Get all the match details of the Valletta Cup T20 clash between Switzerland and Malta (CHE vs MAL), including the venue, pitch report, weather conditions, playing 11, and more. Stay updated with this exciting cricket tournament.
Introduction:
The Valletta Cup T20 match between Switzerland and Malta (CHE vs MAL) is set to take place on Saturday, 15th July 2023 at 03:45 PM IST. Read on to find out important match details, including the venue, pitch report, weather conditions, and the possible playing 11 for both teams.
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta The match will be held at the Marsa Sports Club in Marsa, Malta. This venue has witnessed a total of 19 matches so far. It offers an average pitch, with a fairly balanced record between teams batting first and bowling first.
Pitch Report: The Marsa Sports Club pitch has seen 19 matches played on it, resulting in a close contest between teams batting and bowling first. Out of these matches, the team batting first has won 8 matches, while the team bowling first has won 9 matches. The average score on this pitch is 174. Considering the pitch conditions, winning the toss and electing to bowl first would be a favorable decision.
Weather Report: The weather in Marsa, Malta is expected to be clean on the match day. The temperature is likely to be around 26°C with 57% humidity and a wind speed of 2.5 km/h. Visibility is clear, with no chances of precipitation during the game.
Marsa Sports Club Score Records: Total matches: 19 Matches won by team batting first: 8 (42%) Matches won by team bowling first: 9 (47%) Average score in the 1st innings: 174 Average score in the 2nd innings: 155 Highest Total: 258/2 Lowest Total: 141/10 Highest Chased: 205/4 Lowest Defended: 158/8
Possible Playing 11: Switzerland (CHE) – Abdullah Rana, Hassan Ahmed (WK), Muralitharan Gnanasekaram, Arjun Vinod, Osama Mahmood, Ali Nayyer, Izhar Hussain, Faheem Nazir (C), Ashwin Vinod, Kenardo Fletcher, Nalinambika Kumar.
Malta (MAL) – Zeeshan Khan, Fanyan Mughal, Darshit Patankar (WK), Aaftab Khan (WK), Ashok Bishnoi, Varun Prasath Thamotharam (C), Eldhose Mathew, Waqar Afridi Ahmad, Bikram Arora, Chanjal Sudarsanan (WK), Washeem Abbas.
Match Previews: Switzerland is all set to face Malta in the Valletta Cup T20 match on Saturday, 15th July 2023 at 03:45 PM IST. Here’s a preview of the upcoming match.
Valletta Cup T20: Switzerland (CHE) Team Updates:
- Abdullah Rana and Hassan Ahmed are expected to open the inning for Switzerland.
- Muralitharan Gnanasekaram will play a crucial role as the one-down batsman, serving as the backbone of the batting team.
- Arjun Vinod and Osama Mahmood will handle the middle-order batting.
- Faheem Nazir will lead the Switzerland team as the captain. He was the highest fantasy points gainer in the previous match.
- Hassan Ahmed will take charge of the wicket-keeping duties for Switzerland.
- Kenardo Fletcher and Ashwin Vinod will lead the pace attack for the team.
Malta (MAL) Team Updates:
- Zeeshan Khan and Fanyan Mughal are expected to open the inning for Malta.
- Darshit Patankar will hold the crucial one-down position, playing a pivotal role in the batting lineup.
- Aaftab Khan and Ashok Bishnoi will be responsible for handling the middle-order batting.
- Varun Prasath Thamotharam will lead the Malta team as the captain. He is also a good all-rounder.
- Darshit Patankar will be the wicket-keeper for Malta.
- Eldhose Mathew and Washeem Abbas will lead the pace attack for the team, with Eldhose Mathew having the highest fantasy points in this series.
