Gibraltar tour of Malta, 2026 | 08-May-2026 05:30 PM | Marsa Sports Club
MALTA 197/6 (20)
GIB 148/7 (20)
Malta won by 49 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Pile* | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Kabir Mirpuri | 25 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 86.21 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adil Latheef* | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 |
| Jais Mathew | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
Last Wicket:Matthew Whelan c Ajin Soman b Jais Mathew 7(11) - 145/7 in 19.3 ov.
Malta vs Gibraltar
Malta — Innings 1 (197/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali (c) c Philip Raikes b Iain Latin | 39 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 144.44 | |
| Rockey Dianish (wk) lbw b Avinash Pai | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 140 | |
| Flynn Zahra c Harry Pile b Louis Bruce | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Jaspal Singh not out | 68 | 44 | 3 | 6 | 154.55 | |
| Muhammad Qasim c Philip Raikes b Kabir Mirpuri | 37 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 185 | |
| Darshit Patankar c Philip Raikes b Kabir Mirpuri | 18 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 94.74 | |
| Ajin Soman c Kieron Ferrary b Louis Bruce | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300 | |
| Imran Ameer not out | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 200 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | Wides: 14 | Total: 19 | |||||
| Total | 197 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Salman Sharjeel, Adil Latheef, Jais Mathew | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avinash Pai | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.7 |
| Louis Bruce | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Samarth Bodha | 3 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 10.3 |
| Iain Latin | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.8 |
| Kabir Mirpuri | 4 | 0 | 36 | 2 | 9 |
| Joe Wilson | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mehboob Ali & Rockey Dianish | 25 | 16 |
| Mehboob Ali & Flynn Zahra | 5 | 3 |
| Mehboob Ali & Jaspal Singh | 28 | 26 |
| Muhammad Qasim & Jaspal Singh | 49 | 29 |
| Darshit Patankar & Jaspal Singh | 74 | 40 |
| Ajin Soman & Jaspal Singh | 14 | 5 |
| Imran Ameer & Jaspal Singh | 2 | 1 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockey Dianish | 2.4 | 25 |
| 2 | Flynn Zahra | 3.1 | 30 |
| 3 | Mehboob Ali | 7.3 | 58 |
| 4 | Muhammad Qasim | 12.2 | 107 |
| 5 | Darshit Patankar | 18.6 | 181 |
| 6 | Ajin Soman | 19.5 | 195 |
Gibraltar — Innings 2 (148/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avinash Pai c Ajin Soman b Salman Sharjeel | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 114.29 | |
| Louis Bruce c Darshit Patankar b Ajin Soman | 18 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 180 | |
| Philip Raikes c Flynn Zahra b Ajin Soman | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 | |
| Kieron Ferrary c Imran Ameer b Muhammad Qasim | 33 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 157.14 | |
| Iain Latin (c) c (sub)Shrijaykumar Patel b Adil Latheef | 47 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 151.61 | |
| Kabir Mirpuri not out | 25 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 86.21 | |
| Joe Wilson c (sub)Shrijaykumar Patel b Jais Mathew | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Matthew Whelan c Ajin Soman b Jais Mathew | 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 63.64 | |
| Harry Pile (wk) not out | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 3 | Total: 6 | |||||
| Total | 148 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Samarth Bodha, Jack Horrocks | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jais Mathew | 4 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 5.8 |
| Salman Sharjeel | 2 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Ajin Soman | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Muhammad Qasim | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Imran Ameer | 4 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Adil Latheef | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 4.3 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Avinash Pai & Louis Bruce | 9 | 9 |
| Philip Raikes & Louis Bruce | 1 | 6 |
| Kieron Ferrary & Louis Bruce | 24 | 13 |
| Kieron Ferrary & Iain Latin | 45 | 34 |
| Kabir Mirpuri & Iain Latin | 41 | 26 |
| Kabir Mirpuri & Joe Wilson | 5 | 6 |
| Kabir Mirpuri & Whelan | 20 | 23 |
| Kabir Mirpuri & Harry Pile | 3 | 3 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avinash Pai | 1.3 | 9 |
| 2 | Philip Raikes | 2.3 | 10 |
| 3 | Louis Bruce | 4.4 | 34 |
| 4 | Kieron Ferrary | 10.2 | 79 |
| 5 | Iain Latin | 14.4 | 120 |
| 6 | Joe Wilson | 15.4 | 125 |
| 7 | Matthew Whelan | 19.3 | 145 |
Match Info
| Match | Malta vs Gibraltar |
|---|---|
| Series | Gibraltar tour of Malta, 2026 |
| Time | 08-May-2026 05:30 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 08-May-2026 in Gibraltar tour of Malta, 2026. The match will be played at Marsa Sports Club at 05:30 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 08-May-2026 to find out the answer!
