Bucharest Zalmi will be up against Baneasa in the 8th match of the European Cricket Series Romania, 2024, at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Bucharest, on July 2 at 03:45 PM IST.

BZ vs BAN (Bucharest Zalmi vs Baneasa), Match 8 - Match Information

Match: Bucharest Zalmi vs Baneasa, Match 8
Date: July 2, 2024
Time: 03:45 PM IST
Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Bucharest

BZ vs BAN (Bucharest Zalmi vs Baneasa), Match 8 Preview

Baneasa are playing their first game of this tournament. In their last 4 games, Baneasa have won 1 games and lost 2. Bucharest Zalmi are also playing their first game of this tournament. In their last 4 games, Bucharest Zalmi have won 1 game and lost 3.

Both teams last played against each other in Match 9 of the FanCode ECS Romania, 2023, where Sameed ul Hassan scored the highest fantasy points for Bucharest Zalmi with 153 match fantasy points while Noman Sajid topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Baneasa with 124 match fantasy points.

BZ vs BAN, Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Bucharest, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 105 runs. The pitch at the Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Bucharest, is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.

Weather Report for Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Ilfov County, Bucharest

The temperature will hover around 33.11 °C with 25% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.22 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. 

BZ vs BAN, Head-to-Head

In the only match played between these 2 teams, Baneasa lost to Bucharest Zalmi. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

BZ vs BAN 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
Noman Sajid 5 38 9.5 0 - 2, 14, 12, 6, 4 -
Abdul Shakoor 5 61 30.5 0 - 20, 10, 12, 5, 14 -
Abdur Rahman 1 0 0 0 - 0 -
  1. Noman Sajid

    Noman Sajid is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 2, 14, 12, 6 and 4 runs.

  2. Abdul Shakoor

    Abdul Shakoor is a wicket-keeper with an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Abdul Shakoor is a top-order, right-handed batterand also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 61 runs.

  3. Abdur Rahman Shuvo

    Abdur Rahman is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 3 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 5. Abdur Rahman is a right-handed batter.

BZ vs BAN 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
Viraj Thathsara 4 14 - 4 22.3 0, 0, 0, 0, 14 0, 0, 2, 2, 0
Mahesh Prasanna 5 0 - 1 73 - 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Ramanatha Mudiyanselage Viraj Thathsara Dayananda

    Viraj Thathsara is a bowler with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.3. Viraj Thathsara has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

  2. Mahesh Prasanna

    Mahesh Prasanna is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Mahesh Prasanna has an average of 10 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a left-arm spin bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 73. 

BZ vs BAN 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
Mecit Ozturk 3 21 10.5 1 30 0, 0, 0, 4, 17 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Ijaz Hussain 4 29 29 5 8 0, 19, 10, 0, 0 4, 0, 0, 0, 1
Aleem Abdul 3 23 11.5 0 - 6, 0, 17, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Mecit Turkmenoglu Ozturk

    Mecit Ozturk 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 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mecit Ozturk is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 21 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. Mecit Ozturk has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Hussain Ijaz

    Ijaz Hussain is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ijaz Hussain has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 8. Ijaz Hussain can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the last few matches, he has scored 29 runs. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Aleem Abdul

    Aleem Abdul is an all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs.

BZ vs BAN 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
Mecit Ozturk 3 21 10.5 1 30 0, 0, 0, 4, 17 0, 0, 1, 0, 0
Ijaz Hussain 4 29 29 5 8 0, 19, 10, 0, 0 4, 0, 0, 0, 1
Aleem Abdul 3 23 11.5 0 - 6, 0, 17, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Viraj Thathsara 4 14 - 4 22.3 0, 0, 0, 0, 14 0, 0, 2, 2, 0
Noman Sajid 5 38 9.5 0 - 2, 14, 12, 6, 4 -
  1. Mecit Turkmenoglu Ozturk

    Mecit Ozturk 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 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mecit Ozturk is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 21 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. Mecit Ozturk has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Hussain Ijaz

    Ijaz Hussain is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ijaz Hussain has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 8. Ijaz Hussain can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the last few matches, he has scored 29 runs. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Aleem Abdul

    Aleem Abdul is an all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 23 runs.

  4. Ramanatha Mudiyanselage Viraj Thathsara Dayananda

    Viraj Thathsara is a bowler with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.3. Viraj Thathsara has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

  5. Noman Sajid

    Noman Sajid is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 2, 14, 12, 6 and 4 runs.

BZ vs BAN Squad Information

Baneasa (BAN) Squad: Ijaz Hussain, Abdul Shakoor, Supinder Hayer, Saad Mohsin, Isfahan Doekhie, Mahesh Prasanna, Miha Anik, Noman Sajid, Kosala Ranathunga, Aleem Abdul, Mahmood Subhani, Viraj Thathsara, Adrian David, Ngoni Chibuwe, Shamod Madumal, Gihan Sanjeewa, Subhani Subhabi, Zeeshan Muhammad, Zaib Shah, Mahaname Iroshan, Muhammad Tayyab and Shakeel Ahmed

Bucharest Zalmi (BZ) Squad: Mecit Ozturk, Ali Zain, Atif Naqvi, Gokhan Alta, Gurdev Singh, Jass Saini, Samiullah Safi, Rahman Ridoy, Rifat Reza, Sudip Biswas, Talha Ansari, Amar Sharma, Vivek Tiwari, Abdur Rahman, Akram Touseef, Ali Umar, Hayder Ali, Md Ashek Miah, Md Imran Hossain, Muhammad Abubakar, Muhammad Zaka, Rehan Ul Haq, Sameera Manoj, Sourabh Sourabh, Towhid Tuhin, Abdullah Najir, Md Ashikur Rahman, Waseem Khan and Faysal Akas

BZ vs BAN Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Abdul Shakoor

Batters: Noman Sajid, Kosala Ranathunga and Abdur Rahman

All-Rounders: Ijaz Hussain, Mecit Ozturk, Aleem Abdul and Gokhan Alta

Bowlers: Viraj Thathsara, Mahesh Prasanna and Isfahan Doekhie

Captain: Kosala Ranathunga

Vice-Captain: Abdur Rahman

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