Match 82 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 has Royal Strikers taking on Bugibba Blasters at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on 11th November 2024 at 05:00 PM IST.

RST vs BBL (Royal Strikers vs Bugibba Blasters), Match 82 - Match Information

Match: Royal Strikers vs Bugibba Blasters, Match 82
Date: 11th November 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Match Officials: Umpires: Andy Naudi (MLT), Eranga Jayawardena (SL) and Yash Singh (IND), Referee: Charles Croucher (CZE)

RST vs BBL (Royal Strikers vs Bugibba Blasters), Match 82 Preview

Royal Strikers have played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Bugibba Blasters have also played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked twelfth 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

SOC

13

11

2

40

+3.482

EDK

13

9

3

37

+2.750

RST

11

7

3

31

+4.590

MSW

10

9

1

30

+2.192

GZZ

13

7

5

28

+1.037

GU

13

6

7

25

-0.762

MTD

12

4

7

21

-0.474

RDS

10

3

5

17

-1.043

MMA

11

4

7

17

-1.115

MAR

9

4

5

17

-1.388

VLS

13

4

8

15

-3.403

BBL

10

3

7

14

-2.148

OVR

11

2

8

13

-2.269

AUM

9

1

6

11

-3.524

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 37 of the ECS Malta, Encore, 2023 where Priyan Pushparajan scored the highest fantasy points for Royal Strikers with 147 match fantasy points while Gaurav Maithani topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bugibba Blasters with 128 match fantasy points.

In the last match (Royal Strikers vs Mater Dei Last Match Scorecard) played by Royal Strikers against Mater Dei, Royal Strikers tied with Mater Dei (Mater Dei wins the Golden Ball). The top fantasy player for Royal Strikers was Priyan Pushparajan who scored 105 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Southern Crusaders, Southern Crusaders beat Bugibba Blasters by 67 runs. The top fantasy player for Bugibba Blasters was Gaurav Maithani who scored 69 fantasy points.

RST vs BBL, 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 105 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 70% of its matches.

Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

Temperature is expected to be around 17°C and humidity is expected to be around 88%. 4.52 m/s winds are expected. There is moderate rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

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.

RST vs BBL, Head to Head

In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, Royal Strikers all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Bugibba Blasters.

RST vs BBL 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

Gaurav Maithani

3

80

40

3

7.3

13, 0, 0, 1, 66

0, 1, 2, 0, 0

Affy Khan

4

62

15.5

0

-

25, 0, 3, 25, 9

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

Azeem Sathi

4

51

17

2

6.5

1, 8, 42, 0, 0

0, 0, 0, 0, 2

  1. Gaurav Maithani
    Gaurav Maithani is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 38 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 recent 3 matches Gaurav Maithani has scored 13, 0, 0, 1, 66 runs at an average of 40 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 7.3 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Gaurav Maithani has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
  2. Aaftab Khan
    Affy Khan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Affy Khan is a top order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 25, 0, 3, 25, 9 runs averaging 15.5 per match.
  3. Azeem Sathi
    Azeem Sathi is a batter with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches Azeem Sathi has scored 51 runs averaging 17 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 6.5 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Azeem Sathi has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets.

RST vs BBL 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

1

-

4

19.8

0, 0, 1, 0, 0

2, 0, 0, 1, 1

Shiv Singh

3

20

10

4

14.5

7, 0, 0, 13, 0

0, 1, 0, 0, 3

David Marks

3

30

30

1

19

29, 0, 0, 0, 1

0, 1, 0, 0, 0

  1. Clinto Paul
    Clinto Paul is a bowler with an average of 58 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 bowls right-arm fast and in the last 4 matches Clinto Paul has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 19.8. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches Clinto Paul played here and has taken 2, 0, 0, 1, 1 wickets.
  2. Shiv Singh
    Shiv Singh is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14.5. Shiv Singh has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 3 wickets.
  3. David Paul Marks
    David Marks is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. David Marks has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 19. David Marks is also a handy batsman and in the recent matches has scored 30 runs at an average of 30 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches David Marks played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.

RST vs BBL 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

76

25.3

6

1.5

1, 0, 0, 14, 61

0, 4, 2, 0, 0

Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal

3

28

28

2

19

0, 27, 1, 0, 0

0, 0, 0, 1, 1

Vikas Bisht

5

0

-

5

10.8

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

3, 0, 0, 0, 2

  1. Priyan Pushparajan
    Priyan Pushparajan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 105 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches Priyan Pushparajan has scored 1, 0, 0, 14, 61 runs averaging 25.3 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.5 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Priyan Pushparajan has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 4, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
  2. Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal
    Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 28 runs at an average of 28 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 19 per match. Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
  3. Vikas Singh Bisht
    Vikas Bisht is an all-rounder with an average of 13 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.2 and can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 5 matches Vikas Bisht has taken 3, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 10.8. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.

RST vs BBL 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

Gaurav Maithani

3

80

40

3

7.3

13, 0, 0, 1, 66

0, 1, 2, 0, 0

Clinto Paul

4

1

-

4

19.8

0, 0, 1, 0, 0

2, 0, 0, 1, 1

Priyan Pushparajan

3

76

25.3

6

1.5

1, 0, 0, 14, 61

0, 4, 2, 0, 0

Shiv Singh

3

20

10

4

14.5

7, 0, 0, 13, 0

0, 1, 0, 0, 3

Affy Khan

4

62

15.5

0

-

25, 0, 3, 25, 9

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

  1. Gaurav Maithani
    Gaurav Maithani is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Gaurav Maithani has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 80 runs averaging 40 per match. Gaurav Maithani can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 7.3 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Gaurav Maithani played here and has taken 3 wickets.
  2. Clinto Paul
    Clinto Paul is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the last 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 19.8. Clinto Paul has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
  3. Priyan Pushparajan
    Priyan Pushparajan is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. 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 76 runs averaging 25.3 per match. Priyan Pushparajan is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.5 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches Priyan Pushparajan played here and has taken 0, 4, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
  4. Shiv Singh
    Shiv Singh is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player bowls left-arm medium and in the recent 3 matches Shiv Singh has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14.5. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Shiv Singh played here and has taken 4 wickets.
  5. Aaftab Khan
    Affy Khan is a wicket-keeper with an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 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 recently played 4 matches this player has scored 25, 0, 3, 25, 9 runs at an average of 15.5 per match.

RST vs BBL Squad Information

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

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

RST vs BBL Possible Playing XI

Royal Strikers (RST) Possible Playing XI: Affy Khan, Ashwin Raju, Vishnu Babu, Agraharathil Soorya, Thanseer Thahir, Clinto Paul, Jithu Johny, David Marks, Savio Thomas, Priyan Pushparajan and Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal

Bugibba Blasters (BBL) Possible Playing XI: Azeem Sathi, Gaurav Maithani, Shiv Rawat, Ajay Kumar, Ram Bisht, Devendra Negi, Shiv Singh, Suresh Dobal, Mukesh, Jay Pandey and Vikas Bisht

RST vs BBL Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Gaurav Maithani, Affy Khan and Agraharathil Soorya

Batters: Ashwin Raju and Gautam Singh

All-Rounders: Priyan Pushparajan and Raju Rai

Bowlers: Clinto Paul, Shiv Singh, David Marks and Sanjai Sidharthan

Captain: Ashwin Raju

Vice-Captain: Raju Rai

Photo credit: Imago