Cricket Prediction | BUL vs TKY | Bulgaria Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 | 2nd Match | July 10 – Will Turkey Stun the Hosts?

BUL vs TKY Match Analysis

All eyes turn to Sofia on July 10 as Bulgaria hosts Turkey in the second clash of the Bulgaria Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 at the National Sports Academy Ground.The match is expected to begin at 2:00 PM local time, with both sides looking to register their first win and build momentum early in the tournament.

After a series of underwhelming results in Europe, Bulgaria will be keen to stage a strong comeback. With a blend of young domestic talent and experienced expats, they possess potential but are still working to find consistency.

Turkey enters this match on the back of a fighting display against stronger European teams in recent months. While not the most explosive batting unit, they have shown resilience and an ability to push matches into deeper phases.

Bulgaria vs Turkey Team Preview & Squads

Bulgaria

Prakash Mishra is a key all-rounder and the heartbeat of BUL squad. As a capable all-rounder and seasoned leader, he remains the heartbeat of Bulgaria’s lineup. His calmness under pressure and strategic inputs will be vital against Turkey.

Bulgaria’s batting revolves around the contributions of Joshua Dowling, Zeerak Chughtai, and Agagyul Ahmadhel. However, the side has struggled to string together partnerships, often losing wickets in clusters.

BUL bowling lacks sharpness at times but has raw talent in the form of Isa Zaroo and Bakhtiar Tahiri. The spin option in Dimo Nikolov could play a key role on slow surfaces. If they can tighten their line and length early on, they have the potential to restrict moderate totals.

In their last official T20I outing, Bulgaria was comprehensively beaten by Finland in the Europe Qualifier C. Finland posted a commanding 199/8, showcasing the lack of discipline in Bulgaria’s bowling. In reply, Bulgaria faltered heavily and could only manage 74/9 in 20 overs, falling short by 125 runs.

Bulgaria Squad

Bulgaria Squad

Agagyul Ahmadhel, Firas Hussain, Zeerak Chughtai, Chris Lakov, Dimo Nikolov, Isa Zaroo, Ivaylo Katzarski, Jakob Gul, Joshua Dowling, Oscar Duff, Prakash Mishra (C), Bakhtiar Tahiri, Manan Bashir, Ali Rasool, Gagandeep Singh, Anthony Dowling, Huzaif Yousuf, Danyal Raza, Milen Gogev.

Turkey

Gokhan Alta leads TKY with aggressive intent and sharp cricketing acumen. As a batter himself, he takes responsibility at the top and often sets the tone for the innings. His leadership style encourages fearless cricket, which is key for an emerging side like Turkey.

Turkey’s batting is built around players like Ibrahim Altinoluk, Ilyas Ataullah, and Muhammad Fahad who can rotate strike and build innings. While they lack explosive power hitters, they can wear down opposition with calculated partnerships. The challenge remains to convert starts into match-defining totals.

Their bowling arsenal includes pace options like Zafer Durmaz and spin alternatives in Serdar Emir and Hasan Yanar. Turkey’s strength lies in building dot-ball pressure and forcing mistakes. If they can bowl as a cohesive unit, they could frustrate a fragile Bulgarian lineup.

In their last group match of the Europe Qualifiers, TKY faced France and were set a target of 168. Despite a valiant effort led by Ilyas Ataullah and Mustafa Balkis, they fell short by 40 runs, ending on 127. The bowling unit had mixed success, but batting once again lacked the firepower in the final overs.

Turkey Squad

Turkey Squad

Ibrahim Altinoluk, Ilyas Ataullah, Muhammad Fahad, Mustafa Balkis, Ali Turkmen, Esref Yaver, Gokhan Alta (C), Muhammet Bicer, Zafer Durmaz, Hasan Yanar, Ilyas Cetin, Murat Yilmaz, Mustafa Atmaca, Serdar Emir.

BUL vs TKY Outfield Report

Vassil Levski National Sports Academy, Sofia

Sofia’s wicket is known for offering balanced assistance to both batters and bowlers early on. Seamers tend to get swing in the first few overs, but the surface flattens out as the match progresses. Spinners could come into play later in the innings if the pitch slows down.

The weather forecast for July 10 in Sofia is mostly sunny with minimal cloud cover. The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C, with low humidity—ideal conditions for a full 20-over contest. Dew is not expected to play a major role in this daytime fixture.

Recent matches at this venue have seen first-innings scores range between 135 and 165. While chasing is generally preferred, a well-paced 150+ total can be defended with disciplined bowling. Teams may opt to bat first, but only if they trust their read on the pitch.

Bulgaria vs Turkey Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Bulgaria leads the T20I head-to-head against Turkey, winning three of their five meetings.

BUL vs TKY Prediction

According to cricket analysts Bulgaria have a 53% chance of Winning.