Match 17 of the European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 has Magic Badalona taking on Catalunya Jaguar at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona on 2nd February at 02:30 PM IST.
MGC vs CJG (Magic Badalona vs Catalunya Jaguar), Match 17 - Match Information
Match: Magic Badalona vs Catalunya Jaguar, Match 17
Date: 2nd February, 2024
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
Match Officials: Umpires: Shane Lightley (ENG), Ijaz Hussain (PAK) and Imran Nadeem (PAK),
MGC vs CJG (Magic Badalona vs Catalunya Jaguar), Match 17 Preview
Magic Badalona have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Catalunya Jaguar have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table.
European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series Spain, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 4 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +3.391 |
| PIC | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | +1.511 |
| MGC | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9 | +1.090 |
| PKB | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | +0.575 |
| CRD | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | +0.069 |
| MIB | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -0.174 |
| BI | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2.440 |
| CJG | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2.538 |
| CDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SOH | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -5.541 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ECS Spain, 2023 where Waqas Anwar scored the highest fantasy points for Magic Badalona with 143 match fantasy points while Hamza Saleem Dar topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Catalunya Jaguar with 178 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Magic Badalona against Barcelona International, Magic Badalona beat Barcelona International by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Magic Badalona was Zain Ihsan who scored 97 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Men in Blue, Men in Blue beat Catalunya Jaguar by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Catalunya Jaguar was Aamir Shahzad who scored 50 fantasy points.
MGC vs CJG, Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 131 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 65% of its matches.
Weather Report for Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
The temperature is expected to be around 12.8 °C with 60% humidity. 1.4 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
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.
MGC vs CJG, Head-to-Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Magic Badalona have lost all their matches. Magic Badalona do not have a good record against Catalunya Jaguar. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Catalunya Jaguar will win this match. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
MGC vs CJG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakeel Ahmed | 5 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 10, 22, 10, 8, 10 | - |
| Fahad Hassan | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | 0 | 35, 1, 34, 25, 2 | - |
- Shakeel Ahmed
Shakeel Ahmed is a wicket-keeper with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 10, 22, 10, 8 and 10 runs at an average of 12 per match.
- Fahad Hassan
Fahad Hassan is a wicket-keeper with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Fahad Hassan is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 97 runs averaging 19.4 per match.
MGC vs CJG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Zeeshan | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Faizan Ullah | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Muhammad Zeeshan
Muhammad Zeeshan is a bowler with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Muhammad Zeeshan has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Faizan Ihsan Ullah
Faizan Ullah is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 20 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. Faizan Ullah bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.
MGC vs CJG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Hassan | 3 | 75 | 15 | 2 | 0.4 | 23, 0, 27, 0, 25 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Zain Ihsan | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 43, 18 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Bilal Hassan
Bilal Hassan can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Bilal Hassan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 23, 0, 27, 0 and 25 runs averaging 15 per match.
- Zain Ihsan Ullah
Zain Ihsan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Zain Ihsan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 2, 0, 43 and 18 runs at an average of 12.6 per match.
MGC vs CJG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waqas Anwar | 3 | 48 | 9.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 32, 0, 16, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Zain Ihsan | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 2, 0, 43, 18 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Bilal Hassan | 3 | 75 | 15 | 2 | 0.4 | 23, 0, 27, 0, 25 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Muhammad Zeeshan | 4 | 9 | 1.8 | 1 | 0.2 | 0, 0, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Shakeel Ahmed | 5 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 10, 22, 10, 8, 10 | - |
- Waqas Anwar
Waqas Anwar is an all-rounder with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 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-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Waqas Anwar has scored 48 runs averaging 9.6 per match.
- Zain Ihsan Ullah
Zain Ihsan is an all-rounder with an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 63 runs at an average of 12.6 per match.
- Bilal Hassan
Bilal Hassan is an all-rounder with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Bilal Hassan is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 75 runs at an average of 15 per match.
- Muhammad Zeeshan
Muhammad Zeeshan is a bowler with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches, Muhammad Zeeshan has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Shakeel Ahmed
Shakeel Ahmed is a wicket-keeper with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Shakeel Ahmed has scored 10, 22, 10, 8 and 10 runs at an average of 12 per match.
MGC vs CJG Squad Information
Catalunya Jaguar (CJG) Squad: Zulqarnain Haider, Hamza Saleem Dar, Asif Zia, Hassan Mujtaba, Farrukh Sohail, Aamir Shahzad, Khurram Shahzad, Khurram Javeed, Ali Imran, Hamad Khalid, Sarfraz Anwar, Kashif Jonty, Waqas Mirza, Syed Yousaf, Attique Ur Rehman, Danyal Raza, Fiaz Ahmed, Muhammad Azam, Imran Shahzad, Mohib Hussain, Preet Singh, Shahzad Ahmad, Touqueer Shabbir, Ayaz Ahmad, Fahad Iqbal, Ibrahim Hussain, Imran Mehdi, Maroof Hussain, Ali Hassan, Amjad Iqbal, Malik Javaid, Muzamal Rasheed, Saif Bibi, Shamraiz Raza, Ali Raza, Saqlain Haider, Naveed Muneer and Manjit Singh.
Magic Badalona (MGC) Squad: Waqas Anwar, Kuldeep Brar, Muhammad Zeeshan, Muhammad Bilal, Shahedur Rahman, Bilal Hassan, Sufyan Anwar, Ranjodh Singh, Karamat Subhani, Zain Ihsan, Fahad Hassan, Ali Asad, Mustafa Ali, Amir Begum, Bilal Ahmed, Dalip Bawa, Faizan Ullah, Hassan Zaman, Muhammad Kamran, Nasrullah Rehman, Saif Ullah, Shakeel Ahmed, Zeeshan Maqbool, Qaisar Abbas, Jalal Haider, Adil Zeeshan, Aneeb Nasir, Ashghar Inshal, Asif Mehmood, Dilawar Muhammad, Muhammad Ullah, Naeem Zubair, Nafees Hussain, Shahzaib Hassan and Hassan Muhammad.
MGC vs CJG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Shakeel Ahmed and Fahad Hassan
Batter: Jalal Haider
All-Rounders: Bilal Hassan, Waqas Anwar, Zain Ihsan, Ibrahim Hussain, Dalip Bawa and Muhammad Azam
Bowlers: Muhammad Zeeshan and Faizan Ullah
Captain: Fahad Hassan
Vice-Captain: Zain Ihsan
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