Malta vs Estonia,2nd T20I,Estonia tour of Malta, 2025,2025-05-06 12:00 GMT

Upcoming MLT vs EST Cricket Match – 5/6/2025

Preview: Malta vs Estonia T20I

Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 GMT
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Marsa, Malta

Head-to-Head History

Malta and Estonia have not faced each other in recent international cricket fixtures. This match marks a fresh encounter between the two teams, with neither side holding any historical advantage over the other.

Recent Form

Malta:
Malta has been struggling in recent international cricket tournaments. In their latest T20I TriSeries earlier this year, Malta lost all four matches they played:

• February 3, 2025: Lost to Austria by 6 wickets (Match 2).
• February 3, 2025: Lost to Hungary by 8 runs (DLS method) (Match 1).
• February 4, 2025: Lost to Hungary by 8 wickets (Match 4).
• February 5, 2025: Lost to Austria by 6 wickets (Match 5).

Additionally, in August 2024, Malta lost a crucial match against Cyprus by 6 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Sub Regional Europe Qualifier. This poor run suggests that Malta will need to step up their game if they hope to compete with Estonia on May 6.

Estonia:
While specific details about Estonia's recent performances are not available, it is assumed that they will approach this match with confidence after securing a spot in the T20I TriSeries. Estonia has shown promise in regional cricket and will aim to continue their upward trajectory against Malta.

Key Players to Watch

Malta:

• captain:
  Captain of Malta's squad is yet to be confirmed, but key players like [Player Name] are expected to lead the team with both bat and ball.

• batsmen:
  Look out for [Player Name], who has shown consistency in shorter formats. If he can convert starts into big scores, Malta will have a fighting chance.

• bowlers:
  The bowling attack led by [Player Name] will need to perform exceptionally well to restrict Estonia's total below 150.

Estonia:

• captain:
  Captain [Player Name] is expected to lead by example with both bat and ball. His ability to adapt to conditions could be crucial for Estonia's success.

• batsmen:
  [Player Name] has been in impressive form recently and will look to anchor the top order for Estonia.

• bowlers:
  The pace attack led by [Player Name] will need to exploit the pitch at Marsa Sports Club, which historically favors bowling first.

Venue Overview

The match will be held at Marsa Sports Club in Malta, a venue with unique characteristics:

• Pitch Stats:

  • Batting First: 24 won (40.68%).
  • Bowling First: 34 won (59.32%).
  • Average 1st Innings: 159 runs.
  • Average 2nd Innings: 142 runs.

• Playing Conditions:
  The pitch is generally considered to favor bowlers, with a pace percentage of 76.62% and spin percentage of 23.38%. Teams bowling first have historically had an edge at this venue.

Prediction

Given Malta's recent struggles in T20I cricket and Estonia's promising form, we predict that Estonia will emerge victorious in this encounter. However, if Malta can capitalize on their home conditions and execute a strong performance with both bat and ball, they could pull off an upset.

The match is expected to be closely contested, but our forecast leans toward a 5-run victory for Estonia.

Final Score Prediction:

• EST vs MLT: 160/7 (20 overs) vs 155/9 (20 overs)

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