China and Myanmar are set to clash in the ninth match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier B at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Both teams have had a rough start to the tournament, failing to secure a victory so far. This crucial encounter presents an opportunity for both sides to redeem themselves and get their first win on the board.
China’s Struggles:
China finds itself at the bottom of the table after a disappointing loss to Bhutan, where they were defeated by a massive 95-run margin. Their batting has been a major letdown, managing scores of only 23, 27, and 48 in their previous three matches. This performance highlights their struggles with the bat and puts immense pressure on their batting lineup to deliver.
Myanmar’s Challenging Run:
Myanmar, too, has encountered a rough patch, suffering a crushing 184-run defeat against Malaysia in their last game. Their bowlers struggled to contain Malaysia, conceding a daunting total of 219 runs. The batting department also faltered, being bowled out for a mere 35 runs. This woeful performance has raised concerns about their capabilities with both bat and ball.
Match Information:
Date: 31 Jul 2023 (Mon) Time: 11:00 AM IST Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur
Probable Playing XI:
China:
- Deng Jinqi
- Yin Chenhao
- Zhuoyue Chen
- Zhao Tianle
- Tian Senqun
- Wei Guolei (wk)
- Liuyang Wang
- Wang QI (C)
- Xie Kunkun
- Luo Shilin
- Ma Qiancheng
Bench: Zhuang Zelin, Zou Kui, Zong Yuechao
Myanmar:
- Ye Naing Tun (wk)
- Swan Htet-KoKo
- Htet Lin Oo
- Myat Thu Aung
- KoKo LinThu
- Khin Aye
- Thura Aung (C)
- Aung Ko Ko
- Paing Danu
- Hlet Lin-Aung
- Nay Lin Tun
Injury and Availability News:
Any updates regarding injuries and player availability will be added as soon as they become available.
Pitch Report:
The Bayuemas Oval pitch is known to challenge batsmen, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. Teams will likely prefer chasing on this surface, and the average score hovers around 130, indicating the bowler-friendly nature of the pitch.
