Singapore vs Oman Prediction: Oman will be high on confidence

Singapore and Oman are going head to head in the fifth game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers Final held at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on 31st October. Singapore lost their first game to Nepal but Oman will be high on confidence after defeating Malaysia. Who will win this game?

Singapore's journey in the qualifiers got off to a disappointing start, as they faced defeat at the hands of Nepal in their opening match. Singapore won the toss and opted to bat first, managing to post a modest total of 145 runs while losing 9 wickets in the process. The major contributors to their run total were Rohan Rangarajan (46), Aryaveer Chaudhary (37), and Manpreet Singh (26).

However, when it came to the bowling department, only Anantha Krishna and Akshay Puri managed to take wickets, while the rest of the bowlers couldn't provide ample support. As a result, Singapore suffered an 8-wicket loss in the match.

Manpreet Singh (wk), Surendran Chandramohan (C), R Rohan, Amartya Kaul, Avi Dixit, AE Paraam, Janak Prakash, Anantha Krishna, Kalimuthu Ramesh, Akshay Roopak Puri, Aryaveer Chaudhry

Oman had a positive start to their campaign, securing a victory in their initial match against Malaysia with a winning margin of 32 runs. Captain Zeeshan Maqsood played a pivotal role, notching up a crucial half-century. Supported by the rest of the batting lineup, Oman posted a total of 153 runs in the first innings.

In the bowling department, Maqsood also demonstrated his prowess by claiming two wickets, while Bilal Khan equally contributed with two wickets of his own. Other bowlers in the team chipped in with a wicket each, effectively restricting Malaysia to a total of 121/8 in their innings.

Naseem Khushi (wk), Kashyap Prajapati, Shoaib Khan, Mehran Khan, Zeeshan Maqsood (C), Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, S Goud, Aqib Ilyas, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan

The pitch at the Tribhuvan University Ground has generally produced moderate-scoring matches, with the last two games here seeing an average score of around 150 runs. In the first half, bowlers are likely to find some assistance from the track, making it important for the batsmen to exercise caution with their shots.

The weather in Kirtipur is expected to be ideal for cricket, with a comfortable temperature of 19°C, minimal chances of rain, and a gentle breeze, creating perfect conditions for an exciting match.

Oman and Singapore will face each other in their first T20I encounter. Oman got off to a positive start, while Singapore suffered a loss in their tournament opener. In their recent five T20 games, Singapore has displayed inconsistency, while Oman has emerged victorious in four consecutive matches.

Considering their recent form and experience, Oman appears to have the upper hand in the upcoming match.