MAL vs FRA Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Injury Updates & Pitch Report For 1st T20I

Malta appears to be the frontrunner as the series commences due to the fact that they have a solid batting lineup and skilled all-rounders.

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Updated - 12 Jul 2023, 15:40 IST

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Preview

On July 12, Malta and France will square off in the Valletta Cup's inaugural match at the Marsa Sports Club. It will be a fascinating series, considering both Malta and France have previously played decent games.

Malta appears to be the frontrunner as the series commences due to the fact that they have a solid batting lineup and skilled all-rounders. The all-rounders can bat proficiently and bowl four overs at a time. Their bowlers have taken an average of eight wickets per game in recent matches. With minimal batting improvement, they can post a respectable total and then rely on their bowlers to complete it properly. They won a few games recently while batting first and might try to continue this pattern.

Although France have recently had some success, their inexperience may make them vulnerable to Malta's more seasoned players. They lost all ten wickets when ordered to chase the target in their previous head-to-head match. Additionally, their inability to reach a 121-run target demonstrates how effectively they were equipped to score under pressure. They have a great bowling lineup, just like Malta. Therefore, this series is expected to be a battle of the bowlers.

Match Information

Malta vs France, 1st Match

Valletta Cup, 12 Jul 2023, Wed, 7:45 PM IST ,Marsa Sports Club

Broadcast

Fancode

Weather Report

Marsa Sports Club

Clouds

20.5Ā°C

64% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Malta

L
W
W
L
W

France

W
W
L
W
W

Probable Playing XI

Malta

Chanjal Sudarsanan (wk), Zeeshan Khan, Jaspal Singh, Varun Prasath (C), Bikram Arora, Fanyan Mughal, Waqar Afridi, Waseem Abbas, Justin Shaju, Eldhose Mathew, Imran Ameer

Bench : Darshit Patankar, Gaurav Maithani, Gopal Thakur, Samuel Stanislaus, Jaison Jerome, Yash Singh

France

Lingeswaran Canessane, JH Alodin (wk), Ibrahim Jabarkhel, Usman Riaz Khan, Mokhtar Ghulami, Gustav Mckeon, Rohullah Mangal, Noman Amjad (C), Shayam Warnakulasuriya, Rahmatullah Mangal, Ahmadzai Dawood

Bench : Suventhiran Santhirakumaran, Zain Ahmad, Abdulmalik Jabarkhel, Rithurshan Gunarasa, Pirakajan Pirabakaran, Abdul Mahathir

Injury and availability news

will be added when there is an update

Pitch Report

The pacers have benefited greatly from the surface at Marsa Sports Club. The average number of runs scored here indicates that the batters receive some assistance. The surface gives the bowlers extra pace and bounce, which is quite beneficial. The team that wins the toss will look to bat in order to take advantage of the pitch in the early innings.

80%

Pace Bowling

20%

Spin Bowling

40%

Batting Pitch

142

Average Score

60%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9.5
C

Zeeshan Khan MAL | BAT

It's evident that since his promotion to the opening position, this batter has been making a significant impact for his team. He has scored 162 runs in his last two outings, including a blazing 115 (64) in his most recent game.

9.5
C

Usman Riaz Khan Fran | ALL

He has been performing exceptionally well with both bat and ball in the last series. He has taken six wickets in his last three games at a healthy strike rate and economy. He has been effective with the bat as well.

8.5

Justin Shaju MAL | BOWL

This bowler has been in excellent form, taking an impressive total of eight wickets in his last three matches. He is particularly effective during the middle overs of the game.

8.5

Waseem Abbas MAL | BOWL

He has taken six wickets in his last three innings, demonstrating his effectiveness with the ball. For instance, in the most recent game, he claimed three wickets for just 22 runs.

7

Waqar Afridi MAL | BAT

He bowls the opening spell for his team. In his last two games, he has taken five wickets at an impressive strike rate.

8.5

Ahmadzai Dawood Fran | BOWL

In the most recent game, he claimed three wickets for just 19 runs in his four overs. He has been added to this section considering his recent form.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

8

Lingeswaran Canessane

Fran | WK

He has only been able to amass a total of 11 runs in the Mdina Cup 2023. It could be smarter to pass on him for the time being based on his recent performances.

9

Eldhose Mathew

MAL | WK

Despite having two opportunities to save his team in the Mdina Cup 2023, he has only been able to amass a total of nine runs thus far. As a result, you can leave him off of your fantasy team.

Last Updated On - Jul 12 2023 3:40 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

MAL

6 : 5

Fran

Credits Left
5.5/100

Head To Head
Hevit Alodin

8.5

Mokhtar Ghulami

9.5

Zeeshan Khan

9.5

Usman Riaz Khan
C

9.5

Varun Prasath
VC

8

Fanyan Mughal

8.5

Waqar Afridi

7

Rohullah Mangal

8.5

Ahmadzai Dawood

8.5

Waseem Abbas

8.5

Justin Shaju

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

MAL

5 : 5

Fran

Credits Left
8/100

Mega League
Lingeswaran Canessane

8

Hevit Alodin

8.5

Jaspal Singh

8.5

Usman Riaz Khan

9.5

Noman Amjad

9

Varun Prasath

8

Waqar Afridi

7

Rohullah Mangal
VC

8.5

Rahmatullah Mangal
C

8

Waseem Abbas

8.5

Justin Shaju

8.5

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