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The third match of the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship, 2024, will see Kuwait take on Bahrain at the ICC Academy, Dubai, on December 14th at 10:30 AM. The tournament follows a round-robin format, featuring teams from the Gulf region – Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and Oman – with the top two teams advancing to the final.
Kuwait started their campaign strongly, securing a big win against Saudi Arabia and leading the table. Bahrain, however, are struggling after a loss to the UAE and are placed 5th. Kuwait’s superior form and a dominant head-to-head record give them the edge in this encounter.
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Kuwait Preview
Kuwait has had an outstanding T20I year, winning 14 out of their 21 matches with a 66.66% success rate. They started the tournament with a commanding six-wicket victory over Saudi Arabia, showcasing strong performances in both batting and bowling.
Key players like Ravija Sandaruwan (315 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 164.92) and Clinto Anto (217 runs with a strike rate of 146.62) bolster their batting lineup. The bowling unit, led by Yasin Patel (21 wickets, 5.1 economy) and Shiraz Khan (12 wickets), ensures Kuwait remains a formidable opponent.
Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammed Aslam (c), Usman Patel (wk), Ravija Sandaruwan, Meet Bhavsar, Clinto Anto, Bilal Tahir, Yasin Patel, Muhammad Umar, Mohamed Shafeeq, Adnan Idrees, Sayed Monib
Bahrain Preview
Bahrain has had a tough year, with only two wins from their last ten matches. They started the tournament with a dismal performance against the UAE, managing just 113 runs and losing by a big margin.
Despite recent struggles, players like Haider Ali Butt (453 runs in 10 matches at an average of 64.71) and Ahmer Bin Nasir (168 runs at a strike rate of 134.4) offer hope. The bowling attack relies on Ali Dawood (16 wickets) and Rizwan Butt (9 wickets), but they need stronger all-around performances to challenge Kuwait.
Predicted Playing XI:
Asif Ali, Prashant Kurup (wk), Haider Ali Butt (c), Ahmer Bin Nasir, Rizwan Butt, Sarfaraz Ali, Imran Anwar, Abdul Majid Abbasi, Fiaz Ahmed, Imran Khan, Muhammad Salman
Fantasy Team XI
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ravija Sandaruwan (C) | Batter |
| Haider Ali Butt (VC) | Batter |
| Usman Patel | Wicketkeeper |
| Clinto Anto | Batter |
| Ahmer Bin Nasir | Batter |
| Mohammed Aslam | All-rounder |
| Yasin Patel | Bowler |
| Shiraz Khan | Bowler |
| Ali Dawood | Bowler |
| Rizwan Butt | Bowler |
| Meet Bhavsar | All-rounder |
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report
The ICC Academy in Dubai favors teams batting first, with 23 of the last 35 matches won by the side setting a target. The pitch offers assistance to spinners and medium pacers, making it challenging for batters.
- Average Score: 145-155
- Toss Prediction: Bat First
Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 18°C – 25°C
- Rain: None expected
- Conditions: Sunny with light winds, ideal for cricket
Winning Prediction
Kuwait’s consistent performances and strong head-to-head record against Bahrain make them favorites to win. Bahrain’s struggles with both bat and ball suggest that Kuwait is likely to maintain their top position on the table.
Prediction: Kuwait to win.
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