Qatar vs Malaysia Match Prediction
National teams
Mulpani Cricket Ground
Facts
- Malaysia have been bundled out for totals below 200 on four occasions in their last eight 50-over matches.
- Qatar have crossed the total of 200 in their last four 50-over matches.
Qatar vs Malaysia Chance of Winning
Both the teams haven’t fared very well in the competition so far but Malaysia have one win so far while the opposite teams are yet to find their footing in the tournament. Saudi Arabia beat Qatar in a one-sided affair while Malaysia outplayed the same team in a fixture of the ACC Premier Cup.
- Qatar’s chances of winning @ 55%
- Malaysia’s chances of winning @ 45%
Qatar vs Malaysia Prediction & Betting Tips 2023
Qatar have been searching for their first win of the tournament and the game against Malaysia offers tham another chance at earning one. Batting has been the main issue for the team as they were bundled out for 209 and 216 in the two games. Imal Liyanage has scored 58 runs from two matches while Mohammed Rizlan has amassed 71 runs from two games. Ikramullah Khan has picked four wickets from two matches but the team will need their batters to step up to the occasion and lead them to a win. Crossing at least the 250-run mark might be an important factor for the side in upcoming matches.
Malaysia have won one game against Saudi Arabia while losing their fixtures against Nepal and Oman. Virandeep Singh has been the star batter of the side, scoring half-centuries in the last couple of games for the team. He has scored 191 runs from the three innings so far and is the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament. Muhammad Amir and Muhamad Syahadat have also scored one fifty each for the country. Muhammad Wafiq has picked up five wickets in three matches. With a better record than their opponents in the tournament, Malaysia might add a second win to their report card on Tuesday.
Qatar vs Malaysia Match Toss Prediction
Out of the five matches played at the venue, three matches have been won by the teams batting second. However, the teamss batting first did emerge as the winners on a couple of occasions. Also, the teams have opted to field first on all five occasions and so the trend is likely to continue in this match as well.
Weather Report
The game between Qatar and Malaysia might witness rain in patches according to Worldweatheronline.com. Showers are expected to occur towards the end of the first innings and during some phases of the second innings. Also, pace bowlers can expect some help from the surface as there might be significant cloud cover during the mentioned period.
Qatar News & Player List
Qatar squad:Kamran Khan, Zaheer Ibrahim, Imal Liyanage (wk), Muhammad Tanveer, Mohammed Rizlan (c), M Ikramullah Khan, Muhammad Murad, Khurram Shahzad, Amir Farooq, Sandun Withanage, Mohammed Nadeem, Owais Ahmed, Valeed Veetil, Gayan Munaweera
Predicted Playing XI
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Kamran Khan |
Batsman |
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Zaheer Ibrahim |
Batsman |
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Imal Liyanage |
Batsman and Wicketkeeper |
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Muhammad Tanveer |
Batsman |
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Mohammed Rizlan |
Batsman |
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M Ikramullah Khan |
Bowler |
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Khurram Shahzad |
All-rounder |
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Amir Farooq |
Batsman |
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Muhammad Murad |
Bowler |
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Sandun Withanage |
Bowler |
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Mohammed Nadeem |
Bowler |
Qatar Team Form
Qatar have lost both of their matches in the tournament and will have a tough task ahead of them to beat a tough opponent like Malaysia on Tuesday.
Malaysia News & Player List
Malaysia squad: Ahmad Faiz (C), Virandeep Singh, Khizar Hayat, Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak, Sharvin Muniandy, Amir Azim, Fitri Sham, Vijay Unni, Anwar Rahman, Nazril Rahman, Wan Muhammad Azam, Wafiq Irfan, Syahadat Ramli, Rizwan Haider
Malaysia Predicted Playing XI:
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Muhammad Amir Azim |
Batsman |
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Virandeep Singh |
All-rounder |
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Ahmad Faiz (C) |
Batsman |
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Vijay Unni |
All-rounder |
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Syed Aziz |
Wicket-keeper batsman |
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Muhammad Syahadat Ramli |
All-rounder |
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Khizar Hayat |
All-rounder |
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Anwar Rahman |
Bowler |
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Syazrul Idrus |
Bowler |
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Muhammad Wafiq Irfan |
Bowler |
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Rizwan Haider |
Bowler |
Malaysia Team Form
Malaysia have won a single fixture out of the three games they have played so far in the tournament and would be favoured to win the contest and improve their position in the points table.
Qatar vs Malaysia Head to Head
Both the teams haven’t played any ODI game so far but they have faced each other in a couple of games. Qatar won one match while Malysia also secured a victory. With an equal head to head record in the shortest format, it might be a thrilling encounter between both parties.
Qatar vs Malaysia Betting Odds
Malaysia’s opening stand to be over 18.5 runs
Malaysia’s opening pair has scores of 22, 82 and 39 in the tournament so far. Further, the form of both openers has been brilliant so far with Muhammad Amir scoring one half-century and Virandeep Singh scoring two fifties in the tournament. Considering the form of both the openers and the kind of opening stands they have provided for the team, the duo is likely to score more runs than the mentioned mark.
Qatar vs Malaysia Top Team Batters
Muhammad Tanveer to be Qatar’s top batter
Tanveer has scored 65 runs across two innings so far and is likely to shine with the bat while playing in the middle order. Further, he has scored 252 runs across eight innings with an average of 42, including three fifties, which highlights his capacity to be the top batter for his side.
Virandeep Singh to be Malaysia’s top batter
Virandeep Singh has been in red hot form, registering scores of 46, 51, and 94 so far in the tournament. The batter has gathered 191 runs from three innings at an average of 63.66 and he is the key batter for his side. The batter’s form is likely to assist him in playing a significant knock in the game.
Qatar vs Malaysia Top Team Bowlers
Ikramullah Khan to be Qatar’s top bowler
Ikramullah Khan has picked four wickets in the two games so far and is one of the strike bowlers for Qatar. The left arm pacer has 31 wickets from 19 List A innings with a bowling average of 24.58.
Anwar Rahman to be Malaysia’s top bowler
Anwar has picked two wickets from two games so far and has kept his economy below 5. Also, he has the experience of taking 14 wickets in 10 List A games at a bowling average of 22.78. Thus, he is likely to emerge as the top bowler for Malaysia in the fixture.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win: Qatar
With a quality all-rounder like Virandeep Singh in their lineup, Malaysia have a superior batting unit than their opponents. Also, in the previous meeting between both sides, Malaysia registered an easy eight-wicket win over Qatar and are likely to win another game.
- Qatar to win @ 2.02 (Parimatch)
- Malaysia to win @ 1.77 (Parimatch)
