ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 6, Match 30: PLO vs MUS – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: PLO vs MUS – Group A Match Day 6, Match 30
Date: 5th July 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local Time | 18:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: MUS Akademik Ravens won the toss and elected to bat.

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Manan Bashir (MUS) – Career average of 2 sixes per match, 151 career sixes.
  • Most Runs:Manan Bashir (MUS) – Career average of 23 runs per match, top score of 114.
  • Most Wickets:Zeerak Chughtai (MUS) – Highest career bowling fantasy points, 5 wickets in a match, 1337 bowling fantasy points.
  • Match MVP:Manan Bashir (MUS) – Highest average fantasy points per match (59), 3382 total career fantasy points.

Team Introductions

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

  • Matches Played: 33
  • Matches Won: 14
  • Win Percentage: 42.4%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Mohammad Sufyan (54 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Mohammad Sufyan (76 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Mohammad Sufyan (24 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Faizan Rehman (most career wickets, 4 in a match)

MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS)

  • Matches Played: 65
  • Matches Won: 43
  • Win Percentage: 66.2%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Zeerak Chughtai (60 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Zeerak Chughtai (87 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Manan Bashir (151 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Zeerak Chughtai (5 wickets in a match, 1337 bowling fantasy points)

Player Highlights

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman

A proven match-winner, Sufyan boasts 4 Player of the Match awards (14.8% award ratio) and is the backbone of PLO’s batting. With 1445 career fantasy points and a high of 172 in a single match, Sufyan’s consistency is reflected in his 54 average fantasy points per match (career) and an even higher 76 in the current event. He’s hit 24 sixes and 61 fours, with a top score of 78 and two career fifties. Sufyan’s all-round value is further underlined by his 1003 batting fantasy points and 286 bowling fantasy points.

Mani Parigi – All Rounder

Parigi is a dynamic all-rounder with a Player of the Match award in just 9 matches (11.1% ratio). He’s amassed 649 career fantasy points, averaging a remarkable 72 per match, all in the current event. With 15 sixes and 14 fours, Parigi’s aggressive batting (41 average batting fantasy points per match) is complemented by 222 bowling fantasy points, making them a dual threat.

Yash Sanghani – All Rounder

Sanghani’s all-round prowess is evident with 418 career fantasy points (46 per match), 14 sixes, and 14 fours. With 364 batting fantasy points and a top score of 45, Sanghani is a reliable contributor. Their fielding is also notable, with 2 catches and 22 fielding fantasy points.

Faizan Rehman – Bowler

Rehman is PLO’s leading wicket-taker, with a career-best 4 wickets in a match and 570 bowling fantasy points. He’s also contributed 735 total fantasy points (27 per match) and has a Player of the Match award to his name. Rehman’s ability to deliver high-impact performances is highlighted by his 138-point match and consistent fielding.

MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS)

Manan Bashir – Batsman

Bashir is the tournament’s most explosive batter, with 151 sixes and 74 fours in 57 matches. He’s scored 3382 career fantasy points (59 per match), including a staggering 249 in a single match. Bashir’s 10 fifties and a century, along with a top score of 114, make them a must-watch. In the current event, Bashir averages 79 fantasy points per match, with 20 sixes already.

Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman

Chughtai is a true all-rounder, with 2843 career fantasy points (60 per match) and 6 Player of the Match awards (12.8% ratio). With 37 sixes, 60 fours, and 3 fifties, Chughtai’s batting is formidable. Their bowling is equally impressive, with 1337 fantasy points, a five-wicket haul, and a best of 167 bowling fantasy points in a match.

Isa Zaroo – All Rounder

Zaroo’s 1251 career fantasy points (48 per match) and 1 Player of the Match award highlight their consistency. With 23 sixes, 33 fours, and 2 fifties, Zaroo is a key contributor with both bat and ball (337 bowling fantasy points). In the current event, Zaroo averages 58 fantasy points per match.

Danyal Ali – Bowler

Ali is a reliable bowler with 1558 career fantasy points (32 per match) and 2 Player of the Match awards. With 22 sixes and 16 fours, Ali can contribute with the bat, but their 832 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match make them a crucial part of the MUS attack.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:

    • Manan Bashir (MUS) vs Faizan Rehman (PLO)
      • Bashir: 59 avg. fantasy points, 151 sixes, 23 avg. runs/match
      • Rehman: 27 avg. fantasy points, 4 wickets in a match, 570 bowling fantasy points

  • All-Rounder Showdown:

    • Mani Parigi (PLO) vs Isa Zaroo (MUS)
      • Parigi: 72 avg. fantasy points, 15 sixes, 222 bowling fantasy points
      • Zaroo: 48 avg. fantasy points, 23 sixes, 337 bowling fantasy points

  • Explosive Openers:

    • Mohammad Sufyan (PLO) vs Zeerak Chughtai (MUS)
      • Sufyan: 54 avg. fantasy points, 24 sixes, 18 avg. runs/match
      • Chughtai: 60 avg. fantasy points, 37 sixes, 13 avg. runs/match

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Manan Bashir (MUS): Consistently high fantasy returns, explosive batting, and fielding contributions.
  • Zeerak Chughtai (MUS): All-rounder with high fantasy ceiling, both with bat and ball.

Bold Picks:

  • Mani Parigi (PLO): High event average, all-round potential, and recent form.
  • Mohammad Sufyan (PLO): Proven match-winner, high event average, and multiple Player of the Match awards.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • MUS Akademik Ravens enter as favorites, boasting a 66% win rate and a deep roster of high-impact players. Their batting firepower, led by Bashir and Chughtai, is unmatched, while their bowling attack, spearheaded by Chughtai and Ali, can turn games in a matter of overs.
  • BCC / MUS Plovdiv will rely on the all-round brilliance of Parigi and the experience of Sufyan and Rehman. If their top order fires and their bowlers can contain the MUS big-hitters, an upset is possible.

Potential Game-Changers:

  • Manan Bashir and Zeerak Chughtai (MUS) – Capable of single-handedly winning matches.
  • Mani Parigi (PLO) – All-rounder with the ability to swing momentum.
  • Mohammad Sufyan (PLO) – If in form, can anchor and accelerate the innings.

Final Word

With both teams fielding match-winners and all-rounders, expect fireworks at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy. The T10 format rewards aggression and innovation—fans can look forward to a high-octane contest where every ball counts. Will MUS Akademik Ravens continue their dominance, or can BCC / MUS Plovdiv script a memorable win? Stay tuned for a thrilling encounter!

  1. Mani Parigi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 72.0 – BCC/MUS Plovdiv
  2. Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman – Avg. Points: 60.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  3. Manan Bashir – Batsman – Avg. Points: 59.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  4. Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 54.0 – BCC/MUS Plovdiv
  5. Isa Zaroo – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 48.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  6. Yash Sanghani – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 46.0 – BCC/MUS Plovdiv
  7. Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 41.0 – BCC/MUS Plovdiv
  8. Safeer Ahmed – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  9. Sulayman Warraich – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 39.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  10. Umer Farooq – Batsman – Avg. Points: 34.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  11. Kanishk Maherey – Bowler – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BCC/MUS Plovdiv

Number of players from each team:

  • MUS Akademik Ravens: 6
  • BCC/MUS Plovdiv: 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 5
  • All Rounder: 4
  • Bowler: 1
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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