from typing import List, Dict

def candidates_from_scorecard(players: Dict[str, List[str]]) -> List[str]:
    """Pick likely next-over bowlers from bowlers who have bowled and 1-2 unused names (if present)."""
    bowlers = players.get("bowlers", []) or []
    # Heuristic: top 3 active bowlers for MVP
    return bowlers[:3] if bowlers else []

PHASES = ["Powerplay", "Middle", "Death"]