HON (Hong Kong) vs KUW (Kuwait) Match Prediction
HON
69%
Chance of Winning
KUW
31%
T20i
Mulpani Cricket Stadium
Facts:
- These teams have only clashed on two occasions, and in both instances, it was Hong Kong that emerged as the winner.
- Kuwait are the winners of the 2023 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A. They achieved this feat after beating Saudi Arabia in the final by 4 wickets.
- As per the ICC Men’s T20I Team rankings, Hong Kong sits 21st in the list while Kuwait lie at the 27th spot.
Hong Kong vs Kuwait Chance of Winning
Hong Kong recently participated in a Tri-series alongside Nepal and the United Arab Emirates. They secured victory in just one out of the four matches and concluded at the bottom of the standings. Their lone win in the series was against the UAE, with a convincing 69-run margin. Babar Hayat and Anshy Rath were the leading run-scorers for Hong Kong in the series, accumulating 151 and 107 runs, respectively. Ehsan Khan stood out as the top wicket-taker for Hong Kong in the series, securing a total of five wickets.
Kuwait, on the contrary, emerged as the champions in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A. They claimed the first position in the tournament, with five victories in six matches, including a 4-wicket win over Saudi Arabia in the finals. Meet Bhavsar and Ravija Sandaruwan were the standout performers with the bat for Kuwait, amassing 262 and 205 runs, respectively, during the competition. Mohammed Aslam made a significant contribution with the ball, securing 10 wickets for Kuwait in the tournament.
- Hong Kong's chance of winning: 69%
- Kuwait’s chance of winning: 31%
Hong Kong vs Kuwait Betting Tips
Anshy Rath compiled a total of 107 runs during his participation in the Nepal Tri-Series while representing Hong Kong. The 25-year-old has scored 555 runs in 26 T20Is, with an average of 23.12. Based on his performance, we anticipate that Rath will surpass 19.5 runs in the upcoming game.
Ravija Sandaruwan delivered an impressive performance for Kuwait in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A, amassing 205 runs with an average of 34.16. The 31-year-old maintains a strong T20 average of 32.77. Given his track record, it is a prudent choice to place a bet on Sandaruwan to exceed 22.5 runs in the upcoming game.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Hong Kong vs Kuwait Toss Prediction
The pitch at the Mulpani Cricket Ground in Kathmandu, Nepal is a well-balanced one. It provides ample opportunities for batsmen to score runs, but it also has a slowish nature that aids the bowlers. In the 7 T20 matches played at this venue, 5 were won by the team batting second, while the remaining 2 were won by the team batting first. Therefore, our prediction is that the team's skipper, upon winning the toss, will opt to bat first.
Weather Report
As per Weather.com, the temperature at the Mulpani Cricket Ground on Monday is expected to be around 26 degree Celsius and 54% humidity, 10% precipitation and a wind blowing at 14 km/h. The weatherman predicts clear skies over Kathmandu on Monday.
Hong Kong Players List
Nizakat Khan (c), Adit Gorawara, Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Haroon Arshad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Raag Kapur, Scott Mckechnie, Yasim Murtaza, Zeeshan Ali
Predicted Playing XI
|
Player Name |
Role |
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Martin Coetzee |
Batsman |
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Babar Hayat |
Batsman |
|
Nizakat Khan (c) |
All-rounder |
|
Zeeshan Ali |
Wicket Keeper |
|
Nasrulla Rana |
All-rounder |
|
Yasim Murtaza |
All-rounder |
|
Aizaz Khan |
All-rounder |
|
Haroon Arshad |
Bowler |
|
Ayush Shukla |
Bowler |
|
Raag Kapur |
Bowler |
|
Ehsan Khan |
Bowler |
Hong Kong Recent Form
Hong Kong comes to this event following a less than favourable performance in the Nepal Tri-Series, where they found themselves at the bottom of the table, having secured victory in just one out of the four matches played.
Kuwait Players List
Mohammed Aslam (c), Ilyas Ahmed, Mirza Ahmed, Clinto Anto, Meet Bhavsar (wk), Usmangani Ibrahim (wk), Yasin Ishak, Shiraz Khan (vc), Parvindar Kumar, Nimish Lathief, Sayed Monib, Ravija Sandaruwan, Mohamed Shafeeq, Diju Sheeli, Bilal Tahir
Predicted Playing XI
|
Player Name |
Role |
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Clinto Anto |
Batsman |
|
Ravija Sandaruwan |
All-rounder |
|
Mohammed Aslam (c) |
All-rounder |
|
Meet Bhavsar (wk) |
Wicket Keeper |
|
Bilal Tahir |
Batsman |
|
Sayed Monib |
Bowler |
|
Shiraz Khan (vc) |
All-rounder |
|
Mirza Ahmed |
Bowler |
|
Yasin Ishak |
Bowler |
|
Ilyas Ahmed |
Bowler |
|
Mohamed Shafeeq |
Bowler |
Kuwait Recent Form
Kuwait is coming to this event as the victors of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A, where they clinched the title by defeating Saudi Arabia with a 4-wicket margin.
Hong Kong vs Kuwait Head-to-Head Record
These teams have only clashed on two occasions, and in both instances, it was Hong Kong that emerged as the winner.
- Total Matches Played: 2 matches
- Hong Kong Won: 2 matches
- Kuwait Won: 0 match
- No Result/ Abandoned: 0 match
Hong Kong vs Kuwait Betting Odds
Hong Kong to score under 21.5 runs before their 1st dismissal
Hong Kong recorded scores of 0, 0, 6 & 33 runs before their first dismissal in the Nepal Tri-Series recently. In each of these four games, barring one, Hong Kong failed to surpass the threshold of 21.5 runs before losing their first wicket. Martin Coetzee and Nizakat Khan opened for the team in the competition and are averaging close to 22.25 & 4.25 respectively. Bet on Hong Kong to score under 21.5 runs before their 1st dismissal.
Hong Kong vs Kuwait
T20i
Mulpani Cricket Stadium, Kathmandu
Hong Kong vs Kuwait Top Batters
Babar Hayat to be the top batter for Hong Kong
With 151 runs in four games, Babar Hayat emerged as Hong Kong’s top-scorer in the Tri-series recently. The 31-year-old boasts an average of 29.70 in the format, scoring 1218 runs in 49 games. Hayat posted scores of 66 & 60* runs respectively in his last two T20Is. He can be relied upon to be the best batter for Hong Kong in the upcoming game.
Meet Bhavsar to be the top batter for Kuwait
Meet Bhavsar scored 262 runs for Kuwait in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A recently. He emerged as the leading run-scorer for the team in the competition. Bhavsar boasts an average of 30.13 in the format. All that said, Bhavsar is expected to be the top batter for his side in the upcoming contest.
Hong Kong vs Kuwait Top Bowlers
Ehsan Khan to be the top bowler for Hong Kong
Ehsan Khan, the Hong Kong bowler emerged as the leading wicket-taker for them in the Tri-Series recently. Khan bagged five wickets in four games at an economy of 5.56. We predict Khan to emerge as the best bowler for Hong Kong in the game.
Mohammed Aslam to be the top bowler for Kuwait
Mohammed Aslam bagged 10 wickets in only six games for Hong Kong in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier A recently at an economy of 6.33. The 33-year-old has picked up 47 wickets in 37 games in T20Is. Hence, we have backed him to be the best bowler for Kuwait in the upcoming game.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win
Hong Kong
- Hong Kong’s to win the match - 1.44 (Parimatch)
- Kuwait’s to win the match - 2.76 (Parimatch)
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