Match 21 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 has Southern Crusaders taking on Gzira United 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 winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Temperature is expected to be around 15.96 °C with 76% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.15 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 75% 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.
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 the trend to continue. Southern Crusaders Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Gzira United.
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 a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 181 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 safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Gopal Thakur is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 36, 13, 5, 11, 4 runs at an average of 13.8 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 a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 4 matches Suraj Darai has scored 56, 50, 37, 0, 58 runs averaging 100.5 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, 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 fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches Bibek Darai has taken 1 wickets at an average of 60. He can also give you some batting fantasy points and in the recent matches has scored 20 runs, averaging at 20 runs per match. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Bibek Darai has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Rohana Piyankara Ananda Deheragoda Mudiyanselage
Rohana Deheragoda is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Rohana Deheragoda is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 4 matches he has taken 3 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 a good record at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Salim Rain
Salim Rain is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy 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 is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the last 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 recent 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 is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 62 runs averaging 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 an All Rounder and has an average of 55 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 batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 42 runs at an average of 42 per match. Gulfraz Masih is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 18.8 per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches Gulfraz Masih played here and has taken 4 wickets.
- Tanka Prasad Kandel
Tanka Kandel is an All Rounder and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 10, 0, 0, 20, 0 runs averaging 15 per match. Tanka Kandel is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 6 wickets, averaging at 13.3 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Tanka Kandel 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 33, 0, 9, 0 runs at an average of 42 per match. Gulfraz Masih also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 18.8 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 1, 0, 3 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches Gulfraz Masih 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 can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 36, 13, 5, 11, 4 runs at an average of 13.8 per match.
- 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 is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jagath Poorna is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 62 runs at an average of 31 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Patel Achalkumar Mahendrabhai
Achal Patel can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. 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 181 runs at an average of 36.2 per match.
- Suraj Darai
Suraj Darai is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Suraj Darai has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches this player has scored 56, 50, 37, 0, 58 runs at an average of 100.5 per match. Suraj Darai 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.