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The Malaysia Open T20I Championship 2024 enters its third game with Kuwait set to face Tanzania in a pivotal encounter. Both teams are eager to bounce back from their opening game losses and make a statement in this tournament. Kuwait fell short against Bahrain in their last outing, while Tanzania faced a similar fate against Vanuatu. As they clash at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur, both sides are determined to secure their first win.
Team Previews:
Kuwait Preview:
Led by Mohammad Aslam, Kuwait aims to showcase their experience and bounce back strongly in this game. Despite a loss in their opening encounter, Kuwait boasts a strong batting lineup with players like Meet Bhavsar, Ravija Sandaruwan, and Mohammad Amin. The team will heavily rely on its experienced bowling attack, led by Mirza Ahmed and Mohamed Shafeeq, to make early breakthroughs and put pressure on Tanzania’s batting order.
Tanzania Preview:
Under the captaincy of Salum Jumbe, Tanzania seeks redemption after a disappointing start to the tournament. The team looks to its opening pair of Ivan Selemani and Jumanne Masquater to provide a solid foundation, while players like Abdallah Jabiri and Zamoyoni Jabeneke aim to stabilize the middle order. With a determined bowling unit comprising Mohamed Issa and Salum Jumbe, Tanzania aims to restrict Kuwait’s batting lineup and secure their first win.
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Predicted Playing XI
Tanzania Predicted Playing XI:
Salum Jumbe (c), Ivan Selemani, Omary Kitunda (wk), Ally Kimote, Zamoyoni Jabeneke, Sanjay Kumar Thakor, Mohamed Issa, Johnson Nyambo, Yalinde Nkanya, Jumanne Masquater, Abdallah Jabiri
Kuwait Predicted Playing XI:
Mohammed Aslam (c), Meet Bhavsar, Ravija Sandaruwan, Mohammad Amin, Usman Patel (wk), Shiraz Khan, Bilal Tahir, Sayed Monib, Yasin Patel, Mohamed Shafeeq, Mirza Ahmed
Kuwait T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 45
Won = 25
Loss = 20
No Result = 0
Tie = 0
Tanzania T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 57
Won = 35
Loss = 19
No Result = 3
Tie = 0
Kuwait vs Tanzania head-to-head stats
Total Match Played = 0
Kuwait won = 0
Tanzania won = 0
No Result = 0
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur offers a flat batting surface with shorter boundaries, favoring stroke play. However, overcast skies and rain may disrupt the game, providing assistance to bowlers in the early overs. The team batting first will aim to post a competitive total of 160 runs or more on the board to stay in contention.
Toss Prediction:
Given the challenging batting conditions due to weather disruptions, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first to take advantage of the conditions and restrict the opposition to a manageable total.
Winning Prediction:
Despite Tanzania’s determination to secure their first win, Kuwait holds the upper hand with their strong batting lineup and depth in the bowling attack. With a blend of experience and talent, Kuwait is favored to emerge victorious in this contest and register their first win in the Malaysia Open T20I Championship 2024.
Prediction: Kuwait Will Win
As cricket enthusiasts eagerly await this thrilling encounter, the clash between Kuwait and Tanzania promises to deliver excitement and keep fans on the edge of their seats until the last ball is bowled.
