Almulla Exchange - B vs Apex XI, KCC FAL CHAM TROPHY, 2026, Today Match Prediction

AE-B vs APXI Match Prediction & Analysis

Almulla Exchange and Apex XI will lock horns in the 21st match of the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy T20 Gold 2026 on Saturday, 31st October. The venue for this match is Sulaibiya Cricket Ground and the scheduled start time is 00:30 IST. 

Almulla Exchange are pumped up after back-to-back victories in the tournament, while Apex XI enter the matchup with yet another loss. Both teams would eye a decisive victory in the 2026/27 edition of the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy. 

Current Standings: Almulla Exchange are standing at top spot with six points and Apex XI are placed at fifth spot with zero points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Almulla Exchange - B Preview

Almulla Exchange-B had a strong start to their KCC Falcons Champions Trophy 2026 campaign. In one of their recent outings against Artech-B, they posted an imposing 186 runs before restricting their opponents to 102/9 to register an emphatic 84-run victory. Jackson Wilson was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 101 off 56 balls, while Rajeesh Krishnan provided valuable support with 43.

Almulla have also enjoyed impressive contributions from their top order, with Jackson Wilson leading their batting charts. Almulla Exchange-B will look to maintain their momentum and deliver another complete performance as they aim to strengthen their position in the competition.

Jackson Wilson has been their leading run-scorer, accumulating 161 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 165.98. Vishal Kumar has also made a valuable contribution with 74 runs in two innings. With the ball, Prasath Jeyaprakash has been among the leading wicket-takers in the tournament, claiming seven wickets.

Almulla Exchange - B Predicted Playing XI:

Rajeesh Krishnan, Vishal Kumar, Nikhil Dsouza, Jackson Wilson, Shinu John, Rejith Reji, Shibu Omanakuttan, Prasath Jeyaprakash, Sumanraj Karunanithi, Rama Nathan, Linto V A.

Apex XI Preview

Apex XI have started their campaign on a positive note, winning both their opening matches in the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy 2026. They started with a five-wicket victory over Stallions CC, successfully chasing down a target of 108 after bowling their opponents out for 107. Mudassir Ahmed was the standout bowler with five wickets, while Nagarjuna Ankipalli claimed three. 

Apex followed it up with another impressive performance against Avengers XI, defending a total of 143 runs to secure a 22-run win. Nagarjuna Ankipalli (24) and Mehmood Alam Khan (27) made useful contributions with the bat. Nalaka Dayan also starred with the ball, taking five wickets. The back-to-back wins have given Apex XI a strong start, and they will look to carry that confidence into their upcoming fixture.

Nalaka Dayan has been a key contributor with both bat and ball, scoring 46 runs across two matches and claiming six wickets. Mudassir Ahmed has also taken six wickets, including a five-wicket haul against Stallions CC. Nagarjuna Ankipalli has chipped in with important runs and three wickets in the opening game, making him another player to watch. 

Apex XI Predicted Playing XI:

Hasan Sarwar, Asif Mahmood, Mohamed Imran, Waqar Ali, Asad Ali, Zeeshan Ahmad, Usman Munawae, Meraj Ahmad, Sohail Ahmed, Qasim Ali, Imtiaz Ahmad

Weather Conditions

The weather at Kuwait City on Friday (Local Time) is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 6 kph. 

AE-B vs APXI Pitch Report

The surface at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground is generally batting-friendly, allowing batters to play their strokes freely once they settle at the crease. However, pacers could find some movement with the new ball and look to make early inroads during the powerplay.

The venue has witnessed six 200-plus scores in the last six innings, highlighting its potential for high-scoring encounters. The average first-innings score across the last five T20 matches stands at 172, suggesting that a total around 180 could be competitive. However, given the ground’s history of successful high-target chases, teams batting first will need to post a substantial total, while chasing sides will remain firmly in contention.

Score prediction: 

If Almulla Exchange bat first - 150-160 runs 

If Apex XI bat first - 130-140 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have won four times, while first-innings totals exceeded 200 on four occasions during the ongoing competition, underlining the surface’s potential for high-scoring contests. 228 is the highest successful run-chase at this venue. The recent record suggests a clear advantage for chasing sides, and both teams have also enjoyed success while bowling first. The captain winning the toss may therefore opt to field, aiming to restrict the opposition before chasing down the target.

Toss Prediction: Almulla to win the coin toss.