ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 5, Match 25: TRK vs BAS – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK) vs BSCU All Stars (BAS)
Match Number: 25 (Group A, Match Day 5)
Date: 4 July 2025
Start Time: 16:45 Local | 18:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Toss: BSCU All Stars won the toss and elected to bat
Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Zaid Soulat (TRK) – With a career average of 2 sixes per match and 60 career sixes, Soulat is the clear power-hitter to watch.
  • Most Runs:Jinu Poulose (BAS) – Averaging 32 runs per match, Poulose is the most consistent run-scorer in this contest.
  • Most Wickets:Sanchit Saini (TRK) – With a five-wicket haul in his career and a 28 average bowling fantasy points per match, Saini is the leading wicket-taking threat.
  • Match MVP:Zaid Soulat (TRK) – Boasting a career average of 66 fantasy points per match and 99 per match in this event, Soulat is the top all-round fantasy performer.

Team Introductions & Key Stats

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

  • Matches Played: 24
  • Matches Won: 11
  • Win Percentage: 45.8%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Jinu Poulose (82 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Jinu Poulose (82 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Jinu Poulose (24 career sixes, 2 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Akshay Harikumar (528 career bowling fantasy points, 13 per match)

CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)

  • Matches Played: 21
  • Matches Won: 3
  • Win Percentage: 14.3%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Zaid Soulat (66 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Zaid Soulat (99 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Zaid Soulat (60 career sixes, 2 per match)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Sanchit Saini (421 career bowling fantasy points, 28 per match)

Player Highlights

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

1. Jinu Poulose – All Rounder

Jinu Poulose has been a revelation for BAS, with a staggering 82 average fantasy points per match both in his career and in the current event. His batting is explosive, with 24 sixes and 28 fours in just 9 matches, and a top score of 89. Poulose has three fifties in this event, underlining his consistency. He also contributes with the ball and in the field, making him a true all-round asset. Notably, he has a Player of the Match award, with a high award ratio (0.11).

2. Shibin Abraham – All Rounder

Abraham’s all-round skills are evident in his 56 average fantasy points per match. He has 11 sixes and 11 fours in 9 matches, and a top score of 43. With the ball, he’s taken a three-wicket haul and has 166 bowling fantasy points in the event. His fielding is sharp, with 2 catches in the event. Abraham’s ability to impact all facets of the game makes him a key player.

3. Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder, Captain

Harikumar brings experience with 41 matches and 1290 career fantasy points. He averages 31 fantasy points per match (43 in this event), and is a reliable bowler with 528 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 3 wickets in a match. With 54 career fours, he can also contribute with the bat. As captain, his leadership and all-round skills are vital.

4. Nithin Sunil – Wicket Keeper

Sunil is a steady presence behind the stumps and with the bat. In 50 matches, he’s scored 614 batting fantasy points and has a top score of 86. He’s also contributed 6 catches and 6 stumpings, with a Player of the Match award to his name. His average fantasy points per match in this event (32) are nearly double his career average, indicating a strong run of form.

CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)

1. Zaid Soulat – Wicket Keeper

Soulat is the engine of TRK’s lineup, with 1919 career fantasy points and a remarkable 66 per match (99 in this event). He’s hit 60 sixes and 80 fours, with a top score of 102 and four Player of the Match awards. In this event, he’s already scored a century and two fifties, and his 22 sixes in the event highlight his power. Soulat is the most likely MVP and a must-watch.

2. Sanchit Saini – Batsman

Saini is a dual threat, with 848 career fantasy points and a five-wicket haul to his name. He averages 57 fantasy points per match (35 in this event), and has 30 career fours. His bowling is his main weapon, with 421 career bowling fantasy points and a best of 5 wickets in a match. Saini’s all-round ability makes him a key player for TRK.

3. Waleed Khan – Bowler, Captain

Khan leads from the front, with 1049 career fantasy points and 39 per match (49 in this event). He’s hit 20 sixes and 19 fours, and has 432 bowling fantasy points. His fielding is also strong, with 5 career catches. Khan’s experience and all-round skills are crucial for TRK’s chances.

4. Abbas Zaidi – Bowler

Zaidi is a consistent performer, with 543 career fantasy points and 27 per match (41 in this event). He’s contributed 9 sixes and 15 fours, and has 175 bowling fantasy points. Zaidi’s ability to chip in with both bat and ball makes him a valuable asset.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Power Hitters:
    • Jinu Poulose (BAS) vs Zaid Soulat (TRK)
      • Poulose: 2 sixes per match, 32 runs per match, 82 fantasy points per match
      • Soulat: 2 sixes per match, 27 runs per match, 66 fantasy points per match (99 in event)
  • Bowling Threats:
    • Akshay Harikumar (BAS) vs Sanchit Saini (TRK)
      • Harikumar: 13 bowling fantasy points per match, 3 wickets in a match (best)
      • Saini: 28 bowling fantasy points per match, 5 wickets in a match (best)
  • All-Rounders:
    • Shibin Abraham (BAS) vs Waleed Khan (TRK)
      • Abraham: 56 fantasy points per match, 11 sixes, 166 event bowling points
      • Khan: 39 fantasy points per match, 20 sixes, 432 bowling points

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – Consistent high fantasy returns, power-hitting, and form in the current event.
  • Vice-Captain: Jinu Poulose (BAS) – All-rounder with high ceiling, multiple fifties, and strong fantasy numbers.

Bold Picks:

  • Captain: Sanchit Saini (TRK) – Capable of game-changing spells and big fantasy hauls with both bat and ball.
  • Vice-Captain: Shibin Abraham (BAS) – All-rounder with the ability to contribute in all departments.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Zaid Soulat is the most likely to dominate with the bat, especially in the powerplay overs.
    • Jinu Poulose and Shibin Abraham offer all-round value and can swing the match with either bat or ball.
    • Sanchit Saini’s bowling could be the difference-maker, especially if he finds early rhythm.
    • Waleed Khan’s leadership and all-round skills could inspire a TRK turnaround.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Prioritize all-rounders and power-hitters, as the T10 format rewards explosive performances.
    • Watch for fielding contributions—players like Nithin Sunil and Sanchit Saini have shown the ability to add value with catches and stumpings.

Conclusion

With BSCU All Stars (BAS) holding a stronger win percentage and a deeper all-round lineup, they enter as favorites. However, CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK) have the tournament’s most explosive player in Zaid Soulat, who can single-handedly change the game. Expect fireworks at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy as both teams vie for crucial Group A points in ECS Bulgaria, 2025.

Stay tuned for a high-octane T10 clash, and don’t forget to lock in your fantasy picks before the first ball is bowled!

  1. Jinu Poulose – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 82.0 – BSCU All Stars
  2. Zaid Soulat – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 66.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  3. Smibin Kannampuzha Raphy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – BSCU All Stars
  4. Sanchit Saini – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  5. Shibin Abraham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 56.0 – BSCU All Stars
  6. Fahad Saeed – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  7. Waleed Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 39.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  8. Dave Patel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 38.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  9. Karan Patel – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 35.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  10. Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 31.0 – BSCU All Stars
  11. Jojy John – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 27.0 – BSCU All Stars

Number of players in the list from each team:

  • BSCU All Stars: 5
  • CC Yullis / MU Trakia: 6

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 6
  • Batsman: 2
  • Wicket Keeper: 1
  • Bowler: 2

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