PHO vs BUG Match Preview

The 11th match of the ECS Romania 2025 league pits Phoenix against Bucharest Gladiators in an exciting encounter. Phoenix, fresh off their recent victory, will look to maintain their current form against Bucharest Gladiators' recognized bowling lineup. Bucharest Gladiators, on the other hand, will look to exploit Phoenix' vulnerability to quality spin bowling. This match promises to be a close battle, with both teams eager to outplay each other and secure a crucial victory.

PHO vs BUG Match Details 

Phoenix vs Bucharest Gladiators – 11th Match, ECS 2025

Venue: Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground, Bucharest

Date & Time: 03rd June 2025 at 11:45 AM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

PHO vs BUG Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	114
Avg 2nd inn score	109
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

PHO vs BUG Pitch Report

The pitch is dry and hard, offering assistance to bowlers with seam movement and variable bounce. It is challenging for batsmen, but it favours bowlers.

PHO vs BUG Weather Report

It is going to be a clear evening in Bucharest, partly cloudy skies with a high of 32°C and a gentle breeze of 15 km/h.  

PHO vs BUG Last Five Matches

PHO ( Phoenix )	W L W L W
BUG ( Bucharest Gladiators )	L L L W L

PHO vs BUG Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	BUG Won	PHO Won	Tie	NR
Overall	5	2	3	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

PHO vs BUG Probable Playing XIs:

Phoenix Probable Playing XIs

Bucharest Gladiators Probable Playing XIs

Shuvo Rahman, Atif Naqvi, Qaim Khan, Muhammad Ali, Mahmood Subhani (C), Talha Babar, Likshan Sasanga, Samiullah Safi, Ali Zain, Faysal Akas (WK), Muhammad Rashid

Topmost Picks for PHO vs BUG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Phoenix

• Arunkumar Unnikrishnan – Arunkumar Unnikrishnan is the leading run scorer for Phoenix, scoring 95 runs in 5 matches with a strike rate of 182.69.
• Joshak Khadka –  Joshak Khadka is the leading wicket-taker for Phoenix, taking 6 wickets in 5 matches with an economy of 5.50.

Top Picks – Bucharest Gladiators

• Likshan Sasanga – Likshan Sasanga is the leading run scorer for Bucharest Gladiators, scoring 87 runs in 4 matches with a strike rate of 197.73. 
• Muhammad Rashid –  Muhammad Rashid is the leading wicket-taker for Bucharest Gladiators, taking 4 wickets in 4 matches with an economy of 9.83.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PHO vs BUG Dream11 Team:

Bilal Ahmad, Muhammad Rashid, Atif Naqvi, Qaim Khan, Arunkumar Unnikrishnan, Rajesh Kumar Jr, Talha Babar, Likshan Sasanga(C), Thilina Jayasuriya(VC), Joshak Khadka, Aleem Abdul

ECS Estonia 2025 Tournament 2025 PHO vs BUG Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Likshan Sasanga, Arunkumar Unnikrishnan

Vice-captain – Thilina Jayasuriya, Muhammad Rashid

PHO vs BUG Probable Winners:

The Bucharest Gladiators' outcomes has been inconsistent all season, with an unstable batting lineup and a struggling bowling attack. Phoenix, on the other hand, has been steadily improving due to a strong batting lineup and an improving bowling attack. Although Bucharest Gladiators will be putting up a good fight, Phoenix's current performance and determination will give them a slight advantage in a closely contested battle. Given their team composition, Phoenix is expected to win this match by a slim margin. Considering the team combination, Phoenix is expected to win this match.