Barcelona International will be up against Catalunya Dragons in the 43rd match of the European Cricket Series Spain, 2024. The match will be played at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona on 8th February at 06:30 PM IST.
BI vs CDG (Barcelona International vs Catalunya Dragons), Match 43 - Match Information
Match: Barcelona International vs Catalunya Dragons, Match 43
Date: 8th February, 2024
Time: 06:30 PM IST
Venue: Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
BI vs CDG (Barcelona International vs Catalunya Dragons), Match 43 Preview
Barcelona International have played 8 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table, while Catalunya Dragons have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked tenth on the points table.
European Cricket Series Spain, 2024 Points Table
The points table of European Cricket Series Spain, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKB | 8 | 6 | 2 | 24 | +3.672 |
| RB | 7 | 6 | 1 | 21 | +2.057 |
| CJG | 10 | 5 | 5 | 21 | +0.014 |
| MIB | 8 | 6 | 2 | 20 | +0.610 |
| MGC | 8 | 4 | 4 | 19 | +2.136 |
| CRD | 10 | 4 | 6 | 16 | -0.918 |
| PIC | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13 | -1.310 |
| SOH | 8 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -1.644 |
| BI | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -2.607 |
| CDG | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | -3.421 |
In the last match played by Barcelona International against Catalunya Jaguar, Catalunya Jaguar beat Barcelona International by 53 runs. The top fantasy player for Barcelona International was Tom Coulthard who scored 70 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Royal Barcelona, Royal Barcelona beat Catalunya Dragons by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Catalunya Dragons was Adil Shah who scored 114 fantasy points.
BI vs CDG, Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is not going to be easy. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 134 runs. The pitch at the Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona is a balanced 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 Montjuïc Olympic Ground, Barcelona
The temperature is expected to be around 16°C and humidity is expected to be around 59%. 6.14 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.
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.
BI vs CDG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sufyan Ilahi | 4 | 88 | - | 2 | 39 | 0, 39, 32, 0, 17 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Muneeb Ur Rehman | 2 | 43 | 43 | 0 | - | 3, 40 | - |
| Anton Kritzinger | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 1 | 18 | 0, 32, 7, 0, 23 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
- Sufyan Ilahi Abdul Kasuar
Sufyan Ilahi is a batter with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 0, 39, 32, 0 and 17 runs averaging null per match. Sufyan Ilahi can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets. He has a good record at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Muneeb Ur Rehman
Muneeb Ur Rehman is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. Muneeb Ur Rehman has an average of 19 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 2 matches, this player has scored 43 runs at an average of 43 per match.
- Anton Kritzinger
Anton Kritzinger is a batter with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Anton Kritzinger is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 62 runs at an average of 15.5 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling left-arm spin and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 1 and 0 wickets.
BI vs CDG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Nazim | 3 | 31 | 15.5 | 2 | 43.5 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 31 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Zeeshan Dildar | 3 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 31.5 | 0, 7, 0, 10, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Aqtadar Khan | 4 | 15 | - | 1 | 100 | 9, 6, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Muhammad Nazim
Muhammad Nazim can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. Muhammad Nazim is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 43.5. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Muhammad Nazim played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Zeeshan Dildar
Zeeshan Dildar is a bowler with an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 31.5. Zeeshan Dildar has bowled well at this venue as in the last 3 matches he played here, he has taken 2 wickets.
- Aqtadar Iqbal Khan
Aqtadar Khan can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Aqtadar Khan is a left-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
BI vs CDG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Dhiman | 3 | 44 | 22 | 2 | 60.5 | 0, 29, 15, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Adil Shah | 3 | 119 | 59.5 | 4 | 16.3 | 0, 37, 28, 0, 54 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Imran Fareed | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 55 | 7, 0, 0, 23, 13 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
- Prince Dhiman
Prince Dhiman can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Prince Dhiman has scored 44 runs at an average of 22 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 60.5 per match.
