Match 51 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024 will be played between Victoria Lions and Bugibba Blasters (VLS vs BBL). The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on November 1, 2024, at 07:15 PM IST.
VLS vs BBL (Victoria Lions vs Bugibba Blasters), Match 51 - Match Information
Match: Victoria Lions vs Bugibba Blasters, Match 51
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 07:15 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
VLS vs BBL (Victoria Lions vs Bugibba Blasters), Match 51 Preview
Victoria Lions have played 8 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked twelfth on the points table, while Bugibba Blasters have played 6 matches in the series, and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table.
Both teams last played against each other in Match 74 of the FanCode ECS Malta, 2023, where Krishna Kumar scored the highest fantasy points for Victoria Lions with 92 match fantasy points while Shiv Singh topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bugibba Blasters with 70 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Victoria Lions against Mater Dei, Victoria Lions beat Mater Dei by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Victoria Lions was Jagadeesh Sreenath, who scored 103 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Edex Knights, Edex Knights beat Bugibba Blasters by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Bugibba Blasters was Devendra Negi, who scored 37 fantasy points.
VLS vs BBL, 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 101 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 40% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. 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 is expected to be around 21 °C with 64% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.75 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
VLS vs BBL, Head-to-Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Bugibba Blasters have won all their matches. Bugibba Blasters bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Victoria Lions.
VLS vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
- Gaurav Maithani
Gaurav Maithani is a wicket-keeper with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 102 runs. Gaurav Maithani is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket at an average. He has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wicket. - Milton Devasia
Milton Devasia is a wicket-keeper with an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8. He is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Milton Devasia is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 28 runs. This player has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches. - Azeem Sathi
Azeem Sathi is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Azeem Sathi has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, this player has scored 113 runs. Azeem Sathi also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
VLS vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
- Ajithkumar Gopalakrishnan
Ajith Kumar is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Ajith Kumar bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets. - Devendra Singh Negi
Devendra Negi is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a right-arm medium bowler, and in the recently played 5 matches, Devendra Negi has taken 6 wickets. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches. - Suresh Singh Dobal
Suresh Dobal is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a right-arm medium bowler, and in the recent 3 matches, Suresh Dobal has taken 5 wickets.
VLS vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
- Jagadeesh Sreenath
Jagadeesh Sreenath is an all-rounder with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10, is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points, and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Jagadeesh Sreenath is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 68 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets. - Shiv Singh
Shiv Singh is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. Shiv Singh bowls left-arm medium, and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 6 wickets. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4 wickets in the recent matches. - Krishna Kumar Keezhedath Mani
Krishna Kumar is an all-rounder with an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He 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 recent 4 matches, Krishna Kumar has scored 9 runs at an average of 3 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches he has taken 1 wicket. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
VLS vs BBL Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Gaurav Maithani
Gaurav Maithani is a wicket-keeper with an average of 61 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 and also keeps wickets. In the recent 3 matches, Gaurav Maithani has scored 102 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 1 wicket. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Gaurav Maithani played here and has taken 1 wicket. - Jagadeesh Sreenath
Jagadeesh Sreenath is an all-rounder with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 68 runs. Jagadeesh Sreenath also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium, and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets. - Milton Devasia
Milton Devasia is a high risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Milton Devasia has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 28 runs. Milton Devasia has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in the recent matches. - Shiv Singh
Shiv Singh can be a high risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a left-arm medium bowler, and in the recent 4 matches, Shiv Singh has taken 6 wickets. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches. - Ajithkumar Gopalakrishnan
Ajith Kumar is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5, and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler, and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 4 wickets.
VLS vs BBL Squad Information
Bugibba Blasters (BBL) Squad: Gaurav Maithani, Shiv Singh, Azeem Sathi, Vikas Bisht, Suresh Dobal, Ajay Kumar, Devendra Negi, Vinay Negi, Gautam Singh, Kushal Singh, Harsh Mehra, Venkat Reddy, Mukesh, Jay Pandey, Raju Rai, Ram Bisht, Sanjeev Panwar, Shiv Rawat and Uttam Singh
Victoria Lions (VLS) Squad: Rejit Abraham, Milton Devasia, Aghil Babu, Adhith Rajan, Sheril Peter, Krishna Kumar, Rohan Rajan, Shejil Peter, Tamil Selvan, Jithin Jinesh, Pradeep Pushpangadan, Vimal Vijaya, Ajith Kumar, Jagadeesh Sreenath, Mahesh Menda, Nithin Roy, Tince Joseph, Abdul Ashkar, Uvaisulkarni Puzhakkara, Navas Kovvappurath, Bajiyo Shaju, Vijay Chhikara and Nirav Goradia
VLS vs BBL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Gaurav Maithani, Milton Devasia and Shiv Rawat
Batters: Gautam Singh and Adhith Rajan
All-Rounders: Jagadeesh Sreenath, Shiv Singh and Krishna Kumar
Bowlers: Ajith Kumar, Vimal Vijaya and Raju Rai
Captain: Gautam Singh
Vice-Captain: Milton Devasia
Picture Credit: Imago