MAL vs BAH Match Preview

The 2nd ODI in the 2026 bilateral series against Malaysia and Bahrain will take place on March 14, 2026, at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur. Bahrain clinched the first ODI match against Malaysia and currently leads the series 1-0. Bahrain batted first in the previous game and scored an even total of 215 runs. 

MAL vs BAH Match Details

Malaysia vs Bahrain – 2nd ODI Match, Bahrain of Malaysia tour 2025

Venue: Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur  

Date & Time: 14th March 2026 at 07:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

MAL vs BAH Venue Stats 

MAL vs BAH Pitch Report

The surface is expected to provide average assistance in terms of pace and spin. As the match progresses, spinners tend to dominate the middle overs. 

MAL vs BAH Weather Report

The forecast for Bayuemas Oval indicates mostly clear skies, with temperatures reaching a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C.

MAL vs BAH Last Five Matches

MAL vs BAH Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

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

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MAL vs BAH Probable Playing XIs:

Bahrain Probable Playing XIs

Prashant Kurup, Asif Ali, Fayyaz Ahmed, Sohail Ahmed, Ahmar Bin Nasir, Yasir Nasir, Shujaat Rasul, Abdul Majeed, Ali Dawood, Muhammad Salman, Imran Khan 

Malaysia Probable Playing XIs

Syed Aziz (c), Muhammad Hairil Harisan (wk), Veerandeep Singh, Sharvin Muniandy, Muhammad Amir Azim, Vijay Unni, Muhammad Alif, Dies Patro, Muhammad Akram Malik, Muhammad Azri Azhar, Prashant Madhukar

Topmost Picks for MAL vs BAH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Malaysia

• Syed Aziz – The Malaysian skipper is a prolific run-getter at the top of the order, having recently accumulated 1,154 runs in limited-overs formats.
• Pavandeep Singh –  A reliable wicket-taker who has taken down the Malaysian lineup repeatedly, claiming 15 wickets in their most recent head-to-head clashes.

Top Picks – Bahrain

• Asif Ali – He is the backbone of Bahrain's batting and has a remarkable average of 55.42 in recent encounters against Malaysia.
• Rizwan Butt – Rizwan Butt, the best bowler, is a strike fast bowler who consistently makes quick breakthroughs, taking 5 wickets in the previous series.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MAL vs BAH Dream11 Team:

Prashant Kurup, Fayyaz Ahmed, Prashant Madhukar, Veerandeep Singh(C), Sharvin Muniandy, Ahmar Bin Nasir(VC), Asif Ali, Muhammad Amir Azim, Vijay Unni, Ali Dawood, Muhammad Salman

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Veerandeep Singh, Syed Aziz

Vice-captain – Asif Ali, Rizwan Butt

Wicketkeeper – Prashant Kurup

MAL vs BAH Probable Winners:

Bahrain is expected to win the second ODI on March 14, 2026, and win the series. They are currently up 1-0 following a disciplined 15-run victory in the initial match. Bahrain's momentum is strong, having won the previous T20I series 2-1. Ali Dawood led the balanced attack. (3/32 in the first ODI), has consistently tested Malaysia's top order. Malaysia's Virandeep Singh and Syed Aziz are in good form, but their team has had trouble turning starts into wins under pressure. Bahrain's superior middle-order consistency makes them likely winners. Considering the team combination, Bahrain is expected to win this match.