ECS Bulgaria, 2025 – Group A, Match Day 6, Match 27: MUS Akademik Ravens vs CC Yullis / MU Trakia – Pre-Match Analysis

Event: ECS Bulgaria, 2025
Match: MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS) vs CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)
Match Number: 27 (Group A, Match Day 6)
Date: 5 July 2025
Start Time: 10:45 Local | 12:15 IST
Venue: Vasil Levski National Sports Academy
Format: T10
Toss: CC Yullis / MU Trakia won the toss and elected to bat
Match Type: Group Match

Spotlight: Predicted Standouts

  • Most 6s: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – Career average of 2 sixes per match, 60 career sixes, and 22 sixes in the current event.
  • Most Runs: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – Career average of 27 runs per match, 102 as top score, and 1 century plus 2 fifties in the current event.
  • Most Wickets: Zeerak Chughtai (MUS) – 28 average bowling fantasy points per match, 5 wickets in a match as best, and 2 three-wicket hauls in career.
  • Match MVP: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – Highest average fantasy points per match (66 career, 99 in current event).

Team Introductions

MUS Akademik Ravens (MUS)

  • Matches Played: 63
  • Matches Won: 41
  • Win Percentage: 65.1%
  • Strongest Player: Zeerak Chughtai (Avg. 57 fantasy points/match career, 69 in current event)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Zeerak Chughtai (29 sixes)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Zeerak Chughtai (5 wickets in a match, 2 three-wicket hauls)

MUS Akademik Ravens have established themselves as a formidable force in ECS Bulgaria, boasting a high win percentage and a well-rounded squad. Their consistency is underpinned by the all-round brilliance of Zeerak Chughtai, who leads both with the bat and ball.

CC Yullis / MU Trakia (TRK)

  • Matches Played: 21
  • Matches Won: 3
  • Win Percentage: 14.3%
  • Strongest Player: Zaid Soulat (Avg. 66 fantasy points/match career, 99 in current event)
  • Top Batter (Most Career Sixes): Zaid Soulat (60 sixes)
  • Top Bowler (Most Career Wickets): Sanchit Saini (5 wickets in a match, 1 five-wicket haul)

TRK have struggled for wins but possess individual match-winners, most notably Zaid Soulat, whose explosive batting and fantasy dominance make them a constant threat in the T10 format.

Player Highlights

MUS Akademik Ravens

Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman (MUS)

With 2557 career fantasy points and an average of 57 per match, Zeerak Chughtai is the heartbeat of the MUS lineup. Their 29 career sixes and 53 fours highlight their aggressive intent, while 5 Player of the Match awards (11.1% award ratio) underscore their match-winning ability. Chughtai’s all-round prowess is further evidenced by 1267 bowling fantasy points and a five-wicket haul, making them a dual threat.

Isa Zaroo – All Rounder (MUS)

Isa Zaroo brings balance to the side, averaging 49 fantasy points per match in their career and an impressive 65 in the current event. With 21 sixes and 30 fours, Zaroo is a reliable run-scorer, and their 8 career catches add value in the field. A Player of the Match award and a consistent fantasy record make Zaroo a key player to watch.

Danyal Ali – Bowler (MUS)

Danyal Ali’s 1373 career fantasy points and 30 per match average reflect their impact, especially with the ball (720 bowling fantasy points, 16 per match). Ali’s ability to chip in with 19 sixes and 15 fours adds depth to the batting, while their two Player of the Match awards highlight their knack for stepping up in big moments.

Huzaif Yousuf – Bowler, Captain (MUS)

As captain, Yousuf leads by example with 1781 career fantasy points and 27 per match. Their 1175 bowling fantasy points and two Player of the Match awards show their consistency. Yousuf’s 11 catches and leadership in the field further strengthen MUS’s all-round capabilities.

CC Yullis / MU Trakia

Zaid Soulat – Wicket Keeper (TRK)

The standout performer for TRK, Soulat has amassed 1919 career fantasy points (66 per match) and a staggering 789 points in the current event (99 per match). With 60 sixes, 80 fours, and a top score of 102, Soulat is the most explosive batter in this contest. Four Player of the Match awards (13.8% ratio) and strong wicketkeeping stats make them the player to beat.

Waleed Khan – Bowler, Captain (TRK)

Khan’s 1049 career fantasy points (39 per match) and 388 in the current event (49 per match) reflect their all-round value. With 20 sixes and 19 fours, Khan can change the game with the bat, while 432 bowling fantasy points and a best of 2 wickets in a match show their bowling reliability.

