Match 95 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 has Southern Crusaders taking on Royal Strikers at the Marsa Sports Club, Malta on November 14 at 07:15 PM IST.
SOC vs RST (Southern Crusaders vs Royal Strikers), Match 95 - Match Information
Match: Southern Crusaders vs Royal Strikers, Match 95
Date: November 14, 2024
Time: 07:15 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
SOC vs RST (Southern Crusaders vs Royal Strikers), Match 95 Preview
Southern Crusaders have played 13 matches in the tournament and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot. Royal Strikers have played 12 matches and are ranked second 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 | |||||
| SOC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | - |
| RST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - |
| GZZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
| GU | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
In their previous encounter in this tournament, Jagath Poorna was the Man of the Match. He scored the highest fantasy points for Southern Crusaders with 198 match fantasy points while Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Royal Strikers with 52 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Southern Crusaders against MMA Titans, Southern Crusaders beat MMA Titans by 58 runs. The top fantasy player for Southern Crusaders was Jagath Poorna who scored 153 fantasy points.
In their last match in this tournment against Msida Warriors, Msida Warriors beat Royal Strikers by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Royal Strikers was David Marks who scored 37 fantasy points.
SOC vs RST, Marsa Sports Club, Malta Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club, Malta is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 91 runs.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
The temperature will hover around 21°C and humidity is expected to be around 61%. Winds at a speed of 5.56 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% of the total wickets at the Marsa Sports Club. 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 RST, Head-to-Head
In the 6 matches played between these 2 teams, Royal Strikers do not have a good record against Southern Crusaders. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Southern Crusaders' batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Royal Strikers.
SOC vs RST 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 | - |
| Gulfraz Masih | 3 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 10.5 | 8, 0, 0, 0, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Ashwin Raju | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 1 | 18 | 1, 0, 26, 44, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Gopal Thakur has scored 4, 28, 18, 63 and 32 runs.
- Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Gulfraz Masih has scored 12 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 10.5 per match. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 7 wickets in recent matches.
- Ashwin Thattamkudiyil Raju
Ashwin Raju is a batter with an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, Ashwin Raju has scored 71 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm slow and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
SOC vs RST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaison Jerome | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 10.4 | - | 0, 2, 1, 2, 3 |
| Clinto Paul | 4 | 1 | - | 3 | 24 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 1 |
| Mahabub Rahman | 5 | 0 | - | 7 | 10.7 | - | 2, 1, 0, 2, 2 |
- Jaison Jerome
Jaison Jerome is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 10.4. Jaison Jerome has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Clinto Paul
Clinto Paul can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Clinto Paul has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 24.
- 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 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-arm spin bowler and in the last 5 matches, Mahabub Rahman has taken 7 wickets at an average of 10.7.
SOC vs RST 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 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 2.7 | 6, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 2 |
| Chamkaur Singh | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 0 | - | 19, 4, 0, 49, 15 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- 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 is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jagath Poorna is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 103 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Priyan Pushparajan
Priyan Pushparajan is an all-rounder with an average of 95 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 recent 3 matches, Priyan Pushparajan has scored 7 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 2.7 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Chamkaur Singh
Chamkaur Singh is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Chamkaur Singh is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 87 runs.
SOC vs RST 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagath Poorna | 3 | 103 | 103 | 5 | 9.6 | 66, 0, 0, 37, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 2 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | 3 | 7 | 3.5 | 6 | 2.7 | 6, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 2 |
| Gopal Thakur | 5 | 145 | 29 | 0 | - | 4, 28, 18, 63, 32 | - |
| Jaison Jerome | 5 | 0 | - | 8 | 10.4 | - | 0, 2, 1, 2, 3 |
| Clinto Paul | 4 | 1 | - | 3 | 24 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 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 is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jagath Poorna is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 103 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Priyan Pushparajan
Priyan Pushparajan is an all-rounder with an average of 95 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 recent 3 matches, Priyan Pushparajan has scored 7 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 2.7 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Gopal Thakur has scored 4, 28, 18, 63 and 32 runs.
- Jaison Jerome
Jaison Jerome is a bowler with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 10.4. Jaison Jerome has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Clinto Paul
Clinto Paul can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Clinto Paul has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He bowls right-arm fast and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 24.
SOC vs RST 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
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
SOC vs RST Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Gopal Thakur and Agraharathil Soorya
Batters: Mahabub Rahman, Ashwin Raju and Ryan Bastiansz
All-Rounders: Priyan Pushparajan, Jagath Poorna and David Marks
Bowlers: Jaison Jerome, Clinto Paul and Akhildev Radhakrishnan
Captain: David Marks
Vice-Captain: Ashwin Raju
Photo credit: Imago
