Southern Crusaders (SOC) will lock horns with Gzira United (GU) in the 21st game of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 the match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on 13th February 2025 at 01:45 PM IST.
SOC vs GU (Southern Crusaders vs Gzira United), Match 21 - Match Information
Match: Southern Crusaders vs Gzira United, Match 21
Date: 13th February 2025
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
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 124 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 70% of its matches. The team winning the toss will look to bat first here.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Temperature is expected to be around 15.96 °C and humidity is expected to be around 76%. Winds at a speed of 5.15 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% 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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
SOC vs GU, Head to Head
In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, Gzira United do not have a good record against Southern Crusaders. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that Southern Crusaders will win this match. Southern Crusaders Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Gzira United.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achal Patel | 5 | 181 | 36.2 | 0 | - | 76, 14, 64, 23, 4 | - |
| Gopal Thakur | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | - | 36, 13, 5, 11, 4 | - |
| Suraj Darai | 4 | 201 | 100.5 | 0 | - | 56, 50, 37, 0, 58 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Patel Achalkumar Mahendrabhai
Achal Patel is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 76, 14, 64, 23, 4 runs averaging 36.2 per match.
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gopal Thakur is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 69 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Suraj Darai
Suraj Darai can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Suraj Darai is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 56, 50, 37, 0, 58 runs averaging 100.5 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
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 | 3 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 60 | 8, 0, 0, 12, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Rohana Deheragoda | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 1 |
| Salim Rain | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 94 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Bibek Darai
Bibek Darai is a Bowler and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Bibek Darai bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 1 wickets at an average of 60. This player is also a handy batsman and in the recently played matches has scored 20 runs at an average of 20 per match. Bibek Darai has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Rohana Piyankara Ananda Deheragoda Mudiyanselage
Rohana Deheragoda is a Bowler and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Rohana Deheragoda bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 0, 0, 1, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 29. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Rohana Deheragoda has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 1, 1 wickets.
- Salim Rain
Salim Rain can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. Salim Rain bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 94. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches Salim Rain played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 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 | 62 | 31 | 0 | - | 0, 8, 31, 0, 23 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gulfraz Masih | 3 | 42 | 42 | 4 | 18.8 | 0, 33, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Tanka Kandel | 3 | 30 | 15 | 6 | 13.3 | 10, 0, 0, 20, 0 | 0, 4, 1, 0, 1 |
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is an All Rounder and has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 8, 31, 0, 23 runs at an average of 31 per match. Jagath Poorna has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Gulfraz Masih has scored 42 runs at an average of 42 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets, averaging at 18.8 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Gulfraz Masih has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets.
- Tanka Prasad Kandel
Tanka Kandel is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Tanka Kandel is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 30 runs at an average of 15 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 13.3 wickets per match. Tanka Kandel has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfraz Masih | 3 | 42 | 42 | 4 | 18.8 | 0, 33, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
| Gopal Thakur | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 0 | - | 36, 13, 5, 11, 4 | - |
| Jagath Poorna | 3 | 62 | 31 | 0 | - | 0, 8, 31, 0, 23 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Achal Patel | 5 | 181 | 36.2 | 0 | - | 76, 14, 64, 23, 4 | - |
| Suraj Darai | 4 | 201 | 100.5 | 0 | - | 56, 50, 37, 0, 58 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is an All Rounder and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gulfraz Masih is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 42 runs at an average of 42 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets at an average of 18.8 per match. Gulfraz Masih has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets.
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gopal Thakur is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 36, 13, 5, 11, 4 runs averaging 13.8 per match.
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Jagath Poorna is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 0, 8, 31, 0, 23 runs at an average of 31 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Patel Achalkumar Mahendrabhai
Achal Patel is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Achal Patel has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 76, 14, 64, 23, 4 runs at an average of 36.2 per match.
- Suraj Darai
Suraj Darai is a Batter and has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Suraj Darai is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 56, 50, 37, 0, 58 runs averaging 100.5 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
SOC vs GU Squad Information
Southern Crusaders (SOC) Squad: Jagath Poorna, Michael Goonetilleke, Angelo Delardon, Ryan Bastiansz, Eardley Chandiram, Jojo Thomas, Gopal Thakur, Azwan Kamaleen, Shahin Hussain, Gulfraz Masih, Mithila Avishka, Vidusha Rashmika, Akhildev Radhakrishnan, Hettiarachchige Viduranga, Sahan Nanayakkara, Hesh Abeywickrema, Abdul Rahman, Rohana Deheragoda, Vinith Vidurshan, Abburi Kumar, Manodya Madubashana, Mohamed Azeem and Susantha Rajbangshi
Gzira United (GU) Squad: Suraj Darai, Bhuwan Aryal, Bharat Aryal, Bisnu Kunwar, Buddhisagar Bhandari, Bibek Darai, Tanka Kandel, Achal Patel, Govinda Paudel, Hom Gurung, Imran Ali, Kamal Karki, Lalit Pandey, Pradip Bhandari, Salim Rain, Bhakta Bhandari, Kiran Basyal, Pradeep Bhattarai, Subash Sedai and Subash Neupane
SOC vs GU Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Achal Patel, Gopal Thakur and Bhuwan Aryal
Batters: Kamal Karki and Bharat Aryal
All-Rounders: Gulfraz Masih, Jagath Poorna and Tanka Kandel
Bowlers: Bibek Darai, Rohana Deheragoda and Sahan Nanayakkara
Captain: Jagath Poorna
Vice-Captain: Gopal Thakur
SOC vs GU (Southern Crusaders vs Gzira United), Match 21 Preview
Gzira United have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, Southern Crusaders are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Southern Crusaders have won 4 games and lost 1.
European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 103 of the ECS Malta, 2024 where Jagath Poorna scored the highest fantasy points for Southern Crusaders with 187 match fantasy points while Achal Patel topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gzira United with 108 match fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Victoria Lions, Gzira United beat Victoria Lions by 15 runs. The top fantasy player for Gzira United was Tanka Kandel who scored 135 fantasy points.