Published on: Aug 20, 2021 12:21 pm IST|Updated on: Aug 20, 2021 12:41 pm IST
GIB vs MAL Dream11 Prediction: Gibraltar and Malta will lock horns in the Match 2 of Portugal T20I Series 2021. Malta are a very experienced side, with players having exposure to T10 cricket as well, but Gibraltar are a relatively inexperienced side. Malta team stand at 54th, while Gibraltar stood at 74th position in the international rankings.
The Malta started their campaign by losing their opening match to Portugal, while Gibraltar will play their first match of this series.
Fixture Name: Match 2
Competition: Portugal T20 Tri-series 2021
Date: 20 August
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Team Form Guide:
GIB(recent last): L L L MAL(recent last): L L W
Ground: Gucherre Cricket Ground, Albergaria
Pitch Report: The average score in Albergaria is 145, signifying a fine batting surface. In the first game of this series, the fast bowlers got a purchase off the surface and will be the one who would look to contain runs.
Brief score of the last result at the venue: Portugal 147/4 won by 6 wickets against Malta 146/8 in Match 1 of Portugal T20 Tri-Series
WICKET-KEEPERS: Chris Delany BATSMEN: Samuel Stanislaus, Luois Bruce, Zeeshan Khan ALL-ROUNDERS: Balaji Pai, Ed Packard, Bikram Arora, Varun Thamotharam BOLWERS: Muhammad Bilal, Waseem Abbas, Justin Shaju
The Malta team with much experience of players and form in international cricket is expected to trump Gibraltar team.
Bikram Arora Stats in T20 – 133 Runs, Bat. AVG. 14.77
The opener of Malta started well with providing a stable platform to the team and has an ECS experience which makes him a candidate for player of the match.
The most important pick from the Gibraltar is a gifted talent with the ability to provide contribution in both departments.
Balaji Pai in T20: 124 Runs, Bat. AVG. 31 and 6 Wickets, Bowl. AVG. 13.66
Chris Delany
The top-order player has been impressive in the domestic cricket and can be a boon to the team’s batting department.
Chris Delany in T20: 37 Runs, Bat. AVG. 9.25
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Expected Team Changes
GIB Playing 11 (likely)
1. Charles Harrison 2. Chris Delany 3. Dave Robeson 4. Edmund Packard 5. Kenroy Nestor 6. Adam Orfila 7. James Fitzgerald 8. Mark Garratt 9. Richard Cunningham 10. Richard Hatchman 11. Mark Garratt
Zeeshan Khan
The player who has been a consistent run-scorer at the top-order started his campaign well with 39 off 21 balls in the match against Portugal.
Zeeshan Khan in T20: 62 Runs, Bat. AVG. 12.40
Samuel Stanislaus
The most experienced player of Malta team will look to hold the middle-order well and continue his good form in international cricket.
Samuel Stanislaus in T20: 146 Runs, Bat. AVG. 20.85
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MAL Playing 11 (likely)
1. Gopal Chaurvedi 2. Zeeshan Khan 3. Samuel Stanisfaus 4. Varun Thamotharam 5. Bikram Arora 6. Haroon Mughal 7. Amar Sharma 8. Bilal Muhammad 9. Waseem Abbas 10. Justin Shaju 11. Samue Aquilina
Gibraltar vs Malta Portugal T20I Series Live score and streaming will not be available.
The tournament will not be broadcasted on television.
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