American University of Malta

The American University of Malta (AUM) cricket team, hailing from the Mediterranean island of Malta, is a relatively young team in the cricketing landscape, established in the year 2017. Despite being a small and emerging entity, the team quickly carved out a niche for itself in the local cricket circles. Although cricket is not the most popular sport in Malta, the AUM team serves as an enthusiastic ambassador for the game on campus and beyond.

Given the nascent nature of the team, its list of major achievements and championships is still in the making. However, AUM has shown commendable progress in inter-university tournaments, where their determination and sportsmanship have been lauded. The team continues to strive towards their first significant championship victory, pushing the boundaries with every match they play. Their journey is not really marked by records, but rather by the spirit of improvement and budding potential.

Among the key players, there is Ahmed Khan, who captains the side with a strategic acumen beyond his years. Known for his brisk right-arm medium pace and handy lower-order batting, Ahmed has contributed significantly to both the development of the team dynamics and the competitive edge they display. Another pivotal player is Ravi Singh, whose knack for sharp, all-field catching and aggressive batting at the top order often turns the tide during closely contested matches.

As for notable matches, one could point to their spirited contests against the University of Malta and MA European Institute. These matches serve as the cornerstone of the university cricket rivalries and reflect the growing status of AUM in the Maltese cricketing landscape.

The team displays a playing style that's a blend of eagerness and tactical approach, seeming to favour aggressive batting and a disciplined bowling attack. Such an approach speaks volumes of their emphasis on modern cricketing tenets balanced with traditional discipline.

Unique traditions? Well, they do have a quirky one — new players must perform a short musical number on their debut, a practice that’s as much about breaking the ice as it is about establishing camaraderie.

While the exact home stadium is a rotating field, with matches often played at Marsa Cricket Club, the fan culture is characteristically intimate and supportive, with students and local cricket enthusiasts turning out in numbers, armed with banners and endless chants, adding to a lively, familial atmosphere.

In essence, the American University of Malta cricket team embodies the notion of sporting pursuit over perfection, in a charming little bubble where dedication meets potential on the sunny shores of Malta.

Group A, 32nd Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 15, 2025

Gzira United

131/6 (10)

American University of Malta

135/5 (9.4)

American University of Malta won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Darshit Patankar

Group A, 31st Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 15, 2025

Gzira United

115/5 (10)

American University of Malta

108/5 (10)

Gzira United won by 7 runs

Player of the Match

Achal Patel

Group A, 14th Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 11, 2025

Hamrun Stallions

88/0 (4.2)

American University of Malta

83/6 (10)

Hamrun Stallions won by 10 wickets (with 34 balls remaining)

Player of the Match

Michael Das

Group A, 13th Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 11, 2025

Hamrun Stallions

146/2 (10)

American University of Malta

116/3 (10)

Hamrun Stallions won by 30 runs

Player of the Match

David Marks

Group A, 8th Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 9, 2025

American University of Malta

Victoria Lions

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Group A, 7th Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 9, 2025

American University of Malta

Victoria Lions

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Group A, 2nd Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 8, 2025

American University of Malta

Southern Crusaders CC

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Group A, 1st Match, European Cricket Series Malta - February 8, 2025

American University of Malta

Southern Crusaders CC

Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Mitulkumar Patel
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 31

Gaurav Joshi
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 41

Dhruv Gurjar
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 32

Indrajith Babu
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 37

Bhumin Chauhan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 30

Nand Patel
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 22

Anshkumar Patel
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Fast Medium
Age: 22

Lalit Jivnani
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 35

Abhishek Kuntala
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 30

Deepak Shrivastava
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 36

Shubhi Thapar
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 25

Aayush Khatri
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast
Age: 28

Zoheb Malek
Position: Batsman
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 37

Tarak Shah
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 31

Gulfam Akram
Position: Bowler
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 35

Darshit Patankar
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Age: 28

Amandeep Ralhan
Position: Allrounder
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Age: 41

Marsa Sports Club
City: Malta
Country: Malta