EDK vs GZZ Dream11 prediction: Get fantasy team tips, playing XI, pitch report, weather update for ECS Malta, 2024, Match 20

Match 20 of the European Cricket Series Malta, 2024, will see Edex Knights take on Gozo Zalmi. The match will be played at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta, on October 24, 2024 at 07:15 PM IST.

EDK vs GZZ (Edex Knights vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 20 – Match Information

Match: Edex Knights vs Gozo Zalmi, Match 20
Date: October 24, 2024
Time: 07:15 PM IST
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

EDK vs GZZ (Edex Knights vs Gozo Zalmi), Match 20 Preview

Edex Knights have played 2 matches in the series and they are ranked third on the points table, while Gozo Zalmi have also played 2 matches in the series and they are ranked sixth on the points table.

Both teams last played against each other in the Final of the ECS Malta, Encore, 2023 where Basil George scored the highest fantasy points for Edex Knights with 41 match fantasy points while Zeeshan Khan topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Gozo Zalmi with 79 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Edex Knights against American University of Malta, Edex Knights beat American University of Malta by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Edex Knights was Adil Latheef who scored 93 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against American University of Malta, Gozo Zalmi beat American University of Malta by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Gozo Zalmi was Roshan Lorance who scored 78 fantasy points.

EDK vs GZZ, 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 99 runs. The pitch at the Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. Depending on the ground conditions today, the team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl.

Weather Report for Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

Temperature is expected to be around 21.89 °C and humidity is expected to be around 69%. 3.6 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

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

EDK vs GZZ, Head to Head

In the only match played between these 2 teams, Gozo Zalmi won the match. Edex Knights all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Gozo Zalmi.

EDK vs GZZ 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

1. Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus
   Samuel Stanislaus is a batter with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 87 runs averaging 29 per match. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches has taken 2 wickets.
2. Zeeshan Khan
   Zeeshan Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-opening, right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, he has scored 58 runs averaging 14.5 per match.
3. Basil George
   Basil George is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 25 runs at an average of 5 per match.

EDK vs GZZ 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

1. Justin Shaju
   Justin Shaju is a bowler with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the recent 5 matches, this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 28.6. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.
2. Salman Sharjeel
   Salman Sharjeel is a bowler with an average of 13 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
3. Jais Mathew
   Jais Mathew is a bowler with an average of 28 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches, he has taken 5 wickets at an average of 23.6. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 4 wickets.

EDK vs GZZ 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

1. Jayakrishnan Srambikkal
   Jayakrishnan Srambikkal is an all-rounder with an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 38 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket, averaging 24 wickets per match.
2. Niyas Pullariyil Muhammed
   Niyas Muhammed is an all-rounder with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a high-risk, high-returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 25 runs averaging 12.5 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 3 wickets.
3. Zeeshan Qaisar
   Zeeshan Qaisar is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick in your team. He has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.4. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 4 matches, this player has scored 7 runs. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches has taken 3 wickets.

EDK vs GZZ 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

1. Samuel Sanish Mangat Stanislaus
   Samuel Stanislaus is a batter with an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Samuel Stanislaus is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 87 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling of- break and in has recently taken 2 wickets.
2. Zeeshan Khan
   Zeeshan Khan is a batter with an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 58 runs.
3. Basil George
   Basil George is a batter with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, he has scored 25 runs averaging 5 per match.
4. Jayakrishnan Srambikkal
   Jayakrishnan Srambikkal is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 32 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 4 matches, he has scored 38 runs. He can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast and in recent matches has taken 1 wicket.
5. Justin Shaju
   Justin Shaju is a bowler with an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 28.6. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 5 matches he played here and has taken 2 wickets.

EDK vs GZZ Squad Information

Edex Knights (EDK) Squad: Samuel Stanislaus, Justin Shaju, Niyas Muhammed, Basil George, Ajay John, Senthil Raj, Alwin John, Jais Mathew, Yadav Manu, Adil Latheef, Jayakrishnan Srambikkal, Shanley Karoli, Sujith Sukumaran, Vishnu Thulaseedharan, Parth Patel, Anand Chauhan, Darshankumar Goyani, Hari Krishnan, Jishnu Unnikrishnan, Jugal Chaudhary, Laiju George, Manu Mohanan, Tince Joseph and Vibin Xavier

Gozo Zalmi (GZZ) Squad: Zeeshan Khan, Attinder Singh, Roshan Lorance, Adnan Anwar, Farrukh Mughal, Shamraiz Talib, Jahidul Islam, Salman Sharjeel, Zeeshan Qaisar, Anees Ali, Bikash Adhikari, Mifthah Zain, Sahil Sharma, Sami Ullah and Ashan Siriwardana

EDK vs GZZ Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Adnan Anwar

Batters: Zeeshan Khan, Samuel Stanislaus, Basil George and Roshan Lorance

All-Rounders: Jayakrishnan Srambikkal, Niyas Muhammed and Adil Latheef

Bowlers: Justin Shaju, Salman Sharjeel and Attinder Singh

Captain: Adil Latheef

Vice-Captain: Adnan Anwar

Photo Credits: Imago