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The stage is set for the opening match of the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup, 2024, where host nation Oman will lock horns with Bahrain at the iconic Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat. Scheduled for Friday, this encounter promises an exhilarating start to the tournament.
Oman Preview: Oman, led by captain Zeeshan Maqsood, is determined to bounce back after a disappointing series against Namibia. With a strong batting lineup comprising Naseem Khushi, Kashyap Prajapati, Aqib Ilyas, and captain Zeeshan Maqsood himself, Oman aims to put on a formidable performance. The recent T20I series witnessed impressive performances from Naseem Khushi and Aqib Ilyas, instilling confidence in the team. The bowling department, spearheaded by Fayyaz Butt and Mohammad Nadeem, is ready to deliver timely breakthroughs.
Oman Predicted Playing XI: Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Naseem Khushi, Kashyap Prajapati, Aqib Ilyas, Ayan Khan, Rafiullah, Mohammad Nadeem, Mehran Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Kaleemullah, Samay Shrivastav.
Bahrain Preview: Bahrain, on the other hand, is geared up to face the challenge posed by Oman. With key players like Sohail Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ali, and captain Haider Butt leading the batting lineup, Bahrain aims to make an impact. Sohail Ahmed and Umer Toor showcased commendable form in the recent Malaysia Open T20 Championship, bolstering Bahrain’s batting prowess. The bowling unit, led by Rizwan Butt, Sathaiya Veerapathiran, and Ali Dawood, is determined to disrupt Oman’s batting lineup.
Bahrain Predicted Playing XI: Haider Butt (c), Umer Toor (wk), Sohail Ahmed, Sarfaraz Ali, Imran Anwar, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Junaid Aziz, Sathaiya Veerapathiran, Ali Dawood, Rizwan Butt, Abdul Majid.
Pitch and Weather Conditions: The Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, is expected to offer an intriguing battle between bat and ball. With partly cloudy weather forecasted and humidity around 39%, both teams will need to adapt to the conditions.
OMA vs BHR Pitch Report: The pitch at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) favors the bowlers, offering assistance to both pace and spin. Teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first, aiming to capitalize on the pitch conditions.
Winning Prediction: Considering recent performances and home advantage, Oman holds a slight edge over Bahrain. With key players like Naseem Khushi and Fayyaz Butt in good form, Oman is expected to deliver a clinical performance. Expect Oman to emerge victorious in a hard-fought contest against Bahrain at Al-Amerat.
Prediction: Oman Will Win
