Italy will be up against Spain in the 90th match of the European Championship 2023 at the Cartama Oval, Cartama on October 17 at 3:00 PM IST.

ITA vs SPA (Italy vs Spain), Championship Week - Match 6 - Match Information

Match: Italy vs Spain, Championship Week - Match 6
Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Cartama Oval, Cartama

ITA vs SPA (Italy vs Spain), Championship Week - Match 6 Preview

Italy have played 7 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Spain have also played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.

European Championship 2023 Points Table

The points table of European Championship 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
ITA 1 1 0 2 +4.391
SPA 1 1 0 2 +0.500
IRE-XI 0 0 0 0 -
ENG-XI 0 0 0 0 -
GER 0 0 0 0 -
JSY 1 0 1 0 -0.500
NED-XI 1 0 1 0 -4.391

Both teams last played against each other in the Championship Week - Match 10 of the Dream11 European Cricket Championship 2022 where Crishan Kalugamage scored the highest fantasy points for Italy with 98 match fantasy points while Mohammad Kamran topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Spain with 101 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Italy against Netherlands XI, Italy beat Netherlands XI by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Italy was Zain Ali who scored 103 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Jersey, Spain beat Jersey by 5 runs. The top fantasy player for Spain was Muhammad Ihsan who scored 115 fantasy points.

ITA vs SPA, Cartama Oval, Cartama Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Cartama Oval, Cartama is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 109 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 30% of its matches.

Weather Report for Cartama Oval, Cartama

The temperature is expected to be around 26°C with 53% humidity. 3.96 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 78% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

ITA vs SPA, Head-to-Head

In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, Italy do not have a good record against Spain. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict that Spain will win this match. The all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

ITA vs SPA 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
Awais Ahmed 5 99 19.8 0 0 31, 14, 29, 19, 6 -
Zain Naqvi 5 153 30.6 0 0 52, 0, 35, 2, 64 -
Babar Khan 5 48 9.6 2 0.4 19, 0, 28, 1, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 0
  1. Awais Ahmed

    Awais Ahmed is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 99 runs averaging 19.8 per match.

  2. Zain Naqvi

    Zain Naqvi is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Zain Naqvi has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 52, 0, 35, 2 and 64 runs averaging 30.6 per match.

  3. Babar Khan

    Babar Khan is a batter and has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Babar Khan is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 19, 0, 28, 1 and 0 runs at an average of 9.6 per match.

ITA vs SPA 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 Atif 5 0 0 6 1.2 - 2, 1, 0, 1, 2
Jaspreet Singh 5 7 1.4 10 2 0, 7, 0, 0, 0 1, 3, 1, 4, 1
Zain Ali 5 28 5.6 5 1 0, 13, 14, 0, 1 1, 1, 0, 2, 1
  1. Muhammad Atif

    Muhammad Atif is a bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches, Muhammad Atif has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has been very successful at this venue as in the last 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 6 wickets.

  2. Jaspreet Singh

    Jaspreet Singh is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Jaspreet Singh has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 1, 3, 1, 4 and 1 wickets at an average of 2. Jaspreet Singh has been very successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 1, 3, 1, 4 and 1 wickets.

  3. Zain Ali

    Zain Ali is a bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Zain Ali bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 1, 1, 0, 2 and 1 wickets at an average of 1.

ITA vs SPA 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
Amir Sharif 5 234 46.8 9 1.8 26, 4, 104, 54, 46 4, 1, 0, 3, 1
Hamza Saleem Dar 5 92 18.4 3 0.6 18, 21, 39, 0, 14 3, 0, 0, 0, 0
Yasir Ali 5 84 16.8 0 0 0, 34, 44, 0, 6 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Amir Sharif

    Amir Sharif is an all-rounder and has an average of 117 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Amir Sharif has scored 234 runs at an average of 46.8 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches has taken 9 wickets at an average of 1.8 per match. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 5 matches Amir Sharif played here, he has taken 4, 1, 0, 3 and 1 wickets.

  2. Hamza Saleem Dar

    Hamza Saleem Dar is an all-rounder and has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 18, 21, 39, 0 and 14 runs at an average of 18.4 per match.

  3. Yasir Ali

    Yasir Ali is an all-rounder and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Yasir Ali is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, he has scored 84 runs averaging 16.8 per match. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 1, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.

ITA vs SPA 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
Amir Sharif 5 234 46.8 9 1.8 26, 4, 104, 54, 46 4, 1, 0, 3, 1
Hamza Saleem Dar 5 92 18.4 3 0.6 18, 21, 39, 0, 14 3, 0, 0, 0, 0
Yasir Ali 5 84 16.8 0 0 0, 34, 44, 0, 6 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Muhammad Atif 5 0 0 6 1.2 - 2, 1, 0, 1, 2
Dinidu Marage 5 92 18.4 2 0.4 8, 0, 37, 25, 22 0, 0, 0, 2, 0
  1. Amir Sharif

    Amir Sharif is an all-rounder and has an average of 117 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Amir Sharif is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 234 runs at an average of 46.8 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 4, 1, 0, 3 and 1 wickets, averaging at 1.8 wickets per match. Amir Sharif has bowled well at this venue as in the recent 5 matches he played here, he has taken 9 wickets.

  2. Hamza Saleem Dar

    Hamza Saleem Dar can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. Hamza Saleem Dar is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 18, 21, 39, 0 and 14 runs averaging 18.4 per match.

  3. Yasir Ali

    Yasir Ali is an all-rounder and has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Yasir Ali has scored 84 runs averaging 16.8 per match. He has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 1, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches.

  4. Muhammad Atif

    Muhammad Atif is a bowler and has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a left-arm fast bowler and in recent 5 matches, Muhammad Atif has taken 2, 1, 0, 1 and 2 wickets at an average of 1.2. He has been very successful at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 6 wickets.

  5. Dinidu Marage

    Dinidu Marage is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Dinidu Marage has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 92 runs averaging 18.4 per match.

ITA vs SPA Squad Information

Italy (ITA) Squad: Dinidu Marage, Joy Perera, Jaspreet Singh, Simranjit Singh, Sujith Rillagodage, Samaru Jayawardena, Rajmani Sandhu, Damith Kosala, Ali Raza Islam, Nishermal Fernando, Zain Naqvi, Amir Sharif, Muhammad Arslan and Zain Ali.

Spain (SPA) Squad: Muhammad Yasin, Raja Adeel, Awais Ahmed, Adam Alger, Ravi Panchal, Yasir Ali, Hamza Saleem Dar, Robiul Khan, Babar Khan, Mati Ur Rehman, Muhammad Ihsan, Muhammad Atif, Muhammad Babar, Lorne Burns, Daniel Doyle Calle and Snehith Reddy.

ITA vs SPA Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Amir Sharif, Dinidu Marage, Hamza Saleem Dar and Yasir Ali

Batters: Babar Khan and Daniel Doyle Calle

All-Rounder: Sujith Rillagodage

Bowlers: Jaspreet Singh, Muhammad Atif, Robiul Khan and Zain Ali

Captain: Yasir Ali

Vice-Captain: Hamza Saleem Dar

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