Match 30 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2025 has Victoria Lions taking on Southern Crusaders. The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on 15th February 2025 at 03:45 PM IST.

VLS vs SOC (Victoria Lions vs Southern Crusaders), Match 30 - Match Information
Match: Victoria Lions vs Southern Crusaders, Match 30
Date: 15th February 2025
Time: 03:45 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
Match Officials: Umpires: Chetan Jani (IND), Priyan Pushparajan (IND) and Soorya Agraharathil (IND), Referee: Sam Williams (ENG)
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 is expected to be around 16.15 °C and humidity is expected to be around 75%. 8.4 m/s winds are expected. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have taken 100% 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.
VLS vs SOC, Head to Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Victoria Lions have lost 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 |
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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 is a safe bet for your Fantasy 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 97 runs at an average of 19.4 per match.
- Pradeep Pushpangadan
Pradeep Pushpangadan can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches Pradeep Pushpangadan has scored 17, 6, 21, 23, 25 runs at an average of 23 per match.
- Milton Devasia
Milton Devasia is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. He has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Milton Devasia 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 |
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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 is a Bowler and has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 25.5. Saif Rehman has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 0, 0 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 is a right-arm medium Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches Rohana Deheragoda has taken 3 wickets at an average of 29. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has a good record 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 a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 23. Sahan Nanayakkara has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has a good record 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 |
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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 a safe bet for your Fantasy 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 3 wickets, averaging at 21.7 wickets per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Jagath Poorna played here and has taken 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Gulfraz Masih
Gulfraz Masih is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 3 matches Gulfraz Masih has scored 10 runs averaging 10 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets at an average of 58 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. Gulfraz Masih has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 wickets.
- Jagadeesh Sreenath
Jagadeesh Sreenath is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. Jagadeesh Sreenath is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 5 runs averaging 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 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. This player is a top order opening Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches Jagath Poorna has scored 24 runs averaging 12 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent matches has taken 3 wickets, averaging at 21.7 wickets per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1 wickets in the recent matches. Jagath Poorna has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches he played here and has taken 3 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. 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 at an average of 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 fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 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 at an average of 58 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 2 wickets in the recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 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 very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player 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. Pradeep Pushpangadan is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 17, 6, 21, 23, 25 runs at an average of 23 per match.

VLS vs SOC Squad Information
Southern Crusaders (SOC) Squad: Jagath Poorna, Michael Goonetilleke, Ryan Bastiansz, Gopal Thakur, Gulfraz Masih, Mithila Avishka, Sahan Nanayakkara, Rohana Deheragoda, Vinith Vidurshan, Abburi Kumar and Manodya Madubashana
Victoria Lions (VLS) Squad: Rejit Abraham, Milton Devasia, Saif Rehman, Aghil Babu, Adhith Rajan, Shejil Peter, Tamil Selvan, Vimal Vijaya, Ajith Kumar, Jagadeesh Sreenath and Amal Raj
VLS vs SOC Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Gopal Thakur and Milton Devasia
Batters: Ryan Bastiansz and Shejil Peter
All-Rounders: Jagath Poorna, Gulfraz Masih and Jagadeesh Sreenath
Bowlers: Saif Rehman, Rohana Deheragoda, Sahan Nanayakkara and Aghil Babu
Captain: Jagath Poorna
Vice-Captain: Gopal Thakur
VLS vs SOC (Victoria Lions vs Southern Crusaders), Match 30 Preview
Victoria Lions have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table, while Southern Crusaders have played 3 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.
In their previous encounter in this series Gulfraz Masih was the Man of the Match and Aghil Babu scored the highest fantasy points for Victoria Lions with 48 match fantasy points while Jagath Poorna topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Southern Crusaders with 92 match fantasy points.