Get fantasy team tips, player lineups, field reports and weather updates for the European Cricket Series, Bulgaria, 2024, match 8.

Match 8 of the European Cricket Series, Bulgaria, 2024, is between VTU-MU Pleven and Sofia Stars at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, on July 30 at 15:00 IST.

PLE vs SFS (VTU-MU Pleven vs Sofia Stars), match 8 – match information

Agreement: VTU-MU Pleven vs Sofia Stars, match 8
Date: July 30, 2024
Time: 15:00 hrs IST
Location: National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia

PLE vs SFS (VTU-MU Pleven vs Sofia Stars), Match 8 Preview

VTU-MU Pleven played 3 matches in the tournament and is on the fourth place in the points table. Sofia Stars played 1 match in the series and is on the third place in the points table.

In their previous meeting in this series, Mike Jones was the Man of the Match. Moin Uddin scored the highest fantasy points for VTU-MU Pleven with 27 match fantasy points, while Mike Jones topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sofia Stars with 173 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by VTU-MU Pleven against Blacksmiths CC, Blacksmiths CC defeated VTU-MU Pleven by 67 runs. The best fantasy player for VTU-MU Pleven was Anandhu Krishna who scored 35 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against VTU-MU Pleven Sofia Stars defeated VTU-MU Pleven by 112 runs. The best fantasy player for Sofia Stars was Mike Jones who scored 173 fantasy points.

PLE vs SFS, National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, field report and weather conditions

The pitch at the National Sports Academy Vasil Levski, Sofia, is in balance. The average first innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 97 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team that bats first winning 70% of the matches.

Weather forecast for Vasil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia

The temperature will hover around 28 degrees^°Temperature and humidity are around 25%. Wind force of 3.92 m/s is expected.

Tempo or Spin?

Pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence, it would be a good idea to get pacers for your fantasy team.

PLE vs SFS, Head-to-Head

In the only match played between these two teams, Sofia Stars won the match. The batters of VTU-MU Pleven have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Sofia Stars.

PLE vs SFS Dream11 Prediction: Best Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M – Matches played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average wickets, RR – Recent scores, RW – Recent wickets

1. Leslie Adrian Dunbar

   Adrian Dunbar can be a point pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order, right handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Adrian Dunbar has scored 51 runs.

PLE vs SFS Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M – Matches played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average wickets, RR – Recent scores, RW – Recent wickets

1. Gagandeep Singh

   Gagandeep Singh is a bowler who has averaged 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, has a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls fast with his right foot and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 18. Gagandeep Singh has performed well against this opponent and has taken 2 wickets in recent matches.

2. Rohit Dhiman

   Rohit Dhiman is a bowler who has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a point pick for your Dream11 Team. Rohit Dhiman bowls right-arm medium. He has been successful against this team, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.

PLE vs SFS Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M – Matches played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average wickets, RR – Recent scores, RW – Recent wickets

1. Michael Conrad Jones

   Mike Jones is a punter for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mike Jones is a top-order, right handed player. In the last 3 matches he has scored 109 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm spin and in recent matches he has taken 1 wicket.

2. Bakhtiar Tahiri

   Bakhtiar Tahiri is an all-rounder who has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 matches, has a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Bakhtiar Tahiri has scored 16 runs. He is also a handy bowler, who bowls right-handed medium-fast and has taken 3 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record against this opposition, he has taken 3 wickets in recent matches.

PLE vs SFS Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M – Matches played, R – Runs, Avg R – Average runs, W – Wickets, Avg W – Average wickets, RR – Recent scores, RW – Recent wickets

1. Bakhtiar Tahiri

   Bakhtiar Tahiri is an all-rounder who has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 matches, has a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Bakhtiar Tahiri has scored 16 runs. He is also a handy bowler, who bowls right-handed medium-fast and has taken 3 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record against this opposition, he has taken 3 wickets in recent matches.

2. James Michael Alexander Batten

   Jamie Batten is an all-rounder who has averaged 41 match fantasy points in his last 10 matches, has a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a point pick in your team. Jamie Batten is a top order, right handed batter. In his last 3 matches he has scored 12 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, he bowls fast with his right hand and in recent matches he has taken 2 wickets with an average of 34 per match.

3. Michael Conrad Jones

   Mike Jones is a punter for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 108 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mike Jones is a top-order, right handed player. In the last 3 matches he has scored 109 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm spin and in recent matches he has taken 1 wicket.

4. Leslie Adrian Dunbar

   Adrian Dunbar can be a point pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top order, right handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Adrian Dunbar has scored 51 runs.

PLE vs SFS Squad Information

VTU-MU Pleven (PLE) team: Amal Thomas, Tarun Yadav, Zain Mustafa, Alan Jose, Jassim Raheem, Abdul Kaium, Alwin Thomas, Anandhu Krishna, Deepak Bright, Iqbal Kabir, Jahirul Islam, Jain Joseph, Joe Paul, Karim Rejaul, Kawsar Miazi, Mia Nuruzzman, Mohammed Rihan , Muhammad Solaiman, Rijin Pradeep, Samsul Islam, Thafzil Thaj, Golam Sarwer, Moin Uddin, Giyas Uddin, Yaj Forkan, Imam Hosen, Omar Faruk and Romjan Ali

Sofia Stars (SFS) selection: Sahan Adeesha, Adrian Dunbar, Prakash Mishra, Shafquat Khan, Boyko Ivanov, Gagandeep Singh, Bakhtiar Tahiri, Rohit Dhiman, Suraj Negi, Jamie Batten, Mike Jones, Rakesh Yadav, Sahil Kumar, Jack Whatmough, Pradeep Kumar, Prateek Tripathi and Raman Kumar

PLE vs SFS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket Keepers: Adrian Dunbar and Suraj Negi

Seizure: Alwin Thomas

All-rounders: Bakhtiar Tahiri, Mike Jones, Jamie Batten, Tarun Yadav, Prakash Mishra and Samsul Islam

Bowlers: Rohit Dhiman and Ahsan Saeed

Captain: Suraj Negi

Vice Captain: Alwin Thomas

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