BAN vs MAL Live Score: Malaysia is all set to lock horns with Bangladesh in the fourth Quarter Final of the Asian Games 2023. It will be a proud moment for Malaysia as they will face a full-member team in the crucial knockout fixture.
Bangladesh is without the service of their key T20I players however they still have some promising names in the batting order in the face of Mosaddek Hossain and Yasir Ali. On the other hand, their bowling attack lacks experience and will need impactful performances from their key bowlers. They have just one impactful bowler in the face of Rishad Hossain who scalped 1 wickets for 18 runs on his debut against Ireland in 2023. Apart from a couple of bowlers who’ve played one or two ODIs, there is no one who’s played an international match in the bowling department. With finals at stake, their entire team should step up & deliver meaningful performances.
Coming to Malaysia, they have a gleaming side with most of their players in blistering form. Their key players deliver crucial runs in the middle order. While the bowlers have lived up to their expectations by delivering zealous performances. However, Bangladesh is not a side to be underestimated & Malaysia needs to deliver brilliant performances if winning & marching into the finals of Asian Games 2023 is on their mind.
BAN vs MAL: Teams Preview
Bangladesh Preview
Bangladesh will be fielding a second-string side for the Asian Games Men’s T20I, with a mix of experienced and budding talents. Despite these bowlers not having made their international debuts yet, they have honed their skills against quality batters in the domestic circuit, making them formidable opponents for Malaysia.
One key player in Bangladesh’s lineup is Mosaddek Hossain, a batting all-rounder with the ability to finish games in the middle order. He will likely find support from Yasir Ali, a valuable middle-order batsman. Mahmudul Hasan Joy, a 22-year-old right-handed batter, will be making his T20I debut, adding to the excitement. Joy has already represented Bangladesh in 9 Test matches, showcasing his talent.
Among the three wicket-keeper batsmen in the squad, Zakir Hasan is expected to make it to the playing XI due to his experience in other formats. Saif Hassan, despite scoring just 2 runs from his 2 T20I innings, possesses great potential, as demonstrated early in his domestic career with a double century. Bangladesh’s bowling attack will rely heavily on Mrittunjoy Chowdhury and Rishad Hossain.
Bangladesh Predicted Playing XI: Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Saif Hassan, Mosaddek Hossain, Yasir Ali, Zakir Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Ripon Mondol, Rishad Hasan, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Tanvir Islam, Sumon Khan
Malaysia Preview
Malaysia enters this match with confidence, having secured back-to-back victories in the group stage. They not only showcased their batting prowess by scoring 268 runs in their last match but also displayed consistency with their bowling.
In their tournament opener, Malaysia bowled out Singapore for just 87 runs while defending a target of 160. In the last match, they registered an emphatic 194-run win over Thailand by restricting them to 74 for 9. The trio of Pavandeep Singh, Vijay Unni, and all-rounder Virandeep Singh has been consistent with the ball, making them key players to watch out for in this contest.
While Bangladesh’s bowlers have potential, Malaysia’s in-form batting lineup won’t be a walk in the park to dismiss. Syed Aziz, who scored a century in the last game, has been among Malaysia’s top run-scorers recently and will be tested by Bangladesh’s spin bowling.
For Malaysia, the middle order holds the key, with Mohammad Amir and Virandeep Singh crucial to their batting lineup. Should these key players fail to perform, Malaysia could find themselves in trouble.
Malaysia Predicted Playing XI: Syed Aziz Mubarak, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Muhammad Amir Azim, Ahmad Faiz (c), Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni, Sharvin Muniandy, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Anwar Rahman, Syazrul Idrus, Pavandeep Singh
BAN vs MAL: Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou offers a balanced pitch that caters to both pace bowlers and batters. Pacers can exploit the conditions with the new ball, while set batters can clear boundaries with ease. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 29 degrees Celsius on match day.
Venue Details
The Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou will host this quarterfinal clash, as it has been the sole venue for all Asian Games Men’s T20I matches. The small ground allows accomplished batters to clear the ropes with ease. Both teams boast solid attacking batters, and they can score in excess of 180 or even cross the 200-run mark on their best days.
Toss: To Bat or Not to Bat
Malaysia’s recent success in matches where they batted first suggests that they should continue this trend. Allowing their batters to build on the momentum from their previous win is key. Bangladesh’s inexperienced bowling attack should not be allowed to chase a score, as that might put them on the back foot.
BAN vs MAL: Match Prediction
While Bangladesh fields an inexperienced side, they have promising players with great potential. They could pose a tough challenge to a strong-looking Malaysian team. Based on the quality performances of Bangladesh’s domestic players and the overreliance of Malaysia on a few key players in their batting lineup, Bangladesh holds a slight edge in this match prediction.
We predict Bangladesh to win this fixture
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