Match 23 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 will be played between Bugibba Blasters and Mater Dei (BBL vs MTD) at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on 25th October 2024 at 05:00 PM IST.
BBL vs MTD (Bugibba Blasters vs Mater Dei), Match 23 - Match Information
Match: Bugibba Blasters vs Mater Dei, Match 23
Date: 25th October 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
BBL vs MTD (Bugibba Blasters vs Mater Dei), Match 23 Preview
Bugibba Blasters have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while Mater Dei have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table.
European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series Malta, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Team |
P |
W |
L |
Pts. |
NRR |
RST |
4 |
3 |
1 |
13 |
+6.413 |
SOC |
4 |
3 |
1 |
11 |
+2.727 |
EDK |
3 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
+4.853 |
MSW |
2 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
+1.505 |
BBL |
2 |
1 |
1 |
5 |
+1.847 |
GZZ |
3 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
+0.293 |
GU |
4 |
1 |
3 |
5 |
-3.882 |
OVR |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
+1.150 |
MTD |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
+0.687 |
MMA |
2 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
+0.550 |
RDS |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
-3.294 |
MAR |
2 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
-3.397 |
VLS |
4 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
-5.212 |
AUM |
2 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
-6.126 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 33 of the FanCode ECS Malta, 2023 where Gautam Singh scored the highest fantasy points for Bugibba Blasters with 78 match fantasy points while Azeem Sathi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Mater Dei with 88 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Bugibba Blasters vs Marsa Last Match Scorecard) played by Bugibba Blasters against Marsa, Marsa beat Bugibba Blasters by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Bugibba Blasters was Gaurav Maithani who scored 137 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Gzira United, Mater Dei beat Gzira United by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Mater Dei was Mehboob Ali who scored 99 fantasy points.
BBL vs MTD, Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 97 runs. The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Temperature is expected to be around 21°C with 60% humidity. 4.4 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
BBL vs MTD, Head to Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Mater Dei wicket-keepers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Bugibba Blasters.
BBL vs MTD Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player |
M |
R |
Avg R |
W |
Avg W |
RR |
RW |
Gaurav Maithani |
4 |
207 |
69 |
0 |
- |
81, 0, 44, 36, 46 |
0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Gautam Singh |
5 |
17 |
4.3 |
0 |
- |
1, 6, 3, 0, 7 |
- |
Shrijay Patel |
5 |
60 |
15 |
0 |
- |
34, 20, 0, 0, 6 |
- |
- Gaurav Maithani
Gaurav Maithani is a wicket-keeper with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 81, 0, 44, 36, 46 runs at an average of 69 per match. - Gautam Singh
Gautam Singh is a batter with an average of 15 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Gautam Singh is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 17 runs at an average of 4.3 per match. - Patel Shrijay
Shrijay Patel is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Shrijay Patel is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 60 runs averaging 15 per match.
BBL vs MTD Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player |
M |
R |
Avg R |
W |
Avg W |
RR |
RW |
Suhrid Roy |
5 |
0 |
- |
7 |
8.6 |
- |
1, 2, 0, 2, 2 |
Suresh Dobal |
4 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
14.3 |
2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
0, 3, 0, 3, 0 |
Azeem Abbasi |
5 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
82 |
0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Suhrid Roy
Suhrid Roy is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Suhrid Roy is a leg spin bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 1, 2, 0, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 8.6. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches Suhrid Roy played here and has taken 7 wickets. - Suresh Singh Dobal
Suresh Dobal can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.1. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches Suresh Dobal has taken 0, 3, 0, 3, 0 wickets at an average of 14.3. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches Suresh Dobal played here and has taken 6 wickets. - Azeem Sarwar Abbasi
Azeem Abbasi is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 16 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches Azeem Abbasi has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 82. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
BBL vs MTD Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player |
M |
R |
Avg R |
W |
Avg W |
RR |
RW |
Muthu Kumaran |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
19 |
0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
- Muthukumaran Murugesan
Muthu Kumaran is an all-rounder with an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Muthu Kumaran is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 runs at an average of 2 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 19 wickets per match. Muthu Kumaran has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
BBL vs MTD Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
Player |
M |
R |
Avg R |
W |
Avg W |
RR |
RW |
Gaurav Maithani |
4 |
207 |
69 |
0 |
- |
81, 0, 44, 36, 46 |
0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
Gautam Singh |
5 |
17 |
4.3 |
0 |
- |
1, 6, 3, 0, 7 |
- |
Azeem Sathi |
5 |
48 |
9.6 |
0 |
- |
4, 19, 1, 20, 4 |
- |
Muthu Kumaran |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
19 |
0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
Shrijay Patel |
5 |
60 |
15 |
0 |
- |
34, 20, 0, 0, 6 |
- |
- Gaurav Maithani
Gaurav Maithani is a wicket-keeper with an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches Gaurav Maithani has scored 207 runs at an average of 69 per match. - Gautam Singh
Gautam Singh is a batter with an average of 15 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 17 runs at an average of 4.3 per match. - Azeem Sathi
Azeem Sathi is a batter with an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. Azeem Sathi is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 48 runs averaging 9.6 per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. - Muthukumaran Murugesan
Muthu Kumaran can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Muthu Kumaran has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 runs averaging 2 per match. Muthu Kumaran is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 19 per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets. - Patel Shrijay
Shrijay Patel is a wicket-keeper with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-returns pick in your team. Shrijay Patel is a batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 34, 20, 0, 0, 6 runs averaging 15 per match.
BBL vs MTD Squad Information
Mater Dei (MTD) Squad: Sam Aquilina, Michael Nazir, Suhrid Roy, Rency Jacob, Muthu Kumaran, Shrijay Patel, Lazar Sharoon, Aji Wilson, Pintu Ghosh, Mehboob Ali, Venkatesh Pakalpati, Arif Sagar, Azeem Abbasi, Tahzeeb Tahir, Adil Vadsariya, Kiran Tej and Maheshkumar Lakkavarapu
Bugibba Blasters (BBL) Squad: Gaurav Maithani, Shiv Singh, Azeem Sathi, Vikas Bisht, Suresh Dobal, Ajay Kumar, Devendra Negi, Vinay Negi, Gautam Singh, Kushal Singh, Harsh Mehra, Venkat Reddy, Jay Pandey, Raju Rai, Ram Bisht, Sanjeev Panwar and Shiv Rawat
BBL vs MTD Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Gaurav Maithani, Shrijay Patel and Sam Aquilina
Batters: Gautam Singh, Azeem Sathi and Michael Nazir
All-Rounders: Muthu Kumaran and Mehboob Ali
Bowlers: Suhrid Roy, Suresh Dobal and Pintu Ghosh
Captain: Gautam Singh
Vice-Captain: Gaurav Maithani
Photo credit: Imago