Malaysia vs Mongolia Prediction: Malaysia aiming to keep momentum going

Malaysia will be playing against Mongolia in match no. 20 of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifiers scheduled to take place on 9th September 2024 at UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, Bangi. Malaysia wants to keep the momentum with them after the last win. Who will win this cricket match?

Malaysia has been in good form lately, having won three and lost two of their last five matches. The most recent win against Hong Kong was close and well-contested, having ended with a mere 3-run difference. Malaysia also has a good ability to ensure wins in close matches and maintain such great performances. Currently strong in the tournament, it also has a well-blended mix of experience and strategies, building on the success in recent times to keep their step forward strongly into the next matches.

Malaysia won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A Match 18 against Hong Kong with just a 3-run difference. Malaysia had batted first and made 124 runs in the loss of 10 wickets in 18.4 overs. The anchor to the scorecard was Syed Aziz with 40 runs in 30 balls. The next best scorers were Muhammad Amir with 29 runs in 25 balls and Sharvin Muniandy with 24 runs off 25 balls. Though the total was a meagre one, the bowlers delivered impressively to defend it.

Syed Aziz was also the pick of the bowlers for his side, as he grabbed 4 wickets by giving away only 9 runs in his 3 overs. Double wickets were picked up by Vijay Unni, who gave 18 runs in his 4 overs, whereas Rizwan Haider also grabbed 2 wickets; however, he gave away 33 runs in 4 overs. Hong Kong made 121 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. Again, by just 3 runs, considerably Malaysia's disciplined bowling and tight fielding had held out for a hard-fought victory. The way their team is performing assures them a prolonged stay in the tournament.

Ainool Hafizs (WK), Aslam Khan Malik, Sharvin Muniandy, Ahmad Faiz, Zubaidi Zulkifle, Virandeep Singh, Syed Aziz, Ahmed Aqeel Wahid, Pavandeep Singh, Rizwan Haider, Vijay Unni

Mongolia lost all of their last five most recent cricket matches. Continuous defeats prove weaknesses in performance and strategies that underperform, since they have really been having a frustrating period where they have not won in a while. The challenging phase is one that dictates time on the playing field. Mongolia thus will have to identify their weaknesses and plan out strategies that will turn around their fortunes in this upcoming match.

Maldives earned a big victory by 117 runs in Match 17 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub-Regional Qualifier A against Mongolia. Maldives won the toss and decided to set the target. It gave them the chance to amass 178 for 6 wickets in their allotted overs of 20. Despite the small total, there was some good bowling performance for Mongolia. The pick of the bowlers was Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan, whose 4 overs took 3 wickets for 29 runs. Other bowlers who supported him were Mohan Vivekanandan, who got 2 wickets for 39 runs in his 4 overs, while the third one is Zoljavkhlan Shurentsetseg, with 1 wicket for 23 runs in his 3 overs.

Mongolia did fight hard in their chase, with them all out scoring just 61 runs in 19.1 overs. Od Lutbayar was the top scorer with 18 runs off 17 balls, Mohan Vivekanandan was able to get 11 runs off 20 balls, and Temuulen Amarmend scored 9 runs off 13 balls. The bowlers of Maldives kept the pressure on and hence led to a crushing defeat for Mongolia. Mongolia's miseries with both bat and ball continue as they require some inspiration going into the next match.

Sanchir Natsagdorj, Sodbileg Gantulga, Gandemberel Ganbold, Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan, Od Lutbayar, Zoljavkhlan Shurentsetseg, Nyambaatar Naranbaatar, Turmunkh Tumursukh, Mohan Vivekanandan, Temuulen Amarmend, Enkhbat Batkhuyag

The wicket in Bangi, UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, is highly conducive to spin. The turn is sharp, and thus, slow bowlers will dictate terms at their will. Some swing can be managed by pace bowlers, who would obviously do better under overcast conditions. Whichever of the two batting conditions may be deemed better, it will be truly tough because the pitch does not give away free runs and would be looking for judicious play by the batters.

According to the forecast, the temperature is going to be hovering around 27.6°C with clouds over Bangi, Malaysia. The cloud cover is at 49%, giving a low prediction of rain at 38%, with winds traveling at a speed of 8.10 km/h. Generally, the conditions should be moderately mild and may experience wetness but will be suitable to play the game of cricket.

Coming into this next game on the back of such a big win, Malaysia is definitely going to be looking to carry on in that vein and build momentum. With a decent squad and an enviable lineup of probable players, Malaysia is all set to cause another victory and stay atop their standing in this tournament.