Msida Warriors (MSW) will take on Southern Crusaders (SOC) in the 1st game of the European Cricket Series Malta, Spring Series, 2025 the match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa on 28th April 2025 at 12:45 PM IST.

MSW vs SOC (Msida Warriors vs Southern Crusaders), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Msida Warriors vs Southern Crusaders, Match 1
Date: 28th April 2025
Time: 12:45 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa
MSW vs SOC, Marsa Sports Club, Marsa Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 110 runs.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa
Temperature will hover around 17.05 °C with 81% humidity. 5.78 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
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, Fantasy gully experts predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
MSW vs SOC, Head to Head
In the 9 matches played between these 2 teams, Msida Warriors All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Southern Crusaders.
MSW vs SOC 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rockey Dianish | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 0 | - | 25, 52, 38, 1, 47 | - |
Gopal Thakur | 5 | 123 | 30.8 | 0 | - | 16, 34, 30, 39, 4 | - |
Divyes Kumar | 5 | 111 | 27.8 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 24, 8, 77 | - |
- Rockey Dianish
Rockey Dianish is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 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 recently played 5 matches this player has scored 25, 52, 38, 1, 47 runs averaging 32.6 per match.
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Gopal Thakur is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 123 runs averaging 30.8 per match.
- Divyes Dines Kumar
Divyes Kumar is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Divyes Kumar is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 111 runs averaging 27.8 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

MSW vs SOC 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Prabhu Jayadevan | 3 | 11 | 5.5 | 3 | 16.3 | 4, 0, 0, 7, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 |
Mahabub Rahman | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
Rohana Deheragoda | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12.5 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
- Prabhulal Thachapully jayadevan
Prabhu Jayadevan can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Prabhu Jayadevan has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. He is a right-arm spin Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 16.3. Prabhu Jayadevan has been very successful against this team, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Md Mahabuhur Rahman
Mahabub Rahman is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mahabub Rahman has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He bowls left-arm spin and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 1 wickets at an average of 76. Mahabub Rahman has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 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 7.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Rohana Deheragoda is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 12.5. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Rohana Deheragoda has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 4 wickets.

MSW vs SOC 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 | 51 | 25.5 | 3 | 11.3 | 0, 0, 51, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
Ajin Soman | 3 | 52 | 26 | 2 | 26.5 | 10, 0, 0, 42, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
Sajith Sukumaran | 3 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 30.5 | 1, 0, 0, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is an All Rounder and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches Jagath Poorna has scored 51 runs at an average of 25.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets, averaging at 11.3 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Jagath Poorna has been very successful at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Ajin Soman
Ajin Soman is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Ajin Soman is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 52 runs at an average of 26 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets at an average of 26.5 per match. Ajin Soman has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Sajith Sukumaran
Sajith Sukumaran is an All Rounder and has an average of 53 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 batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches Sajith Sukumaran has scored 1, 0, 0, 16, 0 runs averaging 8.5 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 2 wickets, averaging at 30.5 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2, 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sajith Sukumaran has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets.

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MSW vs SOC 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gopal Thakur | 5 | 123 | 30.8 | 0 | - | 16, 34, 30, 39, 4 | - |
Jagath Poorna | 3 | 51 | 25.5 | 3 | 11.3 | 0, 0, 51, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 |
Rockey Dianish | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 0 | - | 25, 52, 38, 1, 47 | - |
Sajith Sukumaran | 3 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 30.5 | 1, 0, 0, 16, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
Ajin Soman | 3 | 52 | 26 | 2 | 26.5 | 10, 0, 0, 42, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Gopal Thakur has scored 123 runs at an average of 30.8 per match.
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Jagath Poorna has scored 51 runs at an average of 25.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 11.3 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. Jagath Poorna has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 2 wickets.
- Rockey Dianish
Rockey Dianish is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Rockey Dianish has scored 163 runs at an average of 32.6 per match.
- Sajith Sukumaran
Sajith Sukumaran is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches Sajith Sukumaran has scored 17 runs averaging 8.5 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 30.5 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 1, 0, 3, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Sajith Sukumaran has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
- Ajin Soman
Ajin Soman is an All Rounder and has an average of 49 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 batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Ajin Soman has scored 10, 0, 0, 42, 0 runs at an average of 26 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 26.5 wickets per match. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Ajin Soman played here and has taken 2 wickets.

MSW vs SOC Squad Information
Msida Warriors (MSW) Squad: Shijil Joy, Jibin Sebastian, Akhil Piostine, Sebin Joseph, Tom Thomas, Shareef Mohammed, Rockey Dianish, Sajith Sukumaran, Divyes Kumar, Ajin Soman, Jithin Johny, Abishek Anoop, Sreedev Sajimon, Abeesh Abraham, Abhilash Varghese, Kabeer Alikkal, Jaison Thomas, Prabhu Jayadevan, Melbin Jose, Anoop George, Shaheel Salim and Nazad Nazemudeen
Southern Crusaders (SOC) Squad: Jagath Poorna, Michael Goonetilleke, Ryan Bastiansz, Eardley Chandiram, Gopal Thakur, Shahin Hussain, Gulfraz Masih, Mithila Avishka, Vidusha Rashmika, Mahabub Rahman, Akhildev Radhakrishnan, Sandun Viduranga, Sahan Nanayakkara, Abdul Rahman, Rohana Deheragoda, Vinith Vidurshan, Abburi Kumar, Manodya Madubashana, Supun Fernando, Shahmeer Ahmad and Monark Ghandi
MSW vs SOC Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Rockey Dianish, Gopal Thakur and Abhilash Varghese
Batters: Divyes Kumar and Michael Goonetilleke
All-Rounders: Jagath Poorna, Sajith Sukumaran, Ajin Soman and Gulfraz Masih
Bowlers: Prabhu Jayadevan and Abishek Anoop
Captain: Jagath Poorna
Vice-Captain: Rockey Dianish
MSW vs SOC (Msida Warriors vs Southern Crusaders), Match 1 Preview
Southern Crusaders are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Southern Crusaders have won 4 games and lost 1. Msida Warriors are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Msida Warriors have won 4 games and lost 1.
Both teams last played against each other in the 2nd Semi-Final of the ECS Malta, 2024 where Rockey Dianish scored the highest fantasy points for Msida Warriors with 155 match fantasy points while Jagath Poorna topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Southern Crusaders with 74 match fantasy points.