Match 8 of the European Cricket Series, Bulgaria, 2024, has VTU-MU Pleven taking on Sofia Stars at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, on July 30 at 03:00 PM IST.
PLE vs SFS (VTU-MU Pleven vs Sofia Stars), Match 8 - Match Information
Match: VTU-MU Pleven vs Sofia Stars, Match 8
Date: July 30, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia
PLE vs SFS (VTU-MU Pleven vs Sofia Stars), Match 8 Preview
VTU-MU Pleven have played 3 matches in the tournament and they are ranked fourth on the points table. Sofia Stars have played 1 match in the series and are ranked third on the points table.
European Cricket Series, Bulgaria, 2024 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series, Bulgaria, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFCV | 3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | +2.217 |
| BS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | +0.816 |
| SFS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | +11.20 |
| PLE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -6.667 |
| AFK | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BCCS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| BAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| CCAS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
In their previous encounter in this series, Mike Jones was the Man of the Match. Moin Uddin scored the highest fantasy points for VTU-MU Pleven with 27 match fantasy points while Mike Jones topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sofia Stars with 173 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by VTU-MU Pleven against Blacksmiths CC, Blacksmiths CC beat VTU-MU Pleven by 67 runs. The top fantasy player for VTU-MU Pleven was Anandhu Krishna who scored 35 fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournament against VTU-MU Pleven, Sofia Stars beat VTU-MU Pleven by 112 runs. The top fantasy player for Sofia Stars was Mike Jones who scored 173 fantasy points.
PLE vs SFS, 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 will hover around 28°C and humidity is expected to be around 25%. 3.92 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea.
PLE vs SFS, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these two teams, Sofia Stars won the match. VTU-MU Pleven's batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sofia Stars.
PLE vs SFS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Dunbar | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | - | 9, 7, 22, 13, 0 | - |
| Thafzil Thaj | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Boyko Ivanov | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 31.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
- Leslie Adrian Dunbar
Adrian Dunbar can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Adrian Dunbar has scored 51 runs.
PLE vs SFS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gagandeep Singh | 3 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 22, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
| Rohit Dhiman | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | - | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Anandhu Krishna | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
- Gagandeep Singh
Gagandeep Singh is a bowler with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 18. Gagandeep Singh has done well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Rohit Dhiman
Rohit Dhiman is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Rohit Dhiman bowls right-arm medium. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
PLE vs SFS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Jones | 3 | 109 | 109 | 1 | 122 | 0, 50, 0, 59, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Bakhtiar Tahiri | 3 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 14.3 | 12, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Tarun Yadav | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0, 1, 0, 8, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Michael Conrad Jones
Mike Jones is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mike Jones is a top-order, right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 109 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm spin and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Bakhtiar Tahiri
Bakhtiar Tahiri is an all-rounder with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Bakhtiar Tahiri has scored 16 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
PLE vs SFS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakhtiar Tahiri | 3 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 14.3 | 12, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Jamie Batten | 3 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 34 | 0, 0, 12, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Mike Jones | 3 | 109 | 109 | 1 | 122 | 0, 50, 0, 59, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Leslie Dunbar | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 0 | - | 9, 7, 22, 13, 0 | - |
| Tarun Yadav | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0, 1, 0, 8, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Bakhtiar Tahiri
Bakhtiar Tahiri is an all-rounder with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Bakhtiar Tahiri has scored 16 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium-fast and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- James Michael Alexander Batten
Jamie Batten is an all-rounder with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Jamie Batten is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 12 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 34 per match.
- Michael Conrad Jones
Mike Jones is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mike Jones is a top-order, right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 109 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm spin and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Leslie Adrian Dunbar
Adrian Dunbar can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, Adrian Dunbar has scored 51 runs.
PLE vs SFS 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, Thafzil Thaj, Golam Sarwer, Moin Uddin, Giyas Uddin, Yaj Forkan, Imam Hosen, Omar Faruk and Romjan Ali
Sofia Stars (SFS) Squad: Sahan Adeesha, Adrian Dunbar, Prakash Mishra, Shafquat Khan, Boyko Ivanov, Gagandeep Singh, Bakhtiar Tahiri, Rohit Dhiman, Suraj Negi, Jamie Batten, Mike Jones, Rakesh Yadav, Sahil Kumar, Jack Whatmough, Pradeep Kumar, Prateek Tripathi and Raman Kumar
PLE vs SFS Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Adrian Dunbar and Suraj Negi
Batter: Alwin Thomas
All-Rounders: Bakhtiar Tahiri, Mike Jones, Jamie Batten, Tarun Yadav, Prakash Mishra and Samsul Islam
Bowlers: Rohit Dhiman and Ahsan Saeed
Captain: Suraj Negi
Vice-Captain: Alwin Thomas
Photo credit: Imago
