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Toss Winner - Hong Kong, China won the toss and choose to bowl first
Saudi Arabia beat Hong Kong, China by 10 runs
Saudi Arabia aim to extend their strong winning run
Saudi Arabia to win the match.
| Tournament: | ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B , 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bayuemas Cricket Oval, Kuala Lumpur, Klang, Malaysia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 25.8°C|Smoky haze |
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Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the 7th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub Regional Asia Qualifier B 2026-27 at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, on October 11.
Hong Kong sit at the top of the points table with four points from two matches, having won both games and holding a net run rate of +5.047. Saudi Arabia are second with four points from two wins and a net run rate of +2.091.
In their last five matches, Hong Kong have won three, lost one and had one match abandoned, while Saudi Arabia have won three and lost two. Saudi Arabia hold the advantage in their most recent head-to-head meeting, having defeated Hong Kong in 2024.
In their previous matches in the tournament, Hong Kong registered a convincing eight-wicket win over China, while Saudi Arabia secured a three-wicket victory against Malaysia.
Both teams enter this contest on the back of wins and will look to maintain their unbeaten records in the tournament, making this an important clash for the top spot in the group.
HKG
40/10 in 13.2 3
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Hong Kong, China beat China by 8 wickets
41/2 in 3.4 11.18
72/5 in 10.0 7.2
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Hong Kong won by 7 runs (DLS method)
140/5 in 20.0 7
SDA
137/2 in 20.0 6.85
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Saudi Arabia beat Malaysia by 3 wickets
139/7 in 19.1 7.25
174/7 in 20.0 8.7
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Saudi Arabia won by 75 runs
99/7 in 20.0 4.95
171/5 in 20.0 8.55
182/8 in 20.0 9.1
Hong Kong secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over China in their previous match. After bowling China out for just 40 runs, Hong Kong chased down the target of 41 in only 3.4 overs, finishing at 41/2 with 98 balls remaining.
With the bat, Anshy Rath provided a rapid start, scoring 20 off just seven balls, including three fours and a six. Zeeshan Ali contributed 12 off eight deliveries, while Babar Hayat remained unbeaten on seven off six balls and Reyansh Sharma finished unbeaten on one.
With the ball, Ehsan Khan and Mohammad Ghazanfar claimed three wickets each, playing a major role in restricting China to a low total. Ayush Shukla, Hassan Khan Mohammad, Reyansh Sharma and Aizaz Khan picked up one wicket apiece, with the bowling unit maintaining control throughout the innings.
Hong Kong will look to carry this momentum into their next match against Saudi Arabia. Their bowling attack has shown its ability to put opponents under pressure, while the batters will aim to maintain their aggressive approach and help the team continue its winning run.
Key Players: Zeeshan Ali, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar
Zeeshan Ali (WK), Anshy Rath, Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan, Yasim Murtaza (C), Aizaz Khan, Shahid Wasif, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Hassan Khan Mohammad, Ayush Shukla
Aizaz Khan, Zeeshan Ali, Yasim Murtaza, Ehsan Khan, Babar Hayat, Anshy Rath, Shahid Wasif, Hassan Khan Mohammad, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ayush Shukla, Reyansh Sharma
Saudi Arabia secured a three-wicket victory over Malaysia in their previous match, chasing a target of 138 and reaching 139/7 in 19.1 overs with five balls to spare.
With the bat, Abdul Waheed led the chase with an unbeaten 67 off 44 balls. Hisham Shaikh contributed 12 off eight deliveries, while Waji Ul Hassan scored 13 off 13 balls. Usman Khalid added 14 off 10 deliveries, helping Saudi Arabia stay in the contest during the chase.
With the ball, Ishtiaq Ahmad and Usman Khalid claimed one wicket each, conceding 18 and 28 runs respectively in their four overs. The other bowlers went wicketless, with Usman Najeeb giving away 21 runs and Zain Ul Abidin conceding 27 in their respective four-over spells.
Saudi Arabia will aim to continue their winning run against Hong Kong and maintain their strong position in the tournament. Their batting unit has shown the ability to handle a chase under pressure, while the bowling attack will look to make an impact against a confident Hong Kong side.
Key Players: Abdul Waheed, Hisham Shaikh, Ishtiaq Ahmad
Abdul Waheed, Faisal Khan, Waji Ul Hassan (C), Manan Ali (WK), Hisham Shaikh, Muhammad Atif, Zain Ul Abidin, Usman Khalid, Usman Najeeb, Imran Yousaf, Ishtiaq Ahmad
Waji UI Hassan, Abdul Waheed, Ishtiaq Ahmad, Usman Najeeb, Abdul Manan Ali, Faisal Khan, Zain Abid, Imran Yousaf, Mohammed Hisham Shaikh, Muhammad Atif, Usman Khalid
The weather in Kuala Lumpur is expected to be around 31°C, with scattered thunderstorms forecast for Saturday. The chance of precipitation is 75%, while humidity is likely to remain at 77%. Winds are expected to blow at approximately 6 km/h. The high chance of thunderstorms could lead to rain interruptions or delays during the match.
The surface at Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur, has produced an average first-innings score of 117 runs across the two matches played in the tournament so far. This indicates a relatively low-scoring pitch, although teams have managed to post competitive totals. Batters will need to build their innings carefully, while bowlers who maintain disciplined lines and lengths could make scoring difficult.
Score Prediction
If Hong Kong bat first: 140-160 runs
If Saudi Arabia bat first: 150-170 runs
Both matches played at Bayuemas Oval in this tournament have been won by teams batting second. Saudi Arabia have already played at this venue and successfully chased down a target of 138 against Malaysia, winning by three wickets. This experience could give them confidence if they bowl first again. With thunderstorms also forecast, the captain winning the toss is likely to prefer chasing.
Toss Prediction: Saudi Arabia to win the toss.
Saudi Arabia will look to extend their winning run after securing victories in both of their opening matches. Their latest result was a three-wicket win over Malaysia while chasing a target of 138. Hong Kong have also made an impressive start, winning both their matches, including a dominant eight-wicket victory over China.
Saudi Arabia hold the head-to-head advantage, having defeated Hong Kong in their only meeting. They also have the benefit of having already played at Bayuemas Oval, where they successfully chased a target against Malaysia and gained valuable experience of the ground's conditions. These factors could give Saudi Arabia an edge in this clash.
Saudi Arabia to win the match.
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