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Malaysia will take on Oman in Match 6 of the men’s cricket competition at the 2026 Asian Games on Saturday, September 26. The Group B encounter will be played at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:30 AM IST. The contest will be crucial in the race for a place in the quarter-finals, with the top two teams from Group B advancing to the knockout stage.
Malaysia will enter the game with confidence after making a winning start to their Asian Games campaign. They defeated Hong Kong by eight wickets in Match 2, chasing down a target of 82 in just 12 overs. Virandeep Singh and Muhamad Syahadat Ramli played unbeaten knocks of 32 and 36, respectively, while Pavandeep Singh and Muhammad Amir claimed three wickets each.
The result has given Malaysia valuable momentum ahead of their second and final Group B fixture. With the side already showing a strong bowling performance against Hong Kong, the team management could be inclined to retain the same combination against Oman.
Here is the predicted playing XI of Malaysia for Match 6 against Oman:
Muhammad Haziq Aiman is expected to continue at the top of the order. The right-handed batter opened against Hong Kong and scored six runs from four deliveries before being dismissed.
Although his first outing was brief, Malaysia are likely to back him for another opportunity against Oman. His ability to attack during the powerplay can be important in giving Malaysia a fast start.
Syed Aziz will lead Malaysia and is expected to retain his place near the top of the batting order. The experienced left-hander was dismissed for six against Hong Kong but remains one of the team’s major batting resources.
Aziz also provides leadership and can contribute with the ball if required. Malaysia will expect a bigger contribution from their captain in this fixture.
Virandeep Singh was one of Malaysia’s standout performers against Hong Kong. He remained unbeaten on 32 off 32 balls, including two fours and two sixes, during the successful chase.
His all-round ability makes him one of the most valuable players in the XI. Virandeep can provide stability with the bat while also offering a useful bowling option.
Muhamad Syahadat Ramli is another player who made an immediate impact in the tournament opener. He smashed an unbeaten 36 from 32 deliveries, with three fours and two sixes, and shared a match-winning 70-run partnership with Virandeep.
His ability to absorb pressure before accelerating makes him an important middle-order option against Oman.
Muhammad Amir is likely to retain his place after producing an excellent bowling performance against Hong Kong. He claimed three wickets for just 12 runs from four overs, helping Malaysia restrict their opponents to 81/9.
His accuracy and ability to strike in the powerplay could make him one of Malaysia’s key weapons against Oman’s batting lineup.
Ainool Hafizs is expected to continue as the wicketkeeper. His role will extend beyond keeping wickets, as Malaysia will also need contributions from their middle and lower order if they lose early wickets.
Behind the stumps, his communication with the bowlers will be important against an Oman side featuring several relatively inexperienced players.
Sharvin Muniandy should retain his place as an all-round option. He provides Malaysia with additional batting depth and can also contribute with the ball.
His ability to perform multiple roles gives captain Syed Aziz flexibility when managing the bowling attack.
Muhammad Akram is another likely middle-order option. He was part of Malaysia’s XI against Hong Kong and could again be used according to the match situation.
With Malaysia possessing several all-rounders, Akram’s role could involve providing additional runs while supporting the bowling unit when required.
Muhammad Wafiq Irfan Zarbani is expected to feature in the bowling attack after taking one wicket against Hong Kong. He will be tasked with maintaining pressure during the middle overs.
Against Oman’s batting lineup, his ability to bowl disciplined spells could be important, particularly if the opposition’s experienced players attempt to accelerate.
Pavandeep Singh was the pick of Malaysia’s bowling attack in the opening game. He returned figures of 3/11 from four overs, including a maiden, and helped dismantle Hong Kong’s top order.
The left-arm spinner will again be expected to play a major role in the middle overs. His control and wicket-taking ability could be crucial against Oman.
Vijay Unni is likely to complete the XI. The experienced all-rounder provides another bowling option and can contribute useful runs down the order.
His experience will be valuable in a game where Malaysia could need to manage pressure carefully, particularly if Oman put together a competitive total.
Muhammad Haziq Aiman, Syed Aziz (c), Virandeep Singh, Muhamad Syahadat Ramli, Muhammad Amir, Ainool Hafizs (wk), Sharvin Muniandy, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Wafiq Irfan Zarbani, Pavandeep Singh, Vijay Unni
Note: This is a predicted XI based on Malaysia’s announced squad and the playing XI used in their opening Asian Games match against Hong Kong. The official XI will be confirmed at the toss.
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