Match 25 of the European Cricket Series Bulgaria, 2024 will be played between CC Akademik - Sofia and BCC Spartan (CCAS vs BCCS) at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, on August 2, 2024, at 07:00 PM IST.

CCAS vs BCCS (CC Akademik - Sofia vs BCC Spartan), Match 25 - Match Information

Match: CC Akademik - Sofia vs BCC Spartan, Match 25
Date: August 2, 2024
Time: 07:00 PM IST
Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
Match Officials: Umpires: Ivan Dimitrov (BUL), Sathish Ayyappath (IRE) and Narayan (GBR), Referee: Tyrone Peters (SA)

CCAS vs BCCS (CC Akademik - Sofia vs BCC Spartan), Match 25 Preview

CC Akademik - Sofia have played 7 matches in this series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while BCC Spartan have played 3 matches in this series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.

In the last match played by CC Akademik - Sofia against Pak Falcon CC Vihren, CC Akademik - Sofia beat Pak Falcon CC Vihren by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for CC Akademik - Sofia was Lachie McMillan, who scored 98 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against VTU-MU Pleven, BCC Spartan beat VTU-MU Pleven by 10 wickets. The top fantasy player for BCC Spartan was Chris Lakov, who scored 94 fantasy points.

CCAS vs BCCS, National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Vassil Levski National Sports Academy pitch strikes a balance, boasting an average first innings score of 89 runs in the last 20 matches. This sporting surface offers fair play for both batters and bowlers. Today's ground conditions will likely influence the toss-winning captain's decision to bat or bowl.

Weather Report for National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia

The temperature is expected to be around 31 °C with 20% humidity. 1.9 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

CCAS vs BCCS Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

  1. Sidharth Nair
    Sidharth Nair is a batter with an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order left-handed batter. In the four recently played matches, this player has scored 136 runs. 
  2. Kushaal Krishnakumar
    Kushaal Krishnakumar can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Kushaal Krishnakumar has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 98 runs. 
  3. Manan Bashir
    Manan Bashir, a wicket-keeper with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3, is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Manan Bashir is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 111 runs. 

CCAS vs BCCS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

  1. Huzaif Muhammad Yousuf
    Huzaif Yousuf is a bowler with an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player bowls right-arm medium, and in the last 4 matches, Huzaif Yousuf has taken 2 wickets.
  2. Kevin George
    Kevin George can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Kevin George has an average of 18 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.4. He is a right-arm fast bowler, and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets. Kevin George has been very successful against this team, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
  3. Delrick Vinu Varghese
    Delrick Vinu is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick for your team. Delrick Vinu has an average of 11 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.1. He is a right-arm fast bowler, and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket Delrick Vinu has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.

CCAS vs BCCS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

  1. Zeerak Chughtai
    Zeerak Chughtai is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Zeerak Chughtai has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 4 runs. Zeerak Chughtai is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
  2. Ali Rasool
    Ali Rasool is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ali Rasool has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls left-arm medium and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets. Ali Rasool has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
  3. Danyal Raja Ali
    Danyal Ali is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Danyal Ali has an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 2  wickets at an average of 48.

CCAS vs BCCS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

  1. Zeerak Chughtai
    Zeerak Chughtai can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Zeerak Chughtai is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 4 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
  2. Sidharth Nair
    Sidharth Nair can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Sidharth Nair is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 136 runs. 
  3. Kushaal Krishnakumar
    Kushaal Krishnakumar is a wicket-keeper with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1, and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Kushaal Krishnakumar has scored 98 runs. 
  4. Ali Rasool
    Ali Rasool is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. This player is a left-arm medium bowler, and in the recently played 4 matches, Ali Rasool has taken 2 wickets at an average of 37. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2  wickets in the recent matches.
  5. Manan Bashir
    Manan Bashir is a wicket-keeper with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, is 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 and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 111 runs. 

CCAS vs BCCS Squad Information

CC Akademik - Sofia (CCAS) Squad: Huzaif Yousuf, Adil Patel, Manan Bashir, Zeerak Chughtai, Danyal Ali, Imaad Jamil, Riaz Bhuiyan, Abdullah Usman, Ahsan Jatt, Bashrat Hussain, Gerard George, Khaled Shafeen, Lachie McMillan, Moulik Sthapak, Naqui Shaikh and Nazam Malik

BCC Spartan (BCCS) Squad: Dimo Nikolov, Chris Lakov, Nikolay Nankov, Hristo Ivanov, Jake Mathew, Delrick Vinu, Nithin Koppula, Kevin George, Ali Rasool, Ahsan Khan, Jakob Gul, Ahmad Ibrar, Kushaal Krishnakumar, Sidharth Nair, Felix Serby, Mohamed Muafey, Tanay Avhad, Jihad Hossain, Babusona Pramanik, Subhash Chandra, Zakriya Sheikh, Khairul Kabir and Shoyeb Shoyeb

CCAS vs BCCS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Kushaal Krishnakumar and Manan Bashir

Batters: Sidharth Nair and Dimo Nikolov

All-Rounders: Zeerak Chughtai, Ali Rasool and Danyal Ali

Bowlers: Huzaif Yousuf, Kevin George, Delrick Vinu and Nikolay Nankov

Captain: Kevin George

Vice-Captain: Danyal Ali

Photo credit: Imago