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

APXII vs MBT Match Prediction & Analysis

AP XI and Marafie Bengal Tigers will lock horns in the 38th match of the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy T20 Gold 2026 on Thursday, 12th November. The venue for this match is Sulaibiya Cricket Ground and the scheduled start time is 23:00 IST. 

AP XI enter the matchup with a roller-coaster ride in the tournament. On the other hand, Marafie Bengal Tigers are coming off a fourth defeat in five games. Both teams struggled to get consistent performance. It would be their final game of the season ahead of the knockout round. The Tigers have already been eliminated in the group stage. 

Current Standings: AP XI are standing at fourth place in the group with six points and Marafie Bengal Tigers are sixth in the table with two points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

AP XI Preview

AP XI will look to continue their winning momentum when they take on Marafie Bengal Tigers in the final group stage match of the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy 2026. In their previous game, AP XI registered a convincing seven-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Kuwait. After restricting their opponents to 98 runs, AP XI chased down the target in 15.5 overs, losing just three wickets. 

AP XI have enjoyed a strong campaign so far, winning three of their four matches in the tournament. They began with a five-wicket victory over Stallions CC and followed it up with a 22-run win against Avengers X1. However, they suffered a 59-run defeat against Centurions United Spartans before bouncing back against Royal Challengers Kuwait. With six points from five matches, AP XI are among the leading teams in Group B and will aim to strengthen their position with another victory.

Key players such as Hareesh Bongani, Nalaka Dayan and Viraj Weerasekara will be crucial to AP XI's batting plans. Hareesh has been their leading run-scorer with 102 runs in four innings, while Nalaka has contributed 98 runs and also picked up six wickets. Viraj has added 79 runs in four innings. With the ball, Mudassir Ahmed has been their standout performer, claiming seven wickets, while Shahul Hameeth has taken five wickets. AP XI will expect these players to maintain their form in the upcoming fixture.

AP XI Predicted Playing XI:

Khadar Vali, Abdul Gayaz Bhat, Hareesh Bongani, Nasir Hussain, Rissat Ali Khan, Mohammad Adnan, Nagarjuna Ankipalli, Raja Yeragudi, Mudassir Ahmed, Shahul Hameeth and Mehmood Alam Khan.

Marafie Bengaluru Tigers Preview

Marafie Bengal Tigers head into this fixture after an impressive 88-run victory over Avengers X1. Batting first, they posted a formidable total of 210 runs in their 20 overs. Hamoud Amanullah and Umar Zaheer played important roles with the bat, while their bowlers delivered a clinical performance to dismiss Avengers X1 for 122 in 15.5 overs. The victory provided a much-needed boost to the side after a difficult start to the competition.

Marafie Bengal Tigers have had an inconsistent campaign, managing just one win from their five matches, alongside three defeats and one no-result. They suffered heavy defeats against Stallions CC and Royal Challengers Kuwait before losing to GAT in a closely contested encounter. However, their emphatic victory over Avengers X1 demonstrated their potential to compete against stronger opponents. With two points in Group B, they are already out of the competition.

Hamoud Amanullah, Umar Zaheer and Muhammad Ahmad will be the key players for Marafie Bengal Tigers. Hamoud has been their leading run-scorer with 129 runs in four innings at an average of 43, while Umar has accumulated 102 runs at a strike rate of 155. Muhammad Ahmad has also made valuable contributions, scoring 80 runs. In the bowling department, Abdulwahab Eftekhar leads the attack with five wickets, while Abdullah Mamun and Muhammad Ahmad have picked up four wickets each. The team will rely on these players to deliver another match-winning performance.

Marafie Bengaluru Tigers Predicted Playing XI:

Hamoud Amanullah, Umar Zaheer, Abdulwahab Eftekhar, Muhammad Ahmad, Mohammed Rakib, Abdullah Mamun, Abdullah Al Mamun, Rafiqul Islam, Mohammad Shahinur, Raquibul Razin and Abdur Rahman.

Weather Conditions

The weather at Kuwait City on Thursday is expected to be cloudy with a high of 39°C and a low of 31°C, along with a 0% chance of rain and north winds at 24 kph. 

APXII vs MBT Pitch Report

The surface at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground is generally batting-friendly, offering plenty of opportunities for batters to score runs. The conditions have favoured stroke-making, with Apex managing to score 210 in the second innings during the Summer League last month. The new ball could provide some assistance to the bowlers, but batting is expected to become easier once the initial movement settles. In the last five T20 matches at this venue, the average first-innings score has been around 181 runs. It is an excellent surface for T20 cricket, and batters will need to adopt an aggressive approach to make the most of the conditions.

Score prediction: 

If AP XI bat first - 150-160 runs 

If Marafie Bengal Tigers bat first - 170-180 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have won twice, suggesting a slight advantage for sides batting first. However, teams have crossed the 200-run mark three times in the first innings during the KCC Summer League, highlighting the batting-friendly nature of the surface. The pitch is expected to remain good for batting, although chasing teams could benefit from the conditions improving as the match progresses. Both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first and are likely to prefer chasing again in this fixture. Winning the toss could therefore play an important role in deciding the outcome.

Toss Prediction: Marafie Bengal Tigers to win the coin toss.