Bulgaria (BUL) will be taking on Croatia (CRO) in the 2nd game of the European Cricket Championship Challenger, 2024. The match will be played at the Cartama Oval on September 23 at 05:15 PM IST.
BUL vs CRO (Bulgaria vs Croatia), Group 1 - Match 2 - Match Information
Match: Bulgaria vs Croatia, Group 1 - Match 2
Date: September 23, 2024
Time: 05:15 PM IST
Venue: Cartama Oval, Cartama
BUL vs CRO (Bulgaria vs Croatia), Group 1 - Match 2 Preview
Both teams are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Croatia have won 2 games and lost 3. On the other hand, Bulgaria have won 3 games and lost 2.
Both teams last played against each other in Group B - Match 8 of the European Cricket Championship, 2023 where Omar Rasool scored the highest fantasy points for Bulgaria with 88 match fantasy points while Aman Maheshwari topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Croatia with 72 match fantasy points.
BUL vs CRO, Cartama Oval Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Cartama Oval is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 137 runs.
Weather Report for Cartama Oval, Cartama
THE Temperature is expected to be around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 35%. Winds at a speed of 2.12 m/s 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. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
BUL vs CRO, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these two teams, Bulgaria won against Croatia. The batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
BUL vs CRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manan Bashir | 5 | 145 | 36.3 | 0 | - | 9, 68, 9, 53, 6 | - |
| Agagyul Ahmadhel | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 40 | 0, 4, 8, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Saghar Manzoor | 5 | 146 | 36.5 | 0 | - | 26, 0, 64, 13, 43 | - |
- Manan Bashir
Manan Bashir is a wicket-keeper with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 9, 68, 9, 53 and 6 runs.
- Agagyul Ahmadhel
Agagyul Ahmadhel is a batter with an average of 16 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Agagyul Ahmadhel is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 19 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Saghar Manzoor
Saghar Manzoor can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Saghar Manzoor has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 146 runs.
BUL vs CRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danyal Ali | 3 | 35 | 17.5 | 2 | 30 | 0, 23, 0, 0, 12 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Aman Maheshwari | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 23 | 0, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Joshua Dowling | 3 | 41 | 41 | 2 | 27 | 0, 0, 20, 21, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
- Danyal Raja Ali
Danyal Ali is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Danyal Ali bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 30.
- Aman Maheshwari
Aman Maheshwari is a bowler with an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.5 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the recent 3 matches, Aman Maheshwari has taken 1 wicket at an average of 23.
- Joshua Leo Sam Dowling
Joshua Dowling can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Joshua Dowling has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.3. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 27. Joshua Dowling can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the recently played matches, he has scored 41 runs.
BUL vs CRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lakov | 3 | 57 | 28.5 | 3 | 18.7 | 0, 37, 1, 0, 19 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Oscar Duff | 5 | 0 | - | 4 | 20.8 | - | 0, 1, 1, 1, 1 |
| Jai Thakur | 3 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 34.5 | 5, 0, 0, 19, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Hristo Lakov
Chris Lakov is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Chris Lakov has scored 57 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 18.7 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Oscar Maximilian Duff
Oscar Duff is an all-rounder with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, Oscar Duff has taken 4 wickets at an average of 20.8.
- Jai Kumar Thakur
Jai Thakur can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.6. This player is a left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Jai Thakur has scored 24 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
BUL vs CRO 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lakov | 3 | 57 | 28.5 | 3 | 18.7 | 0, 37, 1, 0, 19 | 2, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Manan Bashir | 5 | 145 | 36.3 | 0 | - | 9, 68, 9, 53, 6 | - |
| Agagyul Ahmadhel | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 1 | 40 | 0, 4, 8, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Saghar Manzoor | 5 | 146 | 36.5 | 0 | - | 26, 0, 64, 13, 43 | - |
| Oscar Duff | 5 | 0 | - | 4 | 20.8 | - | 0, 1, 1, 1, 1 |
- Hristo Lakov
Chris Lakov is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Chris Lakov has scored 57 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 18.7 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Manan Bashir
Manan Bashir is a wicket-keeper with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 9, 68, 9, 53 and 6 runs.
- Agagyul Ahmadhel
Agagyul Ahmadhel is a batter with an average of 16 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Agagyul Ahmadhel is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 19 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Saghar Manzoor
Saghar Manzoor can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Saghar Manzoor has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 146 runs.
- Oscar Maximilian Duff
Oscar Duff is an all-rounder with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, Oscar Duff has taken 4 wickets at an average of 20.8.
BUL vs CRO Squad Information
Croatia (CRO) Squad: Aman Maheshwari, Jai Thakur, Vedran Zanko, Sam Houghton, Petar Bosnjak, Saghar Manzoor, Alen Magdalenic, Sajid Khan, Miroslav Zobaj, Oliver Tilley, Zach Vukusic, Anthony Razmilic and Pero Kastelan
Bulgaria (BUL) Squad: Prakash Mishra, Chris Lakov, Agagyul Ahmadhel, Ivaylo Katzarski, Delrick Vinu, Ali Rasool, Jakob Gul, Mohammad Sufyan, Waleed Khan, Manan Bashir, Danyal Ali, Joshua Dowling, Oscar Duff and Ansh Mishra
BUL vs CRO Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Manan Bashir and Peter Bosnjak
Batters: Agagyul Ahmadhel, Saghar Manzoor, Prakash Mishra, Mohammad Sufyan and Jakob Gul
All-Rounders: Chris Lakov and Danyal Ali
Bowlers: Oscar Duff and Joshua Dowling
Captain: Jakob Gul
Vice-Captain: Saghar Manzoor
Photo credit: Imago
