MSW vs SOC Match Preview, ECS Malta 2025
The ECS Malta, Spring Series 2025 is all set to kick off with an exciting clash between Msida Warriors CC (MSW) and Southern Crusaders CC (SOC).
The match will be played on 28th April 2025 at Marsa Sports Club, Malta, starting at 12:45 PM IST.
Both teams will look to start their campaign on a winning note. With key players on both sides, a thrilling contest is expected.
MSW vs SOC Match Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Msida Warriors CC vs Southern Crusaders CC |
| Tournament | ECS T10 Malta 2025, Spring Series |
| Date | 28th April 2025 |
| Time | 12:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Marsa Sports Club, Malta |
| Live Streaming | Fancode App/Web |
MSW vs SOC Pitch Report: Marsa Sports Club
- Surface: Batting-friendly pitch with good bounce.
- Support: Pace bowlers get early help; batting becomes easier later.
- Average First Innings Score: 110–125 runs.
- Chasing Record: Slightly difficult; teams chasing have won only around 40% of games.
Tip: Top-order batsmen and death-over pacers will play a key role.
MSW vs SOC Weather Report
- Temperature: 19°C to 26°C
- Humidity: 57%
- Conditions: Clear skies, no rain expected.
MSW vs SOC Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches | MSW Wins | SOC Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Msida Warriors CC vs Southern Crusaders CC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
MSW vs SOC Probable Playing XI
Msida Warriors CC (MSW) Predicted XI:
- Rocky Dianish (WK/C)
- Divyesh Kumar
- Jibin Sebastian
- Abeesh Abraham
- Abhilash Varghese (WK)
- Jithin Johny
- Sajith Sukumaran
- Ajin Soman
- Shijil Joy
- Prabhu Jayadevan
- Abishek Anoop
Southern Crusaders CC (SOC) Predicted XI:
- Gopal Thakur (WK)
- Michael Goonetilleke (C)
- Ryan Bastiansz
- Abdul Rahman
- Shahmeer Ahmad
- Vinith Vidurshan
- Gulfraz Masih
- Jagath Poorna
- Rohana Deheragoda
- Sahan Nanayakkara
- Akhildev Radhakrishnan
MSW vs SOC Dream11 Player Stats (Recent Form)
| Player | Avg Fantasy Points | Key Recent Scores |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Dianish (MSW) | 29.1 | 47, 49, 21 |
| Divyesh Kumar (MSW) | 31.7 | 24, 8, 77 |
| Ajin Soman (MSW) | 33.8 | 42, 47 |
| Jagath Poorna (SOC) | 46.0 | 51, 22 |
| Michael Goonetilleke (SOC) | 14.2 | 17, 3 |
| Gulfraz Masih (SOC) | 31.6 | 10, 33 |
MSW vs SOC Injury Updates
- ✅ No injury reports for both Msida Warriors CC and Southern Crusaders CC as of now.
MSW vs SOC Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Safe Captain Choices:
- Jagath Poorna (SOC)
- Ajin Soman (MSW)
Risky but Effective Captain Picks:
- Michael Goonetilleke (SOC)
- Divyesh Kumar (MSW)
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Rocky Dianish (MSW)
- Gulfraz Masih (SOC)
MSW vs SOC Dream11 Prediction Small League Team
Dream11 Team Suggestion 1:
- Keeper: Rocky Dianish
- Batters: Divyesh Kumar, Michael Goonetilleke, Abeesh Abraham
- All-rounders: Ajin Soman (VC), Jagath Poorna (C), Gulfraz Masih
- Bowlers: Prabhu Jayadevan, Shijil Joy, Rohana Deheragoda, Abishek Anoop
MSW vs SOC Dream11 Prediction Grand League Team
Dream11 Team Suggestion 2:
- Keeper: Rocky Dianish
- Batters: Divyesh Kumar (VC), Michael Goonetilleke (C), Jibin Sebastian
- All-rounders: Ajin Soman, Jagath Poorna, Vinith Vidurshan
- Bowlers: Shijil Joy, Rohana Deheragoda, Prabhu Jayadevan, Abishek Anoop
MSW vs SOC Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Pick more batters from top order as pitch favors batting.
- Include death-over bowlers like Shijil Joy and Rohana Deheragoda.
- All-rounders like Jagath Poorna and Ajin Soman are crucial for fantasy points.
- Since chasing records are poor, pick first-innings bowlers heavily.
MSW vs SOC Winning Prediction
Looking at the squad balance and recent forms:
Prediction:
Msida Warriors CC (MSW) looks slightly stronger and is likely to win today’s match.
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