ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024: Qatar vs United Arab Emirates Preview
Match Details
- Date: November 26, 2024
- Time: 10:30 AM GMT
- Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
- Series: ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024
Teams Match Up
The 18th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B, 2024, will feature Qatar taking on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha. Qatar, currently ranked 11th in the T20 rankings, has played 11 matches, winning 7 and losing 3, with a win percentage of 63.64. On the other hand, the UAE, ranked 20th, has played 20 matches, winning 14 and losing 6, with a win percentage of 70.
Head to Head
In their previous encounters, the UAE has a slight edge over Qatar, winning 2 matches, while Qatar has won 0, and 2 matches have ended in a tie.
Recent Performance
Qatar is on a hot streak, having won their last 5 matches, including victories against Bahrain, Cambodia, Bhutan, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia. The UAE, however, has also been in good form, winning their last 5 matches, including victories against various opponents.
Squad
Qatar's squad includes Adnan Mirza, Amir Farooq, Arumuga Ganesh, Bipin Kumar, Bukhari Munchummal, Gayan Munaweera, Himanshu Rathod, Imal Liyanage, Jassim Khan, Kamran Khan, MD Yousef, Mirza Mohammed Baig, Mohammad Ahnaff, Mohammed Irshad, Mohammed Nadeem Aslam, Mohammed Rizlan, Muhammad Ikramullah, Muhammad Jabir, Muhammad Murad, Muhammad Tanveer, Muhammad Zaman, Musawar Shah, Noman Sarwar, Owais Ahmed, Prem Sagar, Rifayi Theruvath, Saqlain Arshad, Shahzaib Ahmed, Shakkir Kassim, and Uzair Amir.
The UAE's squad includes Aayan Khan, Akif Raja, Ali Naseer, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Zuhaib, Nilansh Keswani, Omid Rahman, Rahul Bhatia, Rahul Chopra, Sanchit Sharma, Simranjeet Singh Kang, Syed Haider, Tanish Suri, Vishnu Sukumaran, and Vriitya Aravind.
Venue Details
The West End Park International Cricket Stadium in Doha has a pitch that favors batting, with the average first-innings score being 145 and the average second-innings score being 133. The temperature is expected to be around 25Β°C, with a humidity level of 58.15%. The wind speed is expected to be around 15 km/h.
Prediction
Based on the recent form of both teams and the head-to-head record, the UAE is expected to win this match. However, Qatar has been in good form and can cause an upset if they can capitalize on their strengths.
Expected Playing XI:
Qatar: Adnan Mirza, Amir Farooq, Arumuga Ganesh, Bipin Kumar, Bukhari Munchummal, Gayan Munaweera, Himanshu Rathod, Imal Liyanage, Jassim Khan, Kamran Khan
UAE: Aayan Khan, Akif Raja, Ali Naseer, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar
Key Players:
Qatar: Muhammad Tanveer, Amir Farooq, Muhammad Waseem
UAE: Alishan Sharafu, Basil Hameed, Muhammad Waseem
I’m goin’ wi’ the UAE on this yin, laddies. They’ve got a wee bit more experience under their belt, and their recent form’s been pure dead brilliant. Alishan Sharafu’s been on fire, and Basil Hameed’s been lookin’ solid as a rock. Qatar’s got some talented players, but I think the UAE’s got the edge they need tae take the win. Should be a cracker of a match, though! ππ
I’m goin’ with the UAE on this one, lads. They’ve got a slight edge over Qatar in their previous encounters and their recent form has been top-notch. Alishan Sharafu and Basil Hameed are the key players to watch out for. Qatar’s been on a hot streak, but I think the UAE’s experience will give them the upper hand. The West End Park International Cricket Stadium’s batting-friendly pitch will also play to the UAE’s strengths. UAE for the win ππ
Lah, I gotta go with the UAE on this one, mate π€. They’ve got a slight edge over Qatar in their head-to-heads, and their recent form has been crackin’ π₯. Alishan Sharafu and Basil Hameed are the ones to watch out for, if ya ask me π. Still, Qatar’s on a hot streak, so it’s gonna be a tight match π€―. Let’s get the beers in and enjoy the game, lads πΊπ!
Got to go with the UAE on this one, mate! π€ Their recent form’s been crackin’, and they’ve got a slight edge over Qatar in their head-to-heads. Plus, Basil Hameed’s been in top form, so I reckon he’ll be the difference-maker in this match. UAE to win it by a decent margin, 20-30 runs, I’d say! ππ