Gozo Zalmi will be up against the Southern Crusaders in Quarter Final 4 of the European Cricket Series Malta, Encore 2023 at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on November 23 at 7:15 PM IST.
GZZ vs SOC (Gozo Zalmi vs Southern Crusaders), 4th Quarter Final - Match Information
Match: Gozo Zalmi vs Southern Crusaders, 4th Quarter Final
Date: November 23, 2023
Time: 7:15 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
GZZ vs SOC (Gozo Zalmi vs Southern Crusaders), 4th Quarter Final Preview
Gozo Zalmi have played 10 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Southern Crusaders have also played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDK | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 | +3.408 |
| GZZ | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | +3.517 |
| RST | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | +0.461 |
| SWU | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | +1.627 |
| MAR | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -0.640 |
| MTD | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | +0.478 |
| SOC | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | +0.441 |
| BBL | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | +0.123 |
| RDS | 10 | 2 | 7 | 5 | -3.370 |
| GU | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -2.101 |
| MSW | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -0.797 |
| OVR | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -3.701 |
Both teams last played against each other in the Final of the FanCode ECS Malta 2023 where Bilal Khan scored the highest fantasy points for Gozo Zalmi with 104 match fantasy points while Zeshan Yousaf topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Southern Crusaders with 99 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Gozo Zalmi against Bugibba Blasters, Gozo Zalmi beat Bugibba Blasters by 15 runs. The top fantasy player for Gozo Zalmi was Nikhil Kaushal who scored 47 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Swieqi United, Swieqi United beat Southern Crusaders by 1 run. The top fantasy player for Southern Crusaders was Affy Khan who scored 112 fantasy points.
GZZ vs SOC, 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 113 runs.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
The temperature is expected to be around 18°C and humidity is expected to be around 70%. Winds at a speed of 9.65 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The 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.
GZZ vs SOC, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Gozo Zalmi beat Southern Crusaders. Southern Crusaders' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Gozo Zalmi.
GZZ vs SOC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Khan | 5 | 191 | 38.2 | 0 | 0 | 56, 8, 68, 14, 45 | - |
| Adnan Anwar | 5 | 134 | 26.8 | 0 | 0 | 63, 42, 13, 1, 15 | - |
| Affy Khan | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 0 | 0 | 12, 67, 0, 22, 8 | - |
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a batter and has an average of 71 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, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 191 runs averaging 38.2 per match.
- Adnan Anwar
Adnan Anwar is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Adnan Anwar is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 63, 42, 13, 1 and 15 runs at an average of 26.8 per match.
- Aaftab Alam Khan
Affy Khan is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Affy Khan is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 109 runs at an average of 21.8 per match.
GZZ vs SOC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Sharjeel | 3 | 24 | 4.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 8, 0, 16, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Sawab Khan | 4 | 4 | 0.8 | 5 | 1 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 2, 1, 2, 0 |
| Gulfraz Masih | 3 | 4 | 0.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 1, 3, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Salman Sharjeel
Salman Sharjeel is a bowler and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Salman Sharjeel has taken 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
- Sawab Afridi Khan
Sawab Khan is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 4 matches, Sawab Khan has taken 0, 2, 1, 2 and 0 wickets at an average of 1. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is a 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 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Gulfraz Masih is a right-arm medium bowler he has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
GZZ vs SOC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali | 3 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 21, 0, 28, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Zeshan Yousaf | 3 | 102 | 20.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 16, 0, 30, 56 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Varun Prasath | 4 | 91 | 18.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 12, 0, 66 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Mehboob Ali
Mehboob Ali is an all-rounder and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Mehboob Ali has scored 21, 0, 28, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 9.8 per match.
- Zeshan Yousaf
Zeshan Yousaf is an all-rounder and has an average of 53 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, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 102 runs at an average of 20.4 per match.
- Varun Prasath Thamotharam
Varun Prasath is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Varun Prasath has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 91 runs at an average of 18.2 per match.
GZZ vs SOC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Khan | 5 | 191 | 38.2 | 0 | 0 | 56, 8, 68, 14, 45 | - |
| Zeshan Yousaf | 3 | 102 | 20.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 16, 0, 30, 56 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mehboob Ali | 3 | 49 | 9.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 21, 0, 28, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Varun Prasath | 4 | 91 | 18.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 13, 12, 0, 66 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Nikhil Kaushal | 3 | 16 | 3.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 15, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Zeeshan Khan has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 191 runs averaging 38.2 per match.
- Zeshan Yousaf
Zeshan Yousaf can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Zeshan Yousaf has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 16, 0, 30 and 56 runs averaging 20.4 per match.
- Mehboob Ali
Mehboob Ali is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mehboob Ali has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 21, 0, 28, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 9.8 per match.
- Varun Prasath Thamotharam
Varun Prasath is an all-rounder and has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Varun Prasath is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 0, 13, 12, 0 and 66 runs at an average of 18.2 per match.
- Nikhil Kaushal
Nikhil Kaushal is an all-rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Nikhil Kaushal has scored 1, 0, 15, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 3.2 per match.
GZZ vs SOC Squad Information
Southern Crusaders (SOC) Squad: Michael Goonetilleke, Angelo Delardon, Ryan Bastiansz, Ishantha Kariyawasam, Eardley Chandiram, Zeshan Yousaf, Jojo Thomas, Lakshitha Senavirathna, Gopal Thakur, Ezhaq Masih, Affy Khan, Azwan Kamaleen, Shahin Hussain, Gulfraz Masih, Mithila Avishka, Vidusha Rashmika, Mahabub Rahman, Abdul Munim, Abhimanyu Gaddam, Akhildev Radhakrishnan, Dulanga Gunasekera, Hettiarachchige Viduranga, Malinda Dunuwile, Sahan Nanayakkara and Hesh Abeywickrema.
Gozo Zalmi (GZZ) Squad: Zeeshan Khan, Bikram Arora, Waseem Abbas, Varun Prasath, Amandeep Ralhan, Glenn Tavilla, Ajeesh Antony, Fazil Rahman, Jaswinder Singh, Mehboob Ali, Waqar Mehmood, Attinder Singh, Sawab Khan, Waqar Ahmad, Adnan Anwar, Farrukh Mughal, Shakir Afridi, Ijaz Ahmed, Arman Afridi, Nikhil Kaushal, Puneet Patial, Salman Sharjeel and Zeeshan Qaiser.
GZZ vs SOC Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Zeeshan Khan and Affy Khan
Batter: Puneet Patial
All-Rounders: Mehboob Ali, Zeshan Yousaf, Varun Prasath and Nikhil Kaushal
Bowlers: Salman Sharjeel, Sawab Khan, Gulfraz Masih and Lakshitha Senavirathna
Captain: Varun Prasath
Vice-Captain: Puneet Patial
Photo credit: Alamy
