Bahrain will be taking on Malaysia in the second one-day contest scheduled at Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur on 14th March at 7:00 AM IST.
Get the best MAL vs BAH Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd OD match of the Bahrain Tour of Malaysia 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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MAL vs BAH Match Preview:
Malaysia won the first One-Day match against Bahrain and is currently leading the series by 1-0. In the previous game, Malaysia posted a competitive total of 245 runs while batting first. Virandeep Singh and Ahmad Faiz both played impressive knocks, scoring 74 and 62 runs respectively, and they built a crucial partnership in the middle overs to strengthen the innings. Syed Aziz also added valuable runs to help Malaysia reach a solid total.
With the ball, Pavandeep Singh and Rizwan Haider delivered excellent spells for Malaysia and picked up three wickets each, which helped them control the Bahrain batting lineup. Meanwhile, Sohail Ahmed and Prashant Kurup bowled well for Bahrain and tried to restrict the scoring during the first innings.
During the chase, Sohail Ahmed stood out for Bahrain and scored 71 runs, while Ahmer Bin Nasir contributed 44 runs to keep Bahrain in the contest. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled against the Malaysian bowlers, and the team eventually fell short of the target. Malaysia therefore secured a convincing victory in the opening match of the series.
Malaysia will now aim to continue their strong form and try to win the second One-Day match to seal the series. On the other hand, Bahrain will look to bounce back strongly and level the series by delivering a better all-round performance in this upcoming game.
MAL vs BAH Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Malaysia |
0 |
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Bahrain |
0 |
MAL vs BAH Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
33°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
218 |
Record of chasing teams:
MAL vs BAH Playing 11s (Predicted):
Malaysia Playing 11:
1) Sharvin Muniandy
2) Muhammad Amir Azim
3) Virandeep Singh
4) Syed Aziz ©
5) Vijay Unni
6) Mohammad Hairil Harisan (wk)
7) Muhammad Azri Azhar
8) Muhammad Bahrin
9) Muhammad Aalif
10) Deeaz Patro
11) Prashant Madhukar
Bahrain Playing 11:
1) Prashanth Kurup (wk)
2) Ahmer Bin Nasir ©
3) Asif Ali
4) Fiaz Ahmed
5) Sohail Ahmed
6) Muhammad Salman
7) Abdul Majid
8) Imran Khan IV
9) Ali Dawood
10) Shujaat Rasool
11) Yasir Nasir
Hot Picks for MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Vijay Unni – A right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler representing Malaysia contributed 21 runs and picked up 2 wickets in the first match, delivering an effective all-round effort. |
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Virandeep Singh – Malaysia’s right-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox spinner produced an excellent all-round performance by scoring 56 runs and claiming 2 wickets in the opening ODI of this series. |
Top Picks:
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Ahmer Bin Nasir – Bahrain captain and right-handed batter delivered a match-winning display by scoring 68 runs, earning the Player of the Match award for his crucial half-century. |
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Syed Aziz – The left-handed batting captain of Malaysia also bowls off-spin and impressed with 26 runs alongside 3 wickets, including a disciplined bowling spell in the series opener. |
Budget Picks:
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Prashant Madhukar – Malaysia’s right-handed batter and right-arm leg-break bowler claimed 1 wicket and remained unbeaten on a quick 16 runs, contributing effectively in the lower order. |
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Muhammad Salman – A right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler for Bahrain made his presence felt with 1 wicket in his first appearance while also adding 1 run with the bat. |
MAL vs BAH Bahrain Tour of Malaysia 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Virandeep Singh & Vijay Unni |
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Vice-Captain |
Syed Aziz & Ahmer Bin Nasir |
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Prashanth Kurup
- Batters – Fiaz Ahmed, Ahmer Bin Nasir
- All-rounders – Virandeep Singh ©, Vijay Unni, Sharvin Muniandy, Syed Aziz (vc), Asif Ali
- Bowlers – Abdul Majid Abbasi, Ali Dawood, Imran Khan IV
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Prashanth Kurup
- Batters – Fiaz Ahmed, Ahmer Bin Nasir (vc), Prashant Madhukar
- All-rounders – Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni ©, Syed Aziz, Asif Ali
- Bowlers – Abdul Majid Abbasi, Ali Dawood, Muhammad Salman
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd OD Bahrain Tour of Malaysia 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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H Bin-Panggi |
7.0 credits |
NA |
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S Rasool |
6.5 credits |
NA |
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd OD Bahrain Tour of Malaysia 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Virandeep Singh |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Vijay Unni |
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Punt Picks |
Muhammad Salman and Prashant Madhukar |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-2-5-3 |
MAL vs BAH Match Winner Prediction:
Based on their performance in the previous match, Malaysia is anticipated to secure a victory in this upcoming game.
