Kuwait Nationals will be up against MEC Study Group in 30th match of the KCC Emerging T20 League 2023/24. The match will be played at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait on 5th January at 03:30 PM IST.

KTN vs MEC (Kuwait Nationals vs MEC Study Group), Match 7 - Match Information

Match: Kuwait Nationals vs MEC Study Group, Match 7
Date: 5th January, 2024
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait

KTN vs MEC (Kuwait Nationals vs MEC Study Group), Match 7 Preview

Kuwait Nationals have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while MEC Study Group have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.

KCC Emerging T20 League, 2023/24 Points Table

The points table of KCC Emerging T20 League, 2023/24. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
GL 5 4 1 8 +0.924
REN 5 4 1 8 +0.877
MEC 4 3 1 6 +1.381
CU 5 2 3 4 -0.388
BS 5 1 4 2 +0.001
KTN 4 0 4 0 -2.964

In the last match played by Kuwait Nationals against Blue Squadrons, Blue Squadrons beat Kuwait Nationals by 56 runs. The top fantasy player for Kuwait Nationals was Nabeel Shahid Butt who scored 111 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Centurions United, MEC Study Group beat Centurions United by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for MEC Study Group was Nabeel Asmat Javed who scored 114 fantasy points.

KTN vs MEC, Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 140 runs. The pitch at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait

The temperature is expected to be around 21°C and humidity is expected to be around 35%. 3.8 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

KTN vs MEC Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Tayyab Farrukh Butt 5 73 14.6 0 0 0, 8, 13, 25, 27 -
Muhammad Nouman Jamil 3 71 14.2 2 0.4 0, 15, 25, 0, 31 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
Mohammad Nabeel 5 127 25.4 0 0 26, 57, 6, 3, 35 -
  1. Tayyab Farrukh Butt

    Tayyab Farrukh Butt is a batter with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 73 runs averaging 14.6 per match.

  2. Muhammad Nouman Jamil

    Muhammad Nouman Jamil is a wicket-keeper with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Muhammad Nouman Jamil is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 71 runs at an average of 14.2 per match.

  3. Mohammad Nabeel

    Mohammad Nabeel is a batter with an average of 26 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Mohammad Nabeel has scored 127 runs at an average of 25.4 per match.

KTN vs MEC Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah 3 40 8 1 0.2 0, 0, 3, 37, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Salman Khan 3 14 2.8 5 1 0, 1, 0, 0, 13 1, 0, 3, 1, 0
Waqas Ali Hussain 4 5 1 2 0.4 0, 0, 0, 4, 1 1, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah Asadullah

    Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah is a bowler with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wicket at an average of 0.2.

  2. Salman Khan

    Salman Khan is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and is a differential player for your Fantasy Team. Salman Khan bowls and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 1, 0, 3, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.

  3. Waqas Ali Hussain

    Waqas Ali Hussain is a bowler with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a leg-break bowler and in the last 4 matches, Waqas Ali Hussain has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.

KTN vs MEC Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Nouman Fakhar 3 16 3.2 4 0.8 0, 13, 0, 3, 0 1, 0, 2, 0, 1
Ahmed Khalid Hafiz 3 69 13.8 1 0.2 29, 0, 19, 21, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan 3 72 14.4 5 1 0, 8, 0, 64, 0 3, 0, 2, 0, 0
  1. Nouman Fakhar

    Nouman Fakhar is an all-rounder with an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 16 runs averaging 3.2 per match.

  2. Ahmed Khalid Hafiz

    Ahmed Khalid Hafiz is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Ahmed Khalid Hafiz is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 29, 0, 19, 21 and 0 runs averaging 13.8 per match.

  3. Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan

    Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 8, 0, 64 and 0 runs averaging 14.4 per match.

KTN vs MEC Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Nabeel Asmat Javed 3 168 33.6 3 0.6 82, 0, 58, 28, 0 0, 3, 0, 0, 0
Nabeel Shahid Butt 4 63 12.6 1 0.2 0, 51, 4, 8, 0 1, 0, 0, 0, 0
Aamir Ahmad Wani 4 0 0 6 1.2 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 3, 2, 1, 0, 0
Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan 3 72 14.4 5 1 0, 8, 0, 64, 0 3, 0, 2, 0, 0
Muhammad Nouman Jamil 3 71 14.2 2 0.4 0, 15, 25, 0, 31 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ahmed Khalid Hafiz 3 69 13.8 1 0.2 29, 0, 19, 21, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0

The top point-getters for Kuwait Nationals are Nabeel Shahid Butt with 111 match fantasy points, Muhammad Nouman Jamil with 80 match fantasy points and Ahmed Khalid Hafiz with 44 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for MEC Study Group are Nabeel Asmat Javed with 114 match fantasy points, Aamir Ahmad Wani with 95 match fantasy points and Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan with 91 match fantasy points.

