The 1st T20I of the Cyprus tour of Croatia 2025 kicks off on August 7 at the Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb, marking the start of an exciting four-match series. Find today’s match prediction for Croatia vs Cyprus 1st match.
Today Match Prediction: Croatia vs Cyprus
The table below shows the factors for today’s match prediction.
| Criteria | Croatia | Cyprus | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Form | Lost 3 of 5 matches vs Spain in 2024 | Competitive in 2024 ECN events, consistent performers | Cyprus |
| Batting Strength | Saghar Manzoor (key batsman), Sam Houghton | Roman Mazumder (wk, reliable), Sachithra Tharanga | Cyprus |
| Bowling Strength | Hariprasad Sathedeevi (all-rounder), Kresimir Kekez | Waqar Ali (pace), Hardeep Singh (variations) | Cyprus |
| Key Players | Saghar Manzoor, Hariprasad Sathedeevi, John Vujnovich | Roman Mazumder, Scott Burdekin, Sachithra Tharanga | Cyprus |
| Head-to-Head | No previous T20I encounters | No previous T20I encounters | Neutral |
| Pitch Conditions | Batsman-friendly, some turn for spinners | Suits Cyprus’s balanced batting and bowling | Cyprus |
| Team Momentum | Seeking first win of 2025, home advantage | Stronger squad depth, recent ECN experience | Cyprus |
| Predicted Winner | Reliant on key all-rounders to perform | Experienced lineup with balanced attack | Cyprus |
Prediction Summary
Cyprus holds a slight edge due to its more experienced squad and consistent performances in recent European Cricket Network (ECN) events.
Players like Roman Mazumder and Sachithra Tharanga provide batting stability, while Waqar Ali’s pace adds depth to their bowling.
Croatia, despite home advantage, faces an uphill battle after a tough 2024, relying heavily on Saghar Manzoor and Hariprasad Sathedeevi to deliver.
The Mladost Cricket Ground’s batsman-friendly conditions could lead to a high-scoring game, but Cyprus’s balanced attack makes them the favorites to win the series opener.