ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 5, Match 24: BCC Spartan (BCCS) vs BSCU All Stars (BAS) – Preview

Match Details

  • Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
  • Match: BCC Spartan (BCCS) vs BSCU All Stars (BAS), Group A Match Day 5, Match 24
  • Date: 4th July 2025
  • Start Time: 14:45 Local Time | 16:15 IST
  • Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
  • Format: T10
  • Toss: BCC Spartan won the toss and elected to bat
  • Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Raghav Grover (BCCS) – With a remarkable career average of 4 sixes per match, Grover is the clear favorite to clear the ropes most often.
  • Most Runs:Raghav Grover (BCCS) – Averaging 35 runs per match, Grover is also the leading candidate to top-score.
  • Most Wickets:Jojy John (BAS), Shibin Abraham (BAS), Albin Jacob (BAS), Jerin Jose (BAS) – All have taken 3 wickets in a match at least once, but none have a consistent wickets-per-match average, making this a wide-open contest.
  • Match MVP:Raghav Grover (BCCS) – With an astonishing average of 89 fantasy points per match, Grover is the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

BCC Spartan (BCCS)

  • Matches Played: 29
  • Matches Won: 22
  • Win Percentage: 75.86%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Raghav Grover (89 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Raghav Grover (89 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Raghav Grover (14 sixes in 3 matches; 4 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Delrick Vinu (3 three-wicket hauls; 66 matches)

BCC Spartan have been the dominant force in the tournament, boasting a high win percentage and a squad brimming with all-round talent. Their batting firepower, led by Grover, and a versatile bowling attack make them favorites.

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

  • Matches Played: 22
  • Matches Won: 10
  • Win Percentage: 45.45%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Shibin Abraham (69 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Shibin Abraham (69 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Jinu Poulose (14 sixes in 7 matches; 2 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Albin Jacob (4 wickets in a match; 43 matches)

BSCU All Stars have shown flashes of brilliance, with several all-rounders capable of turning the game. Their challenge will be to match BCCS’s consistency and firepower.

Player Highlights

BCC Spartan (BCCS)

Raghav Grover – All Rounder

Grover has made an immediate and massive impact, with 267 career fantasy points from just 3 matches, including a staggering 223 batting fantasy points in a single game. With a career average of 89 fantasy points per match and a Player of the Match award in one-third of their games, Grover is a true game-changer. Their 14 sixes and a century in the current event underline their explosive potential.

Chris Lakov – All Rounder

A veteran with 73 matches, Lakov brings balance and experience. With 51 average fantasy points per match (career) and 57 in the current event, they are a reliable fantasy pick. Lakov’s 140 career fours and 35 sixes, along with 6 fifties, make them a consistent run-getter. Their bowling adds value, with 1,050 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 84 in a match.

Ali Rasool – Bowler

Rasool is a proven match-winner with 4 Player of the Match awards in 54 matches. Averaging 37 fantasy points per match (career) and 25 in the current event, Rasool’s bowling is their main weapon, with 1,505 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Their fielding is also sharp, with 17 career catches.

Adrian Dunbar – Wicket Keeper

Dunbar is a dynamic wicket keeper-batter, with 1,867 career fantasy points and 33 per match on average. Their 55 sixes and 67 fours highlight their aggressive batting, while 4 Player of the Match awards show their ability to influence games. Dunbar’s 4 career stumpings and 9 catches add to their all-round value.

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

Shibin Abraham – All Rounder

Abraham is the All Stars’ most consistent fantasy performer, averaging 69 points per match (career and event). With 11 sixes and 10 fours in just 7 matches, Abraham is a powerful striker. Their all-round skills are evident with 272 batting and 170 bowling fantasy points, and a Player of the Match award already to their name.

Jinu Poulose – All Rounder

Poulose is a six-hitting machine, with 14 sixes in 7 matches and a top score of 68. Averaging 58 fantasy points per match, they have 325 batting fantasy points and 41 with the ball. Their ability to clear the ropes and contribute with the ball makes them a key player.

Jojy John – All Rounder

John has 200 career fantasy points from 7 matches, with a best of 94 in a single game. Their bowling is their main strength, with 167 bowling fantasy points and a three-wicket haul in the current event. John’s all-round ability gives BAS flexibility in both departments.

Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder (Captain)

Harikumar leads from the front, with 1,205 career fantasy points and 31 per match on average. Their 49 career fours and 3 sixes, along with 523 bowling fantasy points, make them a reliable all-rounder. Two Player of the Match awards highlight their match-winning potential.

Key Player Matchups

  • Raghav Grover (BCCS) vs Shibin Abraham (BAS):
    Grover’s explosive batting (35 runs per match, 4 sixes per match) will be tested by Abraham’s all-round skills (69 fantasy points per match, 24 bowling points per match). This battle could decide the match’s momentum.

  • Chris Lakov (BCCS) vs Jinu Poulose (BAS):
    Both are experienced all-rounders with the ability to change the game with bat or ball. Lakov’s consistency (51 fantasy points per match) will be up against Poulose’s power-hitting and all-round contributions (58 fantasy points per match).

  • Ali Rasool (BCCS) vs Albin Jacob (BAS):
    Rasool’s wicket-taking ability and Jacob’s knack for big hauls (4 wickets in a match) make this a fascinating contest, especially in the death overs.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Picks:

  • Raghav Grover (BCCS): Highest fantasy average, sixes, and runs – a must-have for leadership roles.
  • Shibin Abraham (BAS): Consistent all-rounder, high fantasy output, and proven match-winner.

Bold Picks:

  • Chris Lakov (BCCS): Veteran all-rounder with the ability to deliver big in both departments.
  • Jinu Poulose (BAS): Six-hitting prowess and all-round skills make for a high-upside pick.

Insights & Key Matchups

This match promises fireworks, with BCC Spartan’s power-packed lineup led by Raghav Grover and Chris Lakov taking on the all-round depth of BSCU All Stars, spearheaded by Shibin Abraham and Jinu Poulose. The battle between Grover’s six-hitting and Abraham’s all-round consistency could be the defining narrative. With both teams boasting match-winners, expect a high-scoring, closely-fought contest where individual brilliance could tip the scales.

Don’t miss Match 24 of ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – a clash of all-rounders, big hitters, and game-changing bowlers at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy!

  1. Raghav Grover – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 89.0 – BCC
  2. Shibin Abraham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 69.0 – BSCU
  3. Jinu Poulose – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 58.0 – BSCU
  4. Chris Lakov – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 51.0 – BCC
  5. Smibin Kannampuzha Raphy – Batter – Avg. Points: 42.0 – BSCU
  6. Jakob Gul – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 38.0 – BCC
  7. Ali Rasool – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – BCC
  8. Adrian Dunbar – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BCC
  9. Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 31.0 – BSCU
  10. Jojy John – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 29.0 – BSCU
  11. Jack Whatmough – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 25.0 – BCC

Number of players from each team:

  • BCC Spartan (Short Team Name: BCC): 6
  • BSCU All Stars (Short Team Name: BSCU): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 7
  • Wicket Keeper: 2
  • Bowler: 1
  • Batter: 1

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