Match 45 of the European Cricket Series Croatia 2023 will be played between Ljubljana and Zagreb Sokol (LJU vs ZAS) at the Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb on November 3 at 1:00 PM IST.

LJU vs ZAS (Ljubljana vs Zagreb Sokol), Match 45 - Match Information

Match: Ljubljana vs Zagreb Sokol, Match 45
Date: November 3, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb

LJU vs ZAS (Ljubljana vs Zagreb Sokol), Match 45 Preview

Ljubljana have played 14 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Zagreb Sokol have also played 14 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

European Cricket Series Croatia 2023 Points Table

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

Team P W L Pts. NRR
ZA 15 12 2 25 +5.067
LJU 14 10 4 20 +1.732
ZAS 14 9 4 19 +0.992
ZC 15 6 5 16 -0.138
SOS 15 3 11 7 -2.908
ZW 15 0 14 1 -4.824

In their previous encounter in this series, Aman Maheshwari was the Man of the Match and Izaz Ali scored the highest fantasy points for Ljubljana with 85 match fantasy points while Aman Maheshwari topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Zagreb Sokol with 106 match fantasy points.

LJU vs ZAS, Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb will assist the bowlers. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 70 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bat first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the team batting first.

Weather Report for Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb

The temperature is expected to be around 15°C with 67% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.97 m/s are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.

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. 

LJU vs ZAS, Head-to-Head

In the 8 matches played between these 2 teams, the all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

LJU vs ZAS 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
Rashid Hashmi 5 52 10.4 0 0 33, 0, 3, 13, 3 -
Ramanjot Singh 5 82 16.4 0 0 7, 24, 2, 21, 28 -
Dinesh Karuppasamy 5 2 0.4 7 1.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 1, 5, 1, 0, 0
  1. Rashid Hashmi

    Rashid Hashmi is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 29 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Rashid Hashmi has scored 33, 0, 3, 13 and 3 runs averaging 10.4 per match.

  2. Ramanjot Singh

    Ramanjot Singh is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 24 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 82 runs at an average of 16.4 per match.

  3. Dinesh Karuppasamy

    Dinesh Karuppasamy can be a high-risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Dinesh Karuppasamy has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 2 runs averaging 0.4 per match. Dinesh Karuppasamy also bowls decently, bowling right-arm spin and in recent matches has taken 7 wickets, averaging at 1.4 wickets per match. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 7 wickets.

LJU vs ZAS 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
Thunduru Omkarnath 3 2 0.4 6 1.2 2, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 1, 3
Om Raj 4 12 2.4 1 0.2 0, 0, 12, 0, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Abilash Parakkalam 4 3 0.6 3 0.6 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 2, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. Thunduru Omkarnath

    Thunduru Omkarnath is a bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Thunduru Omkarnath bowls right-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 3 wickets at an average of 1.2. This player has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Thunduru Omkarnath played here, he has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 3 wickets.

  2. Om Raj

    Om Raj is a bowler and has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm medium bowler and in the last 4 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2.

  3. Abilash Parakkalam

    Abilash Parakkalam is a bowler and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. Abilash Parakkalam is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 4 matches, he has taken 2, 0, 1, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.6.

LJU vs ZAS 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
Izaz Ali 3 39 7.8 5 1 6, 0, 33, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 3
Gurpreet Singh 3 61 12.2 2 0.4 16, 9, 0, 36, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
Aman Chaubey 3 32 6.4 2 0.4 3, 0, 29, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
  1. Izaz Ali

    Izaz Ali is an all-rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, Izaz Ali has scored 6, 0, 33, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 7.8 per match.

  2. Gurpreet Singh Guri

    Gurpreet Singh can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, Gurpreet Singh has scored 16, 9, 0, 36 and 0 runs averaging 12.2 per match.

  3. Aman Chaubey

    Aman Chaubey is an all-rounder and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 32 runs at an average of 6.4 per match.

LJU vs ZAS 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
Izaz Ali 3 39 7.8 5 1 6, 0, 33, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 3
Gurpreet Singh 3 61 12.2 2 0.4 16, 9, 0, 36, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
Aman Chaubey 3 32 6.4 2 0.4 3, 0, 29, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
Dileep Pallekonda 4 0 0 2 0.4 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 1
Aman Maheshwari 3 56 11.2 3 0.6 2, 0, 16, 0, 38 0, 2, 0, 1, 0
  1. Izaz Ali

    Izaz Ali is an all-rounder and has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Izaz Ali is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 6, 0, 33, 0 and 0 runs averaging 7.8 per match.

  2. Gurpreet Singh Guri

    Gurpreet Singh can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Gurpreet Singh is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 16, 9, 0, 36 and 0 runs at an average of 12.2 per match.

  3. Aman Chaubey

    Aman Chaubey is an all-rounder and has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.6 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Aman Chaubey has scored 32 runs averaging 6.4 per match.

  4. Dileep Kumar Pallekonda

    Dileep Pallekonda is an all-rounder and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 4 matches, this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

  5. Aman Maheshwari

    Aman Maheshwari can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Aman Maheshwari has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 2, 0, 16, 0 and 38 runs averaging 11.2 per match.

LJU vs ZAS Squad Information

Zagreb Sokol (ZAS) Squad: Ranjithkumar Murugan, Sohail Ahmad, Arpit Shukla, Aman Maheshwari, Suresh Shanmugam, Christopher Osborne, Jai Thakur, Luka Stubbs, David Skinner, Mark Davies, Usama Haider, Dinesh Karuppasamy, Saghar Manzoor, Gurpreet Singh, Abdullah Al Mamun, Abilash Parakkalam, Aman Chaubey, Birbal Singh, Deepnarayan Yadav, Masud Rana, Rashid Hashmi, Anil Sharma, Sukhwinder Pal and Mohit Sain.

Ljubljana (LJU) Squad: Izaz Ali, Waqar Khan, Awais Ikram, Shoaib Siddiqui, Om Raj, Rizwan Zahoor, Mirwais Shinwari, Dinesh Matla, Ayyaz Qureshi, Bhagwant Sandhu, Dileep Pallekonda, Ramanjot Singh, Sudhakar Koppolu, Tarun Sharma, Hassaan Ahmed, Jost Hobic, Karim Haris, Junaed Mullah, Thunduru Omkarnath and Krishna Kumar.

LJU vs ZAS Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Gurpreet Singh, Izaz Ali, Aman Chaubey, Dileep Pallekonda and Sukhwinder Pal

Batter: Waqar Khan

All-Rounders: Ramanjot Singh and Dinesh Matla

Bowlers: Thunduru Omkarnath, Om Raj and Arpit Shukla

Captain: Om Raj

Vice-Captain: Ramanjot Singh

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