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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in sublime form, dominating the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier B with an unbeaten record and 10 points in the table. Bahrain, on the other hand, sees this as a golden opportunity to inch closer to qualification by dislodging Qatar from the second spot. As UAE aim to maintain their perfect streak, Bahrain fights to solidify their chances of advancing to the regional finals.
Team Previews
United Arab Emirates Preview
UAE’s exceptional consistency in this tournament has been built on their strong batting and disciplined bowling. Their recent emphatic victory over Qatar highlighted their dominance, with Rahul Chopra, Mohammad Waseem, and Alishan Sharafu leading the charge.
The team’s bowling unit, led by Junaid Siddique, has been equally impressive, regularly taking key wickets to keep opponents in check. UAE’s depth in both departments makes them the team to beat in this Qualifier.
Key Players:
- Mohammad Waseem: A reliable batter and captain who anchors the innings effectively.
- Rahul Chopra: A consistent run-scorer with an average of 47.50 in the tournament.
- Junaid Siddique: A potent bowler, with three wickets in the last game against Qatar.
Predicted XI:
Asif Ali, Junaid Aziz, Umer Toor, Haider Ali (c), Fiaz Ahmed, Ahmer Bin Nasir, Imran Anwar, Rizwan Butt, Ali Dawood, Imran Khan, Abdul Majid
Bahrain Preview
Bahrain’s hopes received a massive boost after their comprehensive win over Cambodia, coupled with Qatar’s defeat. They will need a flawless performance against UAE to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Captain Haider Ali has been in sensational form, amassing 302 runs in five innings at an average of 100. Meanwhile, Ali Dawood has spearheaded the bowling attack with 10 wickets, including a five-wicket haul, ensuring Bahrain remains competitive in every match.
Key Players:
- Haider Ali: The tournament’s top run-scorer, capable of carrying his team with big innings.
- Ali Dawood: Bahrain’s leading wicket-taker, crucial for breakthroughs.
- Imran Khan: A versatile all-rounder contributing in both departments.
Predicted XI:
Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra, Ali Naseer, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Zuhaib, Syed Haider, Dhruv Parashar, Simranjeet Kang
Pitch and Weather Conditions
Weather Report
The match will be played under cloudy skies in Doha, with a temperature of around 24°C and humidity hovering at 64%. Rain is unlikely to impact the game.
Pitch Report
The UDST Cricket Ground in Doha offers a balanced surface, with an average first-innings score of 144. Teams batting first have enjoyed significant success, with the average second-innings score dropping to 112 due to the challenging chase conditions.
Toss Prediction:
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first, leveraging the advantage of setting a target on this surface, which has a 71% win rate for sides batting first.
Winning Prediction
UAE’s dominant performances make them the clear favorites in this clash. While Bahrain have been resilient and boast match-winners like Haider Ali and Ali Dawood, they lack the all-round firepower of UAE.
Prediction: United Arab Emirates to continue their unbeaten run
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