Malta vs Portugal - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2023
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Based on 3 H2H matches (2023)
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MLT
W1 L5
POR
W6 L0
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Affy Khan
MLT
Catches (1+)
Najam Shahzad
POR
Sixes (1+)
Varun Prasath Thamotharam
MLT
Runs (20+)
Basil George
MLT
Sixes (1+)
Varun Prasath Thamotharam
MLT
Sixes (1+)
Varun Prasath Thamotharam
MLT
Fours (2+)
Najam Shahzad
POR
Wickets (1+)
Najam Shahzad
POR
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 3 H2H matches
Europa Sports Complex
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Based on the last 11 T20 matches at this venue (since May 2023). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLT vs POR 06 May 2023 | 156/4 (20) | 157/3 (15) | 313 |
| GIB vs POR 07 May 2023 | 124/5 (20) | 129/9 (16.5) | 253 |
| MLT vs GIB 07 May 2023 | 165/7 (20) | 164/9 (20) | 329 |
| GIB vs EST 30 Sep 2023 | 149/6 (20) | 151/8 (19.5) | 300 |
| GIB vs EST 30 Sep 2023 | 159/10 (19.1) | 160/2 (16.2) | 319 |
MLT at Europa Sports Complex
Top Scorer
Varun Prasath Thamotharam
147 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Fazil Rahman
13 wkts
POR at Europa Sports Complex
Top Scorer
Kuldeep Gholiya
199 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Md Siraj Nipo
12 wkts
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Malta
Playing XI in this match
Portugal
Playing XI in this match
Malta · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Stanislaus | lbw b Najam Shahzad | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Jaspal Singh | not out | 65* | 51 | 6 | 3 | 127.45 |
| Amar Sharma | b Francoise Stoman | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 84.62 |
| Niraj Khanna | c Anthony Chambers b Francoise Stoman | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 50 |
| Varun Prasath Thamotharam (c) | b Najam Shahzad | 42 | 36 | 2 | 3 | 116.67 |
| Affy Khan (wk) | not out | 11* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 157.14 |
Portugal · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junaid Khan | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2.5 | 2 | 0 |
| Najam Shahzad (c) | 3 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| Francoise Stoman | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 |
| Assad Mehmood | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.33 | 5 | 0 |
| Md Siraj Nipo | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Rana Sarwar | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 |
Portugal · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Gholiya (wk) | c Fanyan Mughal b Yash Singh | 80 | 31 | 6 | 8 | 258.06 |
| Anthony Chambers | lbw b Fanyan Mughal | 36 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Miguel Machado | c Affy Khan b David Marks | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Najam Shahzad (c) | not out | 19* | 15 | 1 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Suman Ghimire | not out | 11* | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275 |
Malta · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Sharma | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Fazil Rahman | 2 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Fanyan Mughal | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Varun Prasath Thamotharam (c) | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| Yash Singh | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 0 | 1 |
| David Marks | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 | 4 | 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 |
Kuldeep Gholiya
POR
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Jaspal Singh
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Najam Shahzad
POR
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
David Marks
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Varun Prasath Thamotharam
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Yash Singh
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Francoise Stoman
POR
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Fanyan Mughal
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Anthony Chambers
POR
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Suman Ghimire
POR
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Junaid Khan
POR
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
Affy Khan
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Amar Sharma
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Assad Mehmood
POR
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Rana Sarwar
POR
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Niraj Khanna
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Md Siraj Nipo
POR
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Fazil Rahman
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Samuel Stanislaus
MLT
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Miguel Machado
POR
|
0.0 |
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 Portugal: who played
Portugal won by 7 wickets (with 30 balls remaining) in Tri-Nation Series 2023 at Europa Sports Complex on 6 May 2023. Kuldeep Gholiya top-scored with 80 off 31 balls and Najam Shahzad took 2/24.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Malta vs Portugal?
Malta XI: Samuel Stanislaus, Jaspal Singh, Amar Sharma, Niraj Khanna, Varun Prasath Thamotharam (c), Affy Khan (wk), Darshit Patankar, Fanyan Mughal, David Marks, Yash Singh, Fazil Rahman. Portugal XI: Kuldeep Gholiya (wk), Anthony Chambers, Miguel Machado, Najam Shahzad (c), Suman Ghimire, Rana Sarwar, Francoise Stoman, Amir Zaib, Junaid Khan, Md Siraj Nipo, Assad Mehmood.
Who won Malta vs Portugal?
Portugal won by 7 wickets (with 30 balls remaining).
When and where was Malta vs Portugal played?
Malta vs Portugal was played at Europa Sports Complex, Gibraltar on Saturday 6 May 2023, in Tri-Nation Series 2023.
What were the final scores in Malta vs Portugal?
Malta scored 156/4 in 20 overs. Portugal scored 157/3 in 15 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Malta vs Portugal?
Kuldeep Gholiya was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Malta vs Portugal?
Kuldeep Gholiya top-scored with 80 off 31 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Malta vs Portugal?
Najam Shahzad took 2/24 in 3 overs.