Malta vs Bulgaria - Players & Playing XI · T20I 2021
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Based on 2 H2H matches (2021–2022)
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Varun Prasath Thamotharam
MLT
Catches (1+)
Waseem Abbas
MLT
Wickets (1+)
Hristo Lakov
BGR
Runs (20+)
Waseem Abbas
MLT
Catches (1+)
Zeeshan Khan
MLT
Catches (1+)
Hristo Lakov
BGR
Catches (1+)
Varun Prasath Thamotharam
MLT
Sixes (1+)
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From 2 H2H matches
Marsa Sports Club
Malta, Malta
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2022). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT vs GIB 07 May 2026 | 227/8 (20) | 162/6 (20) | 389 |
| MLT vs GIB 08 May 2026 | 144/5 (20) | 145/3 (13) | 289 |
| MLT vs GIB 08 May 2026 | 198/6 (20) | 148/7 (20) | 346 |
| MLT vs GIB 09 May 2026 | 143/7 (20) | 144/3 (17.2) | 287 |
| MLT vs GIB 09 May 2026 | 165/9 (20) | 165/4 (20) | 330 |
MLT at Marsa Sports Club
Top Scorer
Zeeshan Khan
534 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Waseem Abbas
35 wkts
BGR at Marsa Sports Club
Top Scorer
Saim Hussain
257 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Chris Lakov
7 wkts
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Bulgaria · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hristo Lakov | c Zoheb Malek b Bikram Arora | 20 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 55.56 |
| Sulaiman Ali | run out (Heinrich Gericke) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 |
| Prakash Mishra (c) | c Waseem Abbas b Varun Prasath Thamotharam | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Aravinda De Silva | run out (Heinrich Gericke) | 15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 |
| Omar Rasool (wk) | not out | 63* | 36 | 3 | 5 | 175 |
| Kevin D'Souza | c Deon Vosloo b Varun Prasath Thamotharam | 18 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 128.57 |
| Jacob Albin | c Waseem Abbas b Waseem Abbas | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Ahsan Khan | not out | 16* | 11 | 1 | 0 | 145.45 |
Malta · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Muhammad | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Waseem Abbas | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Varun Prasath Thamotharam | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Amar Sharma (c) | 3 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 7.67 | 0 | 1 |
| Zoheb Malek | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 | 2 | 0 |
| Bikram Arora | 2 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Malta · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basil George | c Sulaiman Ali b Sulaiman Ali | 41 | 27 | 3 | 2 | 151.85 |
| Bikram Arora | c Hristo Lakov b Sulaiman Ali | 20 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Heinrich Gericke | c Jacob Albin b Delrick Vinu Varghese | 38 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 223.53 |
| Varun Prasath Thamotharam | run out (Andrey Lilov) | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 112.5 |
| Deon Vosloo | not out | 23* | 20 | 2 | 0 | 115 |
| Affy Khan (wk) | not out | 6* | 4 | 1 | 0 | 150 |
Bulgaria · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahsan Khan | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Hristo Lakov | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Sulaiman Ali | 3 | 0 | 26 | 2 | 8.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Prakash Mishra (c) | 4 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Jacob Albin | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Delrick Vinu Varghese | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Omar Rasool
BGR
|
94.1 |
| 2 |
Heinrich Gericke
MLT
|
75.6 |
| 3 |
Varun Prasath Thamotharam
MLT
|
61.6 |
| 4 |
Basil George
MLT
|
58.6 |
| 5 |
Sulaiman Ali
BGR
|
51.2 |
| 6 |
Ahsan Khan
BGR
|
43.8 |
| 7 |
Bikram Arora
MLT
|
35.3 |
| 8 |
Aravinda De Silva
BGR
|
34.4 |
| 9 |
Waseem Abbas
MLT
|
32.8 |
| 10 |
Kevin D'Souza
BGR
|
31.5 |
| 11 |
Deon Vosloo
MLT
|
28.1 |
| 12 |
Hristo Lakov
BGR
|
25.3 |
| 13 |
Delrick Vinu Varghese
BGR
|
14.5 |
| 14 |
Prakash Mishra
BGR
|
12.7 |
| 15 |
Bilal Muhammad
MLT
|
12.3 |
| 16 |
Amar Sharma
MLT
|
8.3 |
| 17 |
Affy Khan
MLT
|
7.1 |
| 18 |
Zoheb Malek
MLT
|
6.8 |
| 19 |
Jacob Albin
BGR
|
6.4 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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Malta vs Bulgaria: who played
Malta won by 6 wickets (with 18 balls remaining) in T20I 2021 at Marsa Sports Club on 23 October 2021. Omar Rasool top-scored with 63 off 36 balls and Sulaiman Ali took 2/26.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Malta vs Bulgaria?
Malta XI: Basil George, Bikram Arora, Heinrich Gericke, Varun Prasath Thamotharam, Deon Vosloo, Affy Khan (wk), Waseem Abbas, Amar Sharma (c), Samuel Stanislaus, Bilal Muhammad, Zoheb Malek. Bulgaria XI: Hristo Lakov, Sulaiman Ali, Prakash Mishra (c), Aravinda De Silva, Omar Rasool (wk), Kevin D'Souza, Jacob Albin, Ahsan Khan, Ivaylo Katzarski, Andrey Lilov, Delrick Vinu Varghese.
Who won Malta vs Bulgaria?
Malta won by 6 wickets (with 18 balls remaining).
When and where was Malta vs Bulgaria played?
Malta vs Bulgaria was played at Marsa Sports Club, Malta on Saturday 23 October 2021, in T20I 2021.
What were the final scores in Malta vs Bulgaria?
Malta scored 153/4 in 17 overs. Bulgaria scored 150/6 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Malta vs Bulgaria?
Omar Rasool was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 94/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Malta vs Bulgaria?
Omar Rasool top-scored with 63 off 36 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Malta vs Bulgaria?
Sulaiman Ali took 2/26 in 3 overs.