Match 18 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024, has Southern Crusaders taking on Gozo Zalmi at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on October 24, 2024, at 03:00 PM IST.
SOC vs GZZ (Southern Crusaders vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: Southern Crusaders vs Gozo Zalmi, Match 18
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
SOC vs GZZ (Southern Crusaders vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 18 Preview
Southern Crusaders have played 2 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Gozo Zalmi have also played 2 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Both teams last played against each other in the 4th Quarter Final of the ECS Malta, Encore 2023, where Affy Khan scored the highest fantasy points for Southern Crusaders with 65 match fantasy points while Zeeshan Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gozo Zalmi with 114 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Southern Crusaders against Royal Strikers, Southern Crusaders beat Royal Strikers by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Southern Crusaders was Jagath Poorna, who scored 198 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against American University of Malta, Gozo Zalmi beat American University of Malta by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gozo Zalmi was Roshan Lorance, who scored 78 fantasy points.
SOC vs GZZ, Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 99 runs. The pitch will assist both batters and bowlers. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Temperature will hover around 21 °C with 68% humidity. Winds at a speed of 4.14 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
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.
SOC vs GZZ, Head-to-Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Gozo Zalmi have won all their matches. Southern Crusaders batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Gozo Zalmi.
SOC vs GZZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a batter with an average of 51 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, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 58 runs. - Ryan Ricky Bastiansz
Ryan Bastiansz is a batter with an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8, and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Ryan Bastiansz is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 139 runs. - Adnan Anwar
Adnan Anwar is a wicket-keeper with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4, and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Adnan Anwar has scored 85 runs.
SOC vs GZZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Rohana Piyankara Ananda Deheragoda Mudiyanselage
Rohana Deheragoda is a bowler with an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9, and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm medium, and in the recent 2 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets. - Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Gulfraz Masih is a right-arm medium bowler, and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. - Salman Sharjeel
Salman Sharjeel is a bowler with an average of 13 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8, and can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-arm fast bowler, and in the last 5 matches, Salman Sharjeel has taken 1 wicket. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches.
SOC vs GZZ Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Dimalshan Vinith Vidurshan
Vinith Vidurshan is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2, is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 12 runs. Vinith Vidurshan also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Akhildev Panambilly Radhakrishnan
Akhildev Radhakrishnan is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Akhildev Radhakrishnan has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7. He bowls right-arm medium, and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets. - Zeeshan Qaisar
Zeeshan Qaisar is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.4. Zeeshan Qaisar is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 7 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets.
SOC vs GZZ Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a batter with an average of 51 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, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, Zeeshan Khan has scored 58 runs. - Rohana Piyankara Ananda Deheragoda Mudiyanselage
Rohana Deheragoda is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a right-arm medium bowler, and in the recently played 2 matches, Rohana Deheragoda has taken 2 wickets. - Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2, and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Gulfraz Masih is a right-arm medium bowler, and in the last 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. - Dimalshan Vinith Vidurshan
Vinith Vidurshan is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 2 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Vinith Vidurshan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 2 matches, he has scored 12 runs. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket. - Ryan Ricky Bastiansz
Ryan Bastiansz can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Ryan Bastiansz is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 139 runs.
SOC vs GZZ 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
Gozo Zalmi (GZZ) Squad: Zeeshan Khan, Attinder Singh, Roshan Lorance, Adnan Anwar, Farrukh Mughal, Shamraiz Talib, Jahidul Islam, Salman Sharjeel, Zeeshan Qaisar, Anees Ali, Bikash Adhikari, Mifthah Zain, Sahil Sharma, Sami Ullah and Ashan Siriwardana
SOC vs GZZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Adnan Anwar and Gopal Thakur
Batters: Zeeshan Khan, Ryan Bastiansz and Farrukh Mughal
All-Rounder: Vinith Vidurshan
Bowlers: Jagath Poorna, Rohana Deheragoda, Gulfraz Masih, Salman Sharjeel and Vidusha Rashmika
Captain: Ryan Bastiansz
Vice-Captain: Farrukh Mughal
Photo credit: Imago
