ECS Bulgaria, 2025: BAS vs PLO – Group A Match Day 2, Match 9 – Preview

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: BSCU All Stars (BAS) vs BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)
Match Number: Group A Match Day 2, Match 9
Date: 1 July 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local | 16:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Toss: BCC / MUS Plovdiv won the toss and elected to field

Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?

As ECS Bulgaria, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Match 9, where BSCU All Stars (BAS) face off against BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO) in a crucial Group A encounter. With both teams eager to climb the standings, this match promises fireworks, individual brilliance, and pivotal moments that could shape the group’s destiny.

Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:
    Shibin Abraham (BAS), Mani Parigi (PLO), Jinu Poulose (BAS) – All three average 1 six per match, the highest in this contest.
  • Most Runs:
    Mohamed Hashir (BAS) – Career average of 19 runs per match, the best among all players.
  • Most Wickets:
    Abhinav Shanmukham (PLO), Jojy John (BAS) – Both average 1 wicket per match, leading the bowling charts.
  • Match MVP:
    Shibin Abraham (BAS) – Boasts the highest average fantasy points per match (50) across both teams.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

  • Matches Played: 17
  • Matches Won: 8
  • Win Percentage: 47%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Shibin Abraham (50 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Shibin Abraham (50 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Shibin Abraham, Jinu Poulose (4 and 3 sixes in 3 matches, 1 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Jojy John (1 wicket per match)

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

  • Matches Played: 27
  • Matches Won: 12
  • Win Percentage: 44%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Agagyul Ahmadhel (43 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Mani Parigi (40 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Agagyul Ahmadhel (53 sixes in 60 matches)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Faizan Rehman (career-high 4 wickets in a match, 477 bowling fantasy points)

Player Highlights

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

Shibin Abraham – All Rounder

With a remarkable average of 50 fantasy points per match, Shibin Abraham is the All Stars’ most consistent performer. In just 3 matches, they have already hit 4 sixes and 2 fours, amassing 71 batting fantasy points and 64 with the ball. Their ability to clear the ropes and contribute with both bat and ball makes them a genuine match-winner.

Mohamed Hashir – All Rounder

Hashir’s impact is immediate: 134 fantasy points in 3 matches (45 per match), including a top score of 54 and a fifty in this event. Their aggressive batting (3 sixes, 8 fours) and high average runs (19 per match) make them the most likely to anchor the All Stars’ innings.

Jinu Poulose – All Rounder

Poulose has quickly established themselves as a reliable all-rounder, averaging 41 fantasy points per match. With 3 sixes and 4 fours, they have contributed 83 batting fantasy points and 32 with the ball, showing a knack for making things happen in both departments.

Jojy John – All Rounder

John’s bowling is their main weapon, with 88 bowling fantasy points and a three-wicket haul already in this event. Averaging 33 fantasy points per match, they are a key figure in the All Stars’ bowling attack.

BCC / MUS Plovdiv (PLO)

Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman

A veteran with 60 matches, Ahmadhel is PLO’s most experienced and explosive batter, with 53 career sixes and 51 fours. Their 43 average fantasy points per match and 1377 batting fantasy points underline their ability to dominate T10 cricket.

Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman (Captain)

Sufyan brings leadership and consistency, averaging 42 fantasy points per match over 21 games. With 15 sixes and 34 fours, they have a top score of 51 and have claimed 3 Player of the Match awards, reflecting their match-winning pedigree.

Mani Parigi – All Rounder

Parigi is a rising star, averaging 40 fantasy points per match in this event. With 3 sixes and 2 fours in just 3 matches, they have already notched a 115-point match and a Player of the Match award, making them a high-impact all-rounder.

Abhinav Shanmukham – Bowler

Shanmukham leads the PLO bowling unit, averaging 32 bowling fantasy points per match and taking 1 wicket per game. Their best performance saw them claim 2 wickets and 70 bowling fantasy points, making them a threat with the ball.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler

    • Mohamed Hashir (BAS) vs Abhinav Shanmukham (PLO)
      • Hashir: 19 runs per match, 42 batting fantasy points per match
      • Shanmukham: 1 wicket per match, 32 bowling fantasy points per match
      • This duel could decide the momentum in the powerplay.

  • Six-Hitters’ Battle

    • Shibin Abraham (BAS), Jinu Poulose (BAS), Mani Parigi (PLO)
      • All average 1 six per match, so expect fireworks if any of them get going.

  • All-Rounder Impact

    • Shibin Abraham (BAS) vs Mani Parigi (PLO)
      • Abraham: 50 fantasy points per match
      • Parigi: 40 fantasy points per match
      • Both are capable of swinging the match with bat or ball.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

  • Safe Picks:

    • Shibin Abraham (BAS): Highest fantasy average, consistent all-round returns.
    • Agagyul Ahmadhel (PLO): Proven performer, high six-hitting potential.

  • Bold Picks:

    • Mani Parigi (PLO): High ceiling, already a Player of the Match in this event.
    • Mohamed Hashir (BAS): Top run-scorer potential, in excellent form.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Potential Game-Changers:

    • Shibin Abraham and Mohamed Hashir for BAS can set or chase daunting totals.
    • Mani Parigi and Abhinav Shanmukham for PLO can turn the match with quick wickets or explosive cameos.
    • Mohammad Sufyan’s experience and leadership could be vital in crunch moments.

  • Fantasy Watch:

    • All-rounders dominate the fantasy landscape in this contest. Picking players who contribute in multiple facets is key.
    • The battle between the top six-hitters and leading wicket-takers will be decisive in the T10 format, where momentum can shift in a single over.

Final Word

With both teams boasting dynamic all-rounders and explosive batters, ECS Bulgaria, 2025 Group A Match Day 2, Match 9 is set for a thrilling contest. Expect a flurry of boundaries, crucial wickets, and fantasy points galore as BAS and PLO vie for supremacy at the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy. Don’t miss a ball of this high-stakes T10 clash!

  1. Shibin Abraham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 50.0 – BSCU All Stars
  2. Mohamed Hashir – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – BSCU All Stars
  3. Agagyul Ahmadhel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 43.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  4. Jinu Poulose – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – BSCU All Stars
  5. Mani Parigi – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  6. Mohammad Sufyan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 42.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  7. Abhinav Shanmukham – Bowler – Avg. Points: 35.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  8. Jojy John – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 33.0 – BSCU All Stars
  9. Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 28.0 – BSCU All Stars
  10. Faizan Rehman – Bowler – Avg. Points: 28.0 – BCC / MUS Plovdiv
  11. Smibin Kannampuzha Raphy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 24.0 – BSCU All Stars

Number of players in the list from each team:
• BSCU All Stars: 6
• BCC / MUS Plovdiv: 5

Number of players from each skill type:
• All Rounder: 6
• Batsman: 3
• Bowler: 2
• Wicket Keeper: 0

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