Match 1: Bulgaria vs Gibraltar
Match Details
- Date aur Time: 10 July 2025, 12:00 PM IST (7:00 AM GMT / 10:00 AM Local)
- Venue: National Sports Academy, Sofia
- Format: T20I
Team Analysis
Bulgaria
Positives:
- Home advantage at National Sports Academy, Sofia, where they won 9 wickets vs Croatia in 2023.
- Strong batting with Zaid Soulat, who scored 44* (26) vs Turkey in 2023.
- Recent form: Beat Turkey by 8 wickets in 2023 Quadrangular Series.
Negatives:
- Inconsistent bowling, especially in death overs.
- Losses to stronger teams like Romania in 2024 (7 wickets, 74 runs).
Gibraltar
Positives:
- Beat Bulgaria by 5 wickets in 2024 Continental Cup.
- Experienced T20I players like Louis Bruce, who performed well in qualifiers.
- Decent bowling attack suited for Sofia’s pitch.
Negatives:
- Struggled in 2024 qualifiers, losing to teams like Isle of Man.
- Batting collapses under pressure on slow pitches.
Favorite Players
- Bulgaria:
- Zaid Soulat: Explosive batsman, scored 44* (26) vs Turkey in 2023.
- Prakash Mishra: All-rounder, key in leadership and middle overs.
- Gibraltar:
- Louis Bruce: Consistent batsman, strong in 2024 qualifiers.
- Avinash Pai: All-rounder, provides balance with bat and ball.
Underperforming Players
- Bulgaria: Unnamed bowlers leak runs in crunch situations.
- Gibraltar: Some top-order batsmen fail to capitalize on starts.
Past Performance Stats
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets (Recent vs Opponent) | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaid Soulat | Bulgaria | 44* (26) vs Turkey, 2023 | Won by 8 wickets |
| Prakash Mishra | Bulgaria | Key all-rounder in 2023 | Won vs Turkey |
| Louis Bruce | Gibraltar | Key performer in 2024 qualifiers | Won by 5 wickets vs Bulgaria |
| Avinash Pai | Gibraltar | Contributed in 2024 Continental | Won vs Bulgaria |
Prediction
Bulgaria ka home advantage aur recent batting form (Zaid Soulat’s consistency) unhe slight edge deta hai. Gibraltar ne 2024 mein Bulgaria ko hara tha, lekin Sofia ke conditions Bulgaria ke favor mein hain. Prediction: Bulgaria likely to win by a narrow margin.
Match 2: Bulgaria vs Turkey
Match Details
- Date aur Time: 10 July 2025, 4:00 PM IST (11:00 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local)
- Venue: National Sports Academy, Sofia
- Format: T20I
Team Analysis
Bulgaria
Positives:
- Dominated Turkey in 2023, winning by 8 wickets (149/2 chasing 147).
- Strong batting line-up with Saim Hussain and Zain Asif.
- Home ground familiarity boosts confidence.
Negatives:
- Bowling unit occasionally inconsistent, especially against aggressive batsmen.
- Middle order can struggle under pressure.
Turkey
Positives:
- Players like Ishak Elec (38 runs in boundaries, 2023) add firepower.
- Improved partnerships, e.g., 38-run stand for 5th wicket in 2023.
- Emerging team with growing T20I experience.
Negatives:
- Heavy loss to Serbia (70 runs) in 2023 shows inconsistency.
- Weak bowling attack, struggled in 2024 qualifiers (e.g., 40-run loss to France).
Favorite Players
- Bulgaria:
- Saim Hussain: Wicketkeeper-batsman, key in 2023 chase vs Turkey.
- Dimo Nikolov: Captain, provides stability and leadership.
- Turkey:
- Ishak Elec: Top run-scorer, aggressive batsman with 38 boundary runs in 2023.
- Mecit Ozturk: Leading wicket-taker with 9 wickets in T20Is.
Underperforming Players
- Bulgaria: Some bowlers lack control in death overs.
- Turkey: Batsmen like Romeo Nath struggle for consistency.
Past Performance Stats
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets (2023 vs Opponent) | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Hussain | Bulgaria | Key in chase, 2023 | Won by 8 wickets |
| Dimo Nikolov | Bulgaria | Led team in 2023 | Won by 8 wickets |
| Ishak Elec | Turkey | 38 boundary runs, 2023 | Lost by 8 wickets |
| Mecit Ozturk | Turkey | 9 wickets in T20Is, 2023 | Lost by 8 wickets |
Prediction
Bulgaria ne 2023 mein Turkey ko easily hara tha, aur home conditions mein unka palda bhari hai. Turkey ke batsmen like Ishak Elec challenge de sakte hain, lekin unki bowling weak hai. Prediction: Bulgaria likely to win comfortably.