Qatar vs Saudi Arabia: Qatar faces Saudi Arabia in the sixth match of the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2024. Both teams are looking to bounce back after losing their opening matches. While Qatar boasts a stronger head-to-head record, Saudi Arabia will aim to turn the tide in this crucial encounter at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 8
- Wins: Qatar 5 | Saudi Arabia 3
- Win Percentage: Qatar 62.5% | Saudi Arabia 37.5%
Qatar has had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning three of the last five matches. However, Saudi Arabia has shown resilience, making this an evenly matched contest.
Form Guide
Qatar
- Recent Form: W W L W L
- Last Match: Lost to Oman by 35 runs.
- Strength: Strong batting lineup led by Muhammad Tanveer and reliable bowlers like Ikramullah Khan.
Saudi Arabia
- Recent Form: W W W L L
- Last Match: Lost to Kuwait by 6 wickets.
- Strength: Aggressive batters like Abdul Waheed and Faisal Khan, complemented by wicket-taking bowlers.
Last 5 Meetings
- 28-Nov-2024: Qatar won by 6 wickets
- 16-Apr-2024: Qatar won by 15 runs
- 04-Oct-2023: Saudi Arabia won by 7 wickets
- 29-Sep-2023: Saudi Arabia won by 4 wickets
- 21-Sep-2023: Qatar won by 7 wickets
Points Table (Before Match)
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.750 |
| U.A.E. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.300 |
| Kuwait | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.561 |
| Bahrain | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -0.512 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.517 |
| Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.750 |
Both teams are yet to earn points in the tournament, making this a must-win game.
Qatar vs Saudi Arabia Playing XI
Qatar
- Muhammad Tanveer
- Mohammed Rizlan (c)
- Ikramullah Khan
- Mohammad Ahnaff
- Imal Liyanage †
- Mohammed Nadeem
- Mujeeb-ur-Rehman
- Saqlain Arshad
- Dharmang Patel
- Amir Farooq
- Himanshu Rathod
Saudi Arabia
- Abdul Waheed
- Faisal Khan
- Usman Khalid
- Zain Ul Abidin
- Ahmad Raza
- Zuhair Muhammad
- Ishtiaq Ahmad
- Manan Ali
- Usman Najeeb
- Choudhry Md Imran
- Waji Ul Hassan (c)
Key Players to Watch
Qatar
- Muhammad Tanveer: A consistent performer with 365 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 52.14.
- Ikramullah Khan: Leading the bowling attack with 12 wickets in his last 9 matches, striking every 17.5 balls.
Saudi Arabia
- Abdul Waheed: Explosive batter with 350 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 148.3.
- Ishtiaq Ahmad: A key bowler with 13 wickets in 10 matches at an impressive strike rate of 14.69.
Qatar vs Saudi Arabia Prediction
While Saudi Arabia has shown flashes of brilliance, Qatar’s superior head-to-head record and depth in both batting and bowling make them the favorites. Expect a close contest, but Predicted Winner: Qatar.
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