2nd Semi-Final of the "European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 " will be played between Swieqi United and Southern Crusaders (SWU vs SOC) at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa on 18th February 2025 at 03:45 PM IST.
SWU vs SOC (Swieqi United vs Southern Crusaders), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information
Match: Swieqi United vs Southern Crusaders, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 18th February 2025
Time: 03:45 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa
Match Officials: Umpires: Soorya Agraharathil (IND), Jit Patel (IND) and Eranga Jayawardena (SL), Referee: Tyrone Peters (SA)
SWU 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 106 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 65% of its matches.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa
Temperature is expected to be around 16.56 °C and humidity is expected to be around 70%. Winds at a speed of 2 m/s are expected.
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.
SWU vs SOC, Head to Head
In the 6 matches played between these 2 teams, Southern Crusaders Batters have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Swieqi United.
SWU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gopal Thakur | 5 | 143 | 35.8 | 0 | - | 34, 30, 39, 4, 36 | - |
| Gurjeet Singh | 3 | 67 | 67 | 5 | 3.6 | 53, 0, 14, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 3 |
| Imran Ameer | 4 | 37 | 37 | 5 | 13.2 | 37, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 3 |
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Gopal Thakur has scored 143 runs at an average of 35.8 per match.
- Gurjeet Singh
Gurjeet Singh is a Batter and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 67 runs at an average of 67 per match. Gurjeet Singh is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 3 wickets, averaging at 3.6 wickets per match. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 5 wickets.
- Imran Ameer
Imran Ameer can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Imran Ameer has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 37 runs averaging 37 per match. Imran Ameer can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 5 wickets at an average of 13.2 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Imran Ameer played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 3 wickets.
SWU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohana Deheragoda | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13.3 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 |
| Umar Khan | 5 | 0 | - | 4 | 24.8 | - | 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 |
- Rohana Piyankara Ananda Deheragoda Mudiyanselage
Rohana Deheragoda can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 3 matches Rohana Deheragoda has taken 4 wickets at an average of 13.3. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Umar Ulhaq Khan
Umar Khan can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Umar Khan has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.9. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 24.8. Umar Khan has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 2, 3 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 5 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 1, 1, 0 wickets.
SWU 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 | 73 | 24.3 | 3 | 8 | 51, 0, 0, 0, 22 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Mehboob Ali | 3 | 117 | 58.5 | 0 | - | 4, 0, 55, 0, 58 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Muhammad Ajmal | 4 | 110 | 110 | 1 | 29 | 1, 5, 0, 104, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is an All Rounder and has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jagath Poorna is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 73 runs averaging 24.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 8 per match. Jagath Poorna has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Mehboob Ali
Mehboob Ali is an All Rounder and has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Mehboob Ali has scored 117 runs at an average of 58.5 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Muhammad Ajmal
Muhammad Ajmal is an All Rounder and has an average of 58 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 punt pick in your team. This player is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 4 matches Muhammad Ajmal has scored 110 runs at an average of 110 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling left-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 29 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 3, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Muhammad Ajmal has bowled well at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
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SWU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagath Poorna | 3 | 73 | 24.3 | 3 | 8 | 51, 0, 0, 0, 22 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Mehboob Ali | 3 | 117 | 58.5 | 0 | - | 4, 0, 55, 0, 58 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Muhammad Ajmal | 4 | 110 | 110 | 1 | 29 | 1, 5, 0, 104, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Gopal Thakur | 5 | 143 | 35.8 | 0 | - | 34, 30, 39, 4, 36 | - |
| Gulfraz Masih | 3 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 7.8 | 1, 0, 0, 10, 0 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 1 |
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 80 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Jagath Poorna is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 73 runs averaging 24.3 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets, averaging at 8 wickets per match. Jagath Poorna has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets.
- Mehboob Ali
Mehboob Ali can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 91 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Mehboob Ali is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the recent 3 matches he has scored 117 runs averaging 58.5 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
- Muhammad Ajmal
Muhammad Ajmal is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Muhammad Ajmal has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 1, 5, 0, 104, 0 runs at an average of 110 per match. Muhammad Ajmal can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 29 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 3, 0, 2, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the recent 4 matches Muhammad Ajmal played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets.
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Gopal Thakur has scored 34, 30, 39, 4, 36 runs averaging 35.8 per match.
- Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is an All Rounder and has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 11 runs at an average of 11 per match. Gulfraz Masih is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 4 wickets, averaging at 7.8 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 1, 1, 0 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the last 3 matches Gulfraz Masih played here and has taken 0, 1, 2, 0, 1 wickets.
SWU vs SOC Squad Information
Southern Crusaders (SOC) Squad: Jagath Poorna, Michael Goonetilleke, Ryan Bastiansz, Eardley Chandiram, Gopal Thakur, Gulfraz Masih, Mithila Avishka, Abdul Rahman, Rohana Deheragoda, Vinith Vidurshan and Manodya Madubashana
Swieqi United (SWU) Squad: Waseem Abbas, Gurjeet Singh, Umar Khan, Anil Qadir, Atta Rabi, Imran Ameer, Jaspal Singh, Mehboob Ali, Muhammad Ajmal, Muhammad Qasim and Arif Muhammad
SWU vs SOC Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Gopal Thakur and Imran Ameer
Batters: Muhammad Qasim and Atta Rabi
All-Rounders: Mehboob Ali, Muhammad Ajmal, Jagath Poorna, Gulfraz Masih and Jaspal Singh
Bowlers: Rohana Deheragoda and Umar Khan
Captain: Jagath Poorna
Vice-Captain: Muhammad Ajmal
SWU vs SOC (Swieqi United vs Southern Crusaders), 2nd Semi-Final Preview
Swieqi United have played 8 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Southern Crusaders have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.
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 49 of the ECS Malta, Encore, 2023 where Muhammad Ajmal scored the highest fantasy points for Swieqi United with 185 match fantasy points while Affy Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Southern Crusaders with 112 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Swieqi United vs Power Hitters Last Match Scorecard) played by Swieqi United against Power Hitters, Swieqi United beat Power Hitters by 51 runs. The top fantasy player for Swieqi United was Asif Sha who scored 109 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Victoria Lions, Southern Crusaders beat Victoria Lions by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Southern Crusaders was Jagath Poorna who scored 92 fantasy points.