Match 103 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 will be played between Southern Crusaders and Gzira United (SOC vs GU). The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 07:15 PM IST.

SOC vs GU (Southern Crusaders vs Gzira United), Match 103 - Match Information

Match: Southern Crusaders vs Gzira United, Match 103
Date: 16th November 2024
Time: 07:15 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

SOC vs GU (Southern Crusaders vs Gzira United), Match 103 Preview

Southern Crusaders have played 14 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Gzira United have played 15 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth 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

Stage 2

MSW

13

12

1

41

+3.364

SOC

13

11

2

40

+3.482

EDK

13

9

3

37

+2.750

RST

13

7

4

34

+4.424

GZZ

13

7

5

28

+1.037

MMA

13

6

7

25

-0.505

GU

13

6

7

25

-0.762

MTD

13

4

7

23

-0.474

MAR

13

5

7

23

-1.267

OVR

13

4

8

19

-1.733

RDS

13

3

8

18

-2.110

BBL

13

3

8

18

-2.148

AUM

13

2

8

18

-3.354

VLS

13

4

8

15

-3.403

Stage 3

MSW

0

0

0

3

-

SOC

0

0

0

3

-

EDK

0

0

0

2

-

RST

0

0

0

2

-

GZZ

0

0

0

1

-

MMA

0

0

0

1

-

GU

0

0

0

0

-

MTD

0

0

0

0

-

Stage 4

RST

3

2

1

10

+2.513

SOC

1

1

0

6

+1.118

GZZ

2

1

1

5

+1.430

GU

2

0

2

1

-5.279

In their previous encounter in this series, Nalin Basnet was the Man of the Match and Rohana Deheragoda scored the highest fantasy points for Southern Crusaders with 90 match fantasy points while Bibek Darai topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gzira United with 72 match fantasy points.

In the last match (Southern Crusaders vs Royal Strikers Last Match Scorecard) played by Southern Crusaders against Royal Strikers, Southern Crusaders beat Royal Strikers by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for the Southern Crusaders was Jagath Poorna who scored 89 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Gozo Zalmi, Gozo Zalmi beat Gzira United by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gzira United was Suraj Darai who scored 65 fantasy points.

SOC vs GU, 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 93 runs.

Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

Temperature is expected to be around 18°C with 56% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.55 m/s are expected.

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, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

SOC vs GU, Head to Head

In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Southern Crusaders bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Gzira United.

SOC vs GU 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

Gopal Thakur

5

145

29

0

-

4, 28, 18, 63, 32

-

Achal Patel

5

160

53.3

0

-

5, 39, 64, 52, 0

-

Gulfraz Masih

3

12

12

2

10.5

8, 0, 0, 0, 4

0, 0, 0, 2, 0

  1. Gopal Thakur
    Gopal Thakur is a wicket-keeper with an average of 54 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 opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 4, 28, 18, 63, 32 runs averaging 29 per match.
  2. Patel Achalkumar Mahendrabhai
    Achal Patel is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Achal Patel is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 160 runs at an average of 53.3 per match.
  3. Gulfraz Masih
    Gulfraz Masih is a batter with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 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 is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches Gulfraz Masih has scored 8, 0, 0, 0, 4 runs averaging 12 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets, averaging at 10.5 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Gulfraz Masih has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets.

SOC vs GU 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

Bibek Darai

5

0

-

5

14

-

0, 0, 2, 2, 1

Salim Rain

4

8

-

4

11.5

0, 0, 0, 0, 8

0, 2, 1, 1, 0

Mahabub Rahman

5

0

-

7

10.7

-

2, 1, 0, 2, 2

  1. Bibek Darai
    Bibek Darai can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. Bibek Darai is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 0, 2, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 14. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Bibek Darai has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 2, 2, 1 wickets.
  2. Salim Rain
    Salim Rain is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 4 matches Salim Rain has taken 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 11.5. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 4 wickets.
  3. Md Mahabuhur Rahman
    Mahabub Rahman is a bowler with an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good player for your Fantasy Team. Mahabub Rahman is a left-arm spin bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 10.7. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Mahabub Rahman has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 7 wickets.

