Oman vs Saudi Arabia, Desert Cup T20I Series 2022, Today Match Prediction 17 November 2022

oman vs sau Match Prediction & Analysis

Oman shall look to regain form as they take on Saudi Arabia in the 8th game of the Desert Cup T20I Series 2022. The hosts come here with back-to-back losses, and the narrow defeat against Canada in the last game would hurt the side. Saudia Arabia has battled poor form, and the side went down against Bahrain in the last game.   

Saudi Arabia has lost all three games the side has played. Their batsmen have failed to make runs and put pressure on the opponents. Oman registered an impressive win against Saudi Arabia in the first game, which will make them confident. The Saudis have to deliver here, and it will be interesting to see their approach.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Oman Preview

It has been two losses in a row for Zeeshan Maqsood's side. It was heartbreak for the team as they lost the last game by 1 run against Canada in a high-scoring contest. With back-to-back losses, the side is under severe pressure to perform. Maqsood would want to use Saudi Arabia's lack of form to bounce back in the tournament.  

Jatinder Singh and Kashyap Prajapati must set up a big opening wicket stand in this game. The side would expect Shoaib Khan, Maqsood, and Mohammad Nadeem to do well in the middle order, as these players have scored runs. Down the order, Ayaan Khan and Naseem Khushi must add quick runs.  

The bowling attack had a poor outing in the last game, and they were taken to the cleaners by the Canadian batsmen. Bilal Khan and Kaleemullah need to bowl good spells with the new ball. The side would also expect tight bowling from Maqsood, Rafiullah, and Aayan Khan. Nadeem and Fayyaz Butt add depth to this attack. 

Oman Predicted Playing XI:

Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Kashyap Prajapati, Jatinder Singh, Shoaib Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Ayaan Khan, Naseem Khushi (wk), Rafiullah, Bilal Khan, Kaleemullah, Fayyaz Butt

Saudi Arabia Preview

Saudi Arabia is under real pressure. The side has lost all three games it has played and comes into this game with a 53-run loss against Bahrain. Their batsmen haven't been able to match up to the challenge. As they take on the hosts, Abdul Waheed shall want a more spirited performance from his players.  

The opening pair has failed in all games, and the side would need a better show from Abdul Waheed and Saad Khan in this game. Kashif Siddique must lead in the middle order and score runs with Haseeb Ghafoor and Faisal Khan. They would also expect contributions in the lower middle order from Hisham Sheikh and Irshad Mubbashar. 

The bowling attack hasn't troubled the opponents in this tournament. The side would like a good show from Atif-Ur-Rehman and Usman Najeeb opening the bowling. Hisham Sheikh and Muhammad Saqib would have to bowl tighter spells in the middle overs. Faisal Khan and Imran Yousaf have to do well in the supporting role.  

Saudi Arabia Predicted Playing XI:

Abdul Waheed (c), Saad Khan, Kashif Siddique, Haseeb Ghafoor (wk), Faisal Khan, Hisham Sheikh, Irshad Mubbashar, Usman Najeeb, Atif Ur Rehman, Imran Yousaf, Muhammad Saqib

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It would be clear skies and a warm afternoon at Al Amerat on November 17. Batting conditions would be good as the track has always produced big scores. Batsmen can easily play the ball on the rise, and bowlers will need to use their variations well here. The side batting first would need a score in excess of 170 runs to feel comfortable here. 

Venue Details

Al Amerat Cricket Ground is a high-scoring venue where the small size of the ground and the fast outfield offers incentives to the batsmen. The track is good to bat on and allows batsmen to play on the up. There isn’t much for the bowlers and both fast bowlers and spinners have failed to contain the batsmen and there is little margin of error form them here.

Toss: To Bowl

Being a small ground, it is always a challenge for teams to defend a score at this venue. Most teams have so far preferred to chase here and have won games. Hence we expect the side winning the toss to put the opposition into bat and get them out for a small score.