A detailed preview of the 1st T20I between Bhutan and Bahrain in the Bahrain Tour of Bhutan 2025, analysing team form, standout players, pitch factors and early match predictions ahead of the December 8 clash.
Here are the Predictions for the Bahrain Tour of Bhutan 2025, 1st T20I Match – Bhutan vs Bahrain, to be played on the 8th of December at the Gelephu International Cricket Ground, Bhutan.
Batting Stats T20I
Ground Stat:
Average First Innings Total at Gelephu International Cricket Ground, Bhutan (T20I’s) – 116
Average Second Innings Total at Gelephu International Cricket Ground, Bhutan (T20I’s) – 96
1st T20I Match – Bhutan vs Bahrain (Gelephu International Cricket Ground)
Current Form Bhutan:
Bhutan are currently placed at 80th position on ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 16.
When it comes to T20I cricket, Bhutan are in terrible form. They have lost all 5 of their last completed fixtures.
Bhutan have very low chances in the series against a balanced Bahrain side.
Players to look out for:
1. Thinley Jamtsho – He is an experienced top order batter, who has most cricketing strokes in his book. Jamtsho is expected to be amongst the runs in upcoming matches.
2. Tenzin Wangchuk – He is the strike bowler for Bhutan, who is capable of providing early in-roads for his team.
Current Form Bahrain:
Bahrain on the other hand are currently placed at 26th position on ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings with a rating of 119.
When it comes to T20I’s, Bahrain are in an ordinary form. They have won only 2 games out of their last 5 completed T20I fixtures.
Bahrain are going to start as favorites for the T20I Series. They are expected to dominate the hosts in the upcoming matches.
Players to look out for:
1. Fiaz Ahmed – He is a flamboyant top order batter, who can accelerate the run scoring at important stages of an innings.
2. Ali Dawood – He is the opening bowler for Bahrain, who has a knack of providing early breakthroughs for his team. Dawood is also a great proponent of death overs bowling.
Wicket Takers T20I
Let’s have a look at the squads:
Bhutan Squad
Gakul Ghalley, Sherab Loday, Tenjin Rabgey, Thinley Jamtsho, Jigme Singye, Namgay Thinley, Ranjung Dorji, Suprit Pradhan, Sonam Chophel (WK), Tshering Tashi (WK), Dawa Dawa, Karma Dorji, Sonam Yeshey, Tenzin Wangchuk
Bahrain Squad
Asif Gill, Fiaz Ahmed, Junaid Aziz, Muhammed Basil, Sohail Ahmed, Asif Ali, Imran Anwar, Ahmer Bin Nasir (WK), Prashant Kurup (WK), Abdul Majid, Ali Dawood, Asif Javed Basher Ahmed, Asif Shaikh, Imran Khan, Muhammad Salman, Naveen Thailappan, Naveena Shetty, Rizwan Butt
Match Prediction – Bhutan v Bahrain
Cricket Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Bahrain
Who will win?– Bahrain
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Thinley Jamtsho (Bhutan), Fiaz Ahmed (Bahrain)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Suprit Pradhan (Bhutan), Ali Dawood (Bahrain)
Most Sixes – Ranjung Dorji (Bhutan), Ahmer Bin Nasir (Bahrain)
Player of the Match – Ali Dawood (Bahrain)
Team Scores Batting first – Bahrain 140+, Bhutan 80+
Match Handicap: Bahrain
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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