GAT vs Marafie Bengaluru Tigers, KCC FAL CHAM TROPHY, 2026, Today Match Prediction

GAT vs MBT Match Prediction & Analysis

GAT and Marafie Bengal Tigers will lock horns in the 9th match of the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy T20 Gold 2026 on Saturday, 24th October. The venue for this match is Sulaibiya Cricket Ground and the scheduled start time is 00:30 IST. 

GAT are coming off a tough loss against Centurion United, while Marafie Bengal Tigers are also under pressure after a humiliating loss in the opener. Both teams would look to get their first victory in the 2026/27 edition of the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy. 

Current Standings: Standings will be updated after the result of each team’s first game. 

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GAT endured a disappointing start to their KCC Falcons Champions Trophy T20 Gold campaign, losing their opening match against Centurions United Spartans by 43 runs. Centurions United batted first and posted a competitive 155 all out in 20 overs, before GAT managed only 112/9 in their 20 overs. The 44-run difference between the teams’ totals was enough to hand Centurions United a comfortable victory, leaving GAT with plenty to address ahead of their next fixture. 

GAT will need greater contributions from its top order and better partnerships in the middle overs to avoid another disappointing result. They have shown their batting potential in previous KCC competitions. In an earlier Falcons Champions Trophy fixture against Royal Lions CC, they posted an impressive 223/6, with Shiburaj Ramachandran scoring 63 off 44 balls and Aromal Sivakumar adding 47 off 31. 

Shiburaj Ramachandran and Aromal Sivakumar are among GAT’s key batting options based on their previous performances. Sarath Vasudev is another player to watch, having taken two wickets for just 12 runs in three overs against Marafie Bengal Tigers in a KCC T20 Challengers A League match. GAT will need their leading batters to build partnerships and their strike bowlers to deliver regular breakthroughs. 

GAT Predicted Playing XI:

Lokesh Sharma (WK), Joli Raju (WK), Shiburaj Ramachandran, Ansar Yoonus, Nithin Samuel (C), Sarath Vasudev, Nichel Prakash, Sabni Unais, Rajeesh Murali, Ansar Asharaf, Nigel Dsouza

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Marafie Bengal Tigers also had a difficult start to their KCC Falcons Champions Trophy campaign, suffering a heavy 144-run defeat against Stallions CC. Stallions batted first and produced a commanding 229/3 in 20 overs, putting the Tigers under enormous pressure before their chase even began. In reply, Marafie Bengal Tigers were bowled out for just 85 in 14.3 overs, falling well short of the target. The result highlighted the gap between the two sides on the day. 

The Tigers’ batting collapsed during the chase, and they were unable to make meaningful progress towards the imposing target. With only 85 runs on the board, the team will need a much stronger performance from its top order and greater resistance through the middle overs in its upcoming fixture. Their bowlers will also need to find ways to prevent opposition batters from building momentum, particularly during the middle and death overs, after conceding 229 runs in their opening match.

Marafie Bengal Tigers have previously faced GAT in KCC competition action. In a KCC T20 Challengers A League match, GAT posted 209/6, before restricting the Tigers to 172/8, winning by 37 runs. Mirza Zafar led the Tigers’ batting effort with 40 off 20 balls, while Mohammad Shohel Rana contributed 37 off 32. Muhammad Shahinur scored 22 off 10 balls, and Muhammad Faizan Saleem added a quick 20 off just seven deliveries. 

Marafie Bengaluru Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Shahin Miah, Rafiqul Islam, Raqibul Razin, Mirza Zafar, Mohammed Sabbir Hossan MD Shafi, Mohammad Shohel Rana, Mohammad Rakib, Saeed Kazi, Muhammad Faizan Saleem, Mohammad Sharif, Abdullah Mamun

Weather Conditions

The weather at Kuwait City on Friday (Local Timing) is expected to be cloudy with a high of 34°C and a low of 29°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 24 kph. 

GAT vs MBT Pitch Report

The surface at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground is expected to favour batters, setting the stage for a potentially high-scoring T20 contest. Apex demonstrated the venue’s batting potential during last month’s Summer League, scoring 210 runs in the second innings. The new ball could offer some assistance to bowlers, making the initial overs challenging for batters.

The average first-innings score across the last five T20 matches at this venue stands at 181, underlining its batting-friendly nature. Overall, an aggressive approach with the bat, combined with careful handling of the new ball, could be key to posting a competitive total.

Score prediction: 

If Bengal Tigers bat first - 150-160 runs 

If GAT bat first - 170-180 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing could be the preferred option at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, although recent results suggest that batting first can also be rewarding. Teams batting second have won two of the last five T20 matches at this venue, while first-innings totals of 200 or more have been recorded three times during the KCC Summer League. However, the venue’s high-scoring potential means that posting a big total and applying scoreboard pressure could also prove an effective strategy.

Toss Prediction: Bengal Tigers to win the coin toss.