Match 7 of the Malaysia Open T20I Championship, 2024 will be played between Kuwait and Malaysia (KUW vs MAL). The match will be played at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur on 9th March at 07:15 AM IST.
KUW vs MAL (Kuwait vs Malaysia), Match 7 - Match Information
Match: Kuwait vs Malaysia, Match 7
Date: 9th March, 2024
Time: 07:15 AM IST
Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
KUW vs MAL (Kuwait vs Malaysia), Match 7 Preview
Kuwait have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Malaysia have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Malaysia Open T20I Championship, 2024 Points Table
The points table of Malaysia Open T20I Championship, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | +1.612 |
| KUW | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.830 |
| MAL | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.803 |
| VAN | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.564 |
| TAN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -0.815 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 1 of the Hong Kong Quadrangular T20I Series, 2023 where Sayed Monib scored the highest fantasy points for Kuwait with 106 match fantasy points while Vijay Unni topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Malaysia with 119 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Kuwait against Vanuatu, Kuwait beat Vanuatu by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kuwait was Mohammed Aslam who scored 72 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Bahrain, Bahrain beat Malaysia by 9 wickets. The top fantasy player for Malaysia was Zubaidi Zulkifle who scored 49 fantasy points.
KUW vs MAL, Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 129 runs. The pitch at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur is a balanced 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.
Weather Report for Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
The temperature will hover around 27°C and humidity is expected to be around 82%. 0.36 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
KUW vs MAL, Head-to-Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Kuwait have lost all their matches. Malaysia's bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for Kuwait.
KUW vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Aziz | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 1 | 37 | 13, 0, 31, 0, 8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Ahmed Faiz | 4 | 96 | 24 | 0 | - | 19, 3, 71, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Clinto Anto | 5 | 120 | 30 | 0 | - | 17, 1, 11, 39, 52 | - |
- Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak
Syed Aziz is a wicket-keeper with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 52 runs averaging 17.3 per match. Syed Aziz can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Ahmed Faiz Mohammad Noor
Ahmed Faiz can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played few matches, Ahmed Faiz has scored 19, 3, 71, 3 and 0 runs at an average of 24 per match.
- Clinto Velookkara Anto
Clinto Anto can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, Clinto Anto has scored 120 runs averaging 30 per match.
KUW vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay Unni | 3 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 73 | 0, 13, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Shiraz Khan | 4 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 13 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 4 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Pavandeep Singh | 5 | 0 | - | 4 | 27 | - | 0, 0, 2, 1, 1 |
- Vijay Unni Suresh Unni
Vijay Unni is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player bowls off-break and in the recent few matches, Vijay Unni has taken 1 wicket at an average of 73. He has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. This player has been successful at this venue as in the last 3 matches Vijay Unni played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Shiraz Khan Shereef
Shiraz Khan is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a leg-break googly bowler and in the last few matches, Shiraz Khan has taken 0, 2, 0, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 13. He has done well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 1 and 0 wickets in recent matches. This player has bowled well at this venue as in the last 4 matches Shiraz Khan played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Pavandeep Singh Jagjit Singh
Pavandeep Singh is a bowler with an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches, this player has taken 0, 0, 2, 1 and 1 wickets at an average of 27. Pavandeep Singh has a good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
KUW vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virandeep Singh | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 2 | 16.5 | 2, 0, 52, 0, 8 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Bilal Tahir | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 40 | 16, 15, 0, 24, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mohammed Aslam | 3 | 55 | 55 | 3 | 13 | 0, 0, 51, 4, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
- Virandeep Singh Jagjit Singh
Virandeep Singh is an all-rounder with an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 62 runs averaging 20.7 per match. Virandeep Singh also bowls decently, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent, he matches has taken 2 wickets.
- Bilal Mohammad Tahir Ghulam Hussain
Bilal Tahir is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Bilal Tahir has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. He is a left-handed batter. In the recent few matches, this player has scored 16, 15, 0, 24 and 0 runs at an average of 18.3 per match. Bilal Tahir also bowls decently, bowling off-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 40 per match.
