Our final event of another action-packed year, FanCode ECS Malta Encore provides an opportunity for ten leading Maltese teams to showcase their skills on the magnificent island of Malta, contesting 47 games over 12 days. Every game will be live streamed worldwide on the European Cricket Network and on FanCode - a multi-sport aggregator platform, from the house of Dream Sports for the Indian Sub-Continent.

ROYAL STRIKERS - TEAM PREVIEW - FANCODE ECS MALTA ENCORE

Newcomers in ECS Malta 2021, Royal Strikers struggled the entire season losing seven games on the trot before signing off with a win. RST have serious work to do to feature in the knockout stages.

 

ROYAL STRIKERS (RST)

Captain: Savio Thomas

Wicketkeeper: Manuel Jobi

Projected Top Four: Rejit Abraham, Livin Varghese, Kushlesh Koppaka, Manuel Jobi

Projected Opening Bowlers: Rubin James, Jaison Jerome

Spin Options: Ashwin Raju, Jaimon Johnson

 

ROYAL STRIKERS Key Players:

Livin Varghese, RHB, top scorer for Royal Strikers in the previous edition racking up 117 runs in eight games.

Savio Thomas, captain, second highest scorer for RST in the FanCode ECS Malta 2021 scoring 75 runs from eight matches. 

Kushlesh Koppaka, valuable all-rounder, top wicket taker for RST last edition picking up FIVE wickets with a best return of 3-3. He will also look to contribute with the bat up the order.

Jaison Jerome, right arm fast bowler, finished as joint second highest wicket taker for RST scalping FOUR wickets.

 

 

Tune into the live action from Malta from Monday to Saturday from * 0730 GMT 0830 CET * 1300 IST.