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GHANI vs OGDCL Match Prediction & Analysis

Ghani and Oil & Gas Development Company Limited will lock horns in the 25th game of the 2026 President Trophy on Monday, 19th October. The venue for this match is Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad and the scheduled start time is 10:30 IST. 

Ghani enter the contest with a disappointing loss against Pakistan TV and Oil & Gas Development Company Limited coming off two consecutive defeats in the league. Both teams would eye a result-oriented game to get full points. 

H2H history: Ghani and Oil & Gas Development Company Limited will play each other for the third time in the President’s Trophy. Both times have one victory each. 

Standings: Ghani are standing at fourth with 70 points and Oil & Gas Development Company Limited takes seventh spot with 51 points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Ghani Glass Preview

Ghani Glass head into their next fixture looking to bounce back after suffering a heavy innings defeat against State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). After scoring 322 in the first innings, they conceded a massive 316-run lead as SBP dominated with the bat. Ghani Glass were then bowled out for 298 in their second innings, handing SBP a comprehensive victory. Mohsin Riaz and Ali Razzaq fought hard with centuries, but their efforts were not enough to prevent the defeat. After three matches, Ghani Glass have recorded one win, one draw and one loss.

Earlier, Ghani Glass secured a commanding innings victory over Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). They dismissed SNGPL for 152 before piling up 409 in their first innings. SNGPL managed 243 in their second innings, falling short of avoiding an innings defeat. Sharjeel Khan was the standout batter, smashing an impressive 156, while Shoaib Akhtar claimed a five-wicket haul in the first innings and Khurram Shahzad finished with nine wickets in the match.

In their opening fixture, Ghani Glass played out a hard-fought draw against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL). After conceding a 206-run first-innings lead, they faced a daunting target of 457. However, Ghani Glass showed excellent resilience in the final innings, reaching 207/4 to secure the draw and collect seven points. Haseebullah Khan top-scored with 99 in the first innings, while Mirza Baig contributed 79 in the second.

Sharjeel Khan has been Ghani Glass's leading batter, scoring 315 runs in three matches, including a century and a half-century. Mirza Baig has contributed 225 runs, while Ali Razzaq and Mohsin Riaz have scored 222 and 219 runs, respectively. With the ball, Khurram Shahzad leads the attack with 10 wickets, while Shoaib Akhtar has taken seven. Ghani Glass will be keen to put their recent defeat behind them and deliver a more complete performance in their next outing.

Ghani Glass Predicted Playing XI:

Khawaja Arham, Mirza Baig, Sharjeel Khan, Mohsin Riaz, Hussain Talat, Ali Razzaq, Haseebullah Khan, Ghulam Haider, Mohammad Wasim, Shoaib Akhtar, Ali Raza

Oil and Gass Preview

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) head into their next fixture after narrowly escaping defeat against Khan Research Laboratories (KRL). After conceding a 181-run first-innings lead, OGDCL showed resilience in their second innings, batting for 89 overs to set KRL a target of 75 runs. KRL had only three overs to complete the chase before the match ended in a draw, allowing OGDCL to avoid defeat.

Earlier, OGDCL secured a convincing nine-wicket victory over Kingsmen Academy. After bowling their opponents out for 203, OGDCL established an 84-run first-innings lead before restricting Kingsmen Academy in the second innings and chasing down the target with just one wicket lost. Mohammad Amir Khan starred with a five-wicket haul in the first innings, while Mohammad Salman and Danish Aziz claimed four wickets each in the second innings. With the bat, Rohail Nazir scored 81, while Danish Aziz remained unbeaten on 93 to help OGDCL gain a crucial advantage. In their opening fixture, OGDCL played out a draw against Pakistan Television.

Babar Azam returned to domestic cricket but endured a disappointing outing, failing to make a significant impact in either innings. His participation in the upcoming match remains uncertain, and he will be available for the national team. Rohail Nazir has been OGDCL's leading run-scorer so far, accumulating 229 runs, while Waqar Ahmed has contributed 175 runs. Both batters will be important if OGDCL are to produce a stronger performance with the bat.

Danish Aziz will be one of the key players to watch. He was OGDCL's leading run-scorer in the previous edition, finishing with 450 runs at an average of 40.90, including four half-centuries and a century. He has continued his all-round contribution in the 2026 edition, scoring 160 runs in three matches and claiming nine wickets across three innings. His ability to contribute in both departments makes him a valuable asset for the team.

Mohammad Amir Khan has also impressed with the ball, taking 11 wickets in three matches. His ability to provide early breakthroughs and put pressure on opposition batters will be crucial once again. OGDCL will aim to build on their victory over Kingsmen Academy, improve their consistency and turn their competitive performances into another positive result.

Oil and Gass Predicted Playing XI:

Waqar Ahmed, Abbas Ali, Umar Siddiq, Mohammad Umair, Rohail Nazir, Danish Aziz, Niaz Khan, Mohammad Salman, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Umar, Mohammad Amir Khan

Weather Conditions

The weather at Islamabad on 19th October is expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 5 kph. 

GHANI vs OGDCL Pitch Report

The surface at Diamond Club Ground, Islamabad, is generally batting-friendly, although conditions could become more challenging as the match progresses. The average first-innings score during the ongoing competition at this venue is around 465 runs, indicating that batters can score heavily early on. However, the average second-innings score has remained below 300, suggesting that batting becomes tougher as the game advances. In two matches, teams batting first came close to forcing a result, but a lack of time prevented them from securing victory. Teams will therefore look to build a substantial first-innings total and make the most of favourable batting conditions before the pitch starts offering greater assistance to the bowlers.

Score prediction: 

If Ghani bat first - 350-370 runs 

If Oil and Gas bat first - 270-280 runs 

Toss: To Bat

In the last five Men’s First-Class matches at this venue, chasing sides have won two games. During the ongoing competition, all three matches ended in a draw. In two games, one more session was required to get a result. It means, the surface offers balance between bat and ball. Batting on the fourth day is gonna be a tough task. Both teams have enjoyed success while batting first at this venue, so they are likely to prefer setting a target after winning the toss in this fixture as well.

Toss Prediction: Ghani to win the coin toss.