Sanchit Saini – Batsman (TRK)

Saini’s 848 career fantasy points (57 per match) and 280 in the current event (35 per match) make them a key contributor. With a five-wicket haul and 30 fours, Saini is a genuine all-rounder threat. Their Player of the Match award (6.7% ratio) highlights their ability to deliver under pressure.

Abbas Zaidi – Bowler (TRK)

Zaidi has 543 career fantasy points (27 per match) and 284 in the current event (41 per match). With 9 sixes and 15 fours, Zaidi is a handy lower-order batter, while 175 bowling fantasy points and a best of 1 wicket in a match show their bowling potential.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Zaid Soulat (TRK) vs Zeerak Chughtai (MUS):

    • Soulat: 27 runs/match, 2 sixes/match, 66 fantasy points/match
    • Chughtai: 12 runs/match, 0 sixes/match, 57 fantasy points/match, 5 wickets in a match (career best)
    • Narrative: The contest between TRK’s power-hitter and MUS’s all-round ace could define the match.

  • Waleed Khan (TRK) vs Danyal Ali (MUS):

    • Khan: 9 runs/match, 0 sixes/match, 39 fantasy points/match
    • Ali: 4 runs/match, 0 sixes/match, 30 fantasy points/match, 2 wickets in a match (career best)
    • Narrative: Both are capable of swinging momentum with bat or ball.

  • Sanchit Saini (TRK) vs Isa Zaroo (MUS):

    • Saini: 11 runs/match, 0 sixes/match, 57 fantasy points/match, 5 wickets in a match (career best)
    • Zaroo: 15 runs/match, 0 sixes/match, 49 fantasy points/match
    • Narrative: All-rounders who can turn the game in a single spell or innings.

Captain & Vice-Captain Recommendations

Safe Choices:

  • Captain: Zaid Soulat (TRK) – Consistent high fantasy returns, explosive batting, and wicketkeeping points.
  • Vice-Captain: Zeerak Chughtai (MUS) – All-round contributions, high ceiling, and proven match-winner.

Bold Picks:

  • Captain: Isa Zaroo (MUS) – In red-hot form this event, offers value with bat, ball, and in the field.
  • Vice-Captain: Waleed Khan (TRK) – Can deliver with both bat and ball, especially in the T10 format.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Zaid Soulat is the most likely to dominate with the bat, given their current event form (94 average batting fantasy points per match) and ability to clear the ropes.
    • Zeerak Chughtai and Isa Zaroo provide MUS with all-round strength, capable of impacting all three facets of the game.
    • Waleed Khan and Sanchit Saini are TRK’s best hopes for breakthroughs with the ball and quick runs down the order.

  • Fantasy X-Factors:

    • Danyal Ali (MUS) and Abbas Zaidi (TRK) are under-the-radar picks who can deliver big on their day.
    • Usman Akhtar (MUS) and Zaid Soulat (TRK) offer additional points through wicketkeeping.

  • Match Narrative:

    • MUS’s depth and experience make them favorites, but TRK’s individual brilliance, especially from Soulat, means an upset is always possible in the T10 format.

Final Word

With explosive batters, crafty bowlers, and all-rounders in form, Match 27 of ECS Bulgaria, 2025 promises high-octane action. Whether it’s the consistency of MUS Akademik Ravens or the star power of Zaid Soulat for TRK, expect fireworks at Vasil Levski National Sports Academy. Fantasy managers and fans alike should keep a close eye on the key matchups and be ready for a contest that could go down to the wire.

  1. Zaid Soulat – Wicket Keeper – Avg. Points: 66.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  2. Zeerak Chughtai – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  3. Sanchit Saini – Batsman – Avg. Points: 57.0 – CC Yullis / MU Trakia
  4. Isa Zaroo – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  5. Sulayman Warraich – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 49.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  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. Umer Farooq – Batsman – Avg. Points: 37.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  10. Sarim Zafar – Bowler – Avg. Points: 36.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens
  11. Mubarak Ali – Batsman – Avg. Points: 30.0 – MUS Akademik Ravens

Number of players from each team:

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

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 4
  • Bowler: 3
  • All Rounder: 3
  • Wicket Keeper: 1

Connect with the ECN on our Official Telegram Channel for previews and Win Probability