The 2nd T20I match between Malta and Gibraltar will be played on 25th October at the Marsa Sports Complex.
Malta won three of their recent five T20I matches while Gibraltar won only one game out of their recent five T20I matches. Both the teams will look to start their campaign on a winning note.
Heinrich Gericke, Bikram Arora, Samuel Stanislaus, Varun Prasath Thamotharam and Muhammad Bilal are the players to watch out for Malta while Phil Raikes, Joe Wilson, Balaji Pai, Louis Bruce, Kenroy Nestor are the crucial players from the Gibraltar team.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats, updates and dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips for Match 2 of the Valletta Cup, 2021.
MAL vs GIB Match Details
- Match: Malta vs Gibraltar, Match 2
- Date: Sunday, October 24, 2021
- Time: 1:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa
MAL vs GIB Pitch Report
The track at this venue is a batting-friendly surface and is expected to assist the batters once again here. The quick bowlers might get some help towards the latter half of the match.
MAL vs GIB Probable Playing XI
Malta Playing XI
Amar Sharma, Basil George, Varun Prasath Thamotharam, Washeem Abbas, Muhammad Bilal, Bikram Arora, Heinrich Gericke, Deon Vosloo, Samuel Stanislaus, Samuel Aquilina, Niraj Khanna.
Gibraltar Playing XI
Balaji Pai, Kenroy Nestor, Philip Raikes, Chris Delany, Luke Collado, Louis Bruce, Charles Harrison, James Fitzgerald, Joseph Marples, Patrick Hatchman, Dave Robeson.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches played is 174 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 2
- Matches Lost: 3
- No Result/Abandoned: 0
MAL vs GIB Player Record/Stats (Top 5)
Player | Stats (T20I Carrer) |
---|---|
Heinrich Gericke | 328 Runs |
Basil George | 131 Runs & 1 Wicket |
Louis Bruce | 293 Runs & 1 Wicket |
Balaji Pai | 262 Runs & 8 Wickets |
Varun Prasath Thamotharam | 384 Runs & 14 Wickets |
MAL vs GIB Captaincy Picks
- Louis Bruce
- Balaji Pai
- Hristo Lakov
MAL vs GIB Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Gericke
- Batsmen: Samuel Stanislaus, Basil George, Bikram Arora, Philip Raikes
- All-Rounders: Balaji Pai, Varun Prasath Thamotharam, Louis Bruce
- Bowlers: Kenroy Nestor, Muhammad Bilal, Charles Harrison
- Captain: Louis Bruce
- Vice-Captain: Heinrich Gericke
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Gericke
- Batsmen: Chris Delany, Basil George, Bikram Arora
- All-Rounders: Balaji Pai, James Fitzgerald, Varun Prasath Thamotharam, Louis Bruce
- Bowlers: Kenroy Nestor, Muhammad Bilal, Washeem Abbas
- Captain: Balaji Pai
- Vice-Captain: Varun Prasath Thamotharam
Probable Winner Of The Match
Malta is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.