Cricket Match Prediction | Hong Kong T20I Quadrangular Series 2025 | Kuwait vs Qatar | Match 5 | APR 12 – Can QAT get their 1st victory in this match? 

KUW vs QAT Match Analysis

Kuwait and Qatar will play each other in the 5th match of the Hong Kong T20I Quadrangular Series, 2025, which will be played on April 12, 2025, at 07:00 AM BST at Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok.  

Kuwait posted a competitive total of 185/8 in the 3rd match, but their efforts fell short as Nepal chased down the target in just 18.5 overs, securing a six-wicket victory with ease.

Qatar fell short in their chase of 198 in the 4th match, managing only 129 runs in 19.1 overs, as Hong Kong claimed a commanding 68-run win in the Quadrangular Twenty20 Series in Mong Kok.

KUW vs QAT Team Preview & Squads

Kuwait 

Meet Bhavsar and Ravija Sandaruwan have been standout performers for Kuwait in the ongoing 2025 Quadrangular T20 Series. Bhavsar has scored 77 runs across two innings at an impressive average of 38.50 and a strike rate of 137.50, showing great intent with 6 fours and 4 sixes. Sandaruwan has been equally impactful, amassing 75 runs with a top score of 49, averaging 37.50 with a strike rate of 147.05, hitting 7 fours and 4 sixes. Their strong starts have been crucial to Kuwait’s competitive totals.

YI Patel has delivered a solid bowling performance for Kuwait in the 2025 Quadrangular T20 Series. In 8 overs across 2 matches, he has picked up 3 wickets at an average of 18.66 and an economy rate of 7.00. His best figures of 2/17 highlight his ability to apply pressure and pick up key breakthroughs. With a strike rate of 16.00, Patel has proven to be a valuable asset in Kuwait’s bowling attack.

Kuwait Squads

Kuwait Squads

Mirza Ahmed, Ilyas Ahmed, Clinto Anto, Nimish Lathief, Meet Bhavsar, Usman Patel (w), Ravija Sandaruwan, Mohammed Aslam (c), Yasin Patel, Mohamed Shafeeq, Muhammad Umar, and Bilal Tahir.

 Qatar

Ikramullah Khan and Shahzaib Jamil have been key contributors with the bat for Qatar in the 2025 Quadrangular T20 Series. Both players have scored 68 runs in two innings, maintaining an average of 34.00. Ikramullah’s top score of 54 came at a strike rate of 109.67, anchoring the innings with 5 fours and 4 sixes. On the other hand, Shahzaib provided explosive batting with a strike rate of 158.13, smashing 7 sixes and 2 fours, with a best of 37. Their contrasting styles have added depth and flexibility to Qatar’s batting lineup.

Mujeeb-ur-Rehman has been outstanding with the ball for Qatar in the 2025 Quadrangular T20 Series. Across 2 matches, he bowled 7 overs and took 4 wickets at an impressive average of 9.50. With the best figures of 2/12 and an economy rate of just 5.42, Mujeeb has been both economical and effective. His strike rate of 10.50 underlines his knack for breaking partnerships and keeping the opposition in check.

Qatar Squads

Qatar Squads

Bipin Kumar (c), Shahzaib Jamil (wk), Rifayi Theruvath, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Arumugaganesh Nagarajan, Muhammad Jabir, Mohammad Ikramullah Khan, Bukhar Illikkal, Mohammad Abrar, Jassim Khan, Mohammed Irshad 

Kuwait vs Qatar outfield report 

Mission Road Ground, Mong Kok

Recent matches have shown that chasing is advantageous on this pitch, so the team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first. 

Meanwhile, the weather outlook suggests a chance of light rain tomorrow.  

It is a batting haven based on the average score in the first innings of a recent game.

Kuwait vs Qatar Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches 

In their last 5 matches, KUW won 3 matches, and QAT won 2. 

Kuwait vs Qatar Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that Kuwait has a 52% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.