3rd Quarter Final of the European Cricket Series Malta, Encore 2023 has Edex Knights taking on Bugibba Blasters. The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta on November 23 at 5:15 PM IST.
EDK vs BBL (Edex Knights vs Bugibba Blasters), 3rd Quarter Final - Match Information
Match: Edex Knights vs Bugibba Blasters, 3rd Quarter Final
Date: November 23, 2023
Time: 5:15 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
EDK vs BBL (Edex Knights vs Bugibba Blasters), 3rd Quarter Final Preview
Edex Knights have played 10 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Bugibba Blasters have also played 10 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDK | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 | +3.408 |
| GZZ | 10 | 8 | 2 | 16 | +3.517 |
| RST | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | +0.461 |
| SWU | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | +1.627 |
| MAR | 10 | 5 | 4 | 11 | -0.640 |
| MTD | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | +0.478 |
| SOC | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | +0.441 |
| BBL | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | +0.123 |
| RDS | 10 | 2 | 7 | 5 | -3.370 |
| GU | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -2.101 |
| MSW | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -0.797 |
| OVR | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | -3.701 |
Both teams last played against each other in the 1st Semi-Final of the FanCode ECS Malta 2022 where Nithin Babu scored the highest fantasy points for Edex Knights with 92 match fantasy points while Devendra Negi topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Bugibba Blasters with 109 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Edex Knights against Mater Dei, Edex Knights beat Mater Dei by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Edex Knights was Basil George who scored 69 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Gozo Zalmi, Gozo Zalmi beat Bugibba Blasters by 15 runs. The top fantasy player for Bugibba Blasters was Narendar Negi who scored 147 fantasy points.
EDK vs BBL, 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 113 runs.
Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta
The temperature is expected to be around 19°C with 68% humidity. Winds at a speed of 10.64 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?
The 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.
EDK vs BBL, Head-to-Head
In the only match played between these 2 teams, Edex Knights beat Bugibba Blasters. Edex Knights' bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Bugibba Blasters.
EDK vs BBL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Stanislaus | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 17, 28, 0, 22 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Gaurav Maithani | 3 | 88 | 17.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 46, 17, 25, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Jayakrishnan Srambikkal | 4 | 28 | 5.6 | 3 | 0.6 | 0, 28, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus
Samuel Stanislaus is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 84 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, Samuel Stanislaus has scored 0, 17, 28, 0 and 22 runs at an average of 13.4 per match.
- Gaurav Maithani
Gaurav Maithani is a batter and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 0, 46, 17, 25 and 0 runs at an average of 17.6 per match.
- Jayakrishnan Srambikkal
Jayakrishnan Srambikkal is a batter and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Jayakrishnan Srambikkal is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 0, 28, 0, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 5.6 per match.
EDK vs BBL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Shaju | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 | - | 0, 1, 2, 1, 2 |
| Jahidul Islam | 3 | 14 | 2.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 1, 0, 13, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Devendra Negi | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 1 |
- Justin Shaju
Justin Shaju can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. Justin Shaju 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 a good record at this venue as in the last 5 matches Justin Shaju played here, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 1 and 2 wickets.
- Islam Md Jahidul
Jahidul Islam is a bowler and has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Devendra Singh Negi
Devendra Negi is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Devendra Negi has an average of 14 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.3. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 4 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.6. Devendra Negi has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
EDK vs BBL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil George | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 20, 39, 53, 13, 61 | - |
| Danish Siddique | 3 | 121 | 24.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 48, 0, 50, 23 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Narendar Negi | 3 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 1 |
- Basil George
Basil George is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, Basil George has scored 186 runs averaging 37.2 per match.
- Danish Siddique
Danish Siddique is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 63 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, Danish Siddique has scored 121 runs averaging 24.2 per match.
- Narendar Negi
Narendar Negi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Narendar Negi has scored 0, 0, 0, 30 and 0 runs averaging 6 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. This player has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Narendar Negi played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
EDK vs BBL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Stanislaus | 3 | 67 | 13.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 17, 28, 0, 22 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Basil George | 5 | 186 | 37.2 | 0 | 0 | 20, 39, 53, 13, 61 | - |
| Narendar Negi | 3 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 30, 0 | 0, 0, 5, 0, 1 |
| Danish Siddique | 3 | 121 | 24.2 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 48, 0, 50, 23 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Gaurav Maithani | 3 | 88 | 17.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 0, 46, 17, 25, 0 | 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus
Samuel Stanislaus is a batter and has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 67 runs at an average of 13.4 per match.
- Basil George
Basil George is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Basil George is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 186 runs averaging 37.2 per match.
- Narendar Negi
Narendar Negi is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Narendar Negi is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 30 runs at an average of 6 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match. Narendar Negi has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 6 wickets.
- Danish Siddique
Danish Siddique is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Danish Siddique is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 121 runs at an average of 24.2 per match.
- Gaurav Maithani
Gaurav Maithani is a batter and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.7 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Gaurav Maithani has scored 88 runs averaging 17.6 per match.
EDK vs BBL Squad Information
Edex Knights (EDK) Squad: Samuel Stanislaus, Bose Paul, Justin Shaju, Niyas Muhammed, Nithin Babu, Manoj Panicker, Basil George, Ajay John, Sarath Babu, Amal Babu, Alwin John, Jais Mathew, Gigin George, Yadav Manu, Adil Latheef, Elson Eldho, Jayakrishnan Srambikkal, Shanly Karoli, Sujith Sukumaran, Vishnu Thulaseedharan, Adarsh Kannan, Bennet Abraham and Pranav Sasi.
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.
EDK vs BBL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Agraharathil Soorya
Batters: Samuel Stanislaus, Basil George, Jayakrishnan Srambikkal and Gautam Singh
All-Rounders: Danish Siddique, Narendar Negi, Gaurav Maithani, Nithin Babu and Jais Mathew
Bowler: Devendra Negi
Captain: Narendar Negi
Vice-Captain: Jayakrishnan Srambikkal
Photo credit: Alamy
