Gibraltar tour of Malta, 2026 | 07-May-2026 12:30 PM | Marsa Sports Club
MALTA 231/4 (20)
GIB 181/7 (20)
Malta won by 50 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avinash Pai* | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali* | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.67 |
| Ajin Soman | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 11 |
Last Wicket:Matthew Whelan b Ajin Soman 0(1) - 181/7 in 19.6 ov.
Malta vs Gibraltar
Malta — Innings 1 (231/4 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Qasim c Philip Raikes b Louis Bruce | 84 | 60 | 8 | 3 | 140 | |
| Mehboob Ali (c) run out (Philip Raikes) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Priyan Pushparajan c Iain Latin b Joe Wilson | 55 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 211.54 | |
| Jaspal Singh run out (Iain Latin/Chris Pyle) | 39 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 169.57 | |
| Flynn Zahra (wk) not out | 24 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 240 | |
| Zeeshan Khan not out | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150 | |
| Extras | Byes: 4 | LegByes: 1 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 20 | Total: 26 | |||||
| Total | 231 | 4 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Imran Ameer, Jaswinder Singh, Muhammad Ajmal, Rockey Dianish, Shrijaykumar Patel | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avinash Pai | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Jack Horrocks | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 16.5 |
| Louis Bruce | 4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.8 |
| Samarth Bodha | 3 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 14 |
| Joe Wilson | 3 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 11.7 |
| Kabir Mirpuri | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Matthew Whelan | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Muhammad Qasim & Mehboob Ali | 5 | 4 |
| Muhammad Qasim & Priyan Pushparajan | 89 | 54 |
| Muhammad Qasim & Jaspal Singh | 105 | 48 |
| Flynn Zahra & Jaspal Singh | 15 | 9 |
| Flynn Zahra & Zeeshan Khan | 15 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mehboob Ali | 0.4 | 6 |
| 2 | Priyan Pushparajan | 9.4 | 95 |
| 3 | Muhammad Qasim | 17.4 | 200 |
| 4 | Jaspal Singh | 19.1 | 216 |
Gibraltar — Innings 2 (181/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Raikes c Shrijaykumar Patel b Muhammad Qasim | 28 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 164.71 | |
| Louis Bruce c Muhammad Qasim b Priyan Pushparajan | 45 | 24 | 6 | 2 | 187.5 | |
| Chris Pyle (wk) lbw b Imran Ameer | 16 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Kieron Ferrary lbw b Imran Ameer | 50 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 161.29 | |
| Iain Latin (c) c Jaswinder Singh b Ajin Soman | 19 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 105.56 | |
| Kabir Mirpuri b Ajin Soman | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Avinash Pai not out | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matthew Whelan b Ajin Soman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Extras | Byes: 3 | LegByes: 4 | Wides: 13 | Total: 20 | |||||
| Total | 181 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jack Horrocks, Joe Wilson, Samarth Bodha | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali | 3 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 11.7 |
| Ajin Soman | 3 | 0 | 33 | 3 | 11 |
| Imran Ameer | 4 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 4.5 |
| Muhammad Qasim | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Priyan Pushparajan | 4 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 4.5 |
| Jaswinder Singh | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 15 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Raikes & Louis Bruce | 81 | 37 |
| Philip Raikes & Chris Pyle | 4 | 9 |
| Kieron Ferrary & Chris Pyle | 44 | 35 |
| Kieron Ferrary & Iain Latin | 36 | 26 |
| Kabir Mirpuri & Iain Latin | 14 | 10 |
| Kabir Mirpuri & Avinash Pai | 2 | 2 |
| Whelan & Avinash Pai | 0 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louis Bruce | 6.1 | 81 |
| 2 | Philip Raikes | 7.4 | 85 |
| 3 | Chris Pyle | 13.3 | 129 |
| 4 | Kieron Ferrary | 17.5 | 165 |
| 5 | Iain Latin | 19.3 | 179 |
| 6 | Kabir Mirpuri | 19.5 | 181 |
| 7 | Matthew Whelan | 19.6 | 181 |
Match Info
| Match | Malta vs Gibraltar |
|---|---|
| Series | Gibraltar tour of Malta, 2026 |
| Time | 07-May-2026 12:30 PM |
| Venue | Marsa Sports Club |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports |
Match Preview: Malta vs Gibraltar (MAL vs GIB)
Malta will face Gibraltar in a thrilling match on 07-May-2026 in Gibraltar tour of Malta, 2026. The match will be played at Marsa Sports Club at 12:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Star Sports.
Match Overview
Malta is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Gibraltar remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Gibraltar tour of Malta, 2026.
The pitch at Marsa Sports Club is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Malta will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Gibraltar will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Malta batting and Gibraltar bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Malta showcase its strengths, or will Gibraltar pull off a major upset? Join us live on Star Sports on 07-May-2026 to find out the answer!
