Match 9: Bahrain vs Tanzania
Match Details
- Date aur Time: 10 July 2025, 12:30 PM IST (7:30 AM GMT / 9:30 AM Local)
- Venue: TCA Oval, Blantyre
- Format: T20I
Team Analysis
Bahrain
Positives:
- Strong recent form, beat Tanzania by 6 wickets in Feb 2024 and Nov 2024.
- Aggressive batting led by Umer Imtiaz Toor, who scored consistently in 2024 qualifiers.
- Balanced bowling attack, suited for TCA Oval’s batting-friendly pitch.
Negatives:
- Over-reliance on top-order batsmen like Haider Ali Butt.
- Inconsistent spin bowling in middle overs.
Tanzania
Positives:
- Impressive 91-run win over Singapore in 2024 CWC Challenge League.
- Strong batting with Sanjay Bom, key in 2024 qualifiers.
- Decent spin bowling, effective on slower pitches.
Negatives:
- Lost to Bahrain twice in 2024, struggling against their pace attack.
- Middle order often collapses under pressure.
Favorite Players
- Bahrain:
- Umer Imtiaz Toor: Reliable batsman, key in 2024 wins vs Tanzania.
- Haider Ali Butt: All-rounder, provides stability with bat and ball.
- Tanzania:
- Sanjay Bom: Consistent run-scorer, vital in 2024 qualifiers.
- Khalil Rehmtullah: Leading bowler, took wickets in 2024 CWC League.
Underperforming Players
- Bahrain: Some spinners lack control, leaking runs in middle overs.
- Tanzania: Unnamed middle-order batsmen fail to convert starts.
Past Performance Stats
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets (2024 vs Opponent) | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umer Imtiaz Toor | Bahrain | Key batsman in 2024 | Won by 6 wickets |
| Haider Ali Butt | Bahrain | Contributed in 2024 | Won by 6 wickets |
| Sanjay Bom | Tanzania | Key in 2024 qualifiers | Lost to Bahrain |
| Khalil Rehmtullah | Tanzania | Wickets in 2024 CWC League | Lost to Bahrain |
Prediction
Bahrain ka recent head-to-head record (two wins in 2024) aur strong batting unhe favorite banata hai. Tanzania ke spinners challenge de sakte hain, lekin unki batting inconsistency unhe struggle karwa sakti hai. Prediction: Bahrain likely to win by a close margin.
Match 10: Malawi vs Germany
Match Details
- Date aur Time: 10 July 2025, 4:45 PM IST (11:45 AM GMT / 1:45 PM Local)
- Venue: TCA Oval, Blantyre
- Format: T20I
Team Analysis
Malawi
Positives:
- Home advantage at TCA Oval, where they’ve been competitive.
- Recent form: Won 2 of 5 T20Is vs Rwanda in 2024.
- Emerging batsmen like Donnex Kansonkho add firepower.
Negatives:
- Lost 2-3 to Rwanda in 2024 series, showing inconsistency.
- Bowling lacks depth against strong batting sides.
Germany
Positives:
- Momentum from 3rd place in 2024 ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier.
- Strong all-rounders like Muslim Ashraf, key in qualifiers.
- Balanced bowling attack with pace and spin.
Negatives:
- Lost to Bahrain in recent encounters, struggling against aggressive batting.
- Limited T20I experience on African pitches.
Favorite Players
- Malawi:
- Donnex Kansonkho: Aggressive batsman, key in 2024 vs Rwanda.
- Gift Kansonkho: All-rounder, provides balance.
- Germany:
- Muslim Ashraf: Star all-rounder, performed in 2024 qualifiers.
- Venkatraman Ganesan: Consistent batsman, stabilizes innings.
Underperforming Players
- Malawi: Some bowlers leak runs on flat TCA Oval pitch.
- Germany: Top-order batsmen struggle against pace.
Past Performance Stats
| Player | Team | Runs/Wickets (Recent) | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnex Kansonkho | Malawi | Key in 2024 vs Rwanda | Won by 6 wickets |
| Gift Kansonkho | Malawi | Contributed in 2024 | Won by 5 runs |
| Muslim Ashraf | Germany | Key in 2024 qualifiers | 3rd in Europe Qualifier |
| Venkatraman Ganesan | Germany | Key in 2024 qualifiers | 3rd in Europe Qualifier |
Prediction
Malawi ka home advantage aur recent T20I experience unhe competitive banata hai, lekin Germany ki balanced team aur recent qualifier success unhe slight edge deta hai. TCA Oval ka pitch batting-friendly hai, jahan Germany ke all-rounders dominate kar sakte hain. Prediction: Germany likely to win narrowly.