Bahrain (BAH) will take on Saudi Arabia (SAU) in the 12th match of the Desert Cup T20I Series 2022 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat on Sunday, November 20. Ahead of the match, here's all you need to know about the BAH vs SAU Dream11 prediction, including fantasy cricket tips, today's playing 11s, and the pitch report for this game.
Bahrain are having a fantastic season, having won three of their five games and are currently sitting second in the points table. Ahmer Bin Nasir, Sohail Ahmed, David Mathias, and Haider Ali Butt have been performing commendably for their team and are poised to soar once more on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the standings after losing all five of their games. They are yet to click as a unit, so they'll attempt to rebuild on Sunday.
BAH vs SAU, Match Details
The 12th match of the Desert Cup T20I Series 2022 between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will be played on November 20, 2022, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat. The game is set to take place at 9.30 pm IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
Match: BAH vs SAU, Desert Cup T20I Series 2022
Date & Time: November 20, 2022, 9.30 pm IST
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat
BAH vs SAU, Pitch Report
The Al Amerat Cricket Ground pitch is usually more helpful to batters than bowlers. With the new ball coming onto the bat well, the openers will look to take advantage of the powerplay. Chasing should be the preferred option for the team winning the toss. The average first-innings score in the last two games is 164 runs.
Last 5 matches at this ground
Matches won by team batting first: 3
Matches won by team bowling first: 2
Average first innings score: 164
Average second innings score: 139
BAH vs SAU Probable Playing XI
BAH Playing XI
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Sarfaraz Ali (c), Ahmer Bin Nasir (wk), Sohail Ahmed, David Mathias, Haider Ali Butt, Sathaiya Veerapathiran, Imran Anwar, Muhammad Rizwan Butt, Imran Khan, Sachin Kumar, Mohammad Danish Jasnaik
SAU Playing XI
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Abdul Waheed Abdul Ghaffar (c), Mohammed Hisham Shaikh, Irfan Sarfaraz, Faisal Khan, Zain-ul-Abidin, Haseeb Ghafoor (wk), Ishtiaq Ahmad, Muhammad Saqib, Kashif Siddique, Saad Khan, Usman Najeeb
Today’s BAH vs SAU Dream11 Match Top Picks
Top Wicketkeeper Pick
Ahmer Nasir (70 runs in five Matches, Average: 14.00)
He has looked impressive, having amassed 70 runs at an average of 14.00 and at a strike rate of 116.49. He has also proven his worth behind the stumps, making him a multiplier pick for this game.
Top Batter Pick
Sohail Ahmed (244 runs in five matches, Average: 244.00)
Sohail has so far pleased everyone with his batting performance, scoring 244 runs at an excellent average of 244.00 in five games. He could be a valuable pick for your BAH vs SAU Dream11 fantasy team.
Top All-rounder Pick
Muhammad Rizwan (Nine wickets in five matches, Average: 15.33)
Rizwan is an experienced all-rounder in the tournament, and his performances with the ball have been consistent so far. He has scalped nine wickets at an average of 15.33 in five games.
Top Bowler Pick
Sathaiya Veerapathiran (Seven wickets in five matches, Average: 21.14)
Veerapathiran has enjoyed success, having taken seven wickets in five games at an average of 21.14. That makes him the best pick for the BAH vs SAU Dream11 fantasy team.
BAH vs SAU match captain and vice-captain choices
Usman Najeeb
He has been in fine form with the ball, ranking eighth on the wicket-taking charts with five scalps at an average of 18.00 in five games. He could be an excellent captaincy choice for your Dream11 fantasy team for this game.
Imran Anwar
The right-arm batter has impressed with his attacking batting, scoring 139 runs at an average of 46.33 in four games. He is an excellent choice for vice-captaincy of your Dream11 team for this game.
Five must-picks with player stats for BAH vs SAU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
BAH vs SAU match expert tips 12th match
Muhammad Saqib is a fabulous bowler who has made his mark with his bowling. He has picked up five wickets in as many games at an average of 31.00, making him a player to watch out for here.
BAH vs SAU Dream11 Prediction Team, Match 12th, Head To Head League
Wicket-keeper: Bin Nasir
Batters: S Ali, D Mathias, S Ahmed, U Najeeb
All-rounders: S Veerapathiran, M Rizwan Butt, M Hisham.
Bowlers: I Sarfaraz, Javed Anwar, I Ahmed
BAH vs SAU Dream11 Prediction Team, Match 12th, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: M Saqib
Batters: S Ali, K Siddique, S Ahmed, U Najeeb
All-rounders: S Veerapathiran, M Rizwan Butt, M Hisham.
Bowlers: I Khan, Javed Anwar, I Ahmed
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