KUW vs Saudi Arabia - ICC CWC Challenge League Play-off Match Analysis

The much-awaited clash between KUW and Saudi Arabia in the ICC CWC Challenge League Play-off delivered an exciting contest. Fans witnessed outstanding performances from both sides, but in the end, SAU beat KUW by 97 runs.

Star Batsman of the Match

Kashif Siddique (Saudi Arabia - BAT) played an outstanding knock, scoring 71 runs.

Best Bowler Performance

Mohammed Shafeeq (KUW - BOWL) shined with the ball, taking 3 wickets.

KUW

• Ravija Sandaruwan (Batsman - KUW) - 20 runs off 19 balls, including 1 fours and 1 sixes.
• Adnan Idrees (All Rounder - KUW) - 13 runs off 15 balls, including 2 fours and 0 sixes.
• Usman Ghani Patel (Wicket Keeper - KUW) - 2 runs off 10 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes.
• Clinto Velookkara Anto (Batsman - KUW) - 8 runs off 7 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes.
• Mohammed-Aslam (All Rounder - KUW) - 57 runs off 84 balls, including 5 fours and 0 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Shiraz Khan Shereef (All Rounder - KUW) - 3 runs off 5 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Bilal Tahir (Batsman - KUW) - 5 runs off 23 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes.
• Yasin Patel (Bowlers - KUW) - 11 runs off 36 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes, and took 2 wickets.
• Sayed Monib (Bowlers - KUW) - 3 runs off 5 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Mohammed Shafeeq (Bowlers - KUW) - took 3 wickets.

Saudi Arabia

• Mohammed Hisham Shaikh (All Rounder - Saudi Arabia) - 40 runs off 58 balls, including 1 fours and 1 sixes, and took 2 wickets.
• Abdul Waheed-Ghaffar (All Rounder - Saudi Arabia) - 40 runs off 52 balls, including 5 fours and 0 sixes.
• Abdul Manan Ali (Wicket Keeper - Saudi Arabia) - 16 runs off 13 balls, including 2 fours and 1 sixes.
• Faisal Khan (Batsman - Saudi Arabia) - 5 runs off 5 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes.
• Ishtiaq Ahmad (Bowlers - Saudi Arabia) - took 2 wickets.
• Atif-Ur-Rehman (Bowlers - Saudi Arabia) - 2 runs off 4 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes.
• Kashif Siddique (Batsman - Saudi Arabia) - 71 runs off 94 balls, including 9 fours and 0 sixes.
• Waqar Ul-Hassan (Batsman - Saudi Arabia) - 1 runs off 7 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes.
• Waji Ul Hassan (Batsman - Saudi Arabia) - 36 runs off 40 balls, including 2 fours and 2 sixes, and took 1 wickets.
• Usman Najeeb (Bowlers - Saudi Arabia) - 2 runs off 2 balls, including 0 fours and 0 sixes, and took 3 wickets.
• Zain Ul Abidin (All Rounder - Saudi Arabia) - 7 runs off 19 balls, including 1 fours and 0 sixes, and took 1 wickets.

Fielding Highlights

• Ravija Sandaruwan (KUW - BAT) took 1 crucial catches.
• Usman Ghani Patel (KUW - WK) took 1 crucial catches.
• Mohammed-Aslam (KUW - ALL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Shiraz Khan Shereef (KUW - ALL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Sayed Monib (KUW - BOWL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Mohammed Shafeeq (KUW - BOWL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Abdul Waheed-Ghaffar (Saudi Arabia - ALL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Abdul Manan Ali (Saudi Arabia - WK) took 3 crucial catches.
• Atif-Ur-Rehman (Saudi Arabia - BOWL) took 1 crucial catches.
• Waji Ul Hassan (Saudi Arabia - BAT) took 2 crucial catches.
• Usman Najeeb (Saudi Arabia - BOWL) took 1 crucial catches.

Match Analysis

With exceptional performances from both sides, this match will be remembered as a thrilling battle. KUW and Saudi Arabia showcased their strengths, but ultimately, SAU beat KUW by 97 runs. Stay tuned for more cricket updates and analysis!