Gzira United (GU) will take on American University of Malta (AUM) in the 31st and 32nd matches of the ECS T10 Malta 2025 at Marsa Sports Club on February 15. The first match will begin at 5:00 PM IST (12:30 PM local time), while the second match is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local time).
Both teams are battling for a stronger position in the points table as they enter a crucial phase of the tournament.

Gzira United have struggled in this edition, winning just one of their six matches, yet they hold third place in Group A. Their batting has been inconsistent, and they will rely on their top performers to step up in these contests.
On the other hand, American University of Malta have shown glimpses of promise, securing two wins in six outings. Currently placed second in Group A, they will look to capitalise on their strengths to claim vital victories in both matches.
With both teams aiming to improve their standings, these back-to-back fixtures promise thrilling encounters.
Match 31: Gzira United vs American University of Malta
Tournament: ECS T10 Malta 2025
Date & Time: February 15, 5:00 PM IST (12:30 PM local time)
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Malta
Live Streaming: FanCode App/Web
Match 32: Gzira United vs American University of Malta
Tournament: ECS T10 Malta 2025
Date & Time: February 15, 7:00 PM IST (2:30 PM local time)
Venue: Marsa Sports Club, Malta
Live Streaming: FanCode App/Web
The Marsa Sports Club surface is known for its batting-friendly nature, with the first-innings average score hovering around 102. Pacers get assistance early on, while spinners could come into play in the latter stages. With shorter boundaries, expect a high-scoring match.
The weather in Marsa is expected to be clear with a temperature of around 26°C, 57% humidity, and a gentle breeze at 2.5 km/h. There is no forecast of rain, ensuring a full game without interruptions.
Gzira United suffered a 21-run defeat against Southern Crusaders CC in their previous match. Kamal Karki was their standout performer with the bat, scoring 41 off 30 balls, while Achal Patel contributed 15 runs. On the bowling front, Hom Gurung and Pradip Bhandari picked up one wicket each.
The team will look to regroup and produce a better all-round performance against AUM.
American University Of Malta faced a 10-wicket loss against Hamrun Stallions in their last match. Patel Nand and Deepak Shrivastava were among the runs, scoring 26 and 17 runs, respectively. However, their bowling unit failed to make an impact, with Shubhi Thapar and Deepak Shrivastava going wicketless.
They will be eager to put up a more dominant display and strengthen their position in the points table.
Kamal Karki: A crucial top-order batter who scored 41 in the last game.
Achal Patel: A steady batter capable of stabilising the innings.
Tanka Kandel: A key all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
Hom Gurung: A reliable bowler who has been consistent with wickets.
Patel Nand: A dependable batter who scored 26 in the last match.
Anshkumar Patel: An aggressive batter who can accelerate the scoring.
Gaurav Joshi: A key bowling option who can deliver breakthroughs.
Deepak Shrivastava: An all-rounder who can be effective with the ball.
Both teams are expected to field a similar XI as their previous matches. Gzira United will look to stabilise their batting lineup, while AUM might tweak their bowling attack to address recent struggles.
Wicketkeepers: Achal Patel
Batters: Kamal Karki, Anshkumar Patel
All-rounders: Tanka Kandel, Buddhisagar Bhandari, Patel Nand, Pradip Bhandari, Lalit Jivnani
Bowlers: Hom Gurung, Salim Rain, Bibek Darai
Captain Choice: Kamal Karki, Tanka Kandel
Vice-Captain Choice: Patel Nand, Buddhisagar Bhandari
Achal Patel (WK), Bhuwan Aryal (C), Kamal Karki, Bharat Aryal, Tanka Kandel, Pradip Bhandari, Buddhisagar Bhandari, Bibek Darai, Salim Rain, Hom Gurung, Bisnu Kunwar
Dhruv Gurjar (WK), Mitulkumar Patel, Bhumin Chauhan, Anshkumar Patel, Indrajith Babu, Patel Nand, Aayush Khatri, Abhinav Kaushik, Gaurav Joshi, Deepak Shrivastava, Shubhi Thapar
Achal Patel, Bhakta Bhandari, Bharat Aryal, Bhuwan Aryal, Bibek Darai, Bisnu Kunwar, Buddhisagar Bhandari, Govinda Paudel, Hom Gurung, Imran Ali, Kamal Karki, Kiran Basyal, Lalit Pandey, Pradeep Bhattarai, Pradip Bhandari, Salim Rain, Subash Neupane, Subash Sedai, Suraj Darai, Tanka Kandel
Aayush Khatri, Abhishek Kuntala, Amandeep Ralhan, Anshkumar Patel, Bhumin Chauhan, Darshit Patankar, Deepak Shrivastava, Dhruv Gurjar, Gaurav Joshi, Gulfam Akram, Indrajith Babu, Lalit Jivnani, Mitulkumar Patel, Patel Nand, Sarang Bhavsar, Shubhi Thapar, Suresh Viswanath, Tarak Shah, Zoheb Malek