Royal Strikers will be up against the American University of Malta in the 68th match of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on Friday, November 8, 2024 at 01:00 PM IST.

RST vs AUM (Royal Strikers vs American University of Malta), Match 68 - Match Information

Match: Royal Strikers vs American University of Malta, Match 68
Date: 8th November 2024
Time: 01:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

RST vs AUM (Royal Strikers vs American University of Malta), Match 68 Preview

Royal Strikers have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table, while American University of Malta have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourteenth 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

EDK

10

8

2

30

+3.253

MSW

10

9

1

30

+2.192

SOC

10

8

2

29

+2.908

GZZ

12

7

5

26

+1.037

RST

8

6

2

24

+4.756

GU

12

5

7

22

-0.898

MMA

10

4

6

17

-0.626

MAR

8

3

5

14

-1.629

BBL

10

3

7

14

-2.148

RDS

7

3

3

13

-1.145

MTD

8

2

6

12

-0.840

OVR

6

2

4

10

-0.282

VLS

10

3

7

10

-3.679

AUM

7

0

6

5

-5.102

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 23 of the FanCode ECS Malta Encore, 2021 where Rubin James scored the highest fantasy points for Royal Strikers with 33 match fantasy points while Varun Prasath topped the fantasy points leaderboard for American University of Malta with 105 match fantasy points.

In the last match (Marsa vs Royal Strikers Last Match Scorecard) played by Royal Strikers against Marsa, Marsa beat Royal Strikers by 41 runs. The top fantasy player for Royal Strikers was David Marks who scored 62 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Gzira United, Gzira United beat American University of Malta by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for American University of Malta was Dhruv Gurjar who scored 60 fantasy points.

RST vs AUM, 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 123 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 70% of its matches. We predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.

Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

Temperature will hover around 19°C and humidity is expected to be around 78%. 3.88 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted 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.

RST vs AUM, Head to Head

In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, American University of Malta has won all their matches. Royal Strikers do not have a good record against American University of Malta. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that American University of Malta will win this match. Bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

RST vs AUM 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

Zoheb Malek

5

79

19.8

0

-

57, 22, 0, 0, 0

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

Affy Khan

5

81

16.2

0

-

25, 9, 15, 12, 20

-

Indrajith Babu

3

11

5.5

1

85

0, 2, 9, 0, 0

1, 0, 0, 0, 0

  1. Zoheb Aziz Malek
    Zoheb Malek is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top order batter, bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Zoheb Malek has scored 79 runs at an average of 19.8 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
  2. Aaftab Khan
    Affy Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Affy Khan is a top order right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 81 runs averaging 16.2 per match.
  3. Indrajith Babu
    Indrajith Babu is a batter with an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is a top order batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches Indrajith Babu has scored 0, 2, 9, 0, 0 runs averaging 5.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 85 wickets per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Indrajith Babu played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets.

RST vs AUM 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

Clinto Paul

4

3

-

6

14.3

0, 0, 3, 0, 0

1, 1, 0, 2, 2

Abhishek Kuntala

4

3

-

2

22

0, 0, 3, 0, 0

0, 1, 0, 1, 0

Jithu Johny

4

2

-

5

10.6

0, 2, 0, 0, 0

0, 0, 1, 2, 2

  1. Clinto Paul
    Clinto Paul is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 14.3. Clinto Paul has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1, 1, 0, 2, 2 wickets.
  2. Abhishek Goud Kuntala
    Abhishek Kuntala is a bowler with an average of 20 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. This player bowls right-arm spin and in the last 4 matches Abhishek Kuntala has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 22. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
  3. Jithu Johny
    Jithu Johny is a bowler with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Jithu Johny is a left-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 10.6. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches Jithu Johny played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets.

RST vs AUM 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

Priyan Pushparajan

3

86

28.7

1

31

61, 0, 0, 5, 20

0, 1, 0, 0, 0

Gaurav Joshi

3

22

22

2

31.5

0, 6, 16, 0, 0

1, 0, 0, 0, 1

Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal

3

1

0.5

2

18

1, 0, 0, 0, 0

0, 1, 1, 0, 0

  1. Priyan Pushparajan
    Priyan Pushparajan is an all-rounder with an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 86 runs at an average of 28.7 per match. Priyan Pushparajan is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 31 wickets per match. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
  2. Gaurav Devender Joshi
    Gaurav Joshi can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Gaurav Joshi has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 22 runs averaging 22 per match. Gaurav Joshi is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm spin and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 31.5 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets.
  3. Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal
    Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal is an all-rounder with an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.1 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 1 runs at an average of 0.5 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 18 per match. Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 wickets.

