ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 4, Match 18: BCC Spartan (BCCS) vs Sofia Stars (SFS) – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: BCC Spartan (BCCS) vs Sofia Stars (SFS), Group A Match Day 4, Match 18
Date: 3rd July 2025
Start Time: 12:45 Local Time | 14:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Toss: BCC Spartan won the toss and elected to field first.

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Shivam Mishra (SFS) and Murad Khan (SFS) – Both average 2 sixes per match, the highest in this contest.
  • Most Runs:Murad Khan (SFS) – Career average of 34 runs per match, the best among all players.
  • Most Wickets:Murad Khan (SFS) – Career average of 1 wicket per match, leading the field.
  • Match MVP:Murad Khan (SFS) – Highest average fantasy points per match (115) over their career.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

BCC Spartan (BCCS)

  • Matches Played: 26
  • Matches Won: 20
  • Win Percentage: 76.9%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Chris Lakov (49 points/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Jakob Gul (58 points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter (Career): Adrian Dunbar (54 sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Chris Lakov (most wickets among BCCS bowlers, 1010 bowling fantasy points)

Sofia Stars (SFS)

  • Matches Played: 27
  • Matches Won: 21
  • Win Percentage: 77.8%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Murad Khan (115 points/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Murad Khan (115 points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter (Career): Bakhtiar Tahiri (60 sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker (Career): Prakash Mishra (2111 bowling fantasy points)

Player Highlights

BCC Spartan (BCCS)

1. Chris Lakov – All Rounder

A pillar for BCC Spartan, Chris Lakov boasts 3451 career fantasy points and a robust average of 49 points per match. With 127 fours and 30 sixes, Lakov is a consistent contributor with the bat, and his 1010 bowling fantasy points underline his all-round value. In the current event, he maintains a strong 42-point average, making him a reliable fantasy pick.

2. Adrian Dunbar – Wicket Keeper

Dunbar is a dynamic wicket keeper with 1787 career fantasy points and a 34-point average per match. His 54 sixes and 62 fours highlight his aggressive batting, while his 9 catches and 3 stumpings add value behind the stumps. Dunbar’s current event form is impressive, averaging 44 fantasy points per match.

3. Jakob Gul – Wicket Keeper

With 1427 career fantasy points and a 37-point average, Gul is a consistent performer. He’s hit 31 sixes and 18 fours, and his 607 bowling fantasy points show his versatility. In the current event, he’s been BCCS’s top fantasy performer, averaging 58 points per match.

4. Sidharth Nair – All Rounder

Nair has 1246 career fantasy points and averages 69 points per match, with a top score of 110 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 253. He’s hit 34 sixes and 53 fours, and while his current event form is modest, his career numbers make him a potential game-changer.

Sofia Stars (SFS)

1. Murad Khan – Batsman

Murad Khan is the standout player of the match, with 803 career fantasy points from just 7 matches, averaging a remarkable 115 points per match. He’s hit 18 sixes and 29 fours, with a top score of 95. Khan’s all-round skills are evident, with 206 bowling fantasy points and 3 catches, making him a top fantasy and real-world threat.

2. Prakash Mishra – All Rounder (Captain)

A veteran with 90 matches, Mishra has 4066 career fantasy points and a 45-point average. He’s contributed 1537 batting and 2111 bowling fantasy points, with 53 sixes and 78 fours. Mishra’s leadership and experience, along with 9 Player of the Match awards, make them a key figure for SFS.

3. Bakhtiar Tahiri – Batsman

Tahiri is a six-hitting machine with 60 career sixes and 85 fours. With 2992 career fantasy points and an 81-point average, Tahiri is a proven match-winner. Their current event form is solid, averaging 50 points per match.

4. Shivam Mishra – Batsman

Shivam Mishra has 798 career fantasy points from 10 matches, averaging 80 points per match. With 20 sixes and 25 fours, and a top score of 97, Mishra is a high-impact batter. Their 3 Player of the Match awards reflect their ability to turn games.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Murad Khan (SFS) vs Chris Lakov (BCCS):

    • Khan averages 34 runs and 1 wicket per match, with 115 fantasy points per game.
    • Lakov, as BCCS’s top all-rounder, averages 14 runs and 0 wickets per match, with 49 fantasy points per game.
    • Khan’s superior all-round numbers make this a crucial battle.

  • Bakhtiar Tahiri (SFS) vs Adrian Dunbar (BCCS):

    • Tahiri: 23 runs per match, 1 six per match, 81 fantasy points per match.
    • Dunbar: 13 runs per match, 1 six per match, 34 fantasy points per match.
    • Tahiri’s consistency and power-hitting give SFS an edge.

  • Prakash Mishra (SFS) vs Jack Whatmough (BCCS):

    • Mishra: 8 runs per match, 0 wickets per match, 45 fantasy points per match.
    • Whatmough: 6 runs per match, 0 wickets per match, 27 fantasy points per match.
    • Mishra’s experience and all-round skills could be decisive.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Murad Khan (SFS): Highest fantasy average, consistent all-rounder.
  • Chris Lakov (BCCS): Reliable all-rounder, strong career and event numbers.

Bold Picks:

  • Bakhtiar Tahiri (SFS): Explosive batter, high sixes count.
  • Adrian Dunbar (BCCS): Aggressive wicket keeper-batter, in good event form.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Murad Khan is the player to watch, leading in runs, wickets, and fantasy points. If BCCS can contain Khan, they’ll have a strong chance.
  • Bakhtiar Tahiri and Shivam Mishra provide SFS with explosive batting options, while Prakash Mishra brings experience and all-round ability.
  • For BCCS, Chris Lakov and Jakob Gul are the key all-rounders, with Adrian Dunbar offering firepower at the top.
  • Both teams have high win percentages, but SFS’s top order looks more explosive on paper.

Expect a high-scoring, action-packed T10 contest where all-rounders and power-hitters will shape the outcome. Fantasy managers should prioritize SFS’s top order and BCCS’s all-rounders for maximum returns.

  1. Murad Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 115.0 – Sofia Stars
  2. Bakhtiar Tahiri – Batsman – Avg. Points: 81.0 – Sofia Stars
  3. Shivam Mishra – Batsman – Avg. Points: 80.0 – Sofia Stars
  4. Sidharth Nair – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 69.0 – BCC Spartan
  5. Chris Lakov – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – BCC Spartan
  6. Prakash Mishra – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – Sofia Stars
  7. Jakob Gul – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 37.0 – BCC Spartan
  8. Gagandeep Singh – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – Sofia Stars
  9. Oscar Duff – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 35.0 – Sofia Stars
  10. Adrian Dunbar – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 34.0 – BCC Spartan
  11. Jack Whatmough – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 27.0 – BCC Spartan

Number of players from each team:

  • Sofia Stars: 6
  • BCC Spartan: 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 3
  • All Rounder: 5
  • Bowler: 1
  • Wicket Keeper: 2

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