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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Qatar won the toss and choose to bowl first
Teams bowling first in morning fames at the ICC Academy Ground usually tend to have the upper hand.
We are backing Bahrain as the winners of this clash.
Tournament: | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | ICC Academy Dubai, دبي, United Arab Emirates |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 18.6°C|Sunny |
The Gulf Cricket T20I Championship rolls on with Qatar facing Bahrain in tomorrow morning's clash at the ICC Academy Ground. Bahrain currently hold the third spot in the standings, having picked up 4 points from their four outings. Qatar, meanwhile, are struggling at the bottom of the table, still searching for their first points after four matches. Looking at how both teams have played lately, Bahrain seem to have the upper hand going into this matchup.
113/8 in 20.0 5.65
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United Arab Emirates beat Bahrain by 8 wickets
117/2 in 16.5 6.95
138/2 in 19.3 7.08
135/7 in 20.0 6.75
138/8 in 20.0
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Qatar beat Bahrain by 19 runs
104/7 in 17.0
138/8 in 20.0
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Qatar beat Bahrain by 19 runs
104/7 in 17.0
Qatar's struggles in the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship show no signs of letting up, with four straight losses, including their latest defeat to UAE. Stuck at the bottom of the table, they'll need something extraordinary to turn their campaign around.
Their batting has been disappointing overall, though Muhammad Asim has managed to shine, scoring 123 runs across 4 innings with a solid strike rate of 156.
Imal Liyanage has also shown some form, hitting 125 runs in 4 innings, albeit at a slower strike rate of 111. The team needs more from Mohammad Ahnaff and Muhammad Tanveer, who've proven they can score runs earlier this year.
Qatar's bowling department hasn't impressed either. While Himanshu Rathod has done well with 5 wickets at 6.25, bowlers like Mohammed Nadeem and Ikramullah Khan haven't lived up to expectations.
Saqlain Arshad, Imal Liyanage (wk), Mohammed Rizlan (c), Muhammad Tanveer, Muhammad Asim, Mohammad Ahnaff, Mohammad Ikramullah Khan, Himanshu Rathod, Amir Farooq, Muhammad Jabir, Mohammed Nadeem
Mohammed Rizlan, Muhammad Tanveer, Saqlain Arshad, Himanshu Rathod, Muhammad Asim Liaqat Ali , Muhammad Ikramullah, Imal Liyanange, Amir Farooq, Arumuga Ganesh, Mohammed Nadeem, Muhammad Jabir
Bahrain's campaign in the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship has been a mix of success and close calls, with two wins and two losses so far. They recently suffered a thrilling two-run defeat against Oman, setting them on a path to regain their winning form.
Their batting lineup has been led by Ahmer Bin Nasir, who has impressed with 125 runs at a strike rate of 121 in 4 innings. Asif Ali (109 runs) and skipper Haider Ali Butt (96 runs) have also contributed significantly.
In addition, Prashant Kurup can provide valuable with his bat.
On the bowling front, Imran Khan and Imran Anwar have been the main contributors with 7 wickets each. Meanwhile, Rizwan Butt and Sarfaraz Ali have made crucial breakthroughs, bolstering the team's bowling attack.
Prashant Kurup (wk), Sarfaraz Ali, Asif Ali, Haider Ali Butt (c), Junaid Aziz, Imran Anwar, Sai Sarthak, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Rizwan Butt, Abdul Majid Abbasi, Imran Khan
Muhammad Basil, Sai Sarthak, Asif Ali, Haider Butt, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Rizwan Butt, Sarfraz Ali, Imran Anwar, Abdul Majid, Prashant Kurup, Imran Khan
Batters and bowlers both find something to work with at Dubai's ICC Academy Ground during T20 matches. While the pitch stays good for batting throughout the game, spin bowlers tend to get some help as the match progresses. The new ball might swing a bit for the pacers early on in the first innings, but batters will find things easier once they have settled in.
Weather-wise, players can expect typical Dubai conditions - sunny and warm throughout the game.
The ICC Academy Ground in Dubai has seen an average first-innings total of 156 runs. The highest score recorded at this venue is Oman's impressive 204-5 against Qatar in this series, a game they won by 35 runs. Based on these statistics, teams batting first should aim for a total of around 160 runs to have a competitive edge.
Morning games in the competition have usually favored the chasing side so we reckon both captains will look to field first here.
Qatar will be desperate to get their first win of the tournament. However, they have played so far, it will need a special effort from their batters and bowlers to get their campaign back on track. Bahrain are also coming into this game with a loss, but they look a lot more balanced overall and are favored to come out on top in this clash.
We are backing Bahrain as the winners of this clash.
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