AIOC vs SAS Match Preview

The 3rd place match of the KCCT10 2025 league will pit Ai Octopus Challengers against Salmiya Strikers. Ai Octopus Challengers is currently leading the league standings, having won four out of six matches. Salmiya Strikers, on the other hand, is ranked sixth, having won one of its six matches. This match is expected to be close, with Ai Octopus Challengers' powerful batting lineup facing Salmiya Strikers' attacking bowling attack.

AIOC vs SAS Match Details 

Ai Octopus Challengers vs Salmiya Strikers – 3rd place Match, KCCT10 2025

Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait

Date & Time: 11th May 2025 at 10:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

AIOC vs SAS Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	114
Avg 2nd inn score	109
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

AIOC vs SAS Pitch Report

The pitch is dry and hard, offering assistance to bowlers with seam movement and variable bounce. It is challenging for batsmen, but favours for bowlers.

AIOC vs SAS Weather Report

It is going to be a clear evening in Kuwait, partly cloudy skies with a high of 32°C and a gentle breeze of 15 km/h.  

AIOC vs SAS Last Five Matches

AIOC ( Ai Octopus Challengers )	W L L W L
SAS ( Salmiya Strikers )	L L W L W

AIOC vs SAS Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SAS Won	AIOC Won	Tie	NR
Overall	0	0	0	0	0
Last 5	0	0	0	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

AIOC vs SAS Probable Playing XIs:

Ai Octopus Challengers Probable Playing XIs

Salmiya Strikers Probable Playing XIs

Ahmed Kotam, Mohamed Raashiq Basha, Aamir Ali, Mohamad Thoufiq Basha(C), Ashikur Rahman Baig, Jude-Christopher Saldhana(WK), Tashreefulla Syed, Abdul Haseeb Naeem, Mudassir Inamdar, Momin Amjad, Rahul Murthy

Topmost Picks for AIOC vs SAS Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Ai Octopus Challengers

• Siju Mathew – Siju Mathew is the leading run scorer for Ai Octopus Challengers, scoring 181 runs in the 10 matches with a strike rate of 186.86.
• Anoop Oravankundil –  Anoop Oravankundil is the leading wicket-taker for Ai Octopus Challengers, taking 16 wickets in the 10 matches with an economy of 7.50.

Top Picks – Salmiya Strikers

• Saad Khalid – Saad Khalid is the leading run scorer for Salmiya Strikers, scoring 311 runs in the 10 matches with a strike rate of 189.30. 
• Abdul Haseeb Naeem –  Abdul Haseeb Naeem is the leading wicket-taker for Salmiya Strikers, taking 14 wickets in the 8 matches with an economy of 8.47.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for AIOC vs SAS Dream11 Team:

Muhammad Nouman Jamil, Tayyab Farrukh Butt, Abhijith Asokan, M Vigneshwaran, Anoop Oravankundil(C), Shibu Omanakuttan, Nichel Prakash, Saad Khalid(VC), Syed Irtaza Masud Zahidi, Asad Hanif, Jainulabdeen Jiyavudheen

KCCT10 2025 AIOC vs SAS Match Captain and Vice Captain choice for GL:

Captain – Anoop Oravankundil, Siju Mathew

Vice-captain – Saad Khalid, Syed Irtaza Masud Zahidi

AIOC vs SAS Probable Winners:

Ai Octopus Challengers is expected to win the 36th match of the ECS T10 league versus the Salmiya Strikers. Their powerful batting lineup, which has consistently delivered, is expected to pose a significant challenge to the Salmiya Strikers's bowling attack. AI Octopus Challengers' adaptability to different situations, combined with their league experience, will give them an advantage over their opponents. Salmiya Strikers, on the other hand, will need to work on their answering and bowling to counter the AI Octopus Challengers' potent batting. Considering the team combination, Ai Octopus Challengers is expected to win this match.