ACC Eastern Region T20 2020: Match 4: Thailand vs Malaysia – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 4th match of the 2020 ACC Western Region T20 will be played between Thailand and Malaysia at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground, Bangkok.

The match starts at 1:30 PM local time (6:30 AM GMT) (12:00 PM IST).

This game can be viewed on the Fan code app in India.

Preview:

Malaysia seems to be top form in 2020 as they whitewashed Hong Kong in the 5-match Interport series. They followed it with a convincing 22-run win against a much higher-ranked Nepal team in their first match of the 2020 ACC Eastern Region T20. Malaysia successfully defended their total of 154/6. They will now be up against Thailand team in their second game on Sunday afternoon. The home team Thailand suffered a big loss in the tournament opener. Thailand were bowled out for just 96 against Singapore while chasing a target of 140.

Weather Condition/Report:

The temperatures are expected to be in increasing order on Sunday as the day progresses at the Asian Institute of Technology Ground.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at Asian Institute of Technology Ground looked to be better in the afternoon as Nepal did well with the bat until 15th over of the chase before the collapse. Malaysia took posted a solid total of 154 after a couple of early wickets. Hence, the team batting first in the afternoon matches here will be aiming to post at least 160 for defending it successfully.

Average first innings score: 154 (T20Is in the afternoon)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Thailand:

Daniel Jacobs, Wanchana Uisuk, Henno Jordaan, Naveed Pathan, Ziaul Hoque, Robert Raina, Mahsid Faheem, Phiriyapong Suanchuai, Nopphon Senamontree, Vichanath Singh (C), Sorawat Desungnoen.

Bench – Chanchai Pengkumta, Kamron Senamontree, Ismail Sardar.

Malaysia:

Virandeep Singh, Bhushan Save, Mohamed Arief, Khizar Hayat, Ahmad Faiz (C), Syed Aziz, Aminuddin Ramly, Sharvin Muniandy, Fitri Sham, Pavandeep Singh, Syazrul Idrus.

Bench – Nazril Rahman, Dhivendran Mogan, Anwar Rahman.

Top Picks:

Ziaul Hoque, who batted at No.4 scoring 17 runs off 12 balls against Singapore, opened the bowling and took a wicket conceding only 19 runs. Sharvin Muniandy didn’t get chance to bat more than one ball due to the top-order’s efforts. But he ended up with a 4-wicket haul by bowling only 3.3 overs. Khizar Hayat picked 8 wickets during the recent series against Hong Kong. In the match against Nepal on Saturday, he took two wickets but bagged a golden duck while batting at No.3. Syazrul Idrus took 8 wickets in four matches during the Interport series at a strike rate of 10.5. He bagged a couple of wickets against Nepal on Saturday.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Khizar Hayat, Sharvin Muniandy, Ahmad Faiz.

Vice-Captain – Virandeep Singh, Daniel Jacobs, Ziaul Hoque.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Virandeep Singh

Batters – Ahmad Faiz, Syed Aziz, Daniel Jacobs, Henno Jordaan

All-Rounders – Khizar Hayat (C), Sharvin Muniandy, Ziaul Hoque (VC)

Bowlers – Nopphon Senamontree, Pavandeep Singh, Mahsid Faheem

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Virandeep Singh

Batters – Ahmad Faiz (VC), Syed Aziz, Naveed Pathan, Daniel Jacobs

All-Rounders – Khizar Hayat, Sharvin Muniandy (C), Ziaul Hoque

Bowlers – Pavandeep Singh, Syazrul Idrus, Mahsid Faheem

Expert Advice:

Malaysia picked up a playing XI in the game against Nepal based on the performances during the recent T20I series against Hong Kong. Thailand too didn’t perform badly despite the 43-run loss against Singapore. Hence, we expect both Malaysia and Thailand retain the playing XIs from their respective matches on Saturday.

Probable Winners:

Malaysia is a much stronger side and is expected to register a big win.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.