ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 2, Match 7: MUS Akademik Ravens vs BSCU All Stars – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS) vs BSCU All Stars (BAS)
Match Number: 7 (Group A, Match Day 2)
Date: 1 July 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local Time | 12:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Toss: BSCU All Stars won the toss and elected to field
Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s: Mubarak Ali (MUS) – Highest career average sixes per match (1.0)
  • Most Runs: Mubarak Ali (MUS) – Highest career average runs per match (17.0)
  • Most Wickets: Shazad Liaqat, Raihan Hussain, Anis Raza (MUS) – Highest career average wickets per match (1.0)
  • Match MVP: Raihan Hussain (MUS) – Highest average fantasy points per match (93.0)

Team Introductions & Key Stats

MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS)

  • Matches Played: 59
  • Matches Won: 39
  • Win Percentage: 66.1%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Raihan Hussain (93.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Zeerak Chughtai (125.0 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Mubarak Ali (9 career sixes, 1.0 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Zeerak Chughtai (2 three-wicket hauls, 1 five-wicket haul, 31.0 bowling fantasy points per match)

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

  • Matches Played: 15
  • Matches Won: 8
  • Win Percentage: 53.3%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Akshay Harikumar (28.0 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Data not available
  • Top Six-Hitter: Akshay Harikumar (2 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Akshay Harikumar (1 three-wicket match, 12.0 bowling fantasy points per match)

Player Highlights

MUS Akademik Ravens

Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman

With 41 matches under their belt, Zeerak Chughtai is a proven match-winner for MUS. Boasting 2,395 career fantasy points and an average of 58.0 per match, Zeerak is a consistent performer. Their batting prowess is highlighted by 46 fours, 26 sixes, and a top score of 90. Notably, Zeerak has five Player of the Match awards, reflecting their ability to turn games single-handedly. In the current event, Zeerak has already amassed 250 fantasy points at a staggering 125.0 per match, including a recent fifty and 10 sixes.

Mubarak Ali – Batsman

Mubarak Ali is MUS’s most explosive batter, with a career average of 1.0 sixes and 17.0 runs per match. In just 9 matches, Mubarak has scored 312 batting fantasy points, including a top score of 57 and a fifty. Their highest single-match fantasy haul is 127, and they have one Player of the Match award, underlining their match-winning potential.

Raihan Hussain – All Rounder

Despite only 3 matches, Raihan Hussain has made a massive impact, averaging 93.0 fantasy points per match. With 84 batting and 174 bowling fantasy points, Raihan is a true all-rounder threat. Their best performance includes a 191-point match and a three-wicket haul, and they have already claimed a Player of the Match award with a remarkable 33% award ratio.

Isa Zaroo – All Rounder

Isa Zaroo brings balance to the side with 21 matches and 988 career fantasy points (47.0 per match). With 20 fours, 16 sixes, and a top score of 65, Isa is a reliable contributor. Their all-round skills are further highlighted by 337 bowling fantasy points and a fifty in their career.

BSCU All Stars

Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder (Captain)

Akshay is the backbone of BAS, with 903 career fantasy points in 32 matches (28.0 per match). As an all-rounder, Akshay has 429 batting and 386 bowling fantasy points, with a top score of 39 and a best bowling performance of 3 wickets in a match. Akshay has two Player of the Match awards and is a safe fantasy pick.

Nithin Sunil – Wicket Keeper

With 41 matches and 607 career fantasy points (15.0 per match), Nithin is a steady presence behind the stumps. Their batting includes 18 fours and 14 sixes, and they have contributed 106 fielding fantasy points, including 5 catches and 5 stumpings. Nithin has one Player of the Match award.

Albin Jacob – Wicket Keeper

Albin has played 36 matches, scoring 775 fantasy points (22.0 per match). While their batting numbers are modest, Albin’s real value comes from their bowling, with 556 bowling fantasy points and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Albin also has a Player of the Match award.

Jerin Jose – Bowler

Jerin has featured in 15 matches, with 45 career fantasy points (3.0 per match). Their best performance is a 45-point match, and they have one Player of the Match award. Jerin’s primary impact is with the ball, having taken wickets consistently.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:
    • Mubarak Ali (MUS) vs Akshay Harikumar (BAS): Mubarak’s aggressive batting (1.0 sixes, 17.0 runs per match) will be tested by Akshay’s all-round skills (12.0 bowling fantasy points per match).
  • All-Rounder Battle:
    • Raihan Hussain (MUS) vs Akshay Harikumar (BAS): Raihan’s 93.0 fantasy points per match and all-round dominance face off against Akshay’s experience and consistency.
  • Bowling Duel:
    • Shazad Liaqat, Raihan Hussain, Anis Raza (MUS) (all 1.0 wickets per match) vs Akshay Harikumar (BAS) (best bowling figures and fantasy points for BAS).

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Raihan Hussain (MUS): Highest fantasy average, all-rounder, and recent form.
  • Zeerak Chughtai (MUS): Consistent high fantasy returns, multiple Player of the Match awards.

Bold Picks:

  • Mubarak Ali (MUS): Explosive batter, capable of big scores and sixes.
  • Akshay Harikumar (BAS): BAS’s best all-rounder, can contribute with both bat and ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • MUS Akademik Ravens enter as favorites, boasting a higher win percentage and several in-form, high-impact players. Their batting firepower, led by Mubarak Ali and Zeerak Chughtai, is complemented by the all-round brilliance of Raihan Hussain and Isa Zaroo.
  • BSCU All Stars will rely heavily on Akshay Harikumar’s all-round abilities and the wicket-keeping duo of Nithin Sunil and Albin Jacob for stability and breakthroughs.
  • The contest between Mubarak Ali’s aggressive batting and Akshay Harikumar’s disciplined bowling could set the tone for the match.
  • Watch for Raihan Hussain’s all-round performance, which could be the decisive factor in this T10 clash.

Final Word

With both teams fielding a mix of experience and emerging talent, ECS Bulgaria, 2025 Group A Match Day 2 Match 7 promises to be a high-octane encounter. Expect fireworks from the MUS batting lineup and a spirited challenge from BAS’s all-rounders. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on the all-rounders and power hitters for maximum returns.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a thrilling T10 contest at the Vasil Levski National Sports Academy!

  1. Raihan Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 93.0 – MUS
  2. Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman – Avg. Points: 58.0 – MUS
  3. Shazad Liaqat – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – MUS
  4. Anis Raza – Bowler – Avg. Points: 49.0 – MUS
  5. Isa Zaroo – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – MUS
  6. Mubarak Ali – Batsman – Avg. Points: 38.0 – MUS
  7. Huzaif Yousuf – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – MUS
  8. Danyal Ali – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – MUS
  9. Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 28.0 – BSCU
  10. Albin Jacob – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 22.0 – BSCU
  11. Nithin Sunil – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 15.0 – BSCU

Number of players from each team:

  • MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS): 8
  • BSCU All Stars (BSCU): 3

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 3
  • Batsman: 2
  • Bowler: 4
  • Wicket Keeper: 2

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