QAT vs BAH, Gulf Cricket Championship 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the second match (Source: Twitter)
The second match of the inaugural edition of Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 will be played between the Qatar (QAT) & the Bahrain (BAH) on Friday, September 15th, 2023 at West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar at 11:00 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the encounter.
With Cricket growing tremendously in the Middle East, Qatar Cricket Association (QCA) on hosting the inaugural edition of the Gulf T20i Championship to be held in Doha, from 14th – 22nd September 2023. UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia & the hosts Qatar will fight it out over 16 matches at the “West End International Stadium in Doha” to be crowned the T20 Gulf champion.
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These two teams have a history, with Bahrain holding the edge at 3-1 in their head-to-head battles. In their last encounter, Bahrain clinched victory by a narrow margin of 13 runs.
After not playing any T20I cricket since December of last year, it may take a few balls for all of Qatar’s players to get going in this match. Their last game saw them thrash Singapore and we expect Muhammad Murad’s side to be one of the top teams as hosts in this tournament.
After finishing in fourth place in the Quadrangular Twenty20 Series back in March, Bahrain need to up their recent levels of performance if they are to be a contender for this tournament. Umer Toor will be the skipper for Bahrain in this competition.
QAT vs BAH, Match 2: Pitch Report
The pitch at West End Park promises a balanced contest, offering something for both batters and pacers. However, given the conditions, teams may prefer to chase targets.
West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Qatar T20 Stats and Records
Total matches: 13
First Batting Team won: 5
Second Batting Team won: 8
Highest score: 201
Lowest score: 56
QAT vs BAH, Match 2: Top Player Picks
Imal Liyanage (QAT)
- Imal Liyanage bats in the top order for Qatar and is very capable of playing a long innings for his team.
Muhammad Ikramullah (QAT)
- Muhammad Ikramullah is a strike bowler for Qatar who can provide breakthroughs when his team needs the most.
Muhammad Tanveer (QAT)
- Muhammad Tanveer is a dynamic all-rounder known for his exceptional contributions with both bat and ball.
- With 824 runs and nine wickets in T20Is, Tanveer brings a wealth of experience and versatility to the Qatar team.
Imran Javed (BAH)
- Imran Javed is a genuine all-rounder, equally adept with both bat and ball.
- With 520 runs and 37 wickets in T20Is, he plays a pivotal role in Bahrain's success.
Fiaz Ahmed (BAH)
- He is an experienced campaigner for Bahrain who bats in the top order. He is the backbone of the team and an important batter in the squad.
Ali Dawood (BAH)
- Ali Dawood is a match winner for Bahrain with the ball in hand. Dawood bowls in good areas and the rewards come in terms of wickets.
QAT vs BAH, Match 2: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If QAT bats first | Muhammad Tanveer | Muhammad Ikramullah |
| If BAH bats first | Imran Javed | Muhammad Tanveer |
QAT vs BAH, Match 2: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
This looks set to be a close contest between two teams who will enjoy the surface and conditions in Doha. Qatar are over-reliant on Imal Liyanage and we expect this to be an issue as the game goes on. Overall, our prediction is for Bahrain to win. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 2-3-4-2.
QAT vs BAH, Match 2: Cricket Fantasy Teams for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Imran-Ali, Imal Liyanage
Batters: Fiaz Ahmed, Sohail Ahmed, M Irshad
All-rounders: Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Tanveer, Imran Javed, Ali Dawood
Bowlers: Yasir Nazir, Mohsin Zaki
Captain: Muhammad Tanveer
Vice-captain: Muhammad Ikramulla
QAT: 4 Players, BAH: 7 Players
QAT vs BAH, Match 2: Cricket Fantasy Teams for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Imran-Ali, Imal Liyanage
Batters: Fiaz Ahmed, Sohail Ahmed, M Irshad
All-rounders: Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Tanveer, Imran Javed, Ali Dawood
Bowlers: Bipin Kumar, Mohsin Zaki
Captain: Imran Javed
Vice-captain: Muhammad Ikramulla
QAT: 5 Players, BAH: 6 Players
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