Match 55 of the European Cricket Series Malta, Encore 2023 will be played between Bugibba Blasters and Gozo Zalmi (BBL vs GZZ) at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on November 21 at 5:15 PM IST.
BBL vs GZZ (Bugibba Blasters vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 55 - Match Information
Match: Bugibba Blasters vs Gozo Zalmi, Match 55
Date: November 21, 2023
Time: 5:15 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
BBL vs GZZ (Bugibba Blasters vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 55 Preview
Bugibba Blasters have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Gozo Zalmi have also played 8 matches in the series and they will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.
European Cricket Series Malta, Encore 2023 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series Malta, Encore 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GZZ | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | +4.231 |
| BBL | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.377 |
| RST | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | +0.150 |
| MAR | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -0.799 |
| MSW | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -0.530 |
| RDS | 8 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -3.385 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 12 of the FanCode ECS Malta 2023 where Narendar Negi scored the highest fantasy points for Bugibba Blasters with 111 match fantasy points while Fazil Rahman topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gozo Zalmi with 69 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Bugibba Blasters against Msida Warriors, Bugibba Blasters beat Msida Warriors by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Bugibba Blasters was Narendar Negi who scored 171 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Red Stars, Gozo Zalmi beat Red Stars by 59 runs. The top fantasy player for Gozo Zalmi was Nikhil Kaushal who scored 85 fantasy points.
BBL vs GZZ, 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 114 runs.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
The temperature is expected to be around 22°C with 67% humidity. 6.19 m/s winds are expected.
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, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
BBL vs GZZ, Head-to-Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Bugibba Blasters has lost all their matches. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
BBL vs GZZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Khan | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | 68, 14, 45, 25, 0 | - |
| Zeeshan Qaiser | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 1 |
| Azeem Sathi | 5 | 65 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 20, 4, 34, 0, 7 | - |
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a batter and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 152 runs averaging 30.4 per match.
- Zeeshan Qaiser
Zeeshan Qaiser can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Zeeshan Qaiser has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a batter who bats right-handed. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches has taken 2, 0, 0, 3 and 1 wickets, averaging at 1.2 wickets per match. Zeeshan Qaiser has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 4 matches he played here, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 3 and 1 wickets.
- Azeem Sathi
Azeem Sathi is a batter and has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, Azeem Sathi has scored 65 runs averaging 13 per match.
BBL vs GZZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Sharjeel | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 6 | 0, 1, 1, 4, 0 |
| Devendra Negi | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
| Jaswinder Singh | 5 | 19 | 3.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 16 | 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
- Salman Sharjeel
Salman Sharjeel is a bowler and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. Salman Sharjeel has a good record at this venue as in the last 5 matches he played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Devendra Singh Negi
Devendra Negi is a bowler and has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, Devendra Negi has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6. He has been very successful against this team, taking 3 and 0 wickets in the recent matches.
- Jaswinder Singh
Jaswinder Singh is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 18 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. Jaswinder Singh is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
BBL vs GZZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narendar Negi | 3 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0.2 | 30, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Mehboob Ali | 4 | 77 | 15.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 23, 0, 54 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Danish Siddique | 3 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 0.2 | 23, 0, 0, 12, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Narendar Negi
Narendar Negi is an all-rounder and has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Narendar Negi has scored 30 runs averaging 6 per match.
- Mehboob Ali
Mehboob Ali is an all-rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 0, 23, 0 and 54 runs averaging 15.4 per match.
- Danish Siddique
Danish Siddique is an all-rounder and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Danish Siddique is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 23, 0, 0, 12 and 0 runs at an average of 7 per match.
BBL vs GZZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali | 4 | 77 | 15.4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 0, 23, 0, 54 | 1, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Narendar Negi | 3 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0.2 | 30, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Danish Siddique | 3 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 0.2 | 23, 0, 0, 12, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Zeeshan Khan | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | 68, 14, 45, 25, 0 | - |
| Salman Sharjeel | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 6 | 0, 1, 1, 4, 0 |
- Mehboob Ali
Mehboob Ali is an all-rounder and has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 4 matches, Mehboob Ali has scored 0, 0, 23, 0 and 54 runs averaging 15.4 per match.
- Narendar Negi
Narendar Negi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Narendar Negi has scored 30 runs at an average of 6 per match.
- Danish Siddique
Danish Siddique is an all-rounder and has an average of 59 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 batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 23, 0, 0, 12 and 0 runs averaging 7 per match.
- Zeeshan Khan
Zeeshan Khan is a batter and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Zeeshan Khan is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 152 runs averaging 30.4 per match.
- Salman Sharjeel
Salman Sharjeel is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Salman Sharjeel is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the last 5 matches Salman Sharjeel played here, he has taken 0, 1, 1, 4 and 0 wickets.
BBL vs GZZ Squad Information
Bugibba Blasters (BBL) Squad: Gaurav Maithani, Shiv Singh, Partha Das, Azeem Sathi, Vikas Bisht, Suresh Dobal, Devendra Negi, Pradeep Puppala, Prajwal Kohad, Gautam Singh, Narendar Negi, Venkat Rao, Danish Siddique, Agraharathil Soorya, Imon Islam, Jahidul Islam, Mukesh Mukesh and Anurag Tripathi.
Gozo Zalmi (GZZ) Squad: Zeeshan Khan, Bikram Arora, Waseem Abbas, Varun Prasath, Amandeep Ralhan, Glenn Tavilla, Ajeesh Antony, Fazil Rahman, Jaswinder Singh, Mehboob Ali, Waqar Mehmood, Attinder Singh, Sawab Khan, Waqar Ahmad, Adnan Anwar, Farrukh Mughal, Shakir Afridi, Ijaz Ahmed, Arman Afridi, Nikhil Kaushal, Puneet Patial, Salman Sharjeel and Zeeshan Qaiser.
BBL vs GZZ Possible Playing XI
Bugibba Blasters (BBL) Possible Playing XI: Gaurav Maithani, Azeem Sathi, Prajwal Kohad, Agraharathil Soorya, Imon Islam, Jahidul Islam, Devendra Negi, Suresh Dobal, Narendar Negi, Danish Siddique and Vikas Bisht.
Gozo Zalmi (GZZ) Possible Playing XI: Zeeshan Khan, Zeeshan Qaiser, Adnan Anwar, Farrukh Mughal, Salman Sharjeel, Jaswinder Singh, Attinder Singh, Nikhil Kaushal, Mehboob Ali, Varun Prasath and Puneet Patial.
BBL vs GZZ Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ijaz Ahmed
Batters: Zeeshan Khan, Zeeshan Qaiser, Azeem Sathi and Prajwal Kohad
All-Rounders: Danish Siddique, Mehboob Ali, Narendar Negi and Nikhil Kaushal
Bowlers: Salman Sharjeel and Fazil Rahman
Captain: Fazil Rahman
Vice-Captain: Ijaz Ahmed
Photo credit: Alamy