SOC vs GU 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

Jagath Poorna

3

103

103

5

9.6

66, 0, 0, 37, 0

0, 1, 2, 0, 2

Kamal Karki

3

42

42

0

-

18, 0, 0, 24, 0

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

Akhildev Radhakrishnan

5

0

-

7

12.6

-

3, 1, 2, 1, 0

  1. Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
    Jagath Poorna is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Jagath Poorna is a top order batter, bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 66, 0, 0, 37, 0 runs at an average of 103 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 9.6 wickets per match. Jagath Poorna has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 2 wickets.
  2. Kamal Karki
    Kamal Karki is an all-rounder with an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches Kamal Karki has scored 42 runs averaging 42 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
  3. Akhildev Panambilly Radhakrishnan
    Akhildev Radhakrishnan is an all-rounder with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 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 is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Akhildev Radhakrishnan has taken 7 wickets at an average of 12.6. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches Akhildev Radhakrishnan played here and has taken 7 wickets.

SOC vs GU 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

Gopal Thakur

5

145

29

0

-

4, 28, 18, 63, 32

-

Jagath Poorna

3

103

103

5

9.6

66, 0, 0, 37, 0

0, 1, 2, 0, 2

Bibek Darai

5

0

-

5

14

-

0, 0, 2, 2, 1

Achal Patel

5

160

53.3

0

-

5, 39, 64, 52, 0

-

Salim Rain

4

8

-

4

11.5

0, 0, 0, 0, 8

0, 2, 1, 1, 0

  1. Gopal Thakur
    Gopal Thakur is a wicket-keeper with an average of 54 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 opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 145 runs averaging 29 per match.
  2. Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
    Jagath Poorna can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jagath Poorna has an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 103 runs at an average of 103 per match. Jagath Poorna can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 9.6 per match. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
  3. Bibek Darai
    Bibek Darai is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Bibek Darai is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 0, 2, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 14. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Bibek Darai has bowled well at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 5 wickets.
  4. Patel Achalkumar Mahendrabhai
    Achal Patel is a wicket-keeper with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Achal Patel has scored 160 runs averaging 53.3 per match.
  5. Salim Rain
    Salim Rain can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 4 matches Salim Rain has taken 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 11.5. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches this player has played here and has taken 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 wickets.

SOC vs GU Squad Information

Southern Crusaders (SOC) Squad: Jagath Poorna, Michael Goonetilleke, Angelo Delardon, Ryan Bastiansz, Eardley Chandiram, Gopal Thakur, Shahin Hussain, Gulfraz Masih, Mithila Avishka, Vidusha Rashmika, Mahabub Rahman, Akhildev Radhakrishnan, Dulanga Gunasekera, Sahan Nanayakkara, Abdul Rahman, Rohana Deheragoda and Vinith Vidurshan

Gzira United (GU) Squad: Suraj Darai, Bhuwan Aryal, Bharat Aryal, Bisnu Kunwar, Buddhisagar Bhandari, Bibek Darai, Nalin Basnet, Tanka Kandel, Achal Patel, Aakash Chhetri, Aman Regmi, Amit Meche, Baldev Bhandari, Bhuwan Jha, Bikram Thapa, Govinda Paudel, Hom Gurung, Imran Ali, Kamal Karki, Lalit Pandey, Rajan Bhandari and Salim Rain

SOC vs GU Possible Playing XI

Southern Crusaders (SOC) Possible Playing XI: Gopal Thakur, Gulfraz Masih, Ryan Bastiansz, Michael Goonetilleke, Mahabub Rahman, Rohana Deheragoda, Sahan Nanayakkara, Abdul Rahman, Jagath Poorna, Akhildev Radhakrishnan and Vinith Vidurshan

Gzira United (GU) Possible Playing XI: Achal Patel, Suraj Darai, Hom Gurung, Bhuwan Aryal, Bibek Darai, Tanka Kandel, Salim Rain, Govinda Paudel, Buddhisagar Bhandari, Bisnu Kunwar and Kamal Karki

SOC vs GU Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Jagath Poorna, Kamal Karki and Vidusha Rashmika

Batter: Suraj Darai

All-Rounders: Gopal Thakur, Achal Patel and Bhuwan Aryal

Bowlers: Bibek Darai, Salim Rain, Rohana Deheragoda and Abdul Rahman

Captain: Abdul Rahman

Vice-Captain: Rohana Deheragoda

Photo credit: Imago