ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 2, Match 10: PLO vs SFS – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: BCC/MUS Plovdiv (PLO) vs Sofia Stars (SFS) – Group A Match Day 2, Match 10
Date: 1 July 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local | 18:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Sofia Stars won the toss and elected to bat

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s: Murad Khan (SFS) – Career average of 2 sixes per match
  • Most Runs: Murad Khan (SFS) – Career average of 27 runs per match
  • Most Wickets: Prakash Mishra (SFS) – Highest average bowling fantasy points (23 per match) and multiple 3+ wicket hauls
  • Match MVP: Prakash Mishra (SFS) – Career average of 45 fantasy points per match

Team Introductions

BCC/MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

  • Matches Played: 27
  • Matches Won: 12
  • Win Percentage: 44.4%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Agagyul Ahmadhel (42 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Mani Parigi (30 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Agagyul Ahmadhel (53 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Faizan Rehman (best single-match: 4 wickets)

Sofia Stars (SFS)

  • Matches Played: 22
  • Matches Won: 16
  • Win Percentage: 72.7%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Bakhtiar Tahiri (80 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Murad Khan (90 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Bakhtiar Tahiri (58 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Prakash Mishra (multiple 3+ wicket matches, 2006 career bowling fantasy points)

Player Highlights

BCC/MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman

With 61 matches under their belt, Agagyul Ahmadhel is PLO’s most experienced and explosive batter. They have amassed 2587 career fantasy points, averaging 42 per match, and have hit a staggering 53 sixes and 51 fours. Ahmadhel’s top score is 52, and they have a Player of the Match award ratio of nearly 5%. While their current event form (12 fantasy points per match) is below their career best, their ability to clear the ropes makes them a constant threat.

Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman (Captain)

Sufyan is a proven match-winner, with 872 career fantasy points (40 per match) and three Player of the Match awards from 22 matches. Their batting is consistent, with 34 fours, 15 sixes, and a top score of 51. Sufyan’s fielding is also notable, with 7 career catches. In the current event, they average 29 fantasy points per match, underlining their all-round value.

Faizan Rehman – Bowler

A key bowler for PLO, Rehman has 583 career fantasy points (27 per match) and a Player of the Match award to their name. Their best bowling performance is 4 wickets in a match, and they have 477 bowling fantasy points in their career. While not a big hitter, their ability to break partnerships is crucial.

Mani Parigi – All Rounder

Parigi has made an immediate impact in just 4 matches, averaging 30 fantasy points per match in the current event. With 3 sixes and 2 fours already, and a top score of 32, Parigi’s all-round skills (70 batting and 43 bowling fantasy points) make them a rising star for PLO.

Sofia Stars (SFS)

Prakash Mishra – All Rounder (Captain)

A true legend of the ECS Bulgaria circuit, Mishra has played 86 matches, scoring 3851 fantasy points (45 per match) and winning 9 Player of the Match awards. With 76 fours, 48 sixes, and 3 fifties, Mishra is a force with the bat. Their bowling is equally impressive, with 2006 fantasy points and five 3-wicket hauls. In the current event, Mishra is averaging a remarkable 84 fantasy points per match.

Bakhtiar Tahiri – Batsman

Tahiri is SFS’s six-hitting machine, with 58 sixes and 77 fours in 36 matches. They average 80 fantasy points per match over their career, with a top score of 99 and 7 fifties. Tahiri’s all-round contributions (1701 batting, 892 bowling, 148 fielding fantasy points) and 6 Player of the Match awards make them a must-watch.

Murad Khan – Batsman

Khan has burst onto the scene with 270 fantasy points in just 3 matches (90 per match), including a high of 194 in a single game. With 7 sixes and 8 fours, and a top score of 55, Khan is in red-hot form, especially in the current event where they average 63 batting fantasy points per match.

Gagandeep Singh – Bowler

Singh is a stalwart with 73 matches, 2598 fantasy points (36 per match), and 21 sixes. Their bowling is their main weapon, with 1756 fantasy points and five 3-wicket hauls. Singh’s consistency and experience make them a key figure in SFS’s bowling attack.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Agagyul Ahmadhel (PLO) vs Prakash Mishra (SFS):

    • Ahmadhel: 53 sixes, 42 fantasy points/match
    • Mishra: 2006 bowling fantasy points, 23 bowling fantasy points/match, 9 Player of the Match awards
    • Narrative: Ahmadhel’s power-hitting will be tested by Mishra’s guile and experience.

  • Mohammad Sufyan (PLO) vs Gagandeep Singh (SFS):

    • Sufyan: 13 runs/match, 40 fantasy points/match
    • Singh: 24 bowling fantasy points/match, 5 three-wicket hauls
    • Narrative: Sufyan’s consistency faces Singh’s wicket-taking prowess.

  • Murad Khan (SFS) vs Faizan Rehman (PLO):

    • Khan: 27 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 90 fantasy points/match
    • Rehman: 22 bowling fantasy points/match, best of 4 wickets in a match
    • Narrative: Khan’s aggressive batting style will challenge Rehman’s ability to strike early.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Prakash Mishra (SFS): Consistent all-rounder, high fantasy average, and proven match-winner.
  • Bakhtiar Tahiri (SFS): Explosive batter, high sixes count, and strong fantasy record.

Bold Picks:

  • Murad Khan (SFS): In sensational form, high ceiling for fantasy points.
  • Agagyul Ahmadhel (PLO): Capable of turning the game with big hits and fielding.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Sofia Stars enter as favorites, boasting a 72.7% win rate and a squad brimming with all-rounders and power-hitters. Prakash Mishra’s all-round excellence and Murad Khan’s current form could be decisive.
  • BCC/MUS Plovdiv will rely on the experience of Agagyul Ahmadhel and the leadership of Mohammad Sufyan. If their top order fires and bowlers like Faizan Rehman strike early, an upset is possible.
  • Fantasy Focus: All-rounders and top-order batters are likely to dominate in the T10 format. Look for players who contribute in multiple facets, such as Mishra, Tahiri, and Parigi.

Final Word

With both teams fielding match-winners and the T10 format promising fireworks, Match 10 of ECS Bulgaria, 2025 is set to be a high-octane contest. Will Sofia Stars continue their dominant run, or can BCC/MUS Plovdiv spring a surprise? Tune in at 16:45 local time (18:15 IST) for all the action from Vasil Levski National Sports Academy!

  1. Murad Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 90.0 – Sofia Stars
  2. Bakhtiar Tahiri – Batsman – Avg. Points: 80.0 – Sofia Stars
  3. Shivam Mishra – Batsman – Avg. Points: 66.0 – Sofia Stars
  4. Prakash Mishra – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – Sofia Stars
  5. Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 42.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  6. Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 40.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  7. Gagandeep Singh – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – Sofia Stars
  8. Oscar Duff – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 34.0 – Sofia Stars
  9. Mani Parigi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 30.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  10. Sahil Kumar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – Sofia Stars
  11. Faizan Rehman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 27.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • Sofia Stars: 7
  • BCC / MUS Plovdiv: 4

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 5
  • All Rounder: 3
  • Bowler: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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