Malaysia vs Hong Kong, MALTNC, Today Match Prediction 22 September 2023

MAL vs HKG Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Malaysia will be keen to get back to winning ways when they face Hong Kong in the 4th match of the Malaysia Tri-series 2023 played at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on Friday.

In a rain-affected match, Malaysia suffered 45-run defeat at the hands of Papua New Guinea via DLS method. Captain Ahmad Faiz will be hoping that the side can raise their overall game for this must-win clash.

On the other hand, Hong Kong suffered 22-run defeat against Papua New Guinea. With this result, Hong Kong have suffered back-to-back defeats in the competition.

Captain Nizakat Khan will be hoping that the side can learn from their mistakes and put on a decent show against Malaysia.

In the opening game of the tournament, Malaysia ed a thumping win over Hong Kong.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

MAL

L W

MAL

152/9 in 20.0 7.6

MALTNC

Papua New Guinea beat Malaysia by 45 runs (D/L) method

20 Sep 2023

PNG

108/1 in 9.4 11.17

HKG

79/10 in 19.0 4.16

MALTNC

Malaysia beat Hong Kong by 102 runs

19 Sep 2023

MAL

181/8 in 20.0 9.05

HKG

L L

HKG

141/9 in 20.0 7.05

MALTNC

Papua New Guinea beat Hong Kong by 22 runs

21 Sep 2023

PNG

163/5 in 20.0 8.15

HKG

79/10 in 19.0 4.16

MALTNC

Malaysia beat Hong Kong by 102 runs

19 Sep 2023

MAL

181/8 in 20.0 9.05

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Malaysia Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of Syed Aziz, Mohammad Amir Azim, captain Ahmad Faiz, Zubaidi Zulkifle and all-rounder Virandeep Singh to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, skipper Ahmad Faiz played exceedingly well for Malaysia and finished the innings with the top-score of 49 runs off 36 balls with the help of three boundaries and three sixes.

Besides Faiz, Mohammad Amir Azim also produced a crucial 39 runs off 37 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes to help Malaysia post a competitive total on the board.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rizwan Haider, Syazrul Idrus, Virandeep Singh, Khizar Hayat, Conor Smith and Vijay Unni, to provide the timely breakthroughs.

Malaysia Predicted Playing XI:

Syed Aziz Mubarak, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Ahmad Faiz (c), Muhammad Amir Azim, Virandeep Singh, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Conor Smith, Khizar Hayat, Rizwan Haider, Syazrul Idrus, Vijay Unni

Malaysia Actual Playing XI:

Sharvin Muniandy, Syed Aziz, Ainool Hafizs, Ahmad Zubaidi Zulkifle, Ahmad Faiz, Muhammad Amir Azim, Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni, Khizar Hayat, Rizwan Haider, Aslam Khan Malik

Hong Kong Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Nizakat Khan, Babar Hayat, Shiv Mathur, Akbar Khan, Anas Khan and Nasrulla Rana to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Babar Hayat continued his excellent form with the bat and finished the innings with the top-score of 60 runs off 49 balls with the help of three boundaries and four sixes.

Besides Babar Hayat, Shiv Mathur scored 20 runs off 16 balls, Nizakat Khan scored 18 runs off 19 balls with the help of one four.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Ehsan Khan, Anas Khan, Niaz Ali, Nasrulla Rana, Mohammad Waheed, Mohammad Ghazanfar, and Nizakat Khan to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Niaz Ali, Ehsan Khan and Anas Khan put in tidy bowling performances and claimed one wicket apiece.

Hong Kong Predicted Playing XI:

Nizakat Khan (c), Nasrulla Rana, Babar Hayat, Shiv Mathur, Akbar Khan, Anas Khan, Muhammad Khan (wk), Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Waheed, Niaz Ali, Mohammad Ghazanfar

Hong Kong Actual Playing XI:

Muhammad Khan, Adil Mehmood, Nizakat Khan, Babar Hayat, Hamed Khan, Shiv Mathur, Akbar Khan, Ehsan Khan, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Anas Khan

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

With heavy rains expected for Friday’s match, the wicket prepared for the game will favour the batting units. It will difficult for the bowlers to grip the ball due to rainy conditions.

MAL vs HKG Pitch Report

Bayuemas Oval is going to host the 4th match of the 2023 Malaysia T20i Tri-series between Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive score of 165 runs or more on the board. The previous match played at Bayuemas Oval was won by side batting first.