QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC T20 WC East Asia Pacific Qualifiers 2025, Super Six, Match 18

Qatar will take on Samoa in Super Six, Match 18 of the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifiers 2025 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, on Thursday, 16th October. The tournament is featuring a no. of lesser known cricketing nations who are fighting for a place in the T20 World Cup next year, where they can face the best cricket teams in the world.

Qatar are currently ranked fifth in the Super Six points table, while Samoa are currently ranked bottom in the points table. With this article, we bring you the Dream11 prediction for today's match, QAT vs SMO, to help fantasy players pick the best team. This will also guide you with the best QAT vs SMO, today Dream11 team prediction.

QAT vs SMO Match Preview

Qatar won their last match by 3 wickets against Japan, successfully chasing down the target of 140 in 19.4 overs. Shariq Munir was the standout performer for Qatar, scoring 41 runs at a strike rate of 141, supported by Muhammad Asim, who scored 24 runs off 20 balls and helped his team chase down the target.

On the other hand, Samoa is struggling in this tournament, having lost all their matches and currently occupying the bottom position. They lost their last match by 77 runs against the United Arab Emirates, failing to chase down the big total of 226 runs. The return of Ross Taylor to international cricket hasn't quite helped their cause as they have been unable to make any big impact.

Qatar vs Samoa Match Details

QAT vs SMO Dream11 Team Today (Stats)

• Shariq Munir, the top-order batsman for the Qatar team, scored the most runs for his team in the previous match with 41 in 29 balls, with one four and three sixes. He is a great choice for the QAT vs SMO Dream11 team prediction.
• Mirza Mohammed Baig was the leading wicket-taker for the Qatar cricket team in the previous match. In a 4-over spell, they managed to take 2 wickets. According to our QAT vs SMO Dream11 prediction for today, he is expected to play an important role.
• Caleb Jasmat, the captain of Samoa, scored the most runs for his team in the previous match, with 41 runs in 24 balls, with 6 boundaries. He is a great choice for the SMO vs QAT Dream11 team prediction match.
• Right-arm medium-fast bowler Solomon Nash was the standout bowler for his team, Samoa, in the previous game. He took two wickets in a 4-over spell and gave 42 runs. He will be an excellent pick for the QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction match today.

QAT vs SMO Injury Updates Today

As of now, there is no information available regarding the injuries from both teams, Qatar vs Samoa, which makes things even more interesting, as fans can expect their favourite players and the top performers from their previous match to be included in their QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction Team.

QAT vs SMO Toss Prediction

We expect Samoa captain Caleb Jasmat to win the toss and may opt to bowl first on this ground, as previous records and pitch conditions favour the team that bowls first on this ground.

Record of Chasing Teams at Al Amerat Cricket Ground

The chasing record at Al Amerat Cricket Ground is average, as a total of 17 games have been played here in this tournament, and nine matches have been won by the chasing team, while eight matches have been won by the team batting first.

QAT vs SMO Probable Playing 11

Both teams have incredible players who have the potential to be match-winners and are well-deserved to be included in their respective teams' playing 11. Let's take a look at the Probable playing 11 of both teams for a better QAT vs SMO Dream11 team prediction.

Highest Run Scorers & Highest Wicket Takers

• Zubair Ali and Sean Solia are the leading run scorers for their respective teams, and among the players who are set to feature in this upcoming game, the viewers will expect an incredible performance from them in the upcoming game.
• Mirza Mohammed Baig and Solomon Nash are the leading wicket takers for their respective teams. These players are going to feature in this upcoming game, making them a threat to the opposition.

QAT vs SMO Captain & Vice Captain Choices

• For this match, Mirza Mohammed Baig and Darius Visser emerge as the top captaincy choices, as both players are match-winners and can turn the game with their match-winning performance, according to the QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction for today's match.
• For vice-captaincy choices, Zubair Ali and Solomon Nash are the perfect choices as vice-captains. Both are experienced players and will be excellent picks for the QAT vs SMO prediction match today.

Top Picks for QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction

• Benjamin Mailata is a quality all-rounder and will be one of the top picks for this QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction. He scored 39 runs and also picked up a wicket in the last match.
• Shariq Munir is an aggressive batter at the top of the order and smashed 41 runs in 29 balls in the previous match.

Budget Picks for QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction

• Mirza Mohammed Baig is going to be a great budget player. He picked up two wickets at an economy rate of 6 in his last match.
• Zubair Ali is a fantastic batsmen with consistent performances in the top order. He scored 139 runs in this tournament.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keeper: I Liyanage
Batters: S Solia, D Visser, Z Ali
All-rounders: S Nash, C Kiran, B Mailata, M Mohammed, S Munir
Bowlers: O Ahmed, M Muhammad

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keeper: I Liyanage
Batters: S Solia, D Visser, Z Ali, M Liaqat
All-rounders: S Nash, C Kiran, S Tisi, M Mohammed
Bowlers: O Ahmed, M Muhammad

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for ENG vs PAK based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

QAT vs SMO Dream11 Prediction Today (Super Six, Match 18) ICC T20 WC East Asia Pacific Qualifiers 2025 Players to Avoid

• Ahmed has struggled to put up an impactful performance in the last game. He bats lower down the order and can be avoided for this match according to the Qatar vs Samoa Dream11 Prediction.
• Sululoto has struggled to deliver an impactful performance in the last game, so it might be advisable to avoid selecting him for this match.

QAT vs SMO Weather & Pitch Report at Al Amerat Cricket Ground

• The weather in Al Amerat is expected to be perfect for cricket, with clear skies and an average temperature of around 28°C. Throughout the entire game, there were no signs of rain or precipitation.
• The surface here will be a balanced one with good help for spinners. The boundaries are very short and expect a lot of runs. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.

QAT vs SMO Head-to-Head Records

Both teams haven't faced each other ever and this is going to be the first match between Samoa and Qatar in the T20I format. It remains to be seen who draws the first blood.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.