ECS T10 Bulgaria, 2020: Match 1 - Medical University Sofia vs MU Dons – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The 1st match of the ECS T10 Bulgaria is all set to be played between Medical University Sofia and MU Dons at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia.

This match is scheduled to start at 09:00 AM Local Time (11:30 AM IST). It will be streamed live on Fancode.

Preview:

The ECS T10 Bulgaria is set to commence on Monday with five matches to be played in a day. The first match is set to be played between Medical University Sofia and MU Dons on Monday. Both the sides will be eager to get off the mark with a win with not much time to turn things around in the tournament. Expect this to be a close game.

Weather Report:

The weather for this match is clear with the temperature set to hover in the mid-20s and there are no chances of rain.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The behaviour of the pitch is unknown. But this being a matting pitch, expect the batsmen to have a good outing.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of chasing teams:  N/A

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Medical University Sofia

Ishaan De Silva, Albin Jacob, Bipin Gattarpur, Nikhil Oliviera, Nisarg Shah, Delrick Vinu, Tirth Patel, Ashbel Nicson, Kevin D’Souza, Omar Rasool, Huzaif Yusuf

Bench: Shivang Keshvala, Gathsara Seekkuge, Aarush Sajjad, Nithin Koppula, Fawaz Khalid

MU Dons

Kiran Dasan, Sunny Talpur, Umar Naveed, Zain Asif, Saim Hussain, Karthik Sreekumar, Sulaiman Ali, Zain Abidi, Asad Ali Rehemtulla, Rohan Patel, Arif Khan

Bench: Thiekshan Suresh, Huzaifah Babur, Borislav Metodi

Top Picks:

Kiran Dasan mustered 114 runs and picked four wickets in three matches in his career. Ishaan de Silva scored 211 runs and picked 15 wickets in 16 matches so far. Albin Jacob is one of the better bowlers having picked 14 wickets and has also scored 133 runs in 16 matches. Kevin D’Souza has also scored 275 runs in 16 matches and plucked 20 wickets with the ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Ishaan De Silva, Kiran Dasan

Vice-Captain Options – Albin Jacob, Saim Hussain

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Saim Hussain

Batters – Kiran Dasan, Ishaan De Silva (C), Kevin D’Souza (VC)

All-Rounders – Asad Ali Rehemtulla, Bipin Gattarpur, Ashbel Nicson

Bowlers – Karthik Sreekumar, Rohan Patel, Delrick Vinu, Albin Jacob

12th Man – Sulaiman Ali

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Saim Hussain, Sulaiman Ali

Batters – Kiran Dasan, Ishaan De Silva (C), Zain Asif

All-Rounders – Asad Ali Rehemtulla (VC), Bipin Gattarpur, Nisarg Shah

Bowlers – Rohan Patel, Arif Khan, Albin Jacob, Arif Khan

12th Man – Sulaiman Ali

Expert Advice:

It would be wise to finalise the Fantasy teams once the playing XIs are announced as this is the first match of the teams.

Probable Winners:

MU Dons are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.