Malaysia vs Qatar Playing 11: Prediction, pitch report, live streaming, where to watch

The fourth Group 1 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 will see Malaysia face Qatar at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amarat. Both teams are looking to strengthen their positions in the group as the road to the T20 World Cup 2026 continues.

Malaysia vs Qatar 4th Match Pitch Report: Al Amerat Cricket Ground

The pitch at Al Amerat generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Batters can score freely once set, but early movement with the new ball helps fast bowlers. Spinners often come into play as the match progresses. A total in the range of 140–160 is considered competitive here.

Malaysia vs Qatar: Predicted playing XIs

Malaysia:
Syed Aziz (c), Muhammad Amir, Ahmad Faiz, Ainool Hafizs, Khizar Hayat, Muhammad Haziq Aiman, Aslam Khan, Sharvin Muniandy, Pavandeep Singh, Virandeep Singh, Vijay Unni

Qatar:
Mirza Mohammed Baig (c), Owais Ahmed, Zubair Ali, Saqlain Arshad, Muhammad Asim, Shariq Azam, Amir Farooq, Shahzaib Jamil, Ikramullah Khan, Daniel Archer, Mujeeb-ur-Rehman

MAL vs QAT Match prediction

Match prediction: Malaysia likely to winTop batter: Virandeep Singh (Malaysia), Shariq Munir (Qatar)Top bowler: Vijay Unni (Malaysia), Daniel Archer (Qatar)

Most sixes: Ahmad Faiz (Malaysia), Mirza Mohammed Baig (Qatar)

Player of the Match: Virandeep Singh (Malaysia)

Expected team totals: Malaysia 145+, Qatar 125+

Malaysia enter as slight favourites (54%) owing to their strong recent form and balanced squad.

MAL vs QAT 4th Match Live Streaming

Cricket fans can watch the Malaysia vs Qatar match live on ICC.tv, the official streaming platform for ICC pathway tournaments. The match will also be available on the FanCode app and website for viewers in India.

How to watch Malaysia vs Qatar for free in India

While ICC.tv requires registration, fans can watch highlights and live updates for free through the ICC’s official YouTube channel and FanCode’s mobile app, which often offers limited-time free access for select fixtures.

Malaysia vs Qatar: Current form

Malaysia
Malaysia are currently ranked 25th in the ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 124 and have been in exceptional form. They have won all five of their last completed T20I matches, reflecting consistency across both batting and bowling departments.

Malaysia vs Qatar Key players to watch:

Virandeep Singh: A reliable top-order batter who can adapt to any match situation. His ability to anchor the innings makes him Malaysia’s most valuable player.

Vijay Unni: Known for his bowling variations, Unni often provides crucial breakthroughs in the middle overs.

With this balance, Malaysia look well-placed to continue their winning streak and take a big step toward qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Current form: Qatar
Qatar are placed second in Group A but come into this game after a tough seven-wicket defeat to UAE. Their batting struggled in the last outing, managing only 118/8 in 20 overs.

Top performers for Qatar so far:
Mirza Mohammed Baig: The captain and top scorer with 30 runs in the previous match. His aggressive intent at the top is key for Qatar’s batting.

Mujeeb Ur Rehman Muhammad Zaman: Leading the wicket charts for Qatar with two scalps.

While the bowling unit has shown promise, Qatar will need stronger contributions from their middle order if they hope to challenge a confident Malaysian side.