The juggernaut of the European Cricket Series finally reaches Bulgaria and the contest between teams has now reached an all-time high intensity. On Tuesday, Academic – MU Sofia will square off against BSCU – MU Plovdiv in Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia. The showdown is set to be a cracker of a game as both sides have won their first two matches and are comfortably placed at the top of the table.
Match Details
Match | AMS vs PLO, Match 05, ECS Bulgaria T10 |
Date | Tuesday, April 19, 2022 |
Time | 11:30 AM |
Venue | Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia |
Where To Watch | Fan code |
AMS vs PLO: Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia Pitch Report
The track is conducive for pacers up front and the ball comes nicely onto the bat. Fans can expect a big-hitting exhibition in Sofia as the average score on this pitch is over 80. Teams batting first have always won in the Vassial Levski NSA and therefore it is preferable to opt for batting first instead of chasing.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast predicts light snowfall all over the day. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 5 degrees celsius.
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AMS vs PLO: Head to Head
These two heavyweights have crossed paths on 3 occasions in the past and each time, the Academic – MU Sofia have hammered the Plovdiv brigade.
AMS vs PLO: Dream 11 Top Picks
Kevin D’Souza
A power-hitter par excellence, D’Souza is a nightmare for any bowler if he spends substantial time in the middle. His monstrous strike rate of over 200 illustrates his potential to turn the tide in a game singlehandedly.
Ali Rasool
The teenage sensation has been an asset for AMS as he has the caliber to bowl tight as well as pick wickets in crucial junctures of the match. His economy over 7 makes him his skipper’s perfect attacking option who could apply speed brakes on any batter’s carnage as well might bag a breakthrough in that process.
Saim Hussain
PLO’s flamboyant wicket-keeper batter, Saim Hussain will be the player to watch for in Tuesday’s cracking contest. The swashbuckling opener enjoys playing in Sofia and will definitely be upbeat to give his team a flying start in the riveting battle.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For AMS vs PLO
Wicketkeepers: Saim Hussain
Batters: Kevin D’Souza, Zeerak Chugtai, Mohammad Sufyan
All-rounders:Â Kevin George, Kiran Dasan, Ahsan Khan
Bowlers:Â Ali Rasool, Parth Acharya, Faizan Rehman, Muhammad Sultan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:  Kevin D’Souza
- Vice-Captain:Â Saim Hussain
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For AMS vs PLO
Wicketkeepers: Omar Rasool, Saim Hussain
Batters: Kevin D’Souza, Ishan Aravinda de Silva, Mohammad Sufyan
All-rounders:Â Delrick Vinu, Ahsan Khan
Bowlers:Â Ali Rasool, Parth Acharya, Faizan Rehman, Muhammad Sultan
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Saim Hussain
- Vice-Captain:Â Ali Rasool
AMS vs PLO Probable XI
Academic – MU Sofia:  Kevin D’Souza, Ishan Aravinda de Silva (c), Omar Rasool(wk), Mubarak Ali, Zeerak Chugtai, Ali Rasool, Sandeep Nair, Jacob Albin, Delrick Vinu, Danyal Ali, Muhammad Sultan
BSCU-MU Plovdiv:Â Saim Hussain(c/wk), Mohammad Sufyan, Ahsan Khan, Roohan Makhdoomi, Zain Abidi, Karthik Sreekumar, Ahmed Naveed, Parth Acharya, Muhammad Uzair, Rahul Sarda, Faizan Rehman
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Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Both sides are in red hot form but on paper, Academic – MU Sofia has a clear edge over BSCU – MU Plovdiv. However, to rule out Plovdiv will be unfair, and the only prediction one can make is that the clash of the mavericks might well go down the wire and it will be an uphill challenge for both to keep up with their winning momentum.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.