Ahsan Ul Haq-led ‘struggling’ and ‘down and out’ Al Hajery Team XI (ALH) will take on the ‘number 4’ Stack CC (STA) in the sixth clash of the ongoing KCC T20 Elite Championship 2nd Edition 2024. The game will be played at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground in Kuwait on November 20, at 11:00 PM (IST). Both teams are coming off a defeat in their respective campaign openers, which makes this game a must-win fixture for both to stay relevant in the tournament.

ALH are coming off a 40-run defeat against NCM Investments (NCMI) in their campaign opener. They were given a target of 209 runs by NCMI, which they failed to chase in the entire 20 overs, scoring only 168 runs for the loss of 7 wickets. They are currently placed in the sixth and last spot in the tournament standings, with a miserable net run rate of -2.000. ALH will aim to win this match and get off the mark in the tournament.

On the other hand, Stack CC also faced an unexpected result in their campaign opener against Kuwait Swedish (KS). Ali Zaheeruddin’s men posted a total of 198 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs, which was chased comfortably by Kuwait Swedish in 19 overs, scoring 200 runs for the loss of 4 wickets and winning the game by 6 wickets. Stack CC will also be eyeing winning this match and registering their first win in the tournament.

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The batters are expected to have a great day at the surface of the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground in Kuwait, especially in the first phase of the game. The average first-innings score here has been 171 runs while the overall average score is 165. However, the bowlers [mostly pacers] might enjoy their part in the second half of the game; so, the skipper winning the toss will be eyeing batting first and posting a challenging total for the opponent.

This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.