Match 102 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 will be played between Southern Crusaders and Gozo Zalmi (SOC vs GZZ). The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 05:00 PM IST.
SOC vs GZZ (Southern Crusaders vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 102 - Match Information
Match: Southern Crusaders vs Gozo Zalmi, Match 102
Date: 16th November 2024
Time: 05:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
SOC vs GZZ (Southern Crusaders vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 102 Preview
Southern Crusaders have played 14 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Gozo Zalmi have also played 14 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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, Jagath Poorna was the Man of the Match and Jagath Poorna scored the highest fantasy points for Southern Crusaders with 154 match fantasy points while Zeeshan Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gozo Zalmi with 112 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 Crusaders was Jagath Poorna who scored 89 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Gzira United, Gozo Zalmi beat Gzira United by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gozo Zalmi was Jaswinder Singh who scored 123 fantasy points.
SOC vs GZZ, 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 will hover around 17°C and humidity is expected to be around 62%. Winds at a speed of 4.65 m/s are expected.
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 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Southern Crusaders all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Gozo Zalmi.
SOC vs GZZ 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 |
Zeeshan Khan |
4 |
114 |
28.5 |
2 |
4 |
6, 0, 27, 43, 38 |
0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
Gopal Thakur |
5 |
145 |
29 |
0 |
- |
4, 28, 18, 63, 32 |
- |
Anees Ali |
5 |
137 |
27.4 |
0 |
- |
36, 0, 7, 37, 57 |
- |
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a batter with an average of 61 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 opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 6, 0, 27, 43, 38 runs at an average of 28.5 per match. Zeeshan Khan can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 4 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Zeeshan Khan played here and has taken 2 wickets. - 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 9.3 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 4, 28, 18, 63, 32 runs at an average of 29 per match. - Anees Ali
Anees Ali is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Anees Ali has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 36, 0, 7, 37, 57 runs at an average of 27.4 per match.
SOC vs GZZ 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 |
Salman Sharjeel |
4 |
1 |
1 |
6 |
5.8 |
1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
0, 0, 3, 0, 3 |
Mahabub Rahman |
5 |
0 |
- |
7 |
10.7 |
- |
2, 1, 0, 2, 2 |
Rohana Deheragoda |
4 |
1 |
- |
3 |
13.3 |
1, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
- Salman Sharjeel
Salman Sharjeel is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Salman Sharjeel has an average of 56 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 recent 4 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 3, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 5.8. Salman Sharjeel has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets. - 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 8.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mahabub Rahman bowls left-arm spin and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 10.7. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 5 matches Mahabub Rahman played here and has taken 2, 1, 0, 2, 2 wickets. - Rohana Piyankara Ananda Deheragoda Mudiyanselage
Rohana Deheragoda can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches Rohana Deheragoda has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 13.3. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 3 wickets.
SOC vs GZZ 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 |
Zeeshan Qaisar |
3 |
29 |
29 |
4 |
18.3 |
29, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
0, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
Jaswinder Singh |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
14.5 |
0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
0, 2, 0, 1, 1 |
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is an all-rounder with an average of 140 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Jagath Poorna is a top order batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 66, 0, 0, 37, 0 runs at an average of 103 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 9.6 per match. Jagath Poorna has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player has played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 2 wickets. - Zeeshan Qaisar
Zeeshan Qaisar is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high-return pick in your team. Zeeshan Qaisar has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 18.3. Zeeshan Qaisar is also a handy batsman and in the recent matches has scored 29 runs at an average of 29 per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets. - Jaswinder Singh
Jaswinder Singh can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Jaswinder Singh has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 14.5. Jaswinder Singh has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
SOC vs GZZ 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 |
Zeeshan Khan |
4 |
114 |
28.5 |
2 |
4 |
6, 0, 27, 43, 38 |
0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
Jagath Poorna |
3 |
103 |
103 |
5 |
9.6 |
66, 0, 0, 37, 0 |
0, 1, 2, 0, 2 |
Gopal Thakur |
5 |
145 |
29 |
0 |
- |
4, 28, 18, 63, 32 |
- |
Anees Ali |
5 |
137 |
27.4 |
0 |
- |
36, 0, 7, 37, 57 |
- |
Gulfraz Masih |
3 |
12 |
12 |
2 |
10.5 |
8, 0, 0, 0, 4 |
0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Zeeshan Khan is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches he has scored 6, 0, 27, 43, 38 runs at an average of 28.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 4 per match. Zeeshan Khan has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 2 wickets. - Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy 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 last 3 matches this player has scored 66, 0, 0, 37, 0 runs averaging 103 per match. Jagath Poorna also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 9.6 wickets per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Jagath Poorna played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 2 wickets. - 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 9.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 145 runs averaging 29 per match. - Anees Ali
Anees Ali is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Anees Ali has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. He is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 137 runs averaging 27.4 per match. - Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Gulfraz Masih has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 8, 0, 0, 0, 4 runs at an average of 12 per match. Gulfraz Masih also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 10.5 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches Gulfraz Masih played here and has taken 2 wickets.
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, Bikram Arora, Waseem Abbas, Jaswinder Singh, Attinder Singh, Stivey Roy, Roshan Lorance, Adnan Anwar, Farrukh Mughal, Shamraiz Talib, Jahidul Islam, Salman Sharjeel, Zeeshan Qaisar, Anees Ali, Bikash Adhikari, Mifthah Zain, Sahil Sharma, Sami Ullah, Ashan Siriwardana and Avinash Ajay
SOC vs GZZ 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
Gozo Zalmi (GZZ) Possible Playing XI: Zeeshan Khan, Shamraiz Talib, Anees Ali, Roshan Lorance, Avinash Ajay, Salman Sharjeel, Jahidul Islam, Waseem Abbas, Jaswinder Singh, Zeeshan Qaisar and Mifthah Zain
SOC vs GZZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Gopal Thakur, Anees Ali and Farrukh Mughal
Batters: Mahabub Rahman and Roshan Lorance
All-Rounders: Jagath Poorna, Zeeshan Khan, Gulfraz Masih and Jaswinder Singh
Bowlers: Salman Sharjeel and Vinith Vidurshan
Captain: Anees Ali
Vice-Captain: Jagath Poorna
Photo credit: Imago