The Byumas Oval, Kuala Lumpur will host Malaysia as they take on Bahrain in the second T20I on the 8th.th Feb 12:30 PM IST.
Get the best MAL vs BAH Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs and match insights for the 2nd T20I match of Bahrain tour of Malaysia 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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MAL vs BAH Match Preview:
Malaysia made a strong start to the T20 series after taking a 1-0 lead by defeating Bahrain in the opening match. Malaysia, who came to bat first, managed to score 140 runs at the loss of 7 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. Syed Aziz played a key role in building the total by scoring 58 runs in 46 balls, while Muhammad Siyahadat made a vital contribution of 31 runs to stabilize the innings during the middle overs.
Later, Malaysia’s bowling attack effectively controlled the game and restricted Bahrain during the chase. Vijay Unni performed brilliantly with the ball and took three wickets, while Sharwin Muniyandi provided good support by taking two important wickets. Their disciplined bowling effort created sustained pressure and prevented Bahrain from building partnerships.
During Bahrain’s reply, Asif Ali scored 20 and Prashant Kurup added 18, yet the rest of the batting lineup struggled to cope with the Malaysian bowlers. As a result, Bahrain were all out for 106 runs in 18.5 overs, giving Malaysia a comfortable 34-run win. In the upcoming second T20I, Malaysia will aim to extend their advantage in the series, while Bahrain will look to improve their overall performance and fight to level the contest.
MAL vs BAH head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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malaysia |
6 |
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bahrain |
5 |
MAL vs BAH Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
32°C |
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weather forecast |
partly cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
160 |
Records of chasing teams:
MAL vs BAH Playing 11 (Expected):
Malaysia playing 11:
1) Ahmed Faiz
2) Zubaidi Zulkifal
3) Aslam Khan Malik
4) Muhammad Syahadat
5) Prashant Madhukar
6) Muhammad Haziq Aiman (Wicketkeeper)
7) Sharwin Muniyandi
8) Syed Aziz Mubarak ©
9) Vijay Unni
10) Veerandeep Singh
11) Azri Azhar
bahrain playing 11: :
1) Ahmar bin Nasser ©
2) Sohail Ahmed
3) Prashant Kurup (Wicketkeeper)
4)Fiaz Ahmed
5) Asif Ali
6) Yasir Nazir
7) Rizwan Butt
8) Imran Khan
9)Abdul Majid Abbasi
10) Ali Dawood
11) Muhammad Salman
MAL vs BAH Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Virandeep Singh – Malaysia’s skilled right-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox spinner produced an impressive bowling performance in the last match, taking 2 wickets, cementing his value as a reliable all-round contributor. |
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Syed Aziz Mubarak – Malaysia’s influential left-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer produced a strong all-round effort in the last game, scoring 58 runs and taking 1 wicket, demonstrating his ability to impact the contest with both bat and ball. |
Raises up:
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Sharwin Muniyandi – Malaysia’s versatile right-handed batsman and right-arm medium pacer made useful all-round contributions in the last match by scoring 9 runs and taking 2 wickets, highlighting his usefulness with both bat and ball. |
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Asif Ali – Bahrain’s reliable left-handed batsman and slow left-arm orthodox spinner contributed with the bat in the last match, scoring 20 runs, demonstrating his ability to support the team with valuable runs in the middle order. |
Budget Selection:
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Ahmar bin Nasser – Bahrain’s captain and right-handed opening batsman leads from the front, providing stability at the top of the order while guiding the team with confident leadership. |
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Imran Khan – Bahrain’s right-arm medium pacer anchors the bowling attack with disciplined seam bowling and the ability to deliver crucial breakthroughs during crucial stages of the innings. |
MAL vs BAH Bahrain Malaysia Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Syed Aziz Mubarak and Veerandeep Singh |
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vice captain |
Sharwin Muniyandi and Asif Ali |
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper- Prashant Kurup
- Batsman- Ahmed Faiz, Fiaz Ahmed
- All-rounders – Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni, Muhammad Siyahadat, Sharwin Muniyandi (Vice Captain), Syed Aziz Mubarak©, Asif Ali
- Bowlers- Ali Dawood, Rizwan Butt
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper- Prashant Kurup
- Batsmen- Ahmed Faiz, Ahmar Bin Nasir
- All-rounders – Virandeep Singh ©, Vijay Unni, Muhammad Siyahadat, Sharwin Muniyandi, Syed Aziz Mubarak, Asif Ali (Vice Captain)
- Bowlers- Ali Dawood, Imran Khan
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I Malaysia Tour of Bahrain 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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A Khan Malik |
7.0 credit |
No |
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M Salman |
7.5 credits |
No |
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I Malaysia Tour of Bahrain 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Syed Aziz Mubarak |
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gl captaincy option |
Veerandeep Singh |
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choice of punt |
Imran Khan and Ahmar bin Nasser |
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dream11 combination |
1-2-6-2 |
MAL vs BAH Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team combination, Malaysia’s victory in this match is expected to be confirmed.