- Syed Adil Akbar Shah
Adil Shah is an all-rounder with an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 119 runs averaging 59.5 per match. Adil Shah also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 16.3 per match. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Imran Fareed
Imran Fareed is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Imran Fareed has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 7, 0, 0, 23 and 13 runs at an average of 14.3 per match. Imran Fareed is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
BI vs CDG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Dhiman | 3 | 44 | 22 | 2 | 60.5 | 0, 29, 15, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| James Bentley | 3 | 47 | 47 | 3 | 29.3 | 17, 0, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
| Shriram Bhosale | 4 | 21 | 10.5 | 3 | 20.3 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 20 | 1, 1, 0, 1, 0 |
| Imran Fareed | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 1 | 55 | 7, 0, 0, 23, 13 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Adil Shah | 3 | 119 | 59.5 | 4 | 16.3 | 0, 37, 28, 0, 54 | 2, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
- Prince Dhiman
Prince Dhiman can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Prince Dhiman has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 29, 15, 0 and 0 runs averaging 22 per match. Prince Dhiman can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets.
- James Bentley
James Bentley can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. James Bentley has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 17, 0, 0, 30 and 0 runs averaging 47 per match. James Bentley also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 0 and 3 wickets at an average of 29.3 per match.
- Shriram Nitin Bhosale
Shriram Bhosale is an all-rounder with an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Shriram Bhosale is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 1, 0 and 20 runs averaging 10.5 per match. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets. Shriram Bhosale has been successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here. he has taken 1, 1, 0, 1 and 0 wickets.
- Imran Fareed
Imran Fareed is an all-rounder with an average of 45 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 top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Imran Fareed has scored 7, 0, 0, 23 and 13 runs averaging 14.3 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Syed Adil Akbar Shah
Adil Shah is an all-rounder with an average of 97 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 119 runs averaging 59.5 per match. Adil Shah can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 2, 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets.
BI vs CDG Squad Information
Barcelona International (BI) Squad: James Bentley, Ali Osama, Anish Shindore, Anton Kritzinger, Dave Martin, Devakumaran Mahadevan, Hiro Lalwani, Jack Jewson, Jon Wong, Joseph Danam, Kieran Odonnell, Maroof Shaikh, Mohsin Nawaz, Nathan Blyth, Sagar Vig, Shriram Bhosale, Simon Eldridge, Supun Shalitha, William Camfield, Vishesh Gajjar, Umer Razi, Tom Coulthard, Imran Fareed, Pep Gonzalez, Sam Phillipps, Ashley Reynolds, Caspar Oliver, Damien McMullen, Jones Paulson, Khyzer Nawaz, Sandeep Achary, Suraj Jha, Ujjwal Anand, Zain Bashir and Zeeshan Dildar.
Catalunya Dragons (CDG) Squad: Aqtadar Khan, Prince Dhiman, Muhammad Nazim, Azhar Iqbal, Raja Waqar, Dawood Masood, Uneeb Shah, Muneeb Ur Rehman, Inshal Raza, Abdul Basit, Adil Shah, Jabbar Hameed, Malik Sharjeel, Mateen Haider, Noman Shah, Nouman Tahiri, Sufyan Ilahi, Waqar Younis, Saddam Hussain, Ahmed Shoaib, Muhammad Yousaf, Awais Mushtaq, Faizan Amjad, Naseer Ali and Hussnain Kaousar.
BI vs CDG Possible Playing XI
Barcelona International (BI) Possible Playing XI: Umer Razi, Anton Kritzinger, Damien McMullen, Suraj Jha, Dave Martin, Zeeshan Dildar, Sam Phillipps, Vishesh Gajjar, James Bentley, Imran Fareed and Zain Bashir.
Catalunya Dragons (CDG) Possible Playing XI: Sufyan Ilahi, Raja Waqar, Mateen Haider, Naseer Ali, Jabbar Hameed, Muhammad Nazim, Aqtadar Khan, Faizan Amjad, Adil Shah, Prince Dhiman and Muneeb Ur Rehman.
BI vs CDG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Raja Waqar and Ashley Reynolds
Batters: Sufyan Ilahi, Anton Kritzinger and Mateen Haider
All-Rounders: Adil Shah, Imran Fareed, Muneeb Ur Rehman and Prince Dhiman
Bowlers: Muhammad Nazim and Joseph Danam
Captain: Anton Kritzinger
Vice-Captain: Sufyan Ilahi
Photo credit: Alamy
