ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A Match Day 6, Match 28: 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: 28 (Group A, Day 6)
Date: 5th July 2025
Start Time: 12:45 Local Time | 14:15 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 Sixes:Manan Bashir (MUS) – Career average of 2 sixes per match, 144 career sixes.
  • Most Runs:Jinu Poulose (BAS) – Career average of 32 runs per match, 3 fifties in 9 matches.
  • Most Wickets:Zeerak Chughtai (MUS) – Career average of 28 bowling fantasy points per match, 5-wicket haul in career.
  • Match MVP:Jinu Poulose (BAS) – Highest average fantasy points per match (82) in career and current event.

Team Overviews

MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS)

  • Matches Played: 63
  • Matches Won: 41
  • Win Percentage: 65.1%
  • Strongest Player (Career Avg. Fantasy Points): Manan Bashir (58 per match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Zeerak Chughtai (59 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Manan Bashir (144 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Zeerak Chughtai (5 wickets in a match, 2 three-wicket hauls)

BSCU All Stars (BAS)

  • Matches Played: 24
  • Matches Won: 11
  • Win Percentage: 45.8%
  • Strongest Player (Career & Event Avg. Fantasy Points): Jinu Poulose (82 per match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Jinu Poulose (24 career sixes in just 9 matches)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Albin Jacob (4 wickets in a match, 1 four-wicket haul)

Player Highlights

MUS Akademik Ravens

Manan Bashir – Batsman, MUS

A true powerhouse, Manan Bashir boasts 3232 career fantasy points and a remarkable 58 points per match. With 144 sixes and 70 fours, he is the most prolific six-hitter in this contest. His top score of 114 and a highest single-match fantasy haul of 249 underline his match-winning potential. With 6 Player of the Match awards (10.7% of matches), Bashir is a proven game-changer.

Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman, MUS

Chughtai is a dual threat, with 2557 career fantasy points and a 56-point average per match. He’s not only a reliable batter (1026 batting fantasy points, 29 sixes) but also a potent bowler, with a five-wicket haul and 1267 bowling fantasy points. His 5 Player of the Match awards (10.9% of matches) highlight his ability to turn games single-handedly.

Isa Zaroo – All Rounder, MUS

With 1174 career fantasy points and a 47-point average per match, Zaroo is a consistent all-rounder. He’s contributed 667 batting fantasy points and 337 with the ball, and his fielding (8 career catches) adds further value. Zaroo’s 1 Player of the Match award reflects his all-round impact.

Umer Farooq – Batsman, MUS

Farooq has 895 career fantasy points and averages 36 per match. He’s hit 27 sixes and 31 fours, with a top score of 86. His 1 Player of the Match award and 758 batting fantasy points make him a key figure in the MUS lineup.

BSCU All Stars

Jinu Poulose – All Rounder, BAS

Poulose is the standout performer for BAS, with a staggering 739 fantasy points in just 9 matches (82 per match). He’s hit 24 sixes and 28 fours, scored 3 fifties, and has a top score of 89. His all-round skills are complemented by a Player of the Match award in 11% of his games.

Shibin Abraham – All Rounder, BAS

Abraham has 503 career fantasy points (56 per match) and is a reliable contributor with both bat and ball. He’s hit 11 sixes, scored 285 batting fantasy points, and taken a three-wicket haul. His Player of the Match ratio matches Poulose at 11%.

Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder, BAS (Captain)

Harikumar brings experience with 1290 career fantasy points (31 per match). He’s a steady batter (638 batting fantasy points) and a useful bowler (528 bowling fantasy points), with 2 Player of the Match awards in 41 matches.

Nithin Sunil – Wicket Keeper, BAS

Sunil is a dynamic wicket keeper with 892 career fantasy points (18 per match). He’s hit 20 sixes, scored a fifty, and is a strong presence behind the stumps with 6 career stumpings and 6 catches.

Key Player Matchups

  • Manan Bashir (MUS) vs. Albin Jacob (BAS): Bashir’s aggressive batting (2 sixes per match) will be tested by Jacob’s best bowling figures of 4 wickets in a match.
  • Jinu Poulose (BAS) vs. Zeerak Chughtai (MUS): Poulose’s 32 runs per match and 2 sixes per match face Chughtai’s bowling prowess (28 bowling fantasy points per match, 5-wicket haul).
  • Shibin Abraham (BAS) vs. Isa Zaroo (MUS): Both are all-rounders with similar impact, making this a crucial mini-battle in the middle overs.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain: Jinu Poulose (BAS) – Consistent high fantasy returns, all-round contributions, and a high ceiling.
  • Vice-Captain: Manan Bashir (MUS) – Explosive batter, proven match-winner, and reliable fantasy scorer.

Bold Picks:

  • Captain: Zeerak Chughtai (MUS) – Capable of huge hauls with both bat and ball, especially if he gets on a roll.
  • Vice-Captain: Shibin Abraham (BAS) – All-rounder with a knack for impactful performances.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Manan Bashir and Jinu Poulose are the most likely to dominate with the bat, both capable of clearing the ropes with ease.
    • Zeerak Chughtai’s all-round skills could be the difference, especially if he finds rhythm with the ball.
    • Shibin Abraham and Isa Zaroo offer all-round value and could swing the match with a single performance.

  • Fantasy Focus:

    • Prioritize all-rounders and top-order batters, as the T10 format rewards explosive starts and multi-skill players.
    • Watch for fielding points from wicket keepers like Nithin Sunil and Usman Akhtar, who can add value with catches and stumpings.

Final Word

With MUS Akademik Ravens’ superior win percentage and a lineup packed with power hitters and all-rounders, they enter as favorites. However, BSCU All Stars, buoyed by the form of Jinu Poulose and a balanced squad, are more than capable of causing an upset. Expect fireworks at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy as both teams vie for crucial Group A points in ECS Bulgaria, 2025.

Stay tuned for what promises to be a high-octane T10 clash!

  1. Jinu Poulose – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 82.0 – BSCU
  2. Manan Bashir – Batsman – Avg. Points: 58.0 – MUS
  3. Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman – Avg. Points: 56.0 – MUS
  4. Shibin Abraham – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 56.0 – BSCU
  5. Smibin Kannampuzha Raphy – Batsman – Avg. Points: 49.0 – BSCU
  6. Isa Zaroo – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 47.0 – MUS
  7. Umer Farooq – Batsman – Avg. Points: 36.0 – MUS
  8. Sulayman Warraich – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 33.0 – MUS
  9. Akshay Harikumar – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 31.0 – BSCU
  10. Danyal Ali – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – MUS
  11. Sarim Zafar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 29.0 – MUS

Number of players from each team:

  • MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS): 7
  • BSCU All Stars (BSCU): 4

Number of players from each skill type:

  • All Rounder: 5
  • Batsman: 3
  • Bowler: 2
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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