Get ready for an exciting face-off between Kuwait (KUW) and Saudi Arabia (SAU) in Match 1 of the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023. The action is set to unfold at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Qatar. Saudi Arabia holds the edge with a 2-1 head-to-head record against Kuwait. In their last clash, SAU secured a hard-fought victory, edging out KUW by four wickets.
Kuwait enters the tournament on the back of a convincing T20I win against Bahrain. Facing off against BAH, KUW managed to restrict them to 135 runs in 20 overs, thanks to a stellar performance by Sayeb Monib, who not only scored 31 runs but also claimed two crucial wickets. Shahrukh Quddus also played a key role, with two wickets to his name.
Saudi Arabia, too, showed their mettle in their previous T20I encounter against Bahrain. SAU posted a competitive total of 155 runs in 20 overs. Saad Khan’s explosive 69-run knock was instrumental in setting up the victory. Usman Najeeb and Hisham Sheikh contributed significantly, each taking two wickets.
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