On November 11, Qatar will face Afghanistan in a historic T20I match at the West End Park International Stadium in Doha. This event marks Qatar’s first international T20 match against a full-member country. As the hosts, Qatar is eager to demonstrate their cricketing skills and competitiveness in front of their home fans.
Match Details
- Match: Qatar vs Afghanistan, Only T20I
- Date: November 11
- Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: West End Park International Stadium, Doha
- Live Broadcast: FanCode (app and website)
Pitch Report
The pitch at West End Park offers a balanced playing surface. Bowlers, especially pacers, can benefit from swing and bounce in the early overs. As the match progresses, batters can take advantage of the pitch’s true nature, setting the stage for bigger scores. However, dew in the second innings may assist the chasing team by making it easier to score.
Head-to-Head Record
This T20I will be the first encounter between Qatar and Afghanistan. As such, their overall head-to-head record in T20Is is 0-0.
Probable Playing XI
Qatar (QAT)
- Mirza Mohammed Baig (Capt)
- Zubair Ali
- Shariq Munir
- Imal Liyanage (WK)
- Mohammad Ahnaff
- Zeeshan Haider
- Shahzib Jamil
- Daniel Louis
- Mokbul Ahammed
- Mujiib-ur-Rehman
- Owais Ahmed
Afghanistan (AFG)
- Darwish Rasooli (Capt)
- Sediqullah Atal
- Zubaid Akbari
- Rahmanullah
- Mohammad Ishaq (WK)
- Nangeyalia Kharote
- AM Ghazanfar
- Bilal Sami
- Faridoon Dawoodzai
- Abdollah Ahmadzai
Key Players to Watch
Best Batter
Sediqullah Atal has been in excellent form lately. As an opener for Afghanistan, his ability to build and accelerate the innings could be pivotal. His performances may guide Afghanistan to a competitive total.
Best Bowler
AM Ghazanfar, the 19-year-old spinner, may play a crucial role in this match. Even if he hasn’t claimed many wickets recently, his skill in maintaining pressure on batsmen could turn the tide in Afghanistan’s favor.
Match Prediction
Many experts predict Afghanistan will emerge victorious in this match. With a well-balanced squad and growing experience, they seem poised to secure a win against Qatar.
