Match 18 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 has Mater Dei taking on Edex Knights at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on 12th February 2025 at 03:45 PM IST.
MTD vs EDK (Mater Dei vs Edex Knights), Match 18 - Match Information
Match: Mater Dei vs Edex Knights, Match 18
Date: 12th February 2025
Time: 03:45 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Match Officials: Umpires: Umeh Ugochukwu (NGR), Eranga Jayawardena (SL) and Chetan Jani (IND), Referee: Tyrone Peters (SA)
MTD vs EDK, 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 129 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 65% of its matches. Fantasy gully experts predict that the team winning the toss will bat first here.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Temperature is expected to be around 16.05 °C with 77% humidity. Winds at a speed of 3.69 m/s are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
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, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
MTD vs EDK, Head to Head
In the 8 matches played between these 2 teams, Mater Dei do not have a good record against Edex Knights. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict the trend to continue. Edex Knights Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Mater Dei.
MTD vs EDK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahammad Rafee | 3 | 69 | 23 | 1 | 42 | 0, 58, 3, 0, 8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Shrijay Patel | 5 | 231 | 57.8 | 0 | - | 90, 39, 22, 51, 29 | - |
| Vishnu Thulaseedharan | 4 | 56 | 14 | 1 | 15 | 16, 0, 31, 9, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Shake Mahammad Rafee
Mahammad Rafee is a Batter and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 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. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 0, 58, 3, 0, 8 runs averaging 23 per match. Mahammad Rafee can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 42 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Mahammad Rafee played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Shrijay kumar Patel
Shrijay Patel is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 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 231 runs at an average of 57.8 per match.
- Vishnu Thulaseedharan
Vishnu Thulaseedharan can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Vishnu Thulaseedharan has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 56 runs at an average of 14 per match. Vishnu Thulaseedharan is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 15 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
MTD vs EDK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hari Krishnan | 2 | 5 | - | 3 | 9.3 | 5, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 1 |
| Muthu Kumaran | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11.4 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 0, 2, 1 |
| Alwin John | 5 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 39 | 2, 0, 10, 0, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Harikrishnan Venugolan Nair Susuhamambika
Hari Krishnan is a Bowler and has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Hari Krishnan is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 2 matches he has taken 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 9.3. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 2 matches Hari Krishnan played here and has taken 0, 2, 1 wickets.
- Muthukumaran Murugesan
Muthu Kumaran is a Bowler and has an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 1, 1, 0, 2, 1 wickets at an average of 11.4. Muthu Kumaran has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches this player played here and has taken 1, 1, 0, 2, 1 wickets.
- Alwin John
Alwin John is a Bowler and has an average of 14 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Alwin John is a Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches he has taken 1 wickets at an average of 39. This player has been very successful at this venue in the recent 5 matches Alwin John played here and has taken 1 wickets.
MTD vs EDK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niyas Muhammad | 4 | 152 | 76 | 1 | 27 | 117, 0, 20, 2, 13 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Adil Latheef | 3 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 0, 0, 4, 17, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| Arif Sagar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
- Niyas Pullariyil Muhammed
Niyas Muhammad is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He has an average of 59 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 last 4 matches Niyas Muhammad has scored 117, 0, 20, 2, 13 runs at an average of 76 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 27 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Niyas Muhammad has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Adil Latheef
Adil Latheef can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Adil Latheef is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 21 runs at an average of 21 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets, averaging at 12 wickets per match. Adil Latheef has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 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.
- Arif Sagar
Arif Sagar is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Arif Sagar has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 11.6 wickets per match. Arif Sagar has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
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MTD vs EDK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niyas Muhammad | 4 | 152 | 76 | 1 | 27 | 117, 0, 20, 2, 13 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mahammad Rafee | 3 | 69 | 23 | 1 | 42 | 0, 58, 3, 0, 8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Adil Latheef | 3 | 21 | 21 | 5 | 12 | 0, 0, 4, 17, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| Shrijay Patel | 5 | 231 | 57.8 | 0 | - | 90, 39, 22, 51, 29 | - |
| Arif Sagar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11.6 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 1, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
- Niyas Pullariyil Muhammed
Niyas Muhammad is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Niyas Muhammad has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 152 runs averaging 76 per match. Niyas Muhammad is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 27 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches Niyas Muhammad played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Shake Mahammad Rafee
Mahammad Rafee can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Mahammad Rafee has scored 0, 58, 3, 0, 8 runs at an average of 23 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 42 per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches. Mahammad Rafee has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Adil Latheef
Adil Latheef is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. Adil Latheef is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 0, 0, 4, 17, 0 runs at an average of 21 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 12 per match. Adil Latheef has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets.
- Shrijay kumar Patel
Shrijay Patel is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Shrijay Patel has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 90, 39, 22, 51, 29 runs at an average of 57.8 per match.
- Arif Sagar
Arif Sagar is an All Rounder and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Arif Sagar is a Right Handed Batter. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets, averaging at 11.6 wickets per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Arif Sagar has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1, 1, 2, 0, 1 wickets.
MTD vs EDK Squad Information
Edex Knights (EDK) Squad: Bose Paul, Ajay John, Alwin John, Elson Eldho, Vishnu Thulaseedharan, Adarsh Kannan, Jishnu Unnikrishnan, Manu Mohanan, Anto Manoj, Arun Ajayan and Vaishakh Ajikumar
Mater Dei (MTD) Squad: Sam Aquilina, Michael Nazir, Suhrid Roy, Muthu Kumaran, Shrijay Patel, Azeem Abbasi, Tahzeeb Tahir, Shyam Pothireddy and Shubo Dasgupta
MTD vs EDK Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Shrijay Patel and Vishnu Thulaseedharan
Batters: Azeem Abbasi and Michael Nazir
All-Rounders: Adarsh Kannan and Shyam Pothireddy
Bowlers: Bose Paul, Arun Ajayan, Suhrid Roy, Alwin John and Jishnu Unnikrishnan
Captain: Bose Paul
Vice-Captain: Shrijay Patel
MTD vs EDK (Mater Dei vs Edex Knights), Match 18 Preview
Mater Dei have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Edex Knights have also played 3 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
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.
In their previous encounter in this series Vishnu Thulaseedharan was the Man of the Match and Shrijay Patel scored the highest fantasy points for Mater Dei with 52 match fantasy points while Vishnu Thulaseedharan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Edex Knights with 164 match fantasy points.