Encounter at Byumas Oval, Kuala Lumpur on 16thth Bahrain will face Malaysia in the third ODI in March at 7:00 am IST.
Get the best MAL vs BAH Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs and match insights for the 3rd OD match of Bahrain tour of Malaysia 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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MAL vs BAH Match Preview:
Bilateral series between Malaysia and Bahrain ends with high-stakes 3-match drawthird One Day International match at Beaumas Oval, Kuala Lumpur. The series finale is scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM IST. After two consecutive wins for the visitors, Bahrain look to complete a historic series whitewash, while the hosts fight to save pride in their final home match of the tour.
Meanwhile, historical data shows Bahrain’s increasing dominance in this head-to-head rivalry. Of their last three ODI fixtures in 2026, Bahrain have won three in a row, including a DLS-method victory in the series opener and a 41-run win in the second match. Therefore, Malaysia are going into this match with a strong desire to break their losing streak and prove their competitiveness on a track where they have historically performed well.
Malaysia are coming into this match needing a much better batting performance after being bowled out for 156 runs in the last game. Despite consistent 30s from Mohammed Hairil Harrison and 24 from captain Ahmed Faiz, the middle order struggled to maintain momentum against the Bahrain spin attack. Furthermore, the bowling unit remains their biggest strength, with Vijay Unni and Syed Aziz both taking three wickets each in the second ODI. Additionally, the team aims to use its familiarity with the Beaumass Oval pitch to put pressure on the visiting team’s top order at the start of the innings.
However, Bahrain comes in with utmost confidence, having successfully defended a total of 197 in the second match. The team is currently powered by the last-order heroics of Imran Khan, who scored an unbeaten 48 off 48 balls, and the stability of Faiz Ahmed in the middle order. Furthermore, their bowling department looks lethal led by Muhammad Rizwan Butt and Abdul Majid, who took three wickets each to demolish the Malaysian target. Furthermore, the visitors will be looking to maintain their perfect record on this tour to consolidate their rising position in Asian Associate cricket.
Therefore, both the teams will fight with maximum intensity to achieve their specific targets in the finale of this series. Malaysia aimed to take advantage of their disciplined spin bowling to restrict Bahrain to a modest score and ultimately execute a successful run chase. Additionally, Bahrain will look to use their superior pace and clinical death over bowling to clinch a 3–0 series win.
MAL vs BAH head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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malaysia |
0 |
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bahrain |
3 |
MAL vs BAH Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
32°C |
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weather forecast |
light rain |
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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 |
216 |
Records of chasing teams:
MAL vs BAH Playing 11 (Expected):
Malaysia playing 11:
1) Syed Aziz
2) Muhammad Hairil Harrison
3) Veerandeep Singh
4) Sharwin Muniyandi
5) Muhammad Ameer Azim
6) Vijay Unni
7) Muhammad Alif
8) Patro dies
9) Muhammad Akram Malik
10) Muhammad Azari Azhar
11) Prashant Madhukar
bahrain playing 11: :
1) Prashant Kurup
2) Asif Ali
3) Fayyaz Ahmed
4) Sohail Ahmed
5) Ahmar bin Nasser
6) Yasir Nasir
7)Shujaat Rasool
8) Abdul Majeed
9) Ali Dawood
10) Muhammad Salman
11) Imran Khan
MAL vs BAH Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Virandeep Singh – The experienced Malaysian all-rounder has taken 64 runs and 4 wickets with his right-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox bowling. |
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Syed Aziz – Malaysia’s captain and left-handed batsman has been brilliant, scoring 33 runs and taking 6 wickets, including two consecutive three-wicket hauls. |
Raises up:
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Asif Ali – Representing Bahrain, the right-handed batsman and medium pacer has registered 28 runs and 2 wickets, including a crucial spell of 2/23. |
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Vijay Unni – The Malaysian off-spinner has performed strongly with 5 wickets and 26 runs, including a best bowling performance of 3/22. |
Budget Selection:
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Sharwin Muniyandi – Right-handed batsman and medium pacer from Malaysia has contributed 31 runs and 2 wickets, his best score is 26 runs. |
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Muhammad Rizwan Butt – Bahrain’s right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 5 wickets in the series, including an impressive spell of 3/19 which demolished Malaysia’s lower order. |
MAL vs BAH Bahrain Malaysia Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Syed Aziz and Veerandeep Singh |
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vice captain |
Vijay Unni and Asif Ali |
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Prashant Kurup
- Batsmen – Faiyaz Ahmed, Ahmar Bin Nasir, Prashant Madhukar
- All-rounders – Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni (Vice Captain), Syed Aziz©, Muhammad Akram Malik, Asif Ali
- Bowlers- Abdul Majeed, Imran Khan
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Prashant Kurup
- Batsmen – Faiyaz Ahmed, Ahmar Bin Nasir, Prashant Madhukar
- All-rounders – Virandeep Singh ©, Vijay Unni, Sharwin Muniyandi, Syed Aziz, Asif Ali (Vice Captain)
- Bowlers – Ali Dawood, Muhammad Rizwan Butt
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd OD Bahrain Malaysia Tour 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Y Nazir |
7.0 credit |
No |
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d characters |
7.0 credit |
No |
MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd OD Bahrain Malaysia Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Syed Aziz |
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gl captaincy option |
Veerandeep Singh |
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choice of punt |
Muhammad Rizwan Butt and Sharvin Muniyandi |
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dream11 combination |
1-3-5-2 |
MAL vs BAH Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the current performance in this series, Bahrain is expected to win this match.

