ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 3, Match 14: TRK vs MUS – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: TRK vs MUS (CC Yullis / MU Trakia vs MUS Akademik Ravens)
Match Number: 14
Date: 2 July 2025
Start Time: 14:45 Local Time | 16:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: MUS Akademik Ravens won the toss and elected to field.

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s:Manan Bashir (MUS) – Career average of 2 sixes per match, 141 career sixes.
  • Most Runs:Manan Bashir (MUS) – Career average of 22 runs per match, top score of 114.
  • Most Wickets:Sarim Zafar (MUS) & Raihan Hussain (MUS) – Both average 1 wicket per match.
  • Match MVP:Raihan Hussain (MUS) – Highest average fantasy points per match (99.0).

Team Introductions

MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS)

  • Matches Played: 62
  • Matches Won: 40
  • Win Percentage: 64.5%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points): Raihan Hussain (99.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points): Raihan Hussain (99.0)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Manan Bashir (141 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Zeerak Chughtai (career best 5 wickets in a match, 2 three-wicket hauls)

CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)

  • Matches Played: 16
  • Matches Won: 3
  • Win Percentage: 18.8%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg Fantasy Points): Sanchit Saini (65.0)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg Fantasy Points): Zaid Soulat (66.0)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Zaid Soulat (47 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Dave Patel (career best 4 wickets in a match)

Player Highlights

MUS Akademik Ravens

Manan Bashir (Batsman, MUS)

A prolific batter and wicketkeeper, Manan Bashir is the backbone of the MUS lineup. With 55 matches under their belt, Bashir boasts 3182 career fantasy points and an average of 58 per match. Their ability to clear the ropes is unmatched, with 141 sixes and a top score of 114. Bashir has 6 Player of the Match awards, reflecting a consistent match-winning presence.

Raihan Hussain (All Rounder, MUS)

Raihan Hussain is the form player of the tournament, averaging a staggering 99 fantasy points per match in both career and current event. With 2 Player of the Match awards in just 6 matches (33% award ratio), Hussain is a true all-rounder threat: 227 batting fantasy points, 297 bowling fantasy points, and 44 fielding points in career. Their ability to contribute in all departments makes them a prime MVP candidate.

Zeerak Chughtai (Batsman, MUS)

Chughtai is a dynamic batter with 44 matches, 2513 career fantasy points, and a career average of 57 per match. With 49 fours and 29 sixes, Chughtai is a reliable run-getter and has also delivered with the ball, including a five-wicket haul. Their 5 Player of the Match awards (11.4% ratio) underline their impact.

Shazad Liaqat (Bowler, MUS)

A consistent bowler, Liaqat has 247 career fantasy points from just 6 matches, averaging 41 per match. With a best of 3 wickets in a match and a high of 109 fantasy points in a single game, Liaqat is a key figure in the MUS bowling attack.

CC Yullis / MU Trakia

Zaid Soulat (Wicket Keeper, TRK)

Soulat is the most explosive batter for TRK, with 1394 career fantasy points and an average of 56 per match. Their 47 sixes and 50 fours make them a boundary-hitting machine. Soulat has 3 Player of the Match awards (12% ratio) and is in strong form this event, averaging 66 fantasy points per match.

Sanchit Saini (Batsman, TRK)

Saini is a dual-threat with both bat and ball, amassing 719 career fantasy points (65 per match). With 29 fours and a top score of 44, Saini is a reliable contributor. Their bowling is also notable, with a five-wicket haul and a best of 172 fantasy points in a match.

Dave Patel (Bowler, TRK)

A mainstay in the TRK bowling lineup, Dave Patel has 750 career fantasy points (47 per match) and a best of 4 wickets in a match. Patel’s all-round contributions, including 144 batting points and 44 fielding points, make them a valuable asset.

Abbas Zaidi (Bowler, TRK)

Zaidi has 426 career fantasy points (27 per match) and is in excellent form this event, averaging 56 fantasy points per match. With 6 sixes and 12 fours, Zaidi can contribute with the bat as well.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Best Batter vs Best Bowler:

    • Manan Bashir (MUS) vs Dave Patel (TRK)
      • Bashir: 22 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 58 avg fantasy points
      • Patel: 32 bowling fantasy points/match, 4 wickets in a match (best), 47 avg fantasy points

  • All-Rounder Showdown:

    • Raihan Hussain (MUS) vs Sanchit Saini (TRK)
      • Hussain: 99 avg fantasy points, 17 runs/match, 1 wicket/match
      • Saini: 65 avg fantasy points, 14 runs/match, 5 wickets in a match (best)

  • Boundary Hitters:

    • Zaid Soulat (TRK) vs Zeerak Chughtai (MUS)
      • Soulat: 47 sixes, 50 fours, 49 avg batting fantasy points
      • Chughtai: 29 sixes, 49 fours, 22 avg batting fantasy points

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain: Raihan Hussain (MUS) – Consistent all-rounder, highest average fantasy points.
  • Vice-Captain: Manan Bashir (MUS) – Explosive batter, high sixes and runs per match.

Bold Picks:

  • Captain: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – In-form, high sixes, and strong fantasy returns this event.
  • Vice-Captain: Sanchit Saini (TRK) – Capable of big hauls with both bat and ball.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • MUS Akademik Ravens enter as clear favorites, boasting a 64.5% win rate and a squad brimming with all-round talent. The trio of Manan Bashir, Raihan Hussain, and Zeerak Chughtai provide both explosive batting and reliable bowling options.
  • CC Yullis / MU Trakia will look to their power hitters, especially Zaid Soulat and Sanchit Saini, to challenge the MUS bowling attack. Dave Patel’s bowling could be pivotal in containing the MUS top order.
  • Potential Game-Changers:
    • Raihan Hussain (MUS) – All-round impact, high fantasy ceiling.
    • Manan Bashir (MUS) – Capable of single-handedly changing the game with the bat.
    • Zaid Soulat (TRK) – If they get going, TRK could post a formidable total.
    • Sanchit Saini (TRK) – X-factor with both bat and ball.

With MUS Akademik Ravens electing to field first, early wickets and powerplay runs will set the tone. Expect fireworks in this high-stakes T10 clash at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy!

Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis on the official ECS Bulgaria, 2025 website.

  1. Raihan Hussain – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 99.0 – MUS
  2. Sanchit Saini – Batsman – Avg. Points: 65.0 – CCY
  3. Manan Bashir – Batsman – Avg. Points: 58.0 – MUS
  4. Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – MUS
  5. Anis Raza – Bowler – Avg. Points: 56.0 – MUS
  6. Zaid Soulat – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 56.0 – CCY
  7. Dave Patel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 47.0 – CCY
  8. Shazad Liaqat – Bowler – Avg. Points: 41.0 – MUS
  9. Karan Patel – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 40.0 – CCY
  10. Sarim Zafar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 37.0 – MUS
  11. Waleed Khan – Bowler – Avg. Points: 34.0 – CCY

Number of players from each team:

  • MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS): 6
  • CC Yullis / MU Trakia (CCY): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

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

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