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Bahrain vs Kuwait, ICCMT20WCASRQA, Today Match Prediction
BHR vs KUW Win Probability
Toss Winner - Bahrain won the toss and choose to bowl first
Bahrain beat Kuwait by 6 wickets
Can Kuwait extend their winning run to four matches?
- Kuwait holds a 7-3 advantage against Bahrain in international cricket.
- Junaid Aziz has been Bahrain's leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 82 runs in three innings.
- Mohammed Aslam has been the standout bowler for Kuwait, taking 10 wickets in three matches.
Kuwait to win.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | UKM Cricket Oval, Bangi, Malaysia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 32.5°C|Smoky haze |
BHR vs KUW Match Prediction & Analysis
Bahrain and Kuwait cricket team will lock horns in the 11th game of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026 on Friday, 9th October. The venue for this match is YSD-UKM Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur and the scheduled start time is 6:45 IST.
Bahrain are coming off a consecutive victory in the tournament, while Kuwait enter the contest with a huge confidence after three straight victories. Both teams would eye to extend the winning streak in the tournament.
H2H history: Kuwait and Bahrain have played ten International matches against each other. Kuwait emerged victorious in seven games and Bahrain won three.
Current Standings: Kuwait are standing at top place in Group A with six points and Bahrain are placed at second with six points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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171/9 in 20.0 8.55
HKG vs KWT 2026
Hong Kong beat Kuwait by 24 runs
147/8 in 20.0 7.35
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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123/9 in 20.0
GCT20IC
Kuwait beat Bahrain by 8 wickets
127/2 in 13.5
123/9 in 20.0
GCT20IC
Kuwait beat Bahrain by 8 wickets
127/2 in 13.5
TEAMS PREVIEW
Bahrain Preview
Bahrain head into the contest on the back of an unbeaten run in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026. They started the campaign with a narrow seven-run victory over Thailand, followed it with a comprehensive 66-run win against Bhutan. In the most recent game, they produced a convincing performance against Myanmar, winning by eight wickets.
Bahrain's opening game against Thailand was a closely fought contest. They posted 104/6 after batting first and then held Thailand to 97/8. Their second game was considerably more one-sided, as Bahrain scored 139/5 against Bhutan before bowling their opponents out for just 73. The 66-run victory underlined the effectiveness of their bowling attack.
Their most recent match against Myanmar was another strong all-round performance. Bahrain's bowlers restricted Myanmar to just 70/9, with Abdul Majid Abbasi producing the standout spell of the tournament so far for his side. He claimed 5/25, while Shujaat Rasool took 2/8. Bahrain then chased down the target in only 11.2 overs.
Junaid Aziz has been Bahrain's leading run-scorer in the tournament, with 82 runs in three innings. Prashant Kurup has also contributed with the bat, while his wicketkeeping and leadership add further value to the side. With the ball, Abdul Majid Abbasi has emerged as Bahrain's key wicket-taker. He has taken seven wickets in three matches, including his five-wicket haul against Myanmar. Ali Dawood has also been impressive, claiming five wickets.
Bahrain Predicted Playing XI:
Abdul Majid Abbasi, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Ali Dawood, Asif Ali(c), Asif Javed Basher Ahmed, Asif Mohammad Ibrahim Shaikh, Fiaz Ahmed, Imran Anwar, Junaid Aziz, Prashant Kurup(w), Shujaat Rasool
Bahrain Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026
Bahrain Actual Playing XI:
Ali Dawood, Abdul Majid, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Fiaz Ahmed, Imran Anwar, Junaid Aziz, Prashant Kurup, Shujaat Rasool, Asif Ali, Asif Javed, Imran Khan
Kuwait Preview
Kuwait head into their clash against Bahrain with a perfect record in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026. They have won all three of their matches so far and sit at the top of the points table, making them one of the most consistent sides in the competition. They started their campaign with an impressive 58-run victory over Qatar. Batting first, they posted a formidable 199/7 before restricting Qatar to 141/8.
Kuwait followed that performance with a dominant display against Mongolia, bowling them out for just 42 before chasing down the target in only 3.3 overs without losing a wicket. Their latest outing against Thailand was another emphatic win, as Kuwait bowled Thailand out for 60 before reaching the target in just seven overs.
The biggest positive for Kuwait has been the way their bowling attack has complemented their batting strength. Mohammed Aslam has been the standout performer with the ball, taking 10 wickets in three matches. He produced a sensational 5/19 against Mongolia and followed it with three wickets against Thailand, making him the leading wicket-taker of the tournament at this stage. With the bat, Ravija Sandaruwan has been Kuwait's leading run-scorer, accumulating 112 runs in three innings. His tournament has included a blistering unbeaten 53 off just 19 balls against Thailand.
Adnan Idrees has also made a useful contribution with both bat and ball, while Bilal Tahir and Muhammad Umar have provided additional firepower in the middle and lower order. Adnan has also taken five wickets in the tournament, giving Kuwait another reliable option with the ball. Kuwait's biggest strength has been their ability to dominate both phases of the game. They have already posted a 199-run total and have also bowled two opponents out for totals of 42 and 60.
Kuwait Predicted Playing XI:
Adnan Idrees, Ali Zaheer, Anudeep Chenthamara, Mohamed Shafeeq, Meet Bhavsar(w), Mohammed Aslam(c), Muhammad Umar, Ravija Sandaruwan, Bilal Tahir, Clinto Anto, Yasin Patel
Kuwait Key Players From Previous Game Of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026
Kuwait Actual Playing XI:
Mohammed Aslam, Ravija Sandaruwan, Meet Bhavsar, Ali Zaheer, Muhammad Umar, Adnan Idrees, Bilal Tahir, Yasin Patel, Shahrukh Quddus, Clinto Anto, Anudeep Chenthamara
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather at Kuala Lumpur on 9th October is expected to be cloudy with a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C, along with a 50% chance of rain and north winds at 10 kph.
BHR vs KUW Pitch Report
The surface at YSD-UKM Oval, Kuala Lumpur is a good surface to bat on. The surface gets better in the second innings. In the last five matches, the average first batting score on this ground is 152 runs. It is a top-class batting surface where batsmen can enjoy the time.
Score prediction:
If Kuwait bat first - 150-160 runs
If Bahrain bat first - 120-130 runs
Toss: To Bowl
In the last five T20 games on this surface, chasing sides won three times. 150 has been a common score in the first innings and it’s gettable. Meanwhile, anything above 175 would be a challenging total. So, captains would follow the same pattern if they win the toss. Both teams have had earlier success while bowling first and they will look to bowl first in this fixture as well.
Toss Prediction: Saudi Arabia to win the coin toss.
BHR vs KUW
Winning Prediction
Kuwait enter this contest as the favourites to win this match. They are high on confidence after a strong statement victory in the tournament. Their bowling has produced a gem. Bahrain can also give them a setback. This is a crucial match for both teams as both teams would eye a momentous victory of the tournament.
Kuwait to win.
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