Match 5 of the European Cricket Series Malta, Encore 2023 has Royal Strikers taking on Marsa. The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa on November 7 at 1:00 PM IST.

RST vs MAR (Royal Strikers vs Marsa), Match 5 - Match Information

Match: Royal Strikers vs Marsa, Match 5
Date: November 7, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

RST vs MAR (Royal Strikers vs Marsa), Match 5 Preview

Marsa are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Marsa have won 2 games and lost 3. Royal Strikers are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Royal Strikers have won 2 games and lost 3.

Both teams last played against each other in the Match 25 of the FanCode ECS Malta 2023 where Priyan Pushparajan scored the highest fantasy points for Royal Strikers with 87 match fantasy points while Fanyan Majeed topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Marsa with 120 match fantasy points.

RST vs MAR, 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 91 runs. The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta is a sporting 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 Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

The temperature will hover around 26°C with 72% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.57 m/s are expected.

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. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

RST vs MAR, Head-to-Head

In the 6 matches played between these 2 teams, the all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.

RST vs MAR 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
Priyan Pushparajan 3 204 40.8 2 0.4 48, 72, 0, 84, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
Savio Thomas 4 7 1.4 7 1.4 7, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 2, 5
Nowell Khosla 3 80 16 0 0 21, 33, 0, 26, 0 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
  1. Priyan Pushparajan

    Priyan Pushparajan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 95 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, Priyan Pushparajan has scored 48, 72, 0, 84 and 0 runs at an average of 40.8 per match.

  2. Savio Thomas

    Savio Thomas is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 7 runs at an average of 1.4 per match. Savio Thomas can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 2 and 5 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. He has been very successful at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 7 wickets.

  3. Nowell Khosla

    Nowell Khosla is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Nowell Khosla has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 80 runs averaging 16 per match.

RST vs MAR 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
Jaison Jerome 5 0 0 8 1.6 - 0, 2, 1, 2, 3
Venkatesh Pakalapati 5 0 0 4 0.8 - 0, 3, 0, 0, 1
Farhan Masih 5 0 0 3 0.6 - 1, 1, 1, 0, 0
  1. Jaison Jerome

    Jaison Jerome can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Jaison Jerome has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. Jaison Jerome has been very successful against this team, taking 4, 1, 0, 0 and 2 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 5 matches this player played here, he has taken 8 wickets.

  2. Venkatesh Pakalapati

    Venkatesh Pakalapati is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. Venkatesh Pakalapati has an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 0, 3, 0, 0 and 1 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Farhan Masih

    Farhan Masih can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Farhan Masih has an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 0.6.

RST vs MAR 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
Fanyan Majeed 3 13 2.6 1 0.2 0, 0, 13, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Anil Alocious 3 21 4.2 2 0.4 14, 0, 0, 7, 0 0, 1, 1, 0, 0
Haroon Mughal 3 20 4 5 1 1, 13, 0, 0, 6 0, 0, 4, 1, 0
  1. Fanyan Majeed

    Fanyan Majeed is an all-rounder and has an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Fanyan Majeed is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 0, 13, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 2.6 per match.

  2. Anil Alocious

    Anil Alocious can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. Anil Alocious is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 14, 0, 0, 7 and 0 runs averaging 4.2 per match.

  3. Haroon Majeed Mughal

    Haroon Mughal is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Haroon Mughal is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 1, 13, 0, 0 and 6 runs at an average of 4 per match.

RST vs MAR 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
Fanyan Majeed 3 13 2.6 1 0.2 0, 0, 13, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Priyan Pushparajan 3 204 40.8 2 0.4 48, 72, 0, 84, 0 0, 0, 1, 0, 1
Jaison Jerome 5 0 0 8 1.6 - 0, 2, 1, 2, 3
Anil Alocious 3 21 4.2 2 0.4 14, 0, 0, 7, 0 0, 1, 1, 0, 0
Savio Thomas 4 7 1.4 7 1.4 7, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 2, 5
  1. Fanyan Majeed

    Fanyan Majeed is an all-rounder and has an average of 52 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 right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Fanyan Majeed has scored 0, 0, 13, 0 and 0 runs at an average of 2.6 per match.

  2. Priyan Pushparajan

    Priyan Pushparajan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 95 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 recent 3 matches, Priyan Pushparajan has scored 48, 72, 0, 84 and 0 runs at an average of 40.8 per match.

  3. Jaison Jerome

    Jaison Jerome can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recently played 5 matches, Jaison Jerome has taken 8 wickets at an average of 1.6. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4, 1, 0, 0 and 2 wickets in recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 5 matches Jaison Jerome played here, he has taken 0, 2, 1, 2 and 3 wickets.

  4. Anil Alocious

    Anil Alocious is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.5. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Anil Alocious has scored 14, 0, 0, 7 and 0 runs averaging 4.2 per match.

  5. Savio Thomas

    Savio Thomas is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 4 matches, this player has scored 7, 0, 0, 0 and 0 runs averaging 1.4 per match. Savio Thomas can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4 per match. He has had a good time at this venue as in the recent 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 0, 0, 2 and 5 wickets.

RST vs MAR Squad Information

Marsa (MAR) Squad: Nowell Khosla, Niraj Khanna, Haroon Mughal, Farhan Masih, John Grima, David Athwal, Fanyan Majeed, Noman Mehar, Muhammad Suleman, Adnan Hassan, Sharoon Bashir, Arslan Arshad, Venkatesh Pakalapati, Faisal Bin Mahrose, Deep Patel, Waqas Khan, Leon Thomas, Azeem Ahmed, Prallav Vaidya, Sobhan Sarkar and Khaleed Kasumuri.

Royal Strikers (RST) Squad: Rubin James, Jaison Jerome, Kushlesh Koppaka, Clinto Paul, Ashwin Raju, Savio Thomas, Sebin Thomas, Manuel Augustine, Anil Alocious, Priyan Pushparajan, Arjun Jose, Chamkaur Singh, Sanjayraj Korambathuparambil, Jithu Johny, Chanjal Sudarsanan, Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal, Thanseer Thahir, Jibin Chiluvapilla, Sagar Suresh, Sanit Santhosh, Sanjai Sidharthan, Jacob Thomas and Vishnu Babu.

RST vs MAR Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Savio Thomas and John Grima

Batters: Nowell Khosla and Niraj Khanna

All-Rounders: Priyan Pushparajan, Fanyan Majeed, Anil Alocious and Faisal Bin Mahrose

Bowlers: Jaison Jerome, Venkatesh Pakalapati and Kushlesh Koppaka

Captain: Faisal Bin Mahrose

Vice-Captain: Jaison Jerome

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