Cricket Match Prediction | Estonia tour of Malta 2025 | Malta vs Estonia | 1st T20I | May 06 – who do you think will win the first match?

MLT vs EST Match Analysis

The 1st T20I between Malta and Estonia is scheduled to take place on May 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM (local time) in Marsa, as part of the Estonia tour of Malta. Malta currently holds the 77th spot in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, with a rating of 18. Estonia is presently ranked 61st in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, carrying a rating of 38.

MLT vs EST Team Preview & Squads

Malta

Malta’s recent run in T20I cricket has been far from impressive, as they have suffered defeats in each of their last five matches. The team has struggled to assert themselves in any of these encounters, indicating a worrying dip in form and confidence ahead of their upcoming fixtures.

Despite having the advantage of playing on familiar ground—Marsa, typically used for Malta Women’s matches—the home team is expected to enter the contest as underdogs. Their current form and lower ranking place added pressure on them to turn things around against an Estonia side that has shown more promise.

Key players to keep an eye on include Rockey Dianish, a dynamic top-order batter known for his ability to score rapidly during the Powerplay and inject momentum into the innings. Another vital contributor is Jaspal Singh, MLT’s premier strike bowler, who has a knack for picking up crucial wickets at important moments in the game.

Malta Squads 

Malta

Navdeep Gill, Affy Khan, Mehboob Ali, Waseem Abbas, Varun Prasath, Ashwin Raju, Jais Mathew, Jaspal Singh, Heinrich Gericke, Rockey Dianish, Chanjal Sudarsanan, Darshit Patankar, Jagath Poorna, Jaswinder Singh, Niyas Muhammed, David Marks, Shrihay Patel, Eldhose Mathew, Priyan Pushparajan, Sanjai Sidharthan, Imran Ameer, Jamsheed Kunnanchirakkal

Estonia

In terms of recent T20I form, Estonia have been in excellent shape, winning 4 of their last 5 completed matches. This impressive record highlights their growing strength and consistency in the format. Given the current form of both teams, EST holds a clear advantage over Malta heading into their upcoming match. Their recent success and solid performances make them the favorites in this contest.

Key players to watch include Steffan Gooch, a versatile top-order batter who can adapt his innings to the match situation, and Bilal Masud, a seasoned wicket-taking bowler with a wealth of experience, capable of making crucial breakthroughs for his team.

Estonia Squads 

Estonia

Richard Parkin, Steffan Gooch, Kalle Vislapuu, Stuart Hook, Arslan Amjad, Sahil Chauhan, Habib Khan, Elias Hasan, Ali Masood, David Robson, Aditya Paul, Marko Vaik, Rupam Baruah     

Malta vs Estonia outfield report 

Marsa Sports Club, Marsa

The side will decide to bowl first in order to bowl out the opposition for as little as possible because it is not advantageous for the batting adequately. There will be some cloud cover. With excellent playing conditions and amenities that give players an amazing experience, the Marsa Sports Club is a fantastic location for T20 cricket. 

Malta vs Estonia Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

EST won their most recent game by a margin of five wickets against MLT.

Malta vs Estonia Prediction 

Cricket analysts predict that Estonia has a 52% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.