2nd Semi-Final of the "European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 " will be played between Men in Blue and Magic Badalona (MIB vs MGC) at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona on 24th February 2024 at 04:00 PM IST.
MIB vs MGC (Men in Blue vs Magic Badalona), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Men in Blue vs Magic Badalona, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 24th February 2024
Time: 04:00 PM IST
Venue: Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
Match Officials: Umpires: Imran Nadeem (PAK), Syed Kamran Imtiaz (PAK) and Ijaz Hussain (PAK), Referee: Steffan Gooch (EST)
MIB vs MGC, Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 142 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 45% 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 Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
Temperature will hover around 11.45 °C with 56% humidity. Winds at a speed of 0.8 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, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
MIB vs MGC, Head to Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Magic Badalona have lost all their matches. All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
MIB vs MGC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Ali | 3 | 52 | 52 | 3 | 13.7 | 0, 18, 0, 34, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Naresh Kumar | 5 | 97 | 48.5 | 0 | - | 1, 41, 7, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shakeel Ahmed | 5 | 68 | 17 | 0 | - | 6, 5, 14, 19, 24 | - |
- Omar Ali
Omar Ali is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 52 runs at an average of 52 per match. Omar Ali also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets at an average of 13.7 per match. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Naresh Kumar
Naresh Kumar is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Naresh Kumar is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 1, 41, 7, 48, 0 runs averaging 48.5 per match.
- Shakeel Ahmed
Shakeel Ahmed is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Shakeel Ahmed is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 6, 5, 14, 19, 24 runs averaging 17 per match.
MIB vs MGC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mati Ur Rehman | 3 | 130 | 65 | 2 | 22 | 74, 0, 48, 0, 8 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Abhishek Borikar | 5 | 0 | - | 10 | 10 | - | 3, 2, 2, 1, 2 |
| Sourabh Tiwari | 5 | 0 | - | 5 | 18 | - | 1, 0, 2, 1, 1 |
- Malik Mati Ur Rehman
Mati Ur Rehman is a Bowler and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 3 matches Mati Ur Rehman has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 22. He is also a handy batsman and in the recent matches has scored 74, 0, 48, 0, 8 runs, averaging at 65 runs per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Mati Ur Rehman played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Abhishek Ulhas Borikar
Abhishek Borikar can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches Abhishek Borikar has taken 10 wickets at an average of 10. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches Abhishek Borikar played here and has taken 10 wickets.
- Sourabh Tiwari
Sourabh Tiwari is a Bowler and has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls left-arm medium and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18. Sourabh Tiwari has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 0, 2, 1, 1 wickets.
MIB vs MGC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Hassan | 3 | 161 | 161 | 5 | 18.4 | 121, 0, 40, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 1 |
| Manish Manwani | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Waqas Anwar | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | - | 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Bilal Hassan
Bilal Hassan is an All Rounder and has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Bilal Hassan is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 161 runs at an average of 161 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.4 per match. Bilal Hassan has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 2, 0 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 5 wickets.
- Manish Manwani
Manish Manwani is an All Rounder and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Manish Manwani is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 4 runs averaging 4 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Waqas Anwar
Waqas Anwar can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Waqas Anwar has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 0, 13, 0, 0, 0 runs averaging 6.5 per match.
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MIB vs MGC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mati Ur Rehman | 3 | 130 | 65 | 2 | 22 | 74, 0, 48, 0, 8 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Omar Ali | 3 | 52 | 52 | 3 | 13.7 | 0, 18, 0, 34, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
| Naresh Kumar | 5 | 97 | 48.5 | 0 | - | 1, 41, 7, 48, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Bilal Hassan | 3 | 161 | 161 | 5 | 18.4 | 121, 0, 40, 0, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 1, 1 |
| Manish Manwani | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | - | 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Malik Mati Ur Rehman
Mati Ur Rehman is a Bowler and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. Mati Ur Rehman is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 22. This player can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the recently played matches has scored 74, 0, 48, 0, 8 runs at an average of 65 per match. Mati Ur Rehman has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Omar Ali
Omar Ali is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 78 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches Omar Ali has scored 0, 18, 0, 34, 0 runs at an average of 52 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 13.7 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Omar Ali played here and has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets.
- Naresh Kumar
Naresh Kumar is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 43 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 last 5 matches this player has scored 1, 41, 7, 48, 0 runs averaging 48.5 per match.
- Bilal Hassan
Bilal Hassan is an All Rounder and has an average of 99 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Bilal Hassan is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 121, 0, 40, 0, 0 runs averaging 161 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 18.4 wickets per match. Bilal Hassan has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Manish Manwani
Manish Manwani is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Manish Manwani has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 0, 4, 0, 0, 0 runs averaging 4 per match. Manish Manwani has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
MIB vs MGC Squad Information
Men in Blue (MIB) Squad: Vinod Kumar, Abhishek Borikar, Ishan Patel, Manish Manwani, Prasanna Jathan, Naresh Kumar, Gagandeep Singh, Surya Balu, Sourabh Tiwari, Snehith Reddy and Sahil Masand
Magic Badalona (MGC) Squad: Babar Khan, Waqas Anwar, Mati Ur Rehman, Sami Ur Rehman, Bilal Hassan, Ranjodh Singh, Zain Ihsan, Fahad Hassan, Muhammad Kamran, Shakeel Ahmed and Shahzaib Hassan
MIB vs MGC Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Naresh Kumar, Shakeel Ahmed and Babar Khan
Batter: Fahad Hassan
All-Rounders: Omar Ali, Bilal Hassan, Surya Balu, Manish Manwani, Zain Ihsan and Rinku Sihol
Bowler: Sami Ur Rehman
Captain: Zain Ihsan
Vice-Captain: Omar Ali
MIB vs MGC (Men in Blue vs Magic Badalona), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Men in Blue have played 18 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Magic Badalona have played 20 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.
European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
In their previous encounter in this series Surya Balu was the Man of the Match and Surya Balu scored the highest fantasy points for Men in Blue with 147 match fantasy points while Bilal Hassan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Magic Badalona with 134 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Barcelona International vs Men in Blue Last Match Scorecard) played by Men in Blue against Barcelona International, Men in Blue beat Barcelona International by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Men in Blue was Ishan Patel who scored 100 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Catalunya Red, Magic Badalona beat Catalunya Red by 51 runs. The top fantasy player for Magic Badalona was Bilal Hassan who scored 89 fantasy points.