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Afghanistan and Oman will face off in the 7th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up series. The game will be played at Queen’s Park Oval, Sabina Park in Trinidad.
Match Date: 29th May 2024
Match Time: 10:30 PM IST
Teams Overview
Afghanistan:
Afghanistan comes into this match with confidence, having performed exceptionally well in their recent T20I series against Ireland. Led by captain Rashid Khan, Afghanistan aims to continue their winning momentum.
Oman:
Oman has also shown good form this season in the T20 format. Out of 14 matches played this year, they have secured nine victories. However, they lost to UAE in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup final. Oman faces a tough challenge against Afghanistan, a team they have never defeated in T20Is.
Team Previews
Afghanistan Preview:
In the batting department, Afghanistan will rely on Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Azmatullah Omarzai to score the bulk of the runs. Ibrahim Zadran has been the standout performer, leading the run charts for Afghanistan in T20s since January 2024.
In the bowling department, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Naveen Ul Haq will be crucial in delivering breakthroughs.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:
- Rashid Khan (captain)
- Mohammad Ishaq (wk)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Mohammad Nabi
- Fareed Ahmed
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Naveen Ul Haq
- Nangeyalia Kharotie
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Oman Preview:
Oman’s batting will hinge on contributions from Naseem Khushi, Kashyap Prajapati, captain Zeeshan Maqsood, and Aqib Ilyas. Zeeshan Maqsood played a pivotal role in their previous match against Papua New Guinea, top-scoring with 45 runs.
In the bowling department, Aaqib Sulehri and Bilal Khan will be key to Oman’s chances. Aaqib Sulehri was particularly effective in their last game, taking 3 wickets for 22 runs.
Oman Predicted Playing XI:
- Kashyap Prajapati
- Naseem Khushi
- Aqib Ilyas
- Zeeshan Maqsood (c)
- Aaqib Sulehri
- Ayaan Khan
- Khalid Kail
- Rafiullah
- Shakeel Ahmed
- Fayyaz Butt
- Bilal Khan
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Pitch Report: The Queen’s Park Oval pitch is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. Historically, the average first innings score is around 115 runs. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first to restrict the opposition to a low total.
Weather Conditions: The weather forecast predicts thundery showers with light winds. This could make conditions challenging for the players, especially the batsmen.
Match Prediction
Winning Prediction: Afghanistan, with their superior track record and a strong lineup, are the clear favorites to win this match. With key players like Rashid Khan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Afghanistan has the edge over Oman.
Prediction: Afghanistan to win comfortably.
This warm-up match is an excellent opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and combinations ahead of the T20 World Cup. Fans can expect an exciting clash as both teams look to gain momentum before the main tournament.