United Arab Emirates vs Kuwait, Asia Cup Qualifiers 2022, Today Match Prediction 21 August 2022

uae vs ku Match Prediction & Analysis

We are into the 2nd game of the Asia Cup Qualifier 2022 and the United Arab Emirates would be up against Kuwait. Both sides are looking in good form coming into this game. UAE has lost only twice in the last ten games the side has played. Kuwait comes into this contest with four consecutive wins at the same venue and they would feel confident about their form.  

The United Arab Emirates has had an excellent record at this venue, and they have lost just once in the nine games they have played at this venue. The side would look to build on this and start the tournament with a win. Kuwait has never defeated UAE in this format of the game, and they would look to change it here.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

United Arab Emirates Preview

Ahmed Raza’s side has done well in recent games, and they have played like a well-oiled unit. Regular wins against some of the best associate teams have upped their confidence. There would be lots of expectations from the team in the qualifiers and Raza would like his side to maintain their clean record against Kuwait with a win in this game.  

Muhammad Waseem is looking in good form and the side would like to see a good start from him and Chirag Suri in this game. Chundangapoyil Rizwan and Vriitya Aravind make the middle order strong, and they would look to add runs with Basil Hameed. Rohan Mustafa is a good hitter down the order, and he would look to add quick runs with Kashif Daud.  

Akif Raja and Kashif Daud will look to start well with the new ball as the Kuwaiti batting has shown good form in recent games. Ahmed Raza is an experienced bowler, and he will have to keep a check on the scoring rate with Junaid Siddique and Zahoor Khan in the middle overs. Hameed and Mustafa add to the side’s bowling dept.

United Arab Emirates Predicted Playing XI:

Ahmed Raza (c), Chirag Suri, Muhammad Waseem, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Rohan Mustafa, Basil Hameed, Kashif Daud, Zahoor Khan, Chundangapoyil Rizwan, Junaid Siddique, Akif Raja

Kuwait Preview

Mohammad Aslam would be very happy with the way his side played in the recent games. They have shaped up well for this tournament. The side faces a formidable opponent in this game, and they will have to be at their best to win here. Aslam would like his players to continue with the same form in this game and do well.  

Openers Ravija Sandaruwan and Meet Bhavsar have done well in recent games and the pair would need to set up a good opening wicket stand. Adnan Idrees must play an important role at No. 3 and add runs with Usmal Patel and Shiraz Khan who is in good form. They would also expect runs from Edson Silva and Bilal Tahir down the order.  

Their bowlers would be up against a strong batting line-up and new ball bowlers Sayed Monib and Shahrukh Quddus must do well with the new ball. Aslam is an experienced bowler, and the side would like good spells from him and Yasin Patel in the middle overs. Shiraz Khan and Idrees will have to bowl good spells in the supporting act. 

Kuwait Predicted Playing XI:

Mohammad Aslam (c), Meet Bhavsar (wk), Ravija Sandaruwan, Adnan Idrees, Usman Patel (wk), Shiraz Khan, Edson Silva, Sayed Monib, Yasin Patel, Shahrukh Quddus, Bilal Tahir

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect to see clear skies over Al Amerat on August 21, and the batting conditions are expected to be good. The wicket will be on the slower side and batsmen will have to adjust to the conditions. The side batting first in this game would aim for 170 runs or more on the board.

Venue Details

Al Amerat Cricket Ground has a flat surface and we have seen lots of big scores. The outfield is fast and allows easy boundary scoring. Fast bowlers don’t have much on this wicket and they have to depend on their variations. Spinners on the other hand enjoy these conditions as the ball tends to take a sharp turn. 

Toss: To Bowl

The wicket has been used heavily in recent weeks and it has gotten a bit slower and sides chasing would have an advantage on this track. Setting up a total and defending has always been a challenge and we expect to see the side winning the toss have no hesitation in bowling first.