SAU vs BAH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI – Gulf Cup T20I 2024, Match 7

 SAU vs BAH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI – Gulf Cup T20I 2024, Match 7

 By Mr. Ram |

The seventh match of the Gulf Cup T20I 2024 features Saudi Arabia taking on Bahrain at the ICC Academy in Dubai on December 16th, starting at 10:30 AM IST. Here’s your detailed Dream11 prediction, fantasy tips, and match insights for this thrilling encounter.

Match Preview:

Saudi Arabia has shown promise but faces a formidable Bahrain team, known for its dominant performances. Bahrain’s experience gives them an edge, holding a 5-2 lead in head-to-head encounters against Saudi Arabia.

The pitch at ICC Academy is balanced, favoring pacers early on but offering opportunities for batters once settled. Teams batting first have struggled, with an average first innings score of 149 and a poor chasing record of 33%. Clear skies and a pleasant 24°C ensure ideal playing conditions.

Predicted Playing XI:

Saudi Arabia: Abdul Waheed, Faisal Khan, Mohammad Zuber, Abdul Manan Ali, Waji Ul Hassan©, Sidharth Sankar(wk), Zuhair Muhammad, Usman Khalid, Zain Ul Abidin, Usman Najeeb, Ishtiaq Ahmad
Bahrain: Asif Ali, Prashant Kurup(wk), Sarfaraz Ali, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Haider Butt©, Fiaz Ahmed, Imran Anwar, Sai Sarthak, Rizwan Butt, Abdul Majid, Imran Khan

Key Fantasy Picks:

• Captain Choices: Imran Javed Anwar (3 runs and 3 wickets in the last match), Haider Ali Butt (9 runs, 1 wicket)
• Vice-Captain Options: Abdul Waheed Ghaffar (35 runs in the previous game), Faisal Khan
• Budget Picks: Ishtiaq Ahmad, Sarfraz Ali

Dream11 Prediction Teams:

Team 1:

• Keeper: Ahmer Bin Nasir
• Batters: Abdul Waheed-Ghaffar (vc), Faisal Khan, Haider Ali-Butt
• All-rounders: Imran Javed Anwar (c), Usman Khalid, Sarfraz Ali
• Bowlers: Uswa Najeeb, Zain UI Abidin, Imran Khan-IV, Muhammad Rizwan Butt

Team 2:

• Keeper: Ahmer Bin Nasir
• Batters: Abdul Waheed-Ghaffar, Faisal Khan (vc), Haider Ali-Butt (c)
• All-rounders: Imran Javed Anwar, Usman Khalid, Sai Sarthak
• Bowlers: Uswa Najeeb, Zain UI Abidin, Imran Khan-IV, Abdul Majid

Expert Advice:

• For Small Leagues, pick Imran Javed Anwar as captain for his consistent all-rounder performances.
• For Grand Leagues, Haider Ali Butt could be a game-changer.
• Punt Picks: Abdul Majid and Sai Sarthak could surprise with impactful contributions.

Prediction:

While Bahrain holds the upper hand, Saudi Arabia’s aggressive lineup could turn the tide. Expect a close contest with key performances from all-rounders.

Stay tuned for updates and enjoy the match!