Match 1 of the Gibraltar T20I Tri-Series, 2023 has Portugal taking on Malta. The match will be played at the Europa Sports Complex, Gibraltar on 4th May 2023 at 06:15 PM IST.
POR vs MAL (Portugal vs Malta), Match 1 - Match Information
Match: Portugal vs Malta, Match 1
Date: 4th May 2023
Time: 06:15 PM IST
Venue: Europa Sports Complex, Gibraltar
POR vs MAL, Europa Sports Complex, Gibraltar Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Europa Sports Complex, Gibraltar is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 73 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for Europa Sports Complex, Gibraltar
Temperature will hover around 26.6 °C and humidity is expected to be around 11%. Winds at a speed of 5.52 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
POR vs MAL, Head to Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, Malta have lost all their matches. Malta do not have a good record against Portugal. Based on our analysis and trends, We predict the trend to continue. All Rounder of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
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POR vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Gholiya | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 0 | 0 | 6, 4, 67, 52, 45 | - |
| Niraj Khanna | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | 1, 23, 11, 8, 10 | - |
| Francoise Stoman | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 10, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 |
- Kuldeep Gholiya
Kuldeep Gholiya is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order opening Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 174 runs averaging 34.8 per match.
- Niraj Khanna
Niraj Khanna is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Niraj Khanna is a Right Handed Batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 53 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
- Francoise Stoman
Francoise Stoman can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. Francoise Stoman is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 10 runs averaging 2 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling and in the recent matches has taken 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match.
POR vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Md Siraj Nipo | 5 | 6 | 1.2 | 4 | 0.8 | 0, 0, 0, 6, 0 | 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Azhar Andani | 5 | 148 | 29.6 | 0 | 0 | 70, 25, 36, 15, 2 | - |
- Md Siraj Ullah Khadem Nipo
Md Siraj Nipo is a Bowler and has an average of 33 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Md Siraj Nipo is a slow left-arm orthodox Bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 1, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets at an average of 0.8. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Azhar Andani
Azhar Andani is a Bowler and has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 6.1 and can be a high risk, high returns pick for your Dream11 Team. Azhar Andani is a Bowler
POR vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil George | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 6, 22, 58, 56, 22 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Najam Shahzad | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 34, 6, 38, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Rana Sarwar | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 9, 50, 1, 59 | 0, 1, 1, 2, 2 |
- Basil George
Basil George can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches Basil George has scored 6, 22, 58, 56, 22 runs at an average of 32.8 per match.
- Najam Shahzad
Najam Shahzad is an All Rounder and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 79 runs averaging 15.8 per match. Najam Shahzad has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Rana Zohaib Sarwar
Rana Sarwar is an All Rounder and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a high risk, high returns player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top order batter, bats Right Handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 9, 50, 1, 59 runs averaging 23.8 per match. Rana Sarwar is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 1, 1, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.2 per match.
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POR vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil George | 5 | 164 | 32.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 6, 22, 58, 56, 22 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Najam Shahzad | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 2 | 0.4 | 1, 34, 6, 38, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Kuldeep Gholiya | 5 | 174 | 34.8 | 0 | 0 | 6, 4, 67, 52, 45 | - |
| Niraj Khanna | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 0 | 0 | 1, 23, 11, 8, 10 | - |
| Francoise Stoman | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 1.6 | 0, 0, 0, 10, 0 | 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 |
- Basil George
Basil George is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 89 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Basil George has scored 6, 22, 58, 56, 22 runs averaging 32.8 per match.
- Najam Shahzad
Najam Shahzad is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 9.3. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches Najam Shahzad has scored 79 runs averaging 15.8 per match. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in the recent matches.
- Kuldeep Gholiya
Kuldeep Gholiya is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Kuldeep Gholiya has scored 174 runs at an average of 34.8 per match.
- Niraj Khanna
Niraj Khanna is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter, bats Right Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 1, 23, 11, 8, 10 runs at an average of 10.6 per match.
- Francoise Stoman
Francoise Stoman is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Francoise Stoman has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 5 matches this player has scored 10 runs averaging 2 per match. Francoise Stoman can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling and in the recent matches has taken 8 wickets, averaging at 1.6 wickets per match.
POR vs MAL Squad Information
Portugal (POR) Squad: Rana Sarwar, Francoise Stoman, Md Siraj Nipo, Azhar Andani, Najam Shahzad, Amir Zaib, Junaid Khan, Kuldeep Gholiya, Suman Ghimire, Anthony Chambers and Miguel Machado
Malta (MAL) Squad: David Marks, Amar Sharma, Samuel Stanislaus, Varun Prasath, Ryan Bastiansz, Darshit Patankar, Fanyan Mughal, Basil George, Ashok Bishnoi, Fazil Rahman and Jaspal Singh
POR vs MAL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Kuldeep Gholiya and Niraj Khanna
Batters: Anthony Chambers, Ryan Bastiansz and Varun Prasath
All-Rounders: Basil George, Francoise Stoman and Najam Shahzad
Bowlers: Md Siraj Nipo, Rana Sarwar and Syed Maisam
Captain: Basil George
Vice-Captain: Najam Shahzad
POR vs MAL (Portugal vs Malta), Match 1 Preview
Malta are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Malta have won 2 games and lost 3. Portugal are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Portugal have won 4 games and lost 1.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 6 of the ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier C, 2022 where Najam Shahzad scored the highest fantasy points for Portugal with 114 match fantasy points while Varun Prasath topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Malta with 169 match fantasy points.