ECS Bulgaria, 2025: PLO vs TRK – Group A Match Day 1, Match 1 – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO) vs CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)
Match Name: ECS Bulgaria, 2025 Group A Match Day 1 Match 5
Date: 30 June 2025
Start Time: 08:45 Local Time | 10:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: BCC / MUS Plovdiv won the toss and elected to field

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – 1.0 sixes per match (career)
  • Most Runs: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – 21.0 runs per match (career)
  • Most Wickets: Sanchit Saini (TRK) & Dave Patel (TRK) – 1.0 wickets per match (career)
  • Match MVP: Sanchit Saini (TRK) – 81.0 average fantasy points per match (career)

Team Introductions

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

  • Matches Played: 25
  • Matches Won: 11
  • Win Percentage: 44%
  • Strongest Player (Fantasy): Agagyul Ahmadhel – 45.0 avg. fantasy points/match (career)
  • Best Batter (Sixes): Agagyul Ahmadhel – 52 career sixes
  • Best Bowler (Wickets): Faizan Rehman – 1 four-wicket match, 1 three-wicket match (most wickets in a match: 4)

BCC / MUS Plovdiv enter this contest with a balanced squad and a respectable win rate. Their experience in the ECS circuit and a core of multi-skilled players make them a formidable opponent.

CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)

  • Matches Played: 13
  • Matches Won: 3
  • Win Percentage: 23%
  • Strongest Player (Fantasy): Sanchit Saini – 81.0 avg. fantasy points/match (career)
  • Best Batter (Sixes): Zaid Soulat – 38 career sixes
  • Best Bowler (Wickets): Sanchit Saini & Dave Patel – 1.0 wickets per match (career)

CC Yullis / MU Trakia may have a lower win percentage, but their squad features some of the most explosive and high-impact players in the tournament, capable of turning the game in a matter of overs.

Player Highlights

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman

With 57 matches under their belt, Agagyul Ahmadhel is the backbone of PLO’s batting. Accumulating 2540 career fantasy points (45.0 per match), Ahmadhel has hit 52 sixes and 50 fours, with a top score of 52. Their all-round contributions include 11 catches and 3 Player of the Match awards, reflecting a consistent ability to influence games. Ahmadhel’s blend of power-hitting and fielding prowess makes them a key player to watch.

Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman (Captain)

Sufyan’s leadership is matched by their performance: 758 career fantasy points in 18 matches (42.0 per match), 13 sixes, and a top score of 51. With 3 Player of the Match awards and a high award ratio (0.17), Sufyan is a proven match-winner. Their fielding (6 catches) and occasional bowling (167 points) add further value.

Faizan Rehman – Bowler

A specialist with the ball, Rehman has 509 career fantasy points in 18 matches (28.0 per match), highlighted by a 4-wicket haul and a best bowling fantasy score of 134. While not a major contributor with the bat, Rehman’s ability to deliver breakthroughs makes them PLO’s go-to bowler.

Mani Parigi – All Rounder

While yet to debut, Parigi’s all-rounder status and eligibility suggest a player to keep an eye on, especially in the dynamic T10 format where new faces can make an immediate impact.

CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)

Sanchit Saini – Batsman

Saini is TRK’s fantasy juggernaut: 568 points in just 7 matches (81.0 per match), with a highest single-match haul of 276. Saini’s all-round skills are evident—244 batting points, 264 bowling points, and 32 fielding points. With a five-wicket match and a top score of 44, Saini is a genuine MVP candidate.

Zaid Soulat – Wicket Keeper

Soulat’s aggressive batting (38 sixes, 40 fours, 2 fifties) and 1130 career fantasy points (54.0 per match) make them TRK’s most reliable run-scorer. With 3 Player of the Match awards and a top score of 63, Soulat’s ability to clear the ropes and keep wickets adds immense value.

Dave Patel – Bowler

Patel’s 674 fantasy points in 12 matches (56.0 per match) are built on consistent bowling (442 points, 1 four-wicket match) and handy lower-order runs. Patel’s fielding (4 catches) and a best bowling fantasy score of 134 highlight their all-round utility.

Waleed Khan – Bowler (Captain)

Khan brings experience and leadership, with 661 fantasy points in 19 matches (35.0 per match). Their bowling (374 points) and batting (199 points) contributions, along with a Player of the Match award, make them a steady presence in the TRK lineup.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:

    • Zaid Soulat (TRK) vs Faizan Rehman (PLO)
      • Soulat: 21.0 runs/match, 1.0 sixes/match, 54.0 fantasy points/match
      • Rehman: 23.0 bowling fantasy points/match, 4 wickets in best match

  • All-Round Impact:

    • Sanchit Saini (TRK) vs Agagyul Ahmadhel (PLO)
      • Saini: 81.0 fantasy points/match, 1.0 wickets/match, 17.0 runs/match
      • Ahmadhel: 45.0 fantasy points/match, 11.0 runs/match, 0.0 wickets/match

  • Bowling Duel:

    • Dave Patel (TRK) vs Faizan Rehman (PLO)
      • Patel: 37.0 bowling fantasy points/match, 1.0 wickets/match
      • Rehman: 23.0 bowling fantasy points/match, 1.0 wickets/match

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain: Sanchit Saini (TRK) – Highest average fantasy points, all-rounder, and proven match-winner.
  • Vice-Captain: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – Consistent run-scorer and six-hitter, also contributes as wicket keeper.

Bold Picks:

  • Captain: Agagyul Ahmadhel (PLO) – Experienced, multi-dimensional, and a history of Player of the Match awards.
  • Vice-Captain: Dave Patel (TRK) – High-impact bowler with the ability to swing matches with the ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

This Group A clash promises fireworks, with TRK’s explosive duo of Sanchit Saini and Zaid Soulat up against the experience and balance of PLO’s Agagyul Ahmadhel and Mohammad Sufyan. Saini’s all-round brilliance and Soulat’s six-hitting prowess could set the tone for TRK, while PLO will rely on Ahmadhel’s consistency and Rehman’s wicket-taking ability to counter.

Potential Game-Changers:

  • Sanchit Saini (TRK): Can dominate with both bat and ball, and is a fantasy goldmine.
  • Zaid Soulat (TRK): Likely to clear the ropes and anchor the innings.
  • Agagyul Ahmadhel (PLO): Capable of turning the match with bat, ball, or in the field.
  • Faizan Rehman (PLO): Key to breaking TRK’s batting momentum.

With both teams eager to start their ECS Bulgaria 2025 campaign on a high, expect a fiercely contested encounter where individual brilliance could tip the scales. Stay tuned for a T10 thriller at the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy!

  1. Sanchit Saini – Batsman – Avg. Points: 81.0 – MU Trakia
  2. Dave Patel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – MU Trakia
  3. Zaid Soulat – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 54.0 – MU Trakia
  4. Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 45.0 – MUS Plovdiv
  5. Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 42.0 – MUS Plovdiv
  6. Waleed Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 35.0 – MU Trakia
  7. Faizan Rehman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – MUS Plovdiv
  8. Abdur Khan – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 20.0 – MU Trakia
  9. Lawangin Mukhtar – Batsman – Avg. Points: 4.0 – MU Trakia

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • MU Trakia: 6
  • MUS Plovdiv: 3

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 4
  • Bowler: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 1
  • All Rounder: 1

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