RST vs AUM 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

Clinto Paul

4

3

-

6

14.3

0, 0, 3, 0, 0

1, 1, 0, 2, 2

Priyan Pushparajan

3

86

28.7

1

31

61, 0, 0, 5, 20

0, 1, 0, 0, 0

Zoheb Malek

5

79

19.8

0

-

57, 22, 0, 0, 0

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

Affy Khan

5

81

16.2

0

-

25, 9, 15, 12, 20

-

Abhishek Kuntala

4

3

-

2

22

0, 0, 3, 0, 0

0, 1, 0, 1, 0

  1. Clinto Paul
    Clinto Paul is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches Clinto Paul has taken 1, 1, 0, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 14.3. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
  2. Priyan Pushparajan
    Priyan Pushparajan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Priyan Pushparajan has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 61, 0, 0, 5, 20 runs at an average of 28.7 per match. Priyan Pushparajan is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 31 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
  3. Zoheb Aziz Malek
    Zoheb Malek is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-return pick in your team. Zoheb Malek has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 79 runs at an average of 19.8 per match. Zoheb Malek has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
  4. Aaftab Khan
    Affy Khan is a wicket-keeper with an average of 40 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. He is a top order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 81 runs at an average of 16.2 per match.
  5. Abhishek Goud Kuntala
    Abhishek Kuntala is a bowler with an average of 20 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. Abhishek Kuntala bowls right-arm spin and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 22. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Abhishek Kuntala played here and has taken 4 wickets.

RST vs AUM Squad Information

American University of Malta (AUM) Squad: Sumair Khan, Manuel Antony, Zoheb Malek, Tarak Shah, Amandeep Ralhan, Darshit Patankar, Mitulkumar Patel, Abhishek Kuntala, Jani, Gaurav Joshi, Sarang Bhavsar, Chandrakant Desai, Gulfam Akram, Parminder Singh, Chirag Brahmbhatt, Abhinav Kaushik, Ankit Sharma, Bhumin Chauhan, Dhruv Gurjar, Indrajith Babu, Lalit Jivnani, Nirav Raval, Nand Patel, Sagar Samnani, Suresh Viswanath and Anshkumar Patel

Royal Strikers (RST) Squad: David Marks, Affy Khan, Rubin James, Jaison Jerome, Kushlesh Koppaka, Sanish Mani, Clinto Paul, Ashwin Raju, Savio Thomas, Sebin Thomas, Manuel Augustine, Gigin George, Priyan Pushparajan, Arjun Jose, Chamkaur Singh, Sanjayraj Korambathuparambil, Jithu Johny, Chanjal Sudarsanan, Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal, Thanseer Thahir, Giri Chaudhary, Agraharathil Soorya, Sanjai Sidharthan, Vishnu Babu and Rejeesh Rajan

RST vs AUM Possible Playing XI

American University of Malta (AUM) Possible Playing XI: Indrajith Babu, Dhruv Gurjar, Zoheb Malek, Sumair Khan, Amandeep Ralhan, Jani, Tarak Shah, Abhishek Kuntala, Gulfam Akram, Gaurav Joshi and Nand Patel

Royal Strikers (RST) Possible Playing XI: Affy Khan, Ashwin Raju, Vishnu Babu, Savio Thomas, Chanjal Sudarsanan, Clinto Paul, David Marks, Jithu Johny, Sanjai Sidharthan, Priyan Pushparajan and Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal

RST vs AUM Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Affy Khan

Batters: Zoheb Malek, Indrajith Babu and Amandeep Ralhan

All-Rounder: Priyan Pushparajan

Bowlers: Clinto Paul, Abhishek Kuntala, Savio Thomas, Tarak Shah, Sanjai Sidharthan and Jani

Captain: Priyan Pushparajan

Vice-Captain: Zoheb Malek

Photo credit: Imago