Malaysia Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 – Match 1: Malaysia vs Bahrain | Fantasy Cricket Predictions & Betting Tips
The highly anticipated Malaysia Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 kicks off with Match 1 between Malaysia and Bahrain on March 10 at the Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. Here’s a detailed preview, including fantasy cricket predictions and betting tips.
Points Table (Before Match 1)
| Team | Played | Win | Loss | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match 1: Malaysia vs Bahrain (Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur)
Malaysia’s Current Form:
Malaysia currently holds the 25th position in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 122. They have been in good form, winning three of their last four matches.
As the host nation, Malaysia enters the tournament as the favorite, given their home advantage and recent performances.
Key Players for Malaysia:
- Virandeep Singh – A dependable batter capable of handling both spin and pace, Singh has been in exceptional form and is expected to be Malaysia’s top run-scorer.
- Pavandeep Singh – A skilled spinner who can extract sharp turns, he will be crucial in restricting Bahrain’s batting lineup.
Bahrain’s Current Form:
Bahrain ranks 26th in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings, with a rating of 118. They enter the tournament in excellent form, having won all of their last three matches.
With a strong squad, Bahrain has a solid chance of reaching the finals and could spring a surprise against higher-ranked opponents.
Key Players for Bahrain:
- Rizwan Butt – A pace bowler known for delivering key breakthroughs, Butt will be Bahrain’s go-to bowler in crucial moments.
- Imran Anwar – One of Bahrain’s most reliable batters, Anwar is expected to lead their run-scoring efforts.
Squads for Match 1
Bahrain Squad:
Fiaz Ahmed, Junaid Aziz, Muhammad Basil, Sohail Ahmed, Asif Ali, Imran Anwar, Ahmer Bin Nasir (wk), Prashant Kurup (wk), Ubaid Martuza (wk), Abdul Majid, Ali Dawood, Asif Shaikh, Imran Khan, Rizwan Butt, Sai Sarthak
Malaysia Squad:
Ahmad Faiz, Ahmed Aqeel, Aslam Khan, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Muhammad Amir, Syed Aziz, Vijay Unni, Virandeep Singh, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Khizar Hayat, Muhammad Wafiq, Pavandeep Singh, Rizwan Haider, Sharvin Muniandy
Cricket Betting Tips & Match Predictions – Pre-Play
- Toss Prediction: Malaysia to win the toss
- Match Winner Prediction: Malaysia
- Top Batter (Most Runs): Virandeep Singh (Malaysia), Imran Anwar (Bahrain)
- Top Bowler (Most Wickets): Pavandeep Singh (Malaysia), Rizwan Butt (Bahrain)
- Most Sixes: Virandeep Singh (Malaysia), Imran Anwar (Bahrain)
- Player of the Match: Virandeep Singh (Malaysia)
- Projected Team Scores (Batting First):
- Malaysia: 145+
- Bahrain: 135+
- Match Handicap: Malaysia
Live Streaming Information
Cricket fans can watch the Malaysia Tri-Nation T20I Series 2025 live online. Geo-restrictions may apply.
Note: Predictions may change closer to the match as final line-ups are confirmed. Stay tuned for live in-play updates.
