The KCC T20 Summer League 2025 continues to deliver thrilling action as Bader & Nie Cricket Club (BNC) locks horns with MEC Study Group (MEC) in the 18th match of the tournament. The clash is set to take place at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait, in the early hours of 19th May 2025 at 12:30 AM IST. Both teams are eyeing a crucial win to boost their standing in the points table.
Match Details: BNC vs MEC
Match: Bader & Nie Cricket Club (BNC) vs MEC Study Group (MEC), 18th Match
Tournament: KCC T20 Summer League 2025
Date & Time: 19th May 2025, 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Sulaibiya Cricket Ground, Kuwait
Live Streaming: FanCode
Venue Stats – Sulaibiya Cricket Ground
Average 1st Innings Score: 184
Average 2nd Innings Score: 179
Win % Batting 1st: 54%
Win % Batting 2nd: 46%
Pitch Report
The pitch at Sulaibiya is dry and offers uneven bounce, making life difficult for batters. Seamers can extract movement early on, and bowlers who hit the right lengths will be rewarded. A score of around 170+ could be competitive on this surface.
Weather Report
Expect a clear evening in Kuwait with partly cloudy skies and temperatures hovering around 32°C. A mild breeze of 15 km/h is likely to provide some comfort to the players. No rain interruptions are expected.
Head-to-Head Record: BNC vs MEC
| Format | Matches | BNC Won | MEC Won | Tie | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
MEC has had the upper hand historically, winning 2 out of 3 previous encounters against BNC.
Probable Playing 11
MEC Study Group (MEC) Playing 11
Muizz Ahmed Mirza (C)
Mudassar Saleem (WK)
Awais Rafi Muhammad
Mohammad Nabeel-I
Imran Nawaz
Nabeel Asmat Javed
Yasir Idrees Butt
Muhammad Moiz
Habier Ali Liaqat
Mohammad Ahsan
Narayan Singh
Bader & Nie Cricket Club (BNC) Playing 11
Joji Raju (WK)
Gokul Kumar
Arunraj Ramakrishnan
Mohamed Jameel
Shiburaj Ramachandran
Venkata Babu Mailapilli
Finny Cheriyan
Aromal Sivakumar
Vishukant Tyagi
Sukhpal Singh
Manpreet Singh Sukhdev (C)
BNC vs MEC Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers: 1. Harichchandra Priyakanth, 2. Muizz Ahmed Mirza
Batters: 1. Mohammad Nabeel-I, 2. Awais Rafi Muhammad
All-rounders: 1. Yasir Idrees Butt (C), 2. Koralalage Nidarshana (VC), 3. Narayan Singh
Bowlers: 1. Habier Ali Liaqat, 2. Yasin Patel, 3. Lahiru Dilshan, 4. Akalanka Dilshan
Captain Pick: Yasir Idrees Butt
Vice-Captain Pick: Koralalage Nidarshana
Who Will Win Today’s Match? – AI Prediction
While both sides are seeking redemption, Bader & Nie Cricket Club holds a slight edge due to their stronger bowling unit and more settled playing XI. However, if MEC’s top order fires, they could pull off their first win of the season.
AI Prediction: Bader & Nie Cricket Club to win in a close contest.
