ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – PLO vs BAS: Group A Match Day 4, Match 19 – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO) vs BSCU All Stars (BAS)
Match Number: 19 (Group A, Match Day 4)
Date: 3rd July 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local Time | 16:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Toss: BCC / MUS Plovdiv won the toss and elected to field first.


Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Mani Parigi (PLO) and Shibin Abraham (BAS) – Both average 1.0 six per match, the highest among all players.
  • Most Runs:Mani Parigi (PLO) and Mohammad Sufyan (PLO) – Both average 17 runs per match, leading the field.
  • Most Wickets: No player in this match averages more than 0 wickets per match, indicating a contest likely dominated by batters or part-time bowlers.
  • Match MVP:Mohammad Sufyan (PLO) – With a career average of 53 fantasy points per match, Sufyan is the top all-format fantasy performer.

Team Introductions

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

  • Matches Played: 30
  • Matches Won: 13
  • Win Percentage: 43.3%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Mohammad Sufyan (53 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Mohammad Sufyan (86 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter (Career): Agagyul Ahmadhel (53 sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Faizan Rehman (most wickets in a match: 4; 1 three-wicket and 1 four-wicket haul)

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

  • Matches Played: 19
  • Matches Won: 8
  • Win Percentage: 42.1%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Shibin Abraham (39 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Shibin Abraham (39 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter (Career): Nithin Sunil (14 sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Albin Jacob (most wickets in a match: 4; 1 four-wicket haul)

Player Highlights

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman (Captain)

Sufyan is the heartbeat of PLO’s lineup, boasting 1,271 career fantasy points from 24 matches and a remarkable average of 53 per match. In the current event, he’s been even more prolific, averaging 86 points per match with a top score of 78 and a recent fifty. Sufyan’s 23 career sixes and 47 fours highlight his aggressive intent, while his four Player of the Match awards (16.7% ratio) underline his match-winning pedigree.

Mani Parigi – All Rounder

Parigi is a dynamic all-rounder with 379 career fantasy points from just 6 matches, averaging a stellar 63 per match. He’s hit 7 sixes and 11 fours in this event alone, and his top score of 44 shows his ability to accelerate. With 215 batting fantasy points and 136 bowling points in the event, Parigi is a true dual threat. His Player of the Match ratio (16.7%) matches Sufyan’s, making him a key game-changer.

Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman

Ahmadhel brings experience with 63 matches and 2,676 career fantasy points (42 per match). He’s PLO’s leading six-hitter (53) and has 51 career fours. While his current event form (23 points per match) is below his career best, his ability to clear the ropes and contribute with the ball (961 bowling points) makes him a valuable asset.

Faizan Rehman – Bowler

Rehman is PLO’s most potent bowler, with 570 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. He averages 29 fantasy points per match and has a Player of the Match award to his name. His consistency with the ball (24 points per match) and ability to deliver in crunch moments make him a bowler to watch.


BSCU All Stars (BAS)

Shibin Abraham – All Rounder

Abraham is BAS’s most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 39 points per match (193 in 5 matches). He’s hit 5 sixes and 4 fours in the current event, and his 105 batting points show his value as a finisher. With 64 bowling points and 8 fielding points, Abraham’s all-round skills make him a top fantasy pick.

Mohamed Hashir – All Rounder

Hashir has 169 career fantasy points from 5 matches (34 per match), with a top score of 54 and a fifty in the current event. His 11 fours and 3 sixes highlight his aggressive batting, and his 153 batting points in the event show he’s in form. Hashir’s all-round potential adds depth to BAS’s lineup.

Albin Jacob – Wicket Keeper

Jacob is a reliable wicket keeper with 881 career fantasy points from 41 matches (21 per match). He’s contributed 151 batting points and 550 bowling points, with a best of 4 wickets in a match. Jacob’s 8 career catches and 2 in the current event make him a safe pair of hands behind the stumps.

Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder (Captain)

Harikumar brings experience and leadership, with 1,060 career fantasy points from 37 matches (29 per match). He’s hit 44 fours and 2 sixes, and his 498 batting points show his ability to anchor the innings. With 458 bowling points and a best of 3 wickets in a match, Harikumar is a reliable all-rounder.


Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Most Explosive Batter vs. Best Bowler
    • Mani Parigi (PLO) vs. Albin Jacob (BAS): Parigi’s 1.0 sixes per match and 17 runs per match will be tested by Jacob’s ability to take wickets (4 in a match, 550 bowling points).
  • All-Rounder Battle
    • Shibin Abraham (BAS) vs. Mohammad Sufyan (PLO): Both average over 35 fantasy points per match, with Sufyan’s higher ceiling but Abraham’s consistency across disciplines.
  • Finisher’s Duel
    • Mohamed Hashir (BAS) vs. Faizan Rehman (PLO): Hashir’s recent fifty and aggressive batting will face Rehman’s knack for breakthroughs.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain: Mohammad Sufyan (PLO) – Consistent high fantasy returns, current event form, and match-winning ability.
  • Vice-Captain: Mani Parigi (PLO) – All-round contributions and high six-hitting potential.

Bold Choices:

  • Captain: Shibin Abraham (BAS) – All-rounder with a high event average and finishing skills.
  • Vice-Captain: Mohamed Hashir (BAS) – In-form batter with a recent fifty and aggressive intent.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:
    • Mohammad Sufyan and Mani Parigi for PLO, with their all-round prowess and fantasy consistency.
    • Shibin Abraham and Mohamed Hashir for BAS, both capable of turning the match with bat or ball.
  • Fantasy X-Factors:
    • Agagyul Ahmadhel (PLO) for his six-hitting and bowling utility.
    • Albin Jacob (BAS) for his wicket-taking and fielding contributions.

With both teams closely matched in win percentage and a host of all-rounders in form, Match 19 promises to be a high-octane T10 contest. Expect fireworks from the likes of Sufyan, Parigi, Abraham, and Hashir, and keep an eye on the fantasy leaderboard as these stars look to make their mark at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy.

  1. Mani Parigi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 63.0 – BCC
  2. Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 53.0 – BCC
  3. Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 42.0 – BCC
  4. Shibin Abraham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 39.0 – BSCU
  5. Mohamed Hashir – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 34.0 – BSCU
  6. Jinu Poulose – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – BSCU
  7. Abhinav Shanmukham – Bowler – Avg. Points: 30.0 – BCC
  8. Yash Sanghani – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 29.0 – BCC
  9. Smibin Kannampuzha Raphy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 29.0 – BSCU
  10. Faizan Rehman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – BCC
  11. Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 29.0 – BSCU

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • BCC / MUS Plovdiv (Short Team Name: BCC): 6
  • BSCU All Stars (Short Team Name: BSCU): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 6
  • Batsman: 3
  • Bowler: 2
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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