- Mohommed Nowfer Mohomad Aslam
Mohammed Aslam can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. This player is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Mohammed Aslam has scored 55 runs at an average of 55 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling left-arm slow and in recent matches, he has taken 2, 1, 0, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 13 per match.
KUW vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Aslam | 3 | 55 | 55 | 3 | 13 | 0, 0, 51, 4, 0 | 2, 1, 0, 0, 0 |
| Yasin Patel | 3 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 22.7 | 0, 0, 4, 8, 0 | 1, 2, 0, 0, 0 |
| Shiraz Khan | 4 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 13 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 4 | 0, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Zubaidi Zulkifle | 5 | 112 | 22.4 | 0 | - | 36, 0, 38, 24, 14 | - |
| Muhammad Amir | 3 | 22 | 11 | 8 | 8.5 | 8, 0, 14, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 2, 5 |
| Sharvin Muniandy | 5 | 133 | 33.3 | 0 | - | 25, 27, 60, 13, 8 | - |
The top point-getters for Kuwait are Mohammed Aslam with 112 match fantasy points, Yasin Patel with 62 match fantasy points and Shiraz Khan with 58 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Malaysia are Zubaidi Zulkifle with 49 match fantasy points, Muhammad Amir with 38 match fantasy points and Sharvin Muniandy with 30 match fantasy points.
KUW vs MAL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virandeep Singh | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 2 | 16.5 | 2, 0, 52, 0, 8 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Bilal Tahir | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 40 | 16, 15, 0, 24, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Syed Aziz | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 1 | 37 | 13, 0, 31, 0, 8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Ahmed Faiz | 4 | 96 | 24 | 0 | - | 19, 3, 71, 3, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Vijay Unni | 3 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 73 | 0, 13, 0, 9, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
- Virandeep Singh Jagjit Singh
Virandeep Singh is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 85 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Virandeep Singh is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 62 runs averaging 20.7 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 16.5 per match.
- Bilal Mohammad Tahir Ghulam Hussain
Bilal Tahir is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.6. Bilal Tahir is a left-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 55 runs averaging 18.3 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-spin and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Syed Aziz Syed Mubarak
Syed Aziz can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Syed Aziz has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order batter who bats left-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 52 runs averaging 17.3 per match. Syed Aziz can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket. He has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Ahmed Faiz Mohammad Noor
Ahmed Faiz is a batter with an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last few matches, this player has scored 19, 3, 71, 3 and 0 runs averaging 24 per match.
- Vijay Unni Suresh Unni
Vijay Unni is a bowler with an average of 45 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Vijay Unni bowls off-break and in the last few matches, he has taken 1 wickets at an average of 73. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. Vijay Unni has been successful at this venue as in the recent 3 matches he played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
KUW vs MAL Squad Information
Malaysia (MAL) Squad: Khizar Hayat, Ahmed Faiz, Muhammad Wafiq, Pavandeep Singh, Syed Aziz, Virandeep Singh, Sharvin Muniandy, Muhamad Syahadat, Fitri Sham, Muhammad Amir, Vijay Unni, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Ainool Hafizs and Rizwan Haider
Kuwait (KUW) Squad: Mohammed Aslam, Ravija Sandaruwan, Meet Bhavsar, Mohammad Amin, Shiraz Khan, Bilal Tahir, Sayed Monib, Usman Patel, Mohamed Shafeeq, Ahmed Mirza, Yasin Patel, Nimish Latheef, Clinto Anto and Parvinder Kumar
KUW vs MAL Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Ainool Hafizs
Batters: Ahmed Faiz, Clinto Anto and Zubaidi Zulkifle
All-Rounders: Virandeep Singh, Bilal Tahir, Syed Aziz, Mohammed Aslam and Khizar Hayat
Bowlers: Vijay Unni and Shiraz Khan
Captain: Ahmed Faiz
Vice-Captain: Syed Aziz
Photo credit: Alamy
