Edex Knights will be up against the Overseas in the 17th match of the European Cricket Series Malta, Encore, 2023 at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on 10th November 2023 at 01:00 PM IST.

EDK vs OVR (Edex Knights vs Overseas), Match 17 - Match Information

Match: Edex Knights vs Overseas, Match 17
Date: 10th November 2023
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

EDK vs OVR (Edex Knights vs Overseas), Match 17 Preview

Edex Knights have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Overseas have also played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.

European Cricket Series Malta, Encore, 2023 Points Table

The points table of European Cricket Series Malta, Encore, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
SOC 2 2 0 4 +2.518
EDK 2 2 0 4 +1.750
MTD 4 2 2 4 +0.740
SWU 4 2 2 4 +0.297
GU 2 0 2 0 -2.518
OVR 2 0 2 0 -3.950

Both teams last played against each other in Match 21 of the FanCode ECS Malta, 2022 where Samuel Stanislaus scored the highest fantasy points for Edex Knights with 162 match fantasy points while Pieter Lourens topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Overseas with 107 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Edex Knights against Swieqi United, Edex Knights beat Swieqi United by 32 runs. The top fantasy player for Edex Knights was Samuel Stanislaus who scored 130 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Mater Dei, Mater Dei beat Overseas by 20 runs. The top fantasy player for Overseas was Aron Oulton who scored 84 fantasy points.

EDK vs OVR, 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 99 runs.

Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

Temperature is expected to be around 19.96 °C with 66% humidity. 3.54 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 100% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

EDK vs OVR, Head to Head

In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, Overseas have lost all their matches. Overseas do not have a good record against Edex Knights. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Edex Knights will win this match. Edex Knights batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Overseas.

EDK vs OVR 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
Samuel Stanislaus 3 46 9.2 6 1.2 18, 0, 18, 0, 10 0, 4, 0, 2, 0
Heinrich Gericke 3 76 15.2 0 0 0, 51, 0, 9, 16 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Clyde Palmer 5 71 14.2 0 0 8, 21, 16, 0, 26 -
  1. Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus

    Samuel Stanislaus is a batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, and bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 46 runs averaging 9.2 per match. Samuel Stanislaus can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 7 wickets.

  2. Heinrich Sebastian Gericke

    Heinrich Gericke can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Heinrich Gericke has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 51, 0, 9, 16 runs averaging 15.2 per match.

  3. Clyde Palmer

    Clyde Palmer is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Clyde Palmer has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 8, 21, 16, 0, 26 runs at an average of 14.2 per match.

EDK vs OVR 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
Bose Paul 3 28 5.6 6 1.2 10, 0, 18, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 3, 2
Pieter Lourens 3 17 3.4 4 0.8 0, 0, 17, 0, 0 2, 0, 0, 2, 0
David Marks 4 0 0 2 0.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 1
  1. Bose Paul Areeckal

    Bose Paul is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Bose Paul has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 3, 2 wickets at an average of 1.2. Bose Paul has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.

  2. Pieter Lourens

    Pieter Lourens can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Pieter Lourens is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. David Paul Marks

    David Marks is a bowler and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches David Marks has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.4.

EDK vs OVR 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
Basil George 5 248 49.6 0 0 82, 35, 42, 54, 35 -
Nithin Babu 3 12 2.4 0 0 4, 0, 4, 0, 4 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Jurg Hirshi 3 10 2 2 0.4 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 1
  1. Basil George

    Basil George is an all-rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 248 runs at an average of 49.6 per match.

  2. Kulamavunilkunnathil Nithin Babu

    Nithin Babu can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Nithin Babu has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 12 runs averaging 2.4 per match.

  3. Jurg Peter Hirschi

    Jurg Hirschi is an all-rounder and has an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jurg Hirschi is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 0, 10, 0, 0 runs at an average of 2 per match.

EDK vs OVR 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
Samuel Stanislaus 3 46 9.2 6 1.2 18, 0, 18, 0, 10 0, 4, 0, 2, 0
Basil George 5 248 49.6 0 0 82, 35, 42, 54, 35 -
Nithin Babu 3 12 2.4 0 0 4, 0, 4, 0, 4 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Bose Paul 3 28 5.6 6 1.2 10, 0, 18, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 3, 2
Heinrich Gericke 3 76 15.2 0 0 0, 51, 0, 9, 16 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus

    Samuel Stanislaus is a batter and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches Samuel Stanislaus has scored 46 runs at an average of 9.2 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 4, 0, 2, 0 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Samuel Stanislaus played here and has taken 7 wickets.

  2. Basil George

    Basil George is an all-rounder and has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 82, 35, 42, 54, 35 runs averaging 49.6 per match.

  3. Kulamavunilkunnathil Nithin Babu

    Nithin Babu is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nithin Babu has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a top order batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 4, 0, 4, 0, 4 runs at an average of 2.4 per match.

  4. Bose Paul Areeckal

    Bose Paul is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Bose Paul has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. Bose Paul has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 6 wickets.

  5. Heinrich Sebastian Gericke

    Heinrich Gericke is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches Heinrich Gericke has scored 76 runs averaging 15.2 per match.

EDK vs OVR Squad Information

Edex Knights (EDK) Squad: Samuel Stanislaus, Bose Paul, Justin Shaju, Niyas Muhammed, Nithin Babu, Manoj Panicker, Basil George, Ajay John, Sarath Babu, Amal Babu, Alwin John, Jais Mathew, Gigin George, Yadav Manu, Adil Latheef, Elson Eldho, Jayakrishnan Srambikkal, Shanly Karoli, Sujith Sukumaran, Vishnu Thulaseedharan, Adarsh Kannan, Bennet Abraham and Pranav Sasi

Overseas (OVR) Squad: David Marks, Jurg Hirschi, Heinrich Gericke, Clyde Palmer, Deon Vosloo, Daniel Kniveton, Christiaan Viljoen, Gerald Sant, Ethan Xuereb, Michael Hart, Aron Oulton, Senthil Raj, Jaz Cable, Pieter Lourens, David Millard, Shaikh Vasim, Adil Nazir, Adrian Craig, Iwan Stasch, Liam Stuart, Neille Burger, Sahil Patel, Vincent Cost, Manni Bakshi and Joe Anderson

EDK vs OVR Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Heinrich Gericke and Clyde Palmer

Batters: Samuel Stanislaus and Daniel Kniveton

All-Rounders: Basil George, Nithin Babu and Jurg Hirschi

Bowlers: Bose Paul, Pieter Lourens, David Marks and Alwin John

Captain: Bose Paul

Vice-Captain: Clyde Palmer

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