Royal Strikers (RST) will lock horns with Mater Dei (MTD) in the 62nd game of the European Cricket Series Malta, Encore 2023. The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on November 23 at 3:00 PM IST.
RST vs MTD (Royal Strikers vs Mater Dei), 2nd Quarter Final - Match Information
Match: Royal Strikers vs Mater Dei, 2nd Quarter Final
Date: November 23, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
RST vs MTD (Royal Strikers vs Mater Dei), 2nd Quarter Final Preview
Royal Strikers have played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Mater Dei have also played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third 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 Match 65 of the FanCode ECS Malta 2023 where Priyan Pushparajan scored the highest fantasy points for Royal Strikers with 90 match fantasy points while Azeem Sathi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Mater Dei with 78 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Royal Strikers against Msida Warriors, Royal Strikers beat Msida Warriors by 5 wickets. The top fantasy player for Royal Strikers was Priyan Pushparajan who scored 151 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Edex Knights, Edex Knights beat Mater Dei by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Mater Dei was Michael Nazir who scored 61 fantasy points.
RST vs MTD, 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 19°C and humidity is expected to be around 68%. Winds at a speed of 10.64 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted 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.
RST vs MTD, Head-to-Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Mater Dei has lost all their matches. Mater Dei's wicket-keepers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Royal Strikers.
RST vs MTD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Das | 5 | 198 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | 63, 34, 22, 46, 33 | - |
| Shrijay Patel | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 0 | 0 | 58, 5, 10, 6, 82 | - |
| Chamkaur Singh | 3 | 64 | 12.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 49, 15, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Michael Das
Michael Das is a batter and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 198 runs at an average of 39.6 per match.
- Shrijay Patel
Shrijay Patel is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Shrijay Patel has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 58, 5, 10, 6 and 82 runs averaging 32.2 per match.
- Chamkaur Singh
Chamkaur Singh is a batter and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Chamkaur Singh is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 0, 49, 15, 0 and 0 runs averaging 12.8 per match.
RST vs MTD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rubin James | 5 | 1 | 0.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 3, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
| Kushlesh Koppaka | 4 | 6 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 1, 2, 0, 2, 1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Suhrid Roy | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 2, 0, 2, 2, 0 |
- Rubin James
Rubin James is a bowler and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, Rubin James has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has a good record at this venue as in the last 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Kushlesh Koppaka
Kushlesh Koppaka is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Kushlesh Koppaka has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 1 wickets at an average of 0.2.
- Suhrid Roy
Suhrid Roy is a bowler and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Suhrid Roy is a leg-spin bowler and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches Suhrid Roy played here, he has taken 2, 0, 2, 2 and 0 wickets.
RST vs MTD 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 | 70 | 14 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 41, 0, 29, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Amar Sharma | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Muthu Kumaran | 4 | 3 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Priyan Pushparajan
Priyan Pushparajan is an all-rounder and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 70 runs averaging 14 per match.
- Amar Sharma
Amar Sharma is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Amar Sharma is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 1, 0, 0, 1 and 0 runs averaging 0.4 per match.
- Muthukumaran Murugesan
Muthu Kumaran is an all-rounder and has an average of 17 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches, Muthu Kumaran has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
RST vs MTD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Sharma | 3 | 2 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | 3 | 70 | 14 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 41, 0, 29, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Michael Das | 5 | 198 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | 63, 34, 22, 46, 33 | - |
| Shrijay Patel | 5 | 161 | 32.2 | 0 | 0 | 58, 5, 10, 6, 82 | - |
| Muthu Kumaran | 4 | 3 | 0.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Amar Sharma
Amar Sharma is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Amar Sharma is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 1, 0, 0, 1 and 0 runs at an average of 0.4 per match.
- Priyan Pushparajan
Priyan Pushparajan is an all-rounder and has an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Priyan Pushparajan has scored 0, 41, 0, 29 and 0 runs at an average of 14 per match.
- Michael Das
Michael Das is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Michael Das has scored 63, 34, 22, 46 and 33 runs averaging 39.6 per match.
- Shrijay Patel
Shrijay Patel is a batter and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 58, 5, 10, 6 and 82 runs averaging 32.2 per match.
- Muthukumaran Murugesan
Muthu Kumaran is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Muthu Kumaran has an average of 17 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2. Muthu Kumaran has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 and 2 wickets in recent matches.
RST vs MTD Squad Information
Mater Dei (MTD) Squad: Sam Aquilina, Michael Nazir, Suhrid Roy, Amar Sharma, Manuel Antony, Muhammad Zubair, Rency Jacob, Salman Khan, Muthu Kumaran, Shrijay Patel, Lazar Sharoon, Cornelius Younus, Aji Wilson, Arshad Mohammad, Pintu Ghosh, Navdeep Gill, Arif Sagar, Ravi Mapara, Michael Das, Azeem Abbasi and Tahzeeb Tahir.
Royal Strikers (RST) Squad: Rubin James, Jaison Jerome, Kushlesh Koppaka, Clinto Paul, Ashwin Raju, Savio Thomas, Sebin Thomas, Manuel Augustine, Anil Alocious, Priyan Pushparajan, Arjun Jose, Chamkaur Singh, Sanjayraj Korambathuparambil, Jithu Johny, Chanjal Sudarsanan, Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal, Thanseer Thahir, Adhith Rajan, Jibin Chiluvapilla, Sagar Suresh, Sanit Santhosh, Sanjai Sidharthan, Jacob Thomas and Vishnu Babu.
RST vs MTD Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Sam Aquilina
Batters: Michael Das, Shrijay Patel and Muhammad Zubair
All-Rounders: Amar Sharma, Priyan Pushparajan, Muthu Kumaran, Anil Alocious and Tahzeeb Tahir
Bowlers: Rubin James and Jithu Johny
Captain: Muhammad Zubair
Vice-Captain: Amar Sharma
Photo credit: Alamy
