Victoria Lions (VLS) will take on Southern Crusaders (SOC) in the 29th game of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on 15th February 2025 at 01:45 PM IST.
VLS vs SOC (Victoria Lions vs Southern Crusaders), Match 29 - Match Information
Match: Victoria Lions vs Southern Crusaders, Match 29
Date: 15th February 2025
Time: 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
VLS vs SOC, 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 112 runs. The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Temperature will hover around 15.07 °C with 75% humidity. Winds at a speed of 8.52 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?
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.
VLS vs SOC, Head to Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Southern Crusaders has won all their matches. Victoria Lions do not have a good record against Southern Crusaders. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict that Southern Crusaders will win this match. Southern Crusaders Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Victoria Lions.
VLS 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 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | - | 39, 4, 36, 13, 5 | - |
| Pradeep Pushpangadan | 5 | 92 | 23 | 0 | - | 17, 6, 21, 23, 25 | - |
| Milton Devasia | 5 | 90 | 18 | 0 | - | 22, 15, 30, 9, 14 | - |
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Gopal Thakur has scored 39, 4, 36, 13, 5 runs averaging 19.4 per match.
- Pradeep Pushpangadan
Pradeep Pushpangadan is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order opening Left Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 17, 6, 21, 23, 25 runs averaging 23 per match.
- Milton Devasia
Milton Devasia is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Milton Devasia has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 22, 15, 30, 9, 14 runs averaging 18 per match.
VLS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saif Rehman | 3 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 25.5 | 0, 0, 18, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Rohana Deheragoda | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 1, 1 |
| Sahan Nanayakkara | 4 | 1 | - | 4 | 23 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 |
- Saif Ur Rehman
Saif Rehman can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Saif Rehman has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls right-arm medium and in the last 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 25.5. Saif Rehman has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 2 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 8.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches Rohana Deheragoda has taken 3 wickets at an average of 29. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches Rohana Deheragoda played here and has taken 3 wickets.
- Sahan Harinda Nanayakkara
Sahan Nanayakkara is a Bowler and has an average of 21 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 23. Sahan Nanayakkara has done very well against this opposition, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 0, 2, 2 wickets.
VLS 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 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 21.7 | 22, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Gulfraz Masih | 3 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 58 | 10, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jagadeesh Sreenath | 3 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | - | 5, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna is an All Rounder and has an average of 92 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 top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 22, 0, 2, 0, 0 runs averaging 12 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets at an average of 21.7 per match. Jagath Poorna has been very successful against this team, taking 1 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 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Gulfraz Masih has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 10, 0, 0, 0, 0 runs averaging 10 per match. Gulfraz Masih also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 58 wickets per match. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Gulfraz Masih played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Jagadeesh Sreenath
Jagadeesh Sreenath is an All Rounder and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 5 runs at an average of 2.5 per match.
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VLS 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 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 21.7 | 22, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Gopal Thakur | 5 | 97 | 19.4 | 0 | - | 39, 4, 36, 13, 5 | - |
| Gulfraz Masih | 3 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 58 | 10, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jagadeesh Sreenath | 3 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | - | 5, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Pradeep Pushpangadan | 5 | 92 | 23 | 0 | - | 17, 6, 21, 23, 25 | - |
- Ruppage Jagath Poorna Rohitha Silva
Jagath Poorna can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Jagath Poorna has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 24 runs at an average of 12 per match. Jagath Poorna is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets at an average of 21.7 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue in the recent 3 matches Jagath Poorna played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Gopal Thakur
Gopal Thakur is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 46 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 top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 97 runs averaging 19.4 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 10 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Gulfraz Masih is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 10 runs averaging 10 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 58 per match. Gulfraz Masih has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Jagadeesh Sreenath
Jagadeesh Sreenath is an All Rounder and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Jagadeesh Sreenath is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches he has scored 5 runs averaging 2.5 per match.
- Pradeep Pushpangadan
Pradeep Pushpangadan is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Pradeep Pushpangadan has scored 17, 6, 21, 23, 25 runs averaging 23 per match.
VLS vs SOC 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
Victoria Lions (VLS) Squad: Rejit Abraham, Milton Devasia, Saif Rehman, Aghil Babu, Adhith Rajan, Sheril Peter, Rohan Rajan, Shejil Peter, Tamil Selvan, Jithin Jinesh, Pradeep Pushpangadan, Vimal Vijaya, Ajith Kumar, Jagadeesh Sreenath, Mahesh Menda, Nirav Goradia, Amal Raj, Radhakrishna Shanthyaya, Vishnu Sasi and Rajesh Budde
VLS vs SOC Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Gopal Thakur, Pradeep Pushpangadan and Milton Devasia
Batter: Ryan Bastiansz
All-Rounders: Gulfraz Masih, Jagath Poorna, Jagadeesh Sreenath and Vinith Vidurshan
Bowlers: Saif Rehman, Rohana Deheragoda and Ajith Kumar
Captain: Jagath Poorna
Vice-Captain: Gopal Thakur
VLS vs SOC (Victoria Lions vs Southern Crusaders), Match 29 Preview
Victoria Lions have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Southern Crusaders have played 2 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 17 of the ECS Malta, 2024 where Jagadeesh Sreenath scored the highest fantasy points for Victoria Lions with 21 match fantasy points while Gopal Thakur topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Southern Crusaders with 85 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Hamrun Stallions vs Victoria Lions Last Match Scorecard) played by Victoria Lions against Hamrun Stallions, Hamrun Stallions beat Victoria Lions by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Victoria Lions was Adhith Rajan who scored 77 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Gzira United, Southern Crusaders beat Gzira United by 21 runs. The top fantasy player for Southern Crusaders was Abburi Kumar who scored 119 fantasy points.