Hong Kong vs Malaysia, 2nd unofficial ODI: Match Prediction – Who will win today's match between HK vs MAL?

Hong Kong will take on Malaysia in the second match of the ongoing unofficial ODI series. Malaysia won their first match against Hong Kong by six runs and took a 1-0 lead in the series. In the last game, Malaysia set a challenging target of 238 runs, primarily due to an excellent century by Ahmad Faiz, who scored 101 runs off 120 balls. Hong Kong were in the contest and were excellent, but fell short by six runs in the final over. 

Nizakat Khan and Zeeshan Ali chipped in with excellent half-centuries for Hong Kong, while Sharvin Muniandy and Muhammad Amir were superb with the ball as they picked up six wickets each for Malaysia. They now have the chance to bag the series with a win in this match, but Hong Kong would be keen to win the key moments and draw level in the series.

HK vs MAL Match Details:

Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground Pitch Report and Conditions

The surface at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground is a good cricket pitch and is quite balanced. The average first innings score is around 220 and the captain winning the toss could well opt to bat first since the teams batting first have won around 80% of matches played here. 

Click Here: HK vs MAL Live Score, Match 2nd ODI

HK vs MAL Probable Playing XI:

Hong Kong:

Nizakat Khan (c), Martin Coetzee, Babar Hayat, Adit Gorawara, Aizaz Khan, Yasim Murtaza, Dan Pascoe, Zeeshan Ali(wk), Ayush Shukla, Sheryar Khan, Raunaq Kapur

Malaysia:

Ahmad Faiz, Virandeep Singh (c), Syed Aziz, Vijay Unni, Aqeel Wahid, Syazrul Ezat, Muhammad Amir Azim, Muhamad Syahadat, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Zubaidi Zulkifle, Rizwan Haider 

HK vs MAL Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Babar Hayat

Babar Hayat will be the key player for Hong Kong and comes into this game after smacking 34 runs in the last match. 

Probable Best Bowler: Virandeep Singh

Virandeep Singh is a right-handed batter as well as a left-arm orthodox spinner from Malaysia. He picked up two wickets in the previous match.

Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match 

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.