Yousuf is a bowler with an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a punt pick in your team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, Huzaif Yousuf has taken 3 wickets at an average of 21.7.
- Jack Brendan Whitby Horrocks
Jack Horrocks can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Jack Horrocks has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.2. He is a left-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 23.5.
- Alex Sawyer
Alex Sawyer can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Alex Sawyer has an average of 14 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 5.6. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14.
BUL vs GIB Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Zeerak Ahmed Chughtai
Zeerak Chughtai is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Zeerak Chughtai has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. He is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 63 runs at an average of 31.5 per match. Zeerak Chughtai also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
- Louis Michael Bruce
Louis Bruce is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Louis Bruce has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 88 runs averaging 29.3 per match. Louis Bruce can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
- Isa Zaroo
Isa Zaroo can be a punt pick in your team. He has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Isa Zaroo has scored 19 runs at an average of 6.3 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
BUL vs GIB Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Zeerak Ahmed Chughtai
Zeerak Chughtai is an all-rounder with an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 63 runs at an average of 31.5 per match. Zeerak Chughtai also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 31.5 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Louis Michael Bruce
Louis Bruce is an all-rounder with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Louis Bruce is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 88 runs at an average of 29.3 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken a wicket at an average of 35 per match.
- Hristo Lakov
Chris Lakov can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Chris Lakov has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 70 runs at an average of 17.5 per match. Chris Lakov is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 11 per match.
- Kushaal Krishnakumar
Kushaal Krishnakumar possesses an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Kushaal Krishnakumar is a top-order left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 177 runs averaging 59 per match.
- Isa Zaroo
Isa Zaroo is an all-rounder with an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Isa Zaroo has scored 19 runs averaging 6.3 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
BUL vs GIB Squad Information
Gibraltar (GIB) Squad: Nikhil Advani, Kenroy Nestor, Marc Gouws, Louis Bruce, Kieron Ferrary, Jack Horrocks, Matthew Whelan, Kabir Mirpuri, Mohamed Roshan, Sean Delgado, Alex Sawyer, Chris Pyle, Alexander Hillman and Charles Packard
Bulgaria (BUL) Squad: Prakash Mishra, Dimo Nikolov, Chris Lakov, Agagyul Ahmadhel, Ivaylo Katzarski, Bakhtiar Tahiri, Huzaif Yousuf, Vasil Hristov, Ali Rasool, Rohit Dhiman, Manan Bashir, Zeerak Chughtai, Danyal Ali, Kushaal Krishnakumar, Isa Zaroo, Anthony Dowling, Joshua Dowling and Oscar Duff
BUL vs GIB Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kushaal Krishnakumar and Manan Bashir
Batters: Chris Lakov and Vasil Hristov
All-Rounders: Zeerak Chughtai, Louis Bruce, Isa Zaroo and Kabir Mirpuri
Bowlers: Agagyul Ahmadhel, Huzaif Yousuf and Jack Horrocks
Captain: Louis Bruce
Vice-Captain: Isa Zaroo
Photo credit: Imago