Gujrat CC vs Apex XI, KCC FAL CHAM TROPHY, 2026, Today Match Prediction

GJR vs APXI Match Prediction & Analysis

Gujarat Cricket Club and Apex XI will lock horns in the 25th match of the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy T20 Gold 2026 on Wednesday, 4th November. The venue for this match is Sulaibiya Cricket Ground and the scheduled start time is 00:00 IST. 

Gujarat Cricket Club are coming off a tough loss in the high-scoring game, while Apex XI are under pressure following a disappointing performance. Gujarat CC also participated in the last edition and had a decent run. Both teams would eye a breakthrough victory in the tournament. 

Current Standings: Gujarat Cricket Club are standing at bottom place with zero points and Apex XI are placed at sixth spot with zero points. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Gujrat CC Preview

Gujrat CC will be looking to bounce back after suffering a seven-wicket defeat against Almulla Exchange-B in the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy 2026. They managed to post 113/8 in 20 overs, but Almulla Exchange-B chased it down in just 13.4 overs. The batting unit failed to put up a challenging score, and the team will need a much-improved performance to return to winning ways.

Gujrat CC have endured a difficult start to their campaign, losing both their opening matches. They started their tournament with a 110-run defeat against Future Stars before suffering another setback against Almulla Exchange-B. Their batting has been a major concern, having failed to cross the 115-run mark in either game. They are currently placed towards the bottom of the Group A standings. 

Their key players include Usman Waheed, who has been their leading run-getter with 34 runs in two matches. Ashfaq Ahmad, Sajid Mahmood and Mohammad Imran have also scored 27 runs apiece. With the ball, Sajid Mahmood has been their standout performer, picking up three wickets, while Abdullah Zaheer has claimed two wickets. These players will be crucial if Gujrat CC are to turn their campaign around.

Gujrat CC Predicted Playing XI:

Muhammad Saleem, Ashfaq Ahmad, Usman Waheed, Mohammad Imran, Sajid Mahmood, Farhan Aslam, Abdullah Zaheer, Irfan Ilyas Mughal, Muhammad Rizwan, Rakibul Islam, Khubaib

Apex XI Preview

Apex XI have started their campaign on a positive note, winning both their opening matches in the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy 2026. They started with a five-wicket victory over Stallions CC, successfully chasing down a target of 108. Mudassir Ahmed was the standout bowler with five wickets, while Nagarjuna Ankipalli claimed three. 

Apex followed it up with another impressive performance against Avengers XI, defending a total of 143 runs to secure a 22-run win. Nagarjuna Ankipalli (24) and Mehmood Alam Khan (27) made useful contributions with the bat. Nalaka Dayan also starred with the ball, taking five wickets. The back-to-back wins have given Apex XI a strong start, and they will look to carry that confidence into their upcoming fixture.

Nalaka Dayan has been a key contributor with both bat and ball, scoring 46 runs across two matches and claiming six wickets. Mudassir Ahmed has also taken six wickets, including a five-wicket haul against Stallions CC. Nagarjuna Ankipalli has chipped in with important runs and three wickets in the opening game, making him another player to watch. 

Apex XI Predicted Playing XI:

Hasan Sarwar, Asif Mahmood, Mohamed Imran, Waqar Ali, Asad Ali, Zeeshan Ahmad, Usman Munawae, Meraj Ahmad, Sohail Ahmed, Qasim Ali, Imtiaz Ahmad

Weather Conditions

The weather at Kuwait City on Tuesday (Local Time) 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. 

GJR vs APXI Pitch Report

The surface at Sulaibiya Cricket Ground is excellent for batting, with batters enjoying favourable conditions. Teams have crossed the 250-run mark twice during the ongoing competition, highlighting the ground's batting-friendly nature. However, batting in the second innings has been slightly challenging, while the new ball could offer some assistance to pacers. 

The average first-innings score in the last five T20 matches at this venue is 192 runs. Overall, it is a high-scoring surface where batters will need to play aggressively to put their team in a strong position.

Score prediction: 

If Gujarat CC bat first - 160-170 runs 

If Apex XI bat first - 180-190 runs 

Toss: To Bowl

In the last five T20 matches at this venue, teams batting second have won twice. Meanwhile, first-innings totals of over 200 have been recorded more than ten times during the KCC Falcons Champions Trophy, highlighting the ground's potential for high-scoring encounters. Batters will need to capitalise on the powerplay and maintain a steady scoring rate through the middle overs to post a competitive total.

Chasing could be a sensible option, as both teams have previously enjoyed success while bowling first. The captain winning the toss may prefer to field, aiming to restrict the opposition before chasing the target.

Toss Prediction: Gujrat CC to win the coin toss.