Gozo Zalmi will be up against the Bugibba Blasters in the 50th match of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024. The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta, on November 1, 2024, at 05:00 PM IST.

GZZ vs BBL (Gozo Zalmi vs Bugibba Blasters), Match 50 - Match Information

Match: Gozo Zalmi vs Bugibba Blasters, Match 50
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

GZZ vs BBL (Gozo Zalmi vs Bugibba Blasters), Match 50 Preview

Gozo Zalmi have played 6 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked eleventh on the points table, while the Bugibba Blasters have also played 6 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table.

Both teams last played against each other in Match 55 of the ECS Malta Encore, 2023, where Mehboob Ali scored the highest fantasy points for Gozo Zalmi with 52 match fantasy points while Narendar Negi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bugibba Blasters with 147 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Gozo Zalmi against Royal Strikers, Royal Strikers beat Gozo Zalmi by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gozo Zalmi was Zeeshan Khan, who scored 39 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Edex Knights, Edex Knights beat Bugibba Blasters by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Bugibba Blasters was Devendra Negi, who scored 37 fantasy points.

GZZ vs BBL, Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 101 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 20 °C with 67% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.19 m/s 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

GZZ vs BBL, Head-to-Head

In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, Gozo Zalmi have won all their matches. Bugibba Blasters do not have a good record against Gozo Zalmi. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. All-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

GZZ vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

  1. Gaurav Maithani
    Gaurav Maithani is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, Gaurav Maithani has scored 102 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
  2. Zeeshan Khan
    Zeeshan Khan is a batter with an average of 48 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, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Zeeshan Khan has scored 99 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-break, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
  3. Azeem Sathi
    Azeem Sathi is a batter with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 113 runs. Azeem Sathi also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets. 

GZZ vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

  1. Salman Sharjeel
    Salman Sharjeel is a bowler with an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Salman Sharjeel is a right-arm fast bowler, and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 3 wickets. This player has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
  2. Sami Ullah
    Sami Ullah is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 8, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast, and in the recently played 4 matches, Sami Ullah has taken 4 wickets. 
  3. Devendra Singh Negi
    Devendra Negi is a bowler with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8, and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Devendra Negi bowls right-arm medium, and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 6 wickets. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.

GZZ vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

  1. Shiv Singh
    Shiv Singh is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Shiv Singh is a left-arm medium bowler, and in the last 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets.
  2. Anees Ali
    Anees Ali is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, Anees Ali has scored 40 runs. 

GZZ vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

  1. Gaurav Maithani
    Gaurav Maithani is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, Gaurav Maithani has scored 102 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
  2. Zeeshan Khan
    Zeeshan Khan is a batter with an average of 48 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, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Zeeshan Khan has scored 99 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling leg-break, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
  3. Salman Sharjeel
    Salman Sharjeel is a bowler with an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5. and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He is a right-arm fast bowler, and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets. Salman Sharjeel has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
  4. Shiv Singh
    Shiv Singh is an all-rounder with an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5, and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Shiv Singh is a left-arm medium bowler, and in the last 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets.
  5. Azeem Sathi
    Azeem Sathi is a batter with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 113 runs. Azeem Sathi is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets.

GZZ vs BBL Squad Information

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, Mukesh, Jay Pandey, Raju Rai, Ram Bisht, Sanjeev Panwar, Shiv Rawat and Uttam Singh

Gozo Zalmi (GZZ) Squad: Zeeshan Khan, Bikram Arora, Waseem Abbas, Jaswinder Singh, Attinder Singh, Stivey Roy, Roshan Lorance, Adnan Anwar, Farrukh Mughal, Shamraiz Talib, Jahidul Islam, Salman Sharjeel, Zeeshan Qaisar, Anees Ali, Bikash Adhikari, Mifthah Zain, Sahil Sharma, Sami Ullah, Ashan Siriwardana and Avinash Ajay

GZZ vs BBL Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Gaurav Maithani and Shiv Rawat

Batters: Zeeshan Khan, Gautam Singh and Roshan Lorance

All-Rounders: Shiv Singh and Sahil Sharma

Bowlers: Salman Sharjeel, Sami Ullah, Attinder Singh and Harsh Mehra

Captain: Attinder Singh

Vice-Captain: Zeeshan Khan

Picture Credit: Imago