KTN vs MEC Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Nouman Fakhar 3 16 3.2 4 0.8 0, 13, 0, 3, 0 1, 0, 2, 0, 1
Tayyab Farrukh Butt 5 73 14.6 0 0 0, 8, 13, 25, 27 -
Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah 3 40 8 1 0.2 0, 0, 3, 37, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Salman Khan 3 14 2.8 5 1 0, 1, 0, 0, 13 1, 0, 3, 1, 0
Ahmed Khalid Hafiz 3 69 13.8 1 0.2 29, 0, 19, 21, 0 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Nouman Fakhar

    Nouman Fakhar is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 81 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Nouman Fakhar is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 0, 13, 0, 3 and 0 runs averaging 3.2 per match.

  2. Tayyab Farrukh Butt

    Tayyab Farrukh Butt is a batter with an average of 34 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Tayyab Farrukh Butt has scored 73 runs at an average of 14.6 per match.

  3. Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah Asadullah

    Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 3 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah has taken 0, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.2.

  4. Salman Khan

    Salman Khan is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 3 games, a fantasy rating of 9.3 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 3, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 1.

  5. Ahmed Khalid Hafiz

    Ahmed Khalid Hafiz is an all-rounder with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Ahmed Khalid Hafiz is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 29, 0, 19, 21 and 0 runs averaging 13.8 per match.

KTN vs MEC Squad Information

MEC Study Group (MEC) Squad: Muhammad Burhan, Khadar Khan Patan, Muizz Ahmed Mirza, Nouman Fakhar, Mohammad Nabeel, Awais Rafi Muhammad, Sohail Ahmed, Najam Ahmed, Mohammad Moiz, Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan, Ghanim Masood, Aftab Syed, Aamir Ahmad Wani, Shadab Syed, Aqeel Iftikar, Waqas Ali Hussain, Nabeel Asmat Javed, Muhammad Suleman, Syed Abbas, Abdullah Faiz and Hassan Zubair.

Kuwait Nationals (KTN) Squad: Mohammad Bastaki, Bastaki Fahad, Bastaki Abdullah, Beidas Tareq, Jassim Eissa, Abdulrahman Dashti, Ibrahim Al Dhabyan, Yousef Al Zaid, Nasser Almatar, Muzammil Khalid, Mahmoud Bastaki, Salman Khan, Abdulrahman Abdullah, Muhammad Nouman Jamil, Nabeel Shahid Butt, Muhammad Waqar Anjum, Tayyab Farrukh Butt, Hassan Qasim, Akter Hossain Rakib, Irfan Khalik, Mahedi Hasan Mobarak, Talha Munir Ahmed, Mohammad Al Kandari, Jasim Al Shimali, Adam Alshimali, Ibrahim Abdulrahim, Mohammed Ayub Khan Shah, Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah, Sakib Hasan Miah and Ahmed Khalid Hafiz.

KTN vs MEC Possible Playing XI

MEC Study Group (MEC) Possible Playing XI: Mohammad Nabeel, Najam Ahmed, Mohammad Moiz, Ghanim Masood, Aamir Ahmad Wani, Waqas Ali Hussain, Aftab Syed, Muhammad Burhan, Nouman Fakhar, Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan and Nabeel Asmat Javed.

Kuwait Nationals (KTN) Possible Playing XI: Muhammad Nouman Jamil, Tayyab Farrukh Butt, Nabeel Shahid Butt, Abdulrahman Abdullah, Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah, Salman Khan, Talha Munir Ahmed, Mahmoud Bastaki, Ibrahim Al Dhabyan, Ahmed Khalid Hafiz and Ibrahim Abdulrahim.

KTN vs MEC Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Tayyab Farrukh Butt and Muhammad Nouman Jamil

Batter: Beidas Tareq

All-Rounders: Nouman Fakhar, Ahmed Khalid Hafiz and Zahid Khan Rabnawaz Khan

Bowlers: Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah, Salman Khan, Talha Munir Ahmed, Waqas Ali Hussain and Aamir Ahmad Wani

Captain: Salman Khan

Vice-Captain: Abdulsaboor Ahmadullah

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