Match 18 of the European Cricket Series Croatia, 2023 will be played between Zagreb Sokol and Zagreb Chiefs (ZAS vs ZC) at the Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb on 27th October 2023 at 02:30 PM IST.

ZAS vs ZC (Zagreb Sokol vs Zagreb Chiefs), Match 18 - Match Information

Match: Zagreb Sokol vs Zagreb Chiefs, Match 18
Date: 27th October 2023
Time: 02:30 PM IST
Venue: Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb

ZAS vs ZC (Zagreb Sokol vs Zagreb Chiefs), Match 18 Preview

Zagreb Sokol have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table, while Zagreb Chiefs have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second 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 7 7 0 14 +6.120
ZC 4 3 1 6 +0.595
ZAS 6 3 3 6 -0.664
SOS 10 3 7 6 -2.356
LJU 0 0 0 0 -
ZW 5 0 5 0 -3.528

In the last match played by Zagreb Sokol against Zagreb Assassins, Zagreb Assassins beat Zagreb Sokol by 34 runs. The top fantasy player for Zagreb Sokol was Gurpreet Singh who scored 83 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Zagreb Assassins, Zagreb Assassins beat Zagreb Chiefs by 57 runs. The top fantasy player for Zagreb Chiefs was Prabakaran Anbazhagan who scored 70 fantasy points.

ZAS vs ZC, 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 4 matches is 59 runs. Both teams will look to chase upon winning the toss as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the side chasing.

Weather Report for Mladost Cricket Ground, Zagreb

Temperature is expected to be around 20.06 °C and humidity is expected to be around 68%. Winds at a speed of 8.23 m/s are expected. Cloud cover expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted which may affect playing conditions.

Pace or Spin?

Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% 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 pacers.

ZAS vs ZC 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 2 13 6.5 0 0 0, 13 -
Saghar Manzoor 5 57 11.4 0 0 4, 19, 16, 2, 16 -
  1. Rashid Hashmi

    Rashid Hashmi is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 2 matches Rashid Hashmi has scored 0, 13 runs averaging 6.5 per match.

  2. Saghar Manzoor

    Saghar Manzoor is a batter and has an average of 18 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 57 runs at an average of 11.4 per match.

ZAS vs ZC 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
Masud Rana 2 0 0 1 0.5 - 0, 1
Arpit Shukla 5 15 3 0 0 6, 3, 2, 0, 4 -
  1. Md Masud Rana Sabuj

    Masud Rana can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Masud Rana has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.1. He bowls right-arm fast and in the last 2 matches this player has taken 0, 1 wickets at an average of 0.5.

  2. Arpit Shukla

    Arpit Shukla is a right-arm medium bowler and has an average of 18 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. 

ZAS vs ZC 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
Aman Chaubey 2 13 3.3 2 0.5 0, 7, 0, 6 2, 0, 0, 0
Gurpreet Singh 4 28 5.6 2 0.4 0, 7, 0, 0, 21 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
  1. Aman Chaubey

    Aman Chaubey is an all-rounder and has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 2 matches this player has scored 0, 7, 0, 6 runs averaging 3.3 per match.

  2. Gurpreet Singh Guri

    Gurpreet Singh is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gurpreet Singh has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. He is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches this player has scored 0, 7, 0, 0, 21 runs at an average of 5.6 per match.

ZAS vs ZC 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
Aman Chaubey 2 13 3.3 2 0.5 0, 7, 0, 6 2, 0, 0, 0
Gurpreet Singh 4 28 5.6 2 0.4 0, 7, 0, 0, 21 1, 0, 1, 0, 0
Masud Rana 2 0 0 1 0.5 - 0, 1
Rashid Hashmi 2 13 6.5 0 0 0, 13 -
Aman Maheshwari 3 16 3.2 2 0.4 0, 7, 0, 9, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 1
  1. Aman Chaubey

    Aman Chaubey is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Aman Chaubey has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 10. He is a top order right-handed batter. In the recent 2 matches this player has scored 13 runs averaging 3.3 per match.

  2. Gurpreet Singh Guri

    Gurpreet Singh is an all-rounder and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gurpreet Singh is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches he has scored 0, 7, 0, 0, 21 runs averaging 5.6 per match.

  3. Md Masud Rana Sabuj

    Masud Rana is a bowler and has an average of 22 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.1 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 2 matches Masud Rana has taken 1 wickets at an average of 0.5.

  4. Rashid Hashmi

    Rashid Hashmi is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 25 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 2 matches this player has scored 0, 13 runs averaging 6.5 per match.

  5. Aman Maheshwari

    Aman Maheshwari is an all-rounder and has an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Aman Maheshwari is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches he has scored 0, 7, 0, 9, 0 runs averaging 3.2 per match.

ZAS vs ZC 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 and Anil Sharma

Zagreb Chiefs (ZC) Squad: Mecit Ozturk, Ali Turkmen, Amal Jacob, Amjad Aziz, Prabakaran Anbazhagan, Sellamuthu Ramasamy, Johnson Mathew, Achari Sethunathan, Nirmal George, Usama Muhammad, Shamsullah Ehsan, Muhammad Burhan, Ghulam Abbas, Josip Zaradic, Mohit Pandey, Prakash Govintharaj, Razak Machencheri, Sanjay Thomas, Vineeth konikkal, Zain Zamir, Keshav Atakar and Kamaldharan Kannan

ZAS vs ZC Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Rashid Hashmi and Anil Sharma

Batters: Saghar Manzoor and Sellamuthu Ramasamy

All-Rounders: Aman Chaubey, Gurpreet Singh, Mecit Ozturk and Sohail Ahmad

Bowlers: Masud Rana, Arpit Shukla and Abdullah Al Mamun

Captain: Arpit Shukla

Vice-Captain: Rashid Hashmi

Photo credit: